World

Massive protests shake up Israel

August 9, 2011 By Susan Webb

Nearly 300,000 Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday, chanting, "The people demand social justice."

A plea for Liliany Obando, Colombian political prisoner

August 9, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Class conflict, rural - urban divisions, and impunity for criminals created circumstances putting Obando and other political activists at high risk.

Cuba Caravan challenges blockade, returns to the United States

August 8, 2011 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

A year of work for organizers, and a month on the road for many participants, culminated on August 1 when the 22nd Pastors for Peace Friendshipment Caravan returned from Cuba, passing that day from Mexico into...

Tottenham unrest a symptom of Tory Britain

August 8, 2011 By Rory MacKinnon

Riot-scarred Tottenham began picking up the pieces Sunday from a night of violence that local trade unionists warned could erupt anywhere in Britain due to unemployment and social alienation.

Fight to end sex trafficking

August 5, 2011 By Brian McAfee

One of the most significant scourges worldwide is the ongoing exploitation and sexual abuse of over 2 million girls, and sometimes boys, through sex trafficking.