Chicago: Aaron Patterson sentenced on trumped-up charges

Chicago, IL - Aaron Patterson was sentenced to 30 years in prison on trumped-up gun and drug charges, Aug. 14. Patterson was targeted for prosecution because of his powerful activism against police misconduct in Chicago. The case hinged on a government informant, a known drug dealer and gang leader, who Patterson says was trying to entrap him. read more...

Freedom for Jose Maria Sison, Filipino Revolutionary

Every progressive person should condemn the arrest of Professor Jose Maria Sison by authorities in the Netherlands. Sison’s arrest by Dutch police on trumped-up murder charges is an attempt to criminalize the liberation movement of the Philippines and to silence the voice of the Philippines’s most important revolutionary. read more...

Free Jose Maria Sison!

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement on the arrest of Professor Sison, a well-known leader of the struggle to free the Philippines from exploitation and foreign domination.The editors of Fight Back! have met Jose Maria Sison on many occasions and we have a great respect for his clear thinking and hard work on behalf of working and oppressed people everywhere. We urge all of our readers to do everything possible to help gain his immediate release. read more...

Los Angeles: Protest for Immigrant Rights

Los Angeles, CA - More than 4,000 people marched here, Aug. 18 in support of immigrant rights. “The struggle continues for legalization and to beat back the new attacks of the Bush administration, including the new policy of beefing up ICE enforcement at worksites and further militarization the border,” says Carlos Montes, one of the organizers of the mass march for immigrant rights. read more...

Ricardo Palmera Braves More Phony Charges

Washington D.C. - Protesters from eight U.S. states gathered here at the start of a new trial for Colombian revolutionary Ricardo Palmera, Aug. 20. The protesters chanted, “Free Ricardo Palmera! Stop Plan Colombia!” and “The people of Colombia are under attack. What do we do? Stand up, fight back!” The activists then proceeded into the Washington D.C. Federal Court building. read more...

Hundreds Rally in Support of a Fair Contract for University of Minnesota Workers

Minneapolis, MN - 300 union and community members rallied here, Aug. 30, supporting of University of Minnesota AFSCME workers. The workers are planning to strike Sept. 5. The rally showed enthusiastic support for AFSCME workers from students, faculty, elected officials, other unions and community organizations. read more...

Minnesota: U of M says no more money for workers - strike set for Sept. 5

Minneapolis, MN - Last week the University of Minnesota AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) heard from 72% of its members that the Aug. 10 offer of 2.25% and 2.5% were not acceptable wage proposals. They rejected this offer and voted to authorize a strike. read more...

U of MN AFSCME Returns to Negotiating Table, Strike Set for September 5

Minneapolis, MN - The Bureau of Mediation Services has ordered the University of Minnesota AFSCME's strike date to be Sept. 5, instead of Sept. 4, the date the union expected. The mediator has called both parties back to the mediation table tomorrow, Aug. 29. read more...

U of M Unions preparing for possible strike on First Day of Classes

Minneapolis, MN – Four union locals representing over 3,500 workers at the University of Minnesota are preparing for a strike on the first day of classes for a decent wage increase. On August 10th, the union negotiating committee unanimously recommended that workers reject the U administration’s contract offer and authorize a strike. read more...

Newark, NJ: Anti-war march set for August 25 by Staff (posted August 13, 2007)

Pride 2007: "Out Now: Queers Out of the Closet, U.S. Out of Iraq!" by Katrina Plotz (posted July 9, 2007)

Philippines: U.S. Admiral Timothy Keating threatens more military intervention by Joes Maria Sison (posted July 8, 2007)

Downturn in U.S. Housing Market Shakes Financial Markets Around the World by Adam Price (posted August 20, 2007)

Chicago: Aaron Patterson sentenced on trumped-up charges by Stephanie Weiner (posted August 31, 2007)

Newark, NJ: Community Demands Justice, not Racist Hysteria, in Vailsburg Murders by Arthur Henson (posted August 25, 2007)

Selma: Day of Witness To Hate Crimes by Chapin Gray and Jim Toweill (posted July 22, 2007)

Newark African Americans blast Don Imus, racism Fight Back! interviews grassroots leaders of the Black community in Newark, New Jersey (posted June 25, 2007)

Freedom for Jose Maria Sison, Filipino Revolutionary by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted August 30, 2007)

Free Jose Maria Sison! statement by BAYAN-USA (posted August 28, 2007)

Freedom for Ahmad Sa'adat - a fighter for the liberation of Palestine Statement by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted August 3, 2007)

Demand freedom for jailed PFLP leader Statement by the Campaign to Free Ahmad Sa’adat (posted August 1, 2007)

PFLP calls Bush Mideast conference a deception (posted July 19, 2007)

Massive march protests against arrest of Salvadoran activists by Daniel Santos (posted July 11, 2007)

There is a New Home Run King by Foster Richards (posted August 10, 2007)

Chicago: "Elvira, our sister, the people are with you!" by Abdi Maya and Stephanie Weiner (posted August 26, 2007)

Los Angeles: Protest for Immigrant Rights by Staff (posted August 26. 2007)

Elvira Arellano Inspires Unity and Mass Actions by Carlos Montes (posted August 23, 2007)

August 18 mass protest called by LA immigrant rights movement by Staff (posted August 13, 2007)

The Immigration Reform Act of 2007: Not the Bill We Need by Fight Back! editors (posted June 21, 2007)

Hundreds Rally in Support of a Fair Contract for University of Minnesota Workers by Staff (posted August 30, 2007)

Minnesota: U of M says no more money for workers - strike set for Sept. 5 by Staff (posted August 29, 2007)

U of MN AFSCME Returns to Negotiating Table, Strike Set for September 5 by Staff (posted August 28, 2007)

Chicago: UIC workers demand fair contract by Joe Iosbaker (posted August 27, 2007)

U of M unions preparing for possible strike on first day of classes by Brad Sigal (posted August 16, 2007)

Teamsters 743 Guilty of Theft by Staff (posted July 13, 2007)

Republican National Convention: Anti-war, progressive groups blast plans to curtail protests by Mick Kelly (posted August 16. 2007)

Ricardo Palmera Braves More Phony Charges by Staff (posted August 27, 2007)

Protest August 20 in D.C.: Colombian Revolutionary Ricardo Palmera On Trial Again by Staff (posted August 13, 2007)

Birmingham protest: "Who is a terrorist? Drummond is a terrorist!" by Jim Toweill (posted July 16, 2007)

New SDS National Convention by Eric Gardner (posted August 9, 2007)