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Sara Flounders , Joe Lombardo
RESPONSE TO: Lawrence S. Wittner’s “Spinning Illusions: The Anti-American Left and the Ukraine War” – a new McCarthyism
23 Aug 2023
Recently articles have appeared on the front page of the New York Times that try to smear Code Pink, The People’s Forum and TriContinental as Chinese agents. The Times article was followed by a statement from Senator Marco Rubio calling for investigation of the people mentioned in the article.
Morning Star Online
BRICS Expansion is Positive – But Not a Coherent Challenge to US Power
30 Aug 2023
The expansion of the BRICS beyond Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa is an important development but not one that will challenge U.S. efforts at domination.
Abayomi Azikiwe
Tens of Thousands Pledge to Resist an Imperialist-backed Intervention in Niger
30 Aug 2023
The U.S. is instigating a regional attack on Niger, but the people of that nation are in solidarity with others who will resist any aggression.
Black Alliance for Peace Haiti/Americas Team
No to Blackface imperialism. Yes to Haitian Sovereignty
30 Aug 2023
The plan for the next occupation of Haiti involves Caribbean nations Jamaica and the Bahamas. Even far away Kenya is allowing itself to be used to give cover to a racist attack.
Communist Party of Kenya
Challenging Imperialism: Communist Party of Kenya Stands in Solidarity for Justice and Equality with the Haitian People
30 Aug 2023
The Communist Party of Kenya strongly condemns their nation's involvement in the impending occupation of Haiti.
Jacqueline Luqman
Katrina, Rich Men North Of Richmond, And The Persistent Hatred of Poor People
30 Aug 2023
The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and a new song are reminders that a strong hatred of the poor continues in the U.S.
Tea Troutman , Roberto Sirvent, BAR Book Forum Editor
Counter-insurgency and Black Studies: An Interview with Tea Troutman
30 Aug 2023
Counter-insurgency and Black Studies: An Interview with Tea Troutman
Raymond Nat Turner, BAR poet-in-residence
Little Rock Antioch’s RICO blu klux klan
06 Sep 2023
Little Rock Antioch’s RICO blu klux klan (For Franklin, the Families, and Antioch’s Fightback) Laughing emojis accentuate terrorist text messages Bent badge celebrations are toasted with shots of Tequila, ultra-violent blu bar, last Sundown Town: “A bunch of gorillas” “I’m only stopping them cuz…
Ann Garrison, BAR Contributing Editor
Blue Flag Over Las Anod: A Victory for Somali Nationalists
30 Aug 2023
Somali nationalists claim victory and raise the Somali flag above the city of Las Anod.
Editors, The Black Agenda Review
EDITORIAL: Joanne Little: American Goes on Trial, Freedomways, 1975
30 Aug 2023
To mark the last days of Black August, we reprint below Freedomways’ 1975 editorial about Joanne Little, a Black woman indicted for killing her white prison guard and would-be rapist.