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Greece: March 11 general strike – conclusions and tasks Print E-mail
By Stamatis Karagiannopoulos in Athens   
Tuesday, 16 March 2010
left-lens_-_march_13_webver.jpgLast week, on March 11, Greece was shaken by an even bigger general strike than on February 24. As the government announced its third austerity package the mood of Greek workers has become one of growing anger and militancy. All the conditions are there for a massive escalation of the conflict.
 
The Chinese hate the rich – and rightly so! Print E-mail
By Jorge Martin (www.marxist.com)   
Sunday, 07 March 2010
rich_in_china.jpgWhen the process of capitalist restoration in China started, some 30 years ago, Deng Xiaping issued the slogan “to get rich is glorious” and he added “let some get rich first”. And some have certainly gotten themselves obscenely rich. The destruction of the planned economy in China has created a massive and widening gap between rich and poor and at the same time a deep seated hatred against the new rich.
 
Growing tensions and uneasiness in Germany Print E-mail
By Hans-Gerd Öfinger   
Wednesday, 03 March 2010
The crisis of capitalism is creating an unstable social and political situation in Germany. Tensions are emerging within the coalition government, elected only last year. Most interestingly, this is having a radicalising effect inside DIE LINKE, which is being pulled both left and right, with some of the leaders attracted by coalition politics while the more radical ranks react against and seek an alternative to the left.
 
Debate on Nationalising the Mines in South Africa Print E-mail
By David van Wyk (www.marxist.com)   
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
julius-malema.jpgA storm erupted in policy circles in South Africa after Julius Malema the leader of the African National Congress Youth League (ANCYL) boldly proclaimed the need for the mining industry in South Africa to be nationalized. The demand was predicated on fulfilling the vision of the Freedom Charter, which was adopted at Kliptown in 1955 as the ‘manifesto’ of the liberation struggle.
 
The crisis of Greek capitalism and how it is impacting on the labour movement Print E-mail
By Fred Weston and Stamatis Karayannopoulos   
Friday, 19 February 2010
The crisis of Greek capitalism is clear for all to see. The bosses want draconian economic policies to be implemented, but the workers have already given more than they can afford to give. Bosses and workers are on a collision course as the call for a 24-hour general strike on February 24 clearly demonstrates.
 
Severe austerity package provokes wrath of Greek working class Print E-mail
By Fred Weston (www.marxist.com)   
Sunday, 14 February 2010
george_papandreou.jpgGreek capitalism is in a deep crisis. It is the weak link in the chain and it is beginning to break. The country risks defaulting on its debt repayments, posing a serious threat to the stability of the euro. Severe austerity measures are being imposed and these are provoking a working class backlash.
 
The Vancouver Olympics: An expensive attack on democratic rights Print E-mail
By John Haggerty   
Monday, 08 February 2010
In just over two years time London will be staging the 2012 Olympic Games. However, before then we have the Winter Olympics, taking place this year in Canada. So how does the Canadian working class view this 'great event?'  vancouver-olympics-2010-.jpg
 
Students Strike in California Print E-mail
By Juan Jesus Rojas in the U.S.   
Tuesday, 02 February 2010
The Capitalist crisis has plunged the state of California into its worst budget crisis in history. Billions of dollars have been already slashed from the budget and billions more will be cut this year in order to“fix” the shortfall of $20.7 billion. Unable to find any other solution on the basis of Capitalism, workers and students will bear the brunt of these cuts. The students have already fought back on several occasions with strikes and occupations.
 
Venezuela: Expropriations of banks, PSUV congress and revival of the workers' movement Print E-mail
By Patrick Larsen   
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
venezuela-constitution.jpgRecently we have seen many important events happening in Venezuela, such as the devaluation of the bolívar and the nationalisations in the banking sector, which needs to be analysed carefully. The movement of occupied factories made important steps forward last year, but still faces sabotage by counter-revolutionary managers and workers are still struggling for nationalisation under workers' control. In order to defend the conquests already made, the revolution must put the nationalisation of the commanding heights of the economy on the agenda. Only this can destroy capitalism and provide the necessary prerequisites for a socialist planned economy.
 
Haiti: A Profound Human Tragedy Inspires the Same Old Song and Dance from the U.S. Ruling Class Print E-mail
By Michael Hureaux Perez   
Monday, 25 January 2010
The nation of Haiti was hit with a devastating earthquake. The governments of Cuba and Venezuela responded within hours with medical brigades, firefighters, fuel and supplies, and there has been massive sympathy, generosity and volunteerism from workers around the world. What a difference compared to the response from the United States. The U.S. government has pledged assistance in the way of one hundred million dollars – less than is spent on the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in just two days.
 
Horror in Haiti – Imperialism to blame Print E-mail
By Editorial Board Statement   
Monday, 25 January 2010
haiti.jpg.gifThere is a manmade element to the catastrophe now confronting the Haitians. The country doesn’t just happen to be poor; it has been made poor and kept poor. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western hemisphere, with the worst infrastructure and a people most vulnerable to disaster and disease, because of the machinations of imperialism. Although the earthquake could not be avoided, the scale of death and destruction clearly could have been.
 
Road to peace? Print E-mail
By Darrall Cozens Coventry NE Labour Party   
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
afghan_war2.jpgJust about a month ago in Coventry we were treated to a public meeting on the Road to Peace in Afghanistan with local MP Bob Ainsworth, MoD, versus Bruce Kent of CND. For Bob the issue was simple. We are there to help the Afghan people, to stop the country becoming a failed state, to protect British interests, to fight terrorism and to stop Pakistan collapsing as withdrawal of UK forces would mean precisely that. Members of the audience asked a number of questions, all of which failed to get an adequate answer.
 
Soldiers for hire Print E-mail
By Melanie MacDonald   
Tuesday, 12 January 2010
mercenaries_silh_web.jpgExploitation and robbery – colonial style - is alive and well and now, more than ever mercenary soldiers are doing the dirty work. Unaccountable and secretive,contracted armies are the preferred method powerful western states use to destabilize governments and secure control of natural resources. With state complicity, soldiers for hire are uninhibited by fear of prosecution and use what ever means necessary to undermine national liberation movements and impose imperialist chains and the rule of Western big business.
 
Interpol plots with Iranian regime Print E-mail
By Daniel Read   
Friday, 08 January 2010
The international police organisation INTERPOL has posted wanted alerts on a number of Iranian political dissidents. This revelation follows in the wake of the December 26-27th protests in Iran which drew millions onto the streets nationwide. Clashes with police led to military units being ordered to fire on demonstrators, an order which is alleged to have been disobeyed.
 
Chávez in Copenhagen: We need a world revolution Print E-mail
By Hands Off Venezuela Denmark   
Monday, 21 December 2009
200x268-images-stories-denmark-chavez_climate_summit2.jpgAt a public meeting organized by various trade union, political organizations, and solidarity campaigns (including Hands Off Venezuela), more than 3,000 people in Copenhagen heard President Hugo Chávez correctly point out that a socialist revolution is the only solution to the problems of humanity.
 
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