Women and youth rise against tyranny in the Middle East and North Africa. Lessons from a decade ago will help make lasting change.
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World Beat: Nicaragua; U.S., China and Taiwan; Philippines
Revolution betrayed in Nicaragua; sparks fly between China and U.S. over Taiwan; and a landslide victory for reaction in the Philippines.
Colonialism’s poison-pill exit from India
The religious, patriarchal and ethnic violence unleashed by Britain’s partition of India 75 years ago, on August 15, 1947, lives on today.
Imperialist “human rights” warriors use genuine plight of Uighurs to escalate tensions with China
It is crucial to stand with the Uighur people, including their demand for self-determination. It is also necessary to build a movement to stop imperialist war mongering aimed at China.
Battle lines sharpen in Indonesia over contested Sexual Violence Bill
When it comes to speaking out against patriarchal violence, the law is stacked against Indonesian women.
A broad, historic revolt in Myanmar against a ruthless military
A diversity of outraged civilians have united to pit themselves against Myanmar’s bloody military dictatorship.
India’s farmers strike for their lives
India’s massive uprising against big business and government defies gender, caste and religious divisions.
Philippine despot: “kill all communists”
After at least nine Filipino dissidents were executed in March, thousands marched and burned the far-right president’s effigy the next day – International Women’s Day.
Students in Thailand wage epic protests against the monarchy
Thailand’s year-long protests expose the thorough corruption of the “untouchable” monarchy, partnered with the military, and the desperate conditions of workers and refugees.
Putin’s political foe poisoned
Oddly, the European Union asked questions, but didn’t mention Putin or Russia regarding Navalny’s poisoning.
Freedom Socialist Party National Convention
December 2-5, 2022
Tukwila, Washington
FSP will meet to assess these turbulent times of war and social and environmental crises, and together party members will decide on steps forward to meet the challenges with boldness and confidence. Latin American comrades in the Committee for Revolutionary International Regroupment will attend as guests and participate. For more info, contact the National Office at 206-985-4621 or FSPus@socialism.com.
