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Sami Ramadani was for many years an exile from his native Iraq as a political refugee from Saddam Hussein’s regime. Today, he is an outspoken opponent of the U.S. invasion and occupation. At an international antiwar conference in London in
Green Left Weekly #639 published a review of Alan Woods' The Venezuelan Revolution: A Marxist Perspective by Dave Raby. Below is another perspective on Woods' book written by John Riddell, originally published by Canada-based website Socialist
Praised be our racehorse owners,Well-tailored and well-heeled,Who gaze from the enclosureUpon the surging field.Red-faced they cheer and stamp and screamAs if they'd go berserk,And dream upon their winningsWhile the horse does all the work.They're
Eva Cheng In response to the moral outrage among broad sections of the populations of developed capitalist countries at the growing inequality of wealth and living standards between the rich "First World" countries and poor "Third World" countries,
Jamal Juma More than a year has passed since the Israeli occupation forces declared the completion of the first section of the Apartheid Wall — running from Jenin to Qalqiliya. Rapid construction around Jerusalem, Ramallah, Bethlehem and Hebron
ADELAIDE — Fifty people gathered on the steps of Parliament House on November 28, surrounding a coffin shrouded with a black cloth declaring "Free speech", to protest against Howard's new "anti-terror" laws. Organised by the socialist youth
Federico Fuentes, La Paz At 4000 metres above sea level and sprawling above the capital La Paz, the inhabitants of the fastest growing city in Latin America — El Alto — have consistently shown their readiness to fight for their rights,
John 'Briggs' Bomba I was among 120 people who were arrested on the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU)-led Action Against Poverty demonstration on November 8. Hundreds of people had protested against spiralling levels of poverty. Those
Chris Williams, Wollongong When Fred Moore was called up to the Wollongong Entertainment Centre stage during the November 15 mass meeting against PM John Howard's WorkChoices laws, every single person present — close to 10,000 — spontaneously
On November 30, actions and meetings took place across the US calling on California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant clemency to Stan Tookie Williams, including a 1000-strong protest outside San Quentin Prison. Williams is scheduled to be
This is the last issue of Green Left Weekly for 2005 — we're taking a break until January 18. However, you will find lots more holiday reading and can stay in touch during the break by visiting our website at
Sue Bull, Ballarat Staff at the University of Ballarat have rejected a second non-union enterprise bargaining agreement proposed by management. In a November 22-23 ballot, staff voted 401 to 323 to "reject", with a large number not voting. The