Toward Freedom

Democracy Born in Chains: South Africa's Constricted Freedom

Tuesday, 15 February 2011 09:35 Naomi Klein

The inspiring overthrow of Hosni Mubarak is only the first stage of the Egyptian struggle for full liberation. As earlier pro-democracy movements have learned the hard way, much can be lost in the key months and years of transition from one regime to another.

Last Updated on Friday, 18 February 2011 13:19

Iran: The Green Movement and the Nuclear Issue

Tuesday, 21 June 2011 09:33 Stefan Simanowitz

Mounting tensions over the Iran’s nuclear controversy serve both the interests of Western neo-conservatives and Iranian hardliners. The main losers will likely be the pro-democracy and civil society movements within Iran.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 June 2011 09:44

MINUSTAH in Haiti: Keeping the peace, or conspiring against it?

Tuesday, 18 October 2011 19:00 Deepa Panchang

Anti-MINUSTAH protest

"Nou dwe sèl mèt bout tè sa a/We should be the only owners of this land." - This was Haitian protesters’ message at a demonstration last month against the UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti, known by its French acronym, MINUSTAH.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 19 October 2011 12:20

Vermont and Beyond: Voices of Occupation, Days of Rage

Wednesday, 05 October 2011 13:31 Greg Guma

In Vermont last Sunday, more than 100 people gathered in Burlington as part of the Occupy Wall Street political uprising, expressing their outrage about economic inequality and the excesses of banks and other economic interests.

Last Updated on Thursday, 06 October 2011 17:44

Vermont Progressives Play the Independent Card

Tuesday, 22 July 2008 19:00 Greg Guma

Anthony Pollina

The announcement by Anthony Pollina, a Vermont Progressive Party leader running for governor, that he will appear on the ballot this fall as an Independent raises intriguing questions about the reasons for his switch and the future of the movement he leads in the Green Mountain State. At a news conference, Pollina said that running as an independent "is by far the best way" to build a coalition. He didn't mention winning, but that clearly also figured into the decision.

Last Updated on Thursday, 24 July 2008 06:21

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