The 11-4 vote took place after 15 hours of public comments were heard regarding the project, with the vast majority expressing overwhelming concern over the project and rejecting it.
Atlanta City Council approves USD 31 million for controversial “Cop City” Read Post »
Earlier this year, on 31 March 2023 the president of Uganda Yoweri Museveni signed a new Anti-Homosexuality Bill into legislation.
Anti-Homosexuality Act Approved as Law in Uganda Read Post »
On Saturday, March 4, I arrived at Intrenchment Creek Park in DeKalb County, Georgia, for the first day of a week of action against a $90 million construction project undertaken by the Atlanta Police Foundation — a private entity, backed by local CEOs and political leaders, that advances police interests.
The Fight Against Cop City Read Post »
Palestinians and Arabs have been active agents of resistance against colonialism and imperialism since before the Nakba, and the legacy of this anti-colonial resistance lives on today.
Palestinian history doesn’t start with the Nakba Read Post »
Nakba Day (Nakba meaning ‘the Catastrophe’) is generally commemorated on 15 May and is the day of commemoration for the Nakba.
Understanding Nakba Day Read Post »
“Revolt, for you have nothing to lose but your chains and your tents!” – George Habash
Occupied Palestine, April 10th, 2023 – The global trade union movement, which has played a key and inspiring role in its commitment to workers’ rights and human rights more generally, has stood in principled solidarity with the oppressed across the world, adopting concrete, ground-breaking, labour-led sanctions against oppressive regimes.
Palestinian Trade Unions’ Anti-Apartheid Call Read Post »
“Until South Africa acts against apartheid Israel we are complicit in its oppression of the Palestinian people” warned Ronnie Kastrils, Patron of the South African BDS Coalition.
Words of condemnation are not enough – South Africa must act against apartheid Israel Read Post »
This year’s International Working Women’s Day in France holds special significance because of a nation-wide call by trade unions and people’s movements to bring the country to a standstill from March 7
Women’s rights at the heart of the fight over pensions in France Read Post »
“There has been many experiences of massacres for the people of Palestine at the hands of Israel and children are the biggest target; my young children have lived through two massacres”, said Haidar Eid. “Gaza is the largest open-air prison.
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Iranian Labor Unions Have Led Inspiring Solidarity Strikes Amid the Uprising Read Post »
The Impact of the recent global pandemic on different aspects of life, has led to a rapid transition from traditional media to an introduction of a new focus in mass media.
The State of Journalism since COVID 19 Read Post »
