Protests hit repression of Puerto Rican independence activists

San Juan, Puerto Rico - Demanding a halt to the repression of activists working for the independence of Puerto Rico, about 1000 people rallied at the Federal Courthouse here, Jan. 10. read more...

Photo by Mike Schmitt

UIC Workers Vote to Authorize Strike

Chicago, IL - From Jan. 15 to Jan. 23, hundreds of clerical and administrative workers at UIC (University of Illinois - Chicago) turned out for a strike authorization vote. 94% of them supported the call from their elected bargaining committee to walk out of work if negotiations fail to reach an agreement. read more...

60 Years in Prison for Colombian Revolutionary Ricardo Palmera

Washington D.C. - Professor Palmera appeared calm and confident as he entered the courtroom in an orange prison jumpsuit, Jan. 28 He listened with interest as U.S. prosecutor Ken Kohl repeatedly called him a ‘terrorist’ as he argued that Palmera should receive a life sentence. read more...

Dutch authorities continue legal persecution of Prof. Sison

Fight Back News Service is circulating the following statement by Professor Sison on the legal persecution that is be waged by Dutch authorities against him. Jose Maria Sison is a leading figure in the movement to free the Philippines from U.S. domination and he deserves the support of all progressives. read more...

RNC protest organizers get permits for Sept. 1 protest at Minnesota State Capitol

Organizers of the massive anti-war demonstration planned for the opening day of the Republican National Convention have won an important victory - permits have been secured for the Minnesota State Capitol building and grounds. read more...

Georgia: 25,000 protest at 'School of Assassins' by Michael Graham (posted Decmeber 29, 2007)

Hands off Iran by Freedom Road Socialist Organization (posted December 19, 2007)

Detroit conference to build unity for immigrant rights by Carlos Montes (posted December 22, 2007)

Protests hit repression of Puerto Rican independence activists by Staff (posted January 31, 2008)

Movie Review: The Great Debaters by Kati Ketz (posted January 16, 2008)

New Jersey: Case against Plainfield 4 Dismissed by David Hungerford (posted December 26, 2007)

RNC protest organizers get permits for Sept. 1 protest at Minnesota State Capitol by Staff (posted January 25, 2008)

RNC protest organizers meet with Mayor Coleman and city officials - Mayor told: "We want permits to march against the war now!" by Mick Kelly (posted December 27, 2007)

RNC 2008: Unlikely as it might seem, mainstream media lies by Jess Sundin (posted December 23, 2007)

Dutch authorities continue legal persecution of Prof. Sison Statement by Jose Maria Sison (posted January 28, 2008)

PFLP leader passes away (posted January 11, 2008)

Not So Happy New Year: U.S. Economy on the Edge of a Recession by Adam Price (posted January 11, 2008)

Sison: Expect worse economic conditions in 2008 by Jose Maria Sison (posted January 1, 2008)

Bush Mortgage Plan to Aid Big Banks - Home Foreclosures Hit Record Highs by Adam Price (posted Decmeber 16, 2007)

UIC Workers Vote to Authorize Strike by Joe Iosbaker (posted January 28, 2008)

UIC Workers Decide to Take Strike Authorization Vote by Joe Iosbaker (posted January 1, 2008)

Interview with Richard Berg: How Reformers Won in Teamster Local 743 (posted December 1, 2007)

Sirlena Perry, long time trade unionist speaks on IBT 743 victory by Staff (posted December 1, 2007)

60 Years in Prison for Colombian Revolutionary Ricardo Palmera by Kati Ketz and Angela Denio (posted January 30, 2008)

Protest the Sentencing of Ricardo Palmera Jan. 28 (posted January 22, 2008)

FARC statement on release of prisoners (posted January 17, 2008)

Ricardo Palmera's Sentencing Postponed for a Second Time by Angela Denio (posted December 20, 2007)

Minnesota's Governor Pawlenty: A Real Turkey by Staff (posted December 6, 2007)