While world attention fixed on upheavals in Tunisia and Egypt in February 2011, Iraqis mobilized in their own “Days of Rage.” In this oil-rich country, one in four people live… Read more »
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Elections in Egypt and Tunisia: ruling class keeps total control
In the Arab Spring, Tunisians and Egyptians led the way, riveting world attention. Nervously eying the disposal of tyrants and multiplying of defiance, the ruling classes of the these two… Read more »
THE LATEST — Rebellion in Spain; Gaza supporters; US debt ceiling charade
Young people lead rebellion in Spain The nation-wide protest that burst out in Spain on May 15 shows no sign of letting up, as tens of thousands continue to occupy… Read more »
Fierce repression fails to stop Syrians intent on Assad’s overthrow
With unremitting courage, the people of Syria continue to organize against the brutal dictatorship of Pres. Bashar al-Assad. Since March 2011, the death toll has reached 3,000 as police and… Read more »
SOAPBOX — Israeli Summer: how long will the sun shine?
When I left in 1977, Israel provided many public services. Education was free, the national health system was excellent, basic foods were subsidized, the government owned most of heavy industry,… Read more »
FS editorial – Syria: the barbarism of a doomed regime
President Bashar al-Assad and the ruling elite of Syria are gaining global notoriety for their bloodthirsty efforts to quell the nine-month uprising against them. According to the U.N., the crackdown… Read more »
Elections in Egypt: status quo candidates win, while military disgraced and revolt presses on
In the wake of their uprising in February 2011 against a military-backed dictatorship, many Egyptians expected democratic elections to advance their struggle for jobs, equal rights, and freedom. Between November… Read more »
Freedom Socialist editorial: Egypt — a revolution that’s just begun
World powers were quite pleased with the June presidential vote in Egypt. The U.S. White House hailed it as a “milestone” for democracy. It was no such thing, and the… Read more »
The story behind Syria’s Arab Spring: Imperialist “aid” can only undermine the goals of the revolution
Since serious protests began in March of last year, the regime of President Bashar al-Assad has savaged thousands of unarmed Syrians. Civilians are murdered execution-style; gang rapes of women are… Read more »
No war against Iran — lift the embargo: a statement by the presidential ticket of Stephen Durham and Christina López of the Freedom Socialist Party
On July 1, following the lead of the United States, the European Union tightened its oil embargo against Iran. This is the latest step in a campaign to paint Iran… Read more »
