Just as Washington is trying to whip up more public support for its military occupation of Iraq, revelations on the home front continue to expose a culture of misogynist sexual violence running rampant through the US military. A survey published on
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BY TIM GOODEN
GEELONG — More than 2000 unionists rallied on August 27 to demand an end to the 15-week lock-out of Geelong Wool Combing employees.
In a colourful lunchtime rally, building workers rubbed shoulders with public servants, teachers,
BY JAMES CAULFIELD
Rallies were held in several Australian cities and towns on August 29, the second anniversary of the federal government's armed seizure of a Norwegian cargo ship, the MV Tampa, to prevent rescued asylum seekers disembarking on
Supporters of imprisoned black revolutionary and journalist Mumia Abu Jamal are very concerned about his health. They report that he is suffering from swollen feet that could be the result of blood clots, a potentially serious condition. He wants to
BY RENFREY CLARKE
ADELAIDE — On the morning of August 28, bus drivers were preparing for an all-out fight with the city's privatised bus companies. After years of putting up with low wages and deteriorating conditions, the drivers had voted
BY JORGE JORQUERA
Beginning in Perth on September 4, Venezuelan student activist Alvaro Guzman will start a speaking tour of Australia. Guzman is the national director of the Bolivarian Student Front. He will address public meetings in all capital
BY PIP HINMAN
The Malaysian government is determined to deport Acehnese refugees who have attempted to apply for refugee status with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in Kuala Lumpur.
The Indonesian coordinating
BY SARAH STEPHEN
The concept of "temporary" protection was first introduced into Australia with the passing of legislation on October 20, 1999. Since then, 8400 people, 88% of those who have arrived in Australia by boat since July 1999, have been
Weapons of Mass Deception: The Uses of Propaganda in Bush's War on IraqBy Sheldon Rampton and John Stauber
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REVIEW BY PHIL SHANNON
"Why does the world hate us?", was the bemused lament by officials after the
BY LUKE WEYLAND
SYDNEY — The Socialist Alliance has established its newest branch in Auburn, covering the Western Sydney area from Granville to Strathfield to Yagoona. It has 13 members and a healthy number of supporters and contacts.
The area
Contempt for innocent
"The terrorists who struck today have again shown their contempt for the innocent." — Emperor George Bush II, responsible for the deaths of at least 6000 innocent Iraqis, commenting on the August 19 truck bombing of the UN
The following statement was issued by the International Act Now to Stop war and End Racism (ANSWER) coalition. It has been slightly abridged.
There are times when a progressive demonstration, even a large activity, is little more than a symbolic
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