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Kevin B. Anderson

December 11, 2019 Length: 1232 words 0 comments

Millions in France Strike Against Austerity

Summary: France’s mass strikes have mobilized millions, persisting into a sixth day, in an attempt to forestall severe cuts to the social gains of the working class — Editors.

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Chris Aquino

December 8, 2019 Length: 1120 words 0 comments

Iraq Protests Challenge Corrupt Oligarchy and Islamic Republic of Iran

Summary: Iraq protests transcend sectarian lines established by US and Iran, as a new generation of youth and workers takes the stage – Editors.

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Kevork Sassouni

December 7, 2019 Length: 858 words 1 comments

“Letter Against US Imperialism” Damages Left by Supporting Iranian Regime Against a Popular Uprising

Summary: Travesty of Letter signed by Angela Davis and other prominent leftists supporting Iranian regime in name of “anti-imperialism” [Addendum: The letter appeared online around Dec. 1 but was taken down by Dec. 9] — Editors.

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Richard Abernethy

December 4, 2019 Length: 1151 words 0 comments

The Mapuche in Chile – Indigenous Struggle as Revolutionary Ferment

Summary: The long Mapuche struggle for autonomy is a vital element of the revolutionary ferment in Chile — Editors.

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Kevork Sassouni

November 28, 2019 Length: 333 words 0 comments

Contradictions of Iran Solidarity Demonstration in Los Angeles

Summary: In the wake of the recent uprising, Iranian leftists demonstrate against regime repression, but do so separately from a larger conservative gathering — Editors

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Committee in Solidarity with the People’s Struggle in Iran

November 20, 2019 Length: 262 words 0 comments

Long Live Democratic Uprising in Iran

A declaration of support for new and ongoing protests against the Iranian Revolutionary Party — Editors

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Ali Kiani

November 20, 2019 Length: 942 words 0 comments

A New, Deeper Uprising in Iran

Summary: When the Islamic Republic of Iran spiked the cost of fuel for ordinary citizens on Nov. 15, the protests and brutal repression that followed uncovered deep, mass hatred of the regime. This report was written during those events — Editors

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Peter Hudis

November 18, 2019 Length: 2948 words 3 comments

Counterrevolution in Bolivia: Its Roots and Result

Summary: The counterrevolutionary coup against Evo Morales in Bolivia places in jeopardy one of the most important efforts at social change in decades—at the same time as it raises difficult questions about how to forge a democratic path to socialism — Editors

French translation

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Rehmah Sufi,
J Turk,
an IMHO member

November 14, 2019 Length: 1772 words 0 comments

Two Futures: The Strikes at General Motors and at Chicago’s Schools

Summary: The 2019 strike wave in the U.S. may surpass 2018. Strikes by autoworkers at General Motors and by teachers and support staff in Chicago schools show us that the future of work and of our communities is at stake — Editors

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Kevork Sassouni

November 11, 2019 Length: 2129 words 0 comments

Lebanon, Not Just an Intifada but a Revolution

Summary: Mass mobilization continues into a fourth week, challenging political, economic and sectarian forces. Image is of martyred Aala Abu Fakhr — Editors

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Kevork Sassouni

October 22, 2019 Length: 624 words 2 comments

The Lebanese Intifada

Summary: On new protests in Lebanon, which have created solidarity across all sectarian divides — Editors

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Marko Bojcun

October 20, 2019 Length: 1829 words 1 comments

Ukraine, Peace, Oligarchs and Big Power Manoeuvres

Summary: Talk about a possible peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia ignores how the Ukrainian people are being squeezed by rival imperialisms as well as Ukraine’s own corrupt oligarchs. An earlier version appeared at Ukraine Solidarity Campaign — Editors

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Californian Observer

October 14, 2019 Length: 189 words 0 comments

Los Angeles Protest Against Turkish Attack on Kurds

Summary: Demonstration outside Turkish Consulate draws several hundred spirited participants to support Rojava and denounce Erdogan and Trump — Editors

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Josh Fattal

October 10, 2019 Length: 1877 words 0 comments

Fermenting Revolution: Anti-Racism and Broader Social Struggles

Summary: On Raya Dunayevskaya and C.L.R. James during the Johnson-Forest Tendency on anti-racism as a ferment for broader revolutionary struggles. First appeared in The Activist History Review on September 26, 2019 — Editors

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