Brian Becker on Debates & Political Struggles Within the Anti-War Movement: From Gulf War to Today
Brian Becker reviews the history of heated debate within the socialist movement over the necessity of taking a principled, anti-imperialist position in opposition to the U.S. war machine. Almost 18 years ago, George W. Bush launched the invasion of Iraq, a conflict that would ultimately take the lives of over a million Iraqis. Whether and how to oppose this war -- and others like the 1991 Gulf War or the 2011 war on Libya -- has been a persistent topic of debate.
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First Secretary of the Cuban Embassy Miguel Fraga visits San Francisco
ANSWER, BALASC and Cuba and Venezuela Solidarity Committee hosted Cuban Embassy First Secretary Miguel Fraga in San Francisco on March 12.
Video: CrossTalk - "Costs of war"
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British court rules Rene Gonzalez must be allowed to visit Britain
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President Raúl Castro addresses the UN General Assembly
Remarks by Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of the Republic of Cuba, in his address to the General Debate of the 70th Session of the UNGA, New York, Sept. 28, 2015.
Volunteer Training Program - It is Right to Rebel!
From anti-war to anti-police brutality, build the movement for social justice in the streets! Join us for regular volunteer hours or participate in our Volunteer Training Program!
A historic achievement for Iran
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