by Christine Marie The extrajudicial killing of Osama bin-Laden by U.S. special forces in Pakistan, and the Obama administration’s celebration of it, increase the likelihood that the U.S. government will seek to prolong its wars in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa—and even to launch new wars in the region. We can also expect a … Continue reading April 9 & 10 protests show a new and diverse antiwar movement
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Palestinians plan protests for their right of return
by Andrew PollackAs the imperialists began their war against Libya, their Zionist junior partners were stepping up attacks on Gaza and openly threatening to launch an assault exceeding the murderous onslaughts of 2008 and 2009. In the most criminal episode of the current wave, on March 22, Israeli missiles killed eight Palestinians, including three children … Continue reading Palestinians plan protests for their right of return
Northern Lights
No coalition with Liberals! Fight for socialist policies! Vote NDP on May 2!by Barry WeislederThe defeat in the House of Commons of the most hated federal government in a long time triggered the fourth election campaign in seven years. Voters across the Canadian state go to the polls on May 2 to choose their pill … Continue reading Northern Lights
Where’s Phil Ochs when we need him?
by Gaetana Caldwell-Smith“Phil Ochs: There, But for Fortune,” a documentary film written and directed by Kenneth Bowser.Director Kenneth Bowser’s stirring documentary, “Phil Ochs: There, But for Fortune,” couldn’t have come at a better time. The film leaves you both inspired and depressed.While watching the film, I couldn’t help but feel that we need a protest singer … Continue reading Where’s Phil Ochs when we need him?
Civil-liberties supporters hold conferences against FBI repression
by David BerntCHICAGO—Supporters of the 23 antiwar, international solidarity, and trade-union activists who have been subpoenaed to appear before a grand jury have continued to organize a broad defense against this government witch hunt. The 23 activists have been subpoenaed to answer questions related to solidarity trips they made to Palestine and Colombia.U.S. Attorney Patrick … Continue reading Civil-liberties supporters hold conferences against FBI repression
US Hands off Libya! Victory to the Workers’ and Peasants’ Uprising Against Qaddafi!
by Andrew PollackIn late February the masses of Libya revolted against the regime of Muammar el-Qaddafi. As we go to press, the opposition controls the country’s second largest city, Benghazi, and other cities in the oil-rich eastern part of the country as well as many towns in the west. Qaddafi maintains control in the capital, … Continue reading US Hands off Libya! Victory to the Workers’ and Peasants’ Uprising Against Qaddafi!
Egypt, Tunisia in revolt!
by Clay WadenaAs Socialist Action goes to press the revolt of the Egyptian people seems poised to topple the almost 30-year-old regime of dictator Hosni Mubarak. Events are proceeding at breakneck speed, and nothing is guaranteed, but the determination and unity of the Egyptian masses indicates that there will be no end of unrest without … Continue reading Egypt, Tunisia in revolt!
Support grows for April 9 & 10 antiwar mobilizations
by Christine Marie“No More Support to the Mubarak Dictatorship! Hands Off Egypt, Tunisia, Yemen!” So began a statement from the United National Antiwar Committee (UNAC), the coalition calling and building major bicoastal antiwar demonstrations to be held on April 9 in New York City and April 10 in San Francisco.As the world watched dramatic video … Continue reading Support grows for April 9 & 10 antiwar mobilizations
Stop the FBI witch hunt!
by David Bernt CHICAGO—On Jan. 25, about 350 activists rallied outside the federal building here against a McCarthy-style federal grand jury and witch hunt. Nine antiwar activists were subpoenaed to testify that day about their international solidarity work. The rally featured Maureen Murphy and Sarah Smith, two of the nine activists subpoenaed. Murphy read a … Continue reading Stop the FBI witch hunt!
Citizens’ Hearing decries U.S. government’s war on Muslims
by Christopher Towne WASHINGTON—A climate of fear grips the Muslim community in the U.S. Countless people are behind bars, victims of sting operations and disgusting distortions of the law. Rep. Peter King of New York will soon hold hearings on Capitol Hill, where Muslim clerics will be forced to appear and testify to their efforts … Continue reading Citizens’ Hearing decries U.S. government’s war on Muslims
Bob Woodward avoids asking hard questions about ‘Obama’s Wars’
by Barry Weisleder“‘Is there anybody who thinks we ought to leave Afghanistan?’ the president asked. Everyone in the room was quiet. They looked at him. No one said anything. ‘Okay,’ he said, ‘now that we’ve dispensed with that, let’s get on.’”One hundred and eighty-six into its 441 pages, the political framework of “Obama’s Wars” by … Continue reading Bob Woodward avoids asking hard questions about ‘Obama’s Wars’
Tunisia, North Africa, and the Arab Revolution
Statement by Socialist Action (U.S.), Jan. 17, 2011 The year 2011 has begun with the heroic ousting of the dictator Ben Ali by the Tunisian people. The recent Tunisian uprising against rising food prices, unemployment, and political repression is not a new occurrence. The liberalization of economic policies in North Africa has had a devastating … Continue reading Tunisia, North Africa, and the Arab Revolution
New FBI Subpoenas Issued Against Antiwar Activists
by David Bernt CHICAGO—On Dec. 21, four new subpoenas were issued to antiwar activists here, bringing the total number of people subpoenaed to 23 in the Justice Department’s McCarthy-style witch hunt of the antiwar movement. The government’s current witch hunt dates back to Sept. 24, when 14 homes were raided by the FBI in Chicago … Continue reading New FBI Subpoenas Issued Against Antiwar Activists
New York meeting launches April 9 antiwar action
by Christine MarieOver 300 activists met at St. Mark’s Church in Manhattan on Nov. 6 to launch the United National Antiwar Committee (UNAC) in the Northeast region. People came from up and down the East Coast and the Midwest to begin organizing efforts for the bicoastal demonstrations planned for April 9 to Bring the Troops … Continue reading New York meeting launches April 9 antiwar action
Activists targeted by FBI reject grand jury subpoenas
by David Jones Three of the antiwar, labor, and international solidarity activists whose homes were raided by the FBI on Sept. 24 will have their subpoenas issued at the time “reactivated,” requiring them to appear before a federal grand jury in Chicago. The three, Anh Pham, Tracy Molm & Sarah Martin, all of Minneapolis, were … Continue reading Activists targeted by FBI reject grand jury subpoenas
Defend Free Speech! Stop the FBI Raids!
No FBI Intimidation!a statement from Socialist ActionIn the early hours of Friday, Sept. 24, FBI agents raided the homes of antiwar activists in Minneapolis, Chicago, North Carolina, and Michigan. The targeted activists participate in coalitions against the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and also work in solidarity with the people of Colombia and Palestine. … Continue reading Defend Free Speech! Stop the FBI Raids!
Palestine Takes Center Stage in the Antiwar Movement
by Andrew Pollack – New YorkThe United National Antiwar Conference, attended by 850 people from July 23 to 25, 2010 in Albany, New York, marked a sea change in the attitude of the antiwar movement toward Palestine. For the first time a broadly representative, democratic national conference of peace activists adopted the demand "End All … Continue reading Palestine Takes Center Stage in the Antiwar Movement
System change, not climate change!
Socialism or barbarism! This statement is issued jointly by Socialist Action/Ligue pour l'Action socialiste (Canadian state), Socialist Action USA, and Socialist Unity League (LUS)Mexico. If it was just a big photo op for the world's top twenty capitalist politicians, with an obscene $1 billion plus 'security' price tag, that would be bad enough. But the … Continue reading System change, not climate change!
Labor’s fight against war, racism and unemployment
By ANDREW POLLACK With the economic crisis worsening, how can labor fight back? There are some small but significant examples of struggles waged recently, or coming soon, that hold out hope for the kind of wider fightback needed in such a crisis. * An opposition slate in the Chicago Teachers Union turned out the old … Continue reading Labor’s fight against war, racism and unemployment
Editorial on the Gaza Flotilla
The following article appears in the June 2010 edition of Socialist Action newspaper. by the Editors In the pre-dawn hours of May 31, Israeli commandos deliberately murdered at least 16 and perhaps as many as 29 members of the Free Gaza Flotilla who were bringing aid to the besieged people of Gaza. The bulk of … Continue reading Editorial on the Gaza Flotilla
United National Antiwar Conference – July 23-25 in Albany!
AN INVITATION FROM: After Downing Street, Arab American Union Members Council, Black Agenda Report, Campaign for Peace and Democracy, Campus Antiwar Network, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War, National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations, Peace of the Action, Physicians for Social Responsibility, Progressive Democrats of America, U.S. Labor Against … Continue reading United National Antiwar Conference – July 23-25 in Albany!
Solidarity from Saks to Sheikh Jarrah
by Andrew Pollack Two weeks before Christmas, New York’s Saks Fifth Avenue played Scrooge by firing 115 workers in its cosmetics department in retaliation for their having joined a union. (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rwdsu-local-1102-files-federal-charges-against-saks-80726962.html) Saks then announced it would convert the department to a “vendor-staffed model,” i.e. an outside contractor would hire new workers and employ them at … Continue reading Solidarity from Saks to Sheikh Jarrah
Alexander Cockburn’s light is out at the end of the tunnel!
BY JEFF MACKLER [Jeff Mackler is the National Secretary of Socialist Action and a national antiwar leader for the past 45 years. For more information, visit http://www.socialistaction.org, jmackler@lmi.net.] Alexander Cockburn’s Sept. 4-6 “CounterPunch Diary“ hit piece against the U.S. antiwar movement, “Deeper into the Tunnel,” merits the serious attention of all antiwar fighters and organizations. … Continue reading Alexander Cockburn’s light is out at the end of the tunnel!
Info from the National Assembly antiwar conference
On July 10-12 the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars & Occupations held its second annual national conference in Pittsburgh. 250 activists from around the country converged to share experiences and to plan antiwar actions for the coming year.Here are three important dates that came out of the conference that you should … Continue reading Info from the National Assembly antiwar conference
Iraq War intensifies as U.S.-Maliki government declares “victory”
[by Jeff Mackler]Sure enough, the Iraq War is over! At least, that’s the word from the corporate media. Eighty-five percent of U.S. bases and “outposts” in Iraq were slated to be closed as of June 30, according to U.S. military officials. U.S. forces were said to be withdrawing from Iraq’s cities, “under cover of night,” … Continue reading Iraq War intensifies as U.S.-Maliki government declares “victory”