[by Chloe Osmer]On March 21st, thousands of people gathered in Los Angeles to protest the 6th anniversary of the Iraq war. The rally began at Hollywood Blvd. and Vine Street, with speakers addressing the crowd before the march began. Speakers included Cindy Sheehan, whose son was killed in Iraq in 2004, Vietnam veteran and author … Continue reading Report on the March 21 Protest in L.A.
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Report on the March 21 Protest in D.C.
[from the ANSWER Coalition]A "throng of war protesters swelled Saturday as they marched across the Memorial Bridge." (AP) The protesters marched on the Pentagon and what followed was a dramatic direct action at Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics and KBR, corporations that demonstrators labeled "merchants of death." The predominantly young crowd continued to grow as … Continue reading Report on the March 21 Protest in D.C.
Report on the March 21 Protest in San Francisco
[by Jeff Mackler]In the first Obama-era antiwar march and rally some 3,500 antiwar activists gathered in San Francisco's Justin Herman Plaza and proceeded up Market Street for a one-mile march to the Civic Center for a 1:00 pm mass rally.The spirited and significantly youthful march and rally included modest but impressive contingents of Palestinian youth, … Continue reading Report on the March 21 Protest in San Francisco
Report on the March 21 Protest in Duluth
[by Adam Ritscher]On Saturday, March 21, the Northland Anti-War Coalition in Duluth, MN held a march and rally to mark the sixth anniversary of the unjust U.S. invasion of Iraq. The protest also drew attention to the need to oppose the occupation of Afghanistan and Palestine, and called for an end to the JROTC programs … Continue reading Report on the March 21 Protest in Duluth
Speech by Chris Gauvreau at March 21st antiwar rally in DC
Speech by Chris Gauvreau of Connecticut United for Peace (CTUP), March 21, 2009, Washington, DCIt has been difficult to build this demonstration, because each day the corporate media runs a story about how the war in Iraq is winding down. But this morning when I woke up I read the moving appeal from the Iraq … Continue reading Speech by Chris Gauvreau at March 21st antiwar rally in DC
Gaza: How Will Palestine Win Its Freedom?
Worldwide Movement in Support of Gaza Surges
What Next for the Movement?[by Andy Pollack]The moment news broke on December 27th of the Israeli attack on Gaza, activists around the world began planning emergency demonstrations, and protests have occurred every day since then.In New York, for instance, as activists woke up Saturday morning to news of the aggression, furious phoning and emailing began … Continue reading Worldwide Movement in Support of Gaza Surges
Israel Slaughters 800 Palestinians With U.S. Consent
Zionist Israel Slaughters 800 Palestinians with U.S. AgreementMobilize Against Israeli Genocide in Gaza!End All U.S. Aid to Israel!For a Democratic Secular Palestine with the Right to Return!A Socialist Action Statement (socialistaction.org 510-268-9429 • 415-401-7471 socialistaction@gmail.com)Since it withdrew its occupation of Gaza, the Zionist rulers of Israel have maintained it as an open-air prison and most … Continue reading Israel Slaughters 800 Palestinians With U.S. Consent
March on the Pentagon – MARCH 21!
Below is a statement recently issued by the National Assembly, and endorsed by Socialist Action:The National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations is joining with other coalitions, organizations, and networks to organize a united MARCH 21 NATIONAL COALITION to mobilize people across the United States to take part in a March … Continue reading March on the Pentagon – MARCH 21!
Important Gains Registered at the National Antiwar Assembly
More than 400 antiwar activists from 26 states registered at and attended the June 28-29 antiwar conference sponsored by the National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation. Scores of others participated in the conference’s mass Saturday evening rally.The Cleveland, Ohio, gathering represented an important advance for the U.S. antiwar movement. It was the … Continue reading Important Gains Registered at the National Antiwar Assembly
National Assembly’s Action Program
[The Action Program below was provisionally adopted by the National Assembly to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations (as it has been renamed) held June 29-29, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio, subject to consideration being given by the 13-member Administrative Body (AB) elected at the conference of amendments not acted upon by the conference. … Continue reading National Assembly’s Action Program
Thousands of Arab Israelis call for refugee right of return
08/05/2008 17:10 SAFURIYAH, Israel, May 8 (AFP)Arab Israelis marched Thursday for the right of return for refugees who fled their homes during the 1948 war that followed the creation of Israel as the Jewish state marked its 60th anniversary.The march, attended by thousands of Arab Israelis from northern Israel, was marred later in the day … Continue reading Thousands of Arab Israelis call for refugee right of return
“A World in Revolt” Conference Set for May 22-25 in Toronto
by Barry WeislederYou won't want to miss this. Four days of stimulating, enriching political education, discussions, and debates on the biggest issues facing humanity. Get set for an exciting tri-national revolutionary socialist conference titled, "A World in Revolt: Prospects for Socialism in the 21st Century", to be held in Toronto, May 22-25.Co-sponsored by Socialist Action-Canada, … Continue reading “A World in Revolt” Conference Set for May 22-25 in Toronto
Eyewitness Palestine
by Christopher Towne. Christopher is a member of the Connecticut branch of Socialist Action. He visited Palestine from Nov. 1 to 24.Crossing into Bethlehem from Israel nowadays you are met with a scene from the pages of Orwell. The Israelis have removed anti-apartheid graffiti from the wall and erected two murals. One states in three … Continue reading Eyewitness Palestine
The Hamas-Fatah Conflict Reaches a New High Point
by Gerry Foley The clashes at a Fatah rally in Gaza on Nov. 12 may have been a turning point in the conflict between Fatah and Hamas, for better or worse. They will either lead to a deepening of civil war, or lead the protagonists to step back from the brink.Moreover, in this situation of … Continue reading The Hamas-Fatah Conflict Reaches a New High Point