Politics Stuck On Stupid Supporting Democrats and Republicans 21 Apr 201210 Jun 2012 By Larry Pinkney “Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity...They realize at last that change does not mean reform, thatchange does not mean improvement.” -Frantz Fanon…
Politics The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 13 Apr 201219 Jun 2012 By Jim Slaven Ten years ago today Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez was returned to power following a short, failed coup d'etat. On April11th 2002 Chavez was taken into custody by…
Culture… James Kelman on On Self-Determination 13 Apr 201216 Sep 2012 By James Kelman In an American journal I read a prominent English writer was described as ‘very British’. What can it mean to be ‘very British’? Could I be described…
Events… The 1916 Easter Rising Documentary 6 Apr 201213 Apr 2012 Below is a 1973 documentary by the brilliant film maker Kenneth Griffith about the 1916 Easter Rising. A fascinating piece of social history featuring interviews with veterans. Well worth watching…
Edinburgh… JCS Investigation Exposes ‘Irresponsible and Dangerous’ State Campaign 2 Apr 201212 Oct 2012 What follows is an important statement from the James Connolly Society. Following a lengthy investigation, and after briefing our activists, the James Connolly Society would like to put the following…
Ireland… Convictions of McConville and Wootten Unsafe: ILDC 2 Apr 2012 This article first appeared at Irish Law and Democracy Committee and the original can be viewed here. Shortly after Girvan LJ convicted Brendan McConville and John Paul Wotton of the…
Ireland… Volunteer Larry Marley 2 Apr 20122 Apr 2012 On April 2nd 1987 IRA volunteer Larry Marley was shot dead by a pro British death squad at his home in Ardoyne. His funeral was delayed for three days due…
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