Sanyika Shakur On Meditations: A Weapon for Struggle

We have here ideo-theoretical gold. A presentation of New Afrikan Communism so profound, clear & precise that if utilized correctly & with consistency, will raise consciousness & sharpen practice. The material here in Yaki’s Meditations On Frantz Fanon’s Wretched of the Earth, runs comprehensively thru a coherent theme: a brief …

Reflections on the RCP’s "Legitimate Revolt Is Not a ‘Conspiracy’"

Just finished translating this text by the Revolutionary Communist Party – the Quebec-based Maoist organization, not the american avakian outfit – examining post-G20 fallout on the left: http://theredflag.ca/node/18 Legitimate Revolt Is Not a “Conspiracy” provides a pro-militancy critique of the “Trotskyist and revisionist” left and their shameful rush to spit …

G20 Activists warned that speaking to media could lead to jail

Activists warned that speaking to media could lead to jail OPP seeks to silence alleged G20 protest ringleadersActivists warned that speaking to media could lead to jail July 29, Toronto – The OPP have warned two alleged G20 protest ringleaders that their recent media interviews are a violation of bail …

Black Bloc Action in Guelph

Guelph comrades stand in solidarity with the Black Block… Personally, i feel kind of unconditionally that the Black Block’s activities in Toronto recently were legitimate, regardless of follow up. But in terms of political efficacy, in terms of being “successful” or not, all our activities are vindicated (or not) based …

Roger Clement’s Bail Hearing Postponed

This just in from Ottawa Movement Defence: Roger was denied bail previously, and has been preparing for a bail review hearing scheduled for Friday, July 30th. Unfortunately, we were informed today by the Court Reporters office that the transcripts of Roger’s original bail hearing will not be ready for July …

G20 Activists Still Behind Bars

It may come as a surprise to some, but activist organizers who were arrested during the G20 Summit demonstrations in Toronto are still being held in custody — for over a month — while others are finally starting to trickle out of jail. G20 community organizers Leah Henderson and Alex …

Lone Star Transphobia and Cruelty

Nikki Araguz, transgender wife of a firefighter killed in the line of duty July 4, 2010, gets emotional during a press conference at her attorneys’ office Thursday, July 22, 2010 in Houston. Relatives of Thomas Araguz are suing to keep her from getting benefits as Texas does not recognize same-sex …

China’s War on the Poor

BEIJING – The government calls it “sealed management.” China’s capital has started gating and locking some of its lower-income neighborhoods overnight, with police or security checking identification papers around the clock, in a throwback to an older style of control. It’s Beijing’s latest effort to reduce rising crime often blamed …