World

Venezuela’s Bolivarian government defends against rightist violence

February 18, 2014 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government is facing its biggest challenge since his electoral victory on April 14, 2013 - still unrecognized by the U.S. government.

World communist parties debate strategy for the road ahead

February 13, 2014 By Susan Webb

Attended by representatives of 75 parties in 63 countries, this meeting featured vigorous discussion about the role and policies of communist parties in today's world.

Sudan: Colonialism’s dead hand

February 11, 2014 By Conn Hallinan

Hopefully the recent ceasefire agreement between the warring parties in South Sudan will halt that country's downward spiral into civil war.

IBEW member hits the ice in Sochi

February 11, 2014 By IBEW

Journeyman electrician Ekaterina Pashkevitch is taking to the ice in Sochi, Russia, this week, playing center for the Russian women's Olympic hockey team.

In Mexico, independent glassworkers’ union fights for members

February 7, 2014 By Emile Schepers

It takes courage and persistence to be a member of a democratic union in Mexico, to fend off exploitative bosses, repressive officials and corrupt labor "leaders" as shown by the struggle of the SUTEIV.