Month: October 2024

Political Prisoners

Longest-held U.S. political prisoner Leonard Peltier is hospitalized

October 30, 2024 Peoples Dispatch
As of October 28, the longest-held political prisoner in the United States, Leonard Peltier, has been hospitalized. Peltier, who recently turned 80 behind bars, has dealt with various health concerns due to his long confinement, […]
Cuba

Venezuela condemns the blockade and expresses solidarity at the UN

October 30, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
Once again the U.S. along with Israel, its partner in genocide against the Palestinian people, were alone against the annual vote condemning the blockade of Cuba at the UN. In a strong statement from the […]
Around the world

Statement by the Network in Defense of Humanity on Brazil’s veto of Venezuela at the BRICS 2024 Summit

October 30, 2024 Struggle - La Lucha
The Network of Intellectuals and Artists in Defense of Humanity (REDH) rejects the decision of the Government of Brazil to veto the incorporation of Venezuela as a partner country to the BRICS bloc. We consider […]
LGBTQ+

Beyond the ballot: Trans community calls for united resistance

October 30, 2024 Melinda Butterfield
Since mid-September, Donald Trump’s presidential campaign reportedly spent more than $30 million on television ads promoting anti-transgender hate. These have aired primarily in contested “swing states” and during high-viewership national sports broadcasts, including the World […]
In the U.S.

Black and Palestinian liberation movements find common ground in Oakland

October 30, 2024 Lara Kiswani
The following are the introductory remarks by Lara Kiswani, Executive Director of AROC (Arab Resources Organizing Center), on Oct. 26, 2024,, in Oakland, California. The occasion was author Ta-Nehisi Coates in Conversation with Dena Takruri […]
Cuba

NYC rally demands: “Stop the U.S. blockade of Cuba!”

October 28, 2024 Struggle-La Lucha New York bureau
Oct. 27 — A rally at Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan demanded an end to the cruel U.S. economic war against Cuba. Just within the last year, U.S. sanctions have cost the Caribbean country […]
Labor and strikes

Baltimore activists take on Amazon: Stop investing in genocide; justice for workers

October 28, 2024 Struggle-La Lucha Baltimore bureau
Struggle-La Lucha interviews Andrew M of the PPA SLL: We understand that the Peoples Power Assembly launched a campaign this past Labor Day around Amazon divesting in genocide and demanding justice for its workers.  What […]
Palestine

The legacy of Palestinian resistance leader Yahya Sinwar

October 28, 2024 PAL-Awda
PAL-Awda statement on the martyrdom of Sinwar Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim, Chair of the Political Bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement, lived a hero and died a legend. PAL-Awda NY/NJ and the Palestinian Assembly for […]
Korea

Korean unions say no to U.S. war buildup, demand Yoon’s resignation

October 27, 2024 Korean American Support Committee for KCTU
On Nov. 2, the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) will host the National Workers’ Rally to carry on the spirit of martyr Jeon Tae-il, a dedicated South Korean sewing worker and labor rights activist […]
Palestine

LA Times won’t endorse genocide: Nika Soon-Shiong

October 26, 2024 Struggle-La Lucha Los Angeles bureau
The daughter of Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong says the paper Is refusing to endorse a candidate overseeing genocide. “For me, genocide is a line in the sand.” In a series of social media […]