Joyce Echaquan’s tragedy demands long overdue action against racism

The Communist Party of Quebec (PCQ, national section of the Communist Party of Canada) issued a statement on October 3 condemning the systemic racism surrounding the tragic death of Joyce Echaquan. The 37-year-old Attikamekw woman and mother of [...]

Kanaky-New Caledonia independence vote shines light on imperialism in the Pacific

By B A Ford On Sunday 4th October, Kanaky (New Caledonia) held a second referendum to decide on its independence from France. 180,000 people voted on the question with an 80 percent turnout and a 56.67 percent majority voting to reject [...]

“The people demand “Golden Dawn” Nazis be imprisoned!”

Tens of thousands of people marched in Athens on October 7, circling the massive court complex where the verdict was announced against Golden Dawn. The fascist party was found guilty of running a criminal organization under the front of a political [...]

Parties issue joint statement against biological weapons

Call for closure of US military biological labs around the world The Socialist Movement of Kazakhstan and the United Communist Party of Georgia have initiated a joint international statement of Communist and Workers' Parties, demanding the [...]

Pan-Canadian Day of Action opposes plan to buy fighter jets, drones

Protesters project progressive vision for country By Ed Lehman On October 2 Canadian peace activists held their second pan-Canadian Day of Action against the purchase of 88 new fighter jets. At some locations activists also underscored their [...]