http://www.pslweb.org All headlines from Liberation News May be reprinted with credit to LiberationNews.org Convio Content Management System Module en-us http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/assets/images/website/logo-liberation-matte.gif http://www.pslweb.org www.pslweb.org-335720118 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/robert-reichs-irrational.html A response to Reich's defense of capitalism in the wake of the French elections. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335640841 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/study-conversion-to.html Researchers from Stanford and UC Davis recently released a study showing that such a world is not only possible, but could be realized within our lifetimes. Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335461473 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/us-hypersonic-flight-fails.html Bland media coverage of a failed U.S. hyper technology vehicle flight contrasts with the fear-mongering over a North Korean satellite launch. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335385243 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/major-victory-in-fight-for.html The ruling concerned the case of Mia Macy, a ballistics technician who applied for a contractor position with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms before she transitioned. Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335401859 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/whats-behind-obamas.html In a surprise move on May 9, President Obama finally affirmed his support, at least in words if not actions, for marriage equality for same-sex couples. Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335048767 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/ambassador-jorge-a-bolaos.html Cuban ambassador Jorge Bolaños responds to Blitzer's distortions regarding Alan Gross. Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-335047241 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/carta-del-embajador-jorge.html En relación con el Sr. Alan Gross Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334757619 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/the-sudan-and-south-sudan.html The sum total of the current tensions between The Sudan (North) and South Sudan is leading to a significant danger of war, both inside each region and between the North and South. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334288040 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/us-injustice-system.html On April 17, the Washington Post reported what activists and the Black community already knew: that the FBI will manipulate evidence to convict political prisoners. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334289614 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/bank-foreclosures-affect-one.html The economic crisis caused by Wall Street and the banks in 2008 led to a tidal wave of bank foreclosures. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334286808 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/temple-university-protest.html On April 23, racist, anti-Muslim forces held what they titled an “Islamic Apartheid Conference” and were met with a militant counter-protest many times the size of their audience. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334288748 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/oil-rush-in-north-dakota.html The environmentally destructive practice of "fracking" has led to a housing crisis in North Dakota. Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334033026 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/bds-victories-in-morocco.html The ongoing Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement in opposition to Israeli policies marked another victory with the cancellation of an Israeli-organized belly dancing festival. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334033916 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/protests-against-quebec.html Students in Montreal protesting sharp tuition increases were attacked by police on April 20, delaying a speech by Quebec’s premier, Jean Charest, at a symposium on northern development. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-334032236 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/connecticut-repeals-death.html On April 25, Connecticut Governor Daniel Malloy signed a bill into law abolishing the death penalty. Connecticut is the 17th state in the United States to abolish capital punishment. Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333270670 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/debt-collectors-demand.html Patients seeking care in hospital emergency rooms or recovering from surgery are being confronted by debt collectors, often posing as hospital employees, demanding payment. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333271869 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/us-philippines-conduct-war.html Recent joint military exercises by the United States and the Philippines in disputed territories of the South China Sea have heightened tensions between the United States and China. Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333143175 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/may-day-marked-by-protests.html May 1 is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day. Following are May Day reports from the streets by activists with Party for Socialism and Liberation. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333256856 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/pcjf-dhs-occupy-foia.html The PCJF has issued numerous FOIA requests seeking information to determine the level of federal government involvement in the coordinated nationwide crackdown against the Occupy movement that took place starting in the Fall of 2011. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333227537 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/the-secret-of-obamas-pact-with-afghanistan.html President Obama's highly publicized surprise visit to Afghanistan had nothing to do with the outcome of the war itself and everything to do with domestic political consumption. It was designed to win votes from a war-weary public. Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-333038891 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/images-from-may-day-in.html Photos from Havana's parade marking International Workers' Day. Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-332155431 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/response-to-peta-lindsay.html A reader responds to Peta Lindsay's statement regarding the recently announced restructuring/destruction of the Philadelphia public school system. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-332099432 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/carta-para-el-primero-de-mayo.html En esta carta él ofrece observaciones agudas y su defensa de la Revolución cubana, mientras se acerca el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-332098059 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/news/letter-for-may-day-from-cuban.html Despite many years of being physically absent from Cuba,Guerrero offers astute observations and defense of Cuba's revolution. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500 www.pslweb.org-332129099 http://www.pslweb.org/liberationnews/newspaper/vol-6-no-7/tomarse-lugar-trabajo.html En lugar de aceptar los recortes, despidos y cierres, los trabajadores podrían luchar para afirmar su propio “derecho de propiedad” de sus puestos de trabajo. Sun, 29 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0500