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Oil still rules Nigeria

By David Bacon On June 15, a week after the death of Nigeria's military strongman, General Sani Abacha, Frank Kokori and Milton Dabibi walked into the sunlight after years behind bars. Their imprisonment had become a global symbol of trade union

The marching season

The marching season The marching season in the Northern Ireland spans April to December. The majority of the marches are organised by the Loyal Orders: the Orange Order, the Apprentice Boys and the Royal Black Preceptory. The Loyal Orders are

Help fight racism: help get

Help fight racism: help get Green Left around In these days of postmodernism, post-structuralism and post-"political correctness", Green Left stands out as an invaluable resource for the growing number of people who know they're being lied to by

Greek teachers fight neo-liberal attacks

By Afrodity Giannakis A dispute between teachers and the government dominated the Greek political scene for some days in June. The trigger was the government's decision to replace the system of teacher placement with one based on an exam.

Hydro, Hare-Clark dominate Tasmanian poll

By Alex Bainbridge HOBART — Premier Tony Rundle has ended months of speculation by calling an early state election for August 29, accompanied by a partial dismantling of Tasmania's proportional Hare-Clark voting system. Rundle is campaigning on a

SACP reaffirms commitment to ANC alliance

SACP reaffirms commitment to ANC alliance By Stan Thompson JOHANNESBURG — The 10th congress of the South African Communist Party (SACP), held here July 1-5 and dedicated to the memory of slain party leader Chris Hani, reaffirmed its commitment

On the box

Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522. Access News —

... and ain't i a woman?: Glamour

Glamour Glamour — as the beauty myth is euphemistically called — is once again respectable. Painted lips, ankle-twisting high heels, breasts encased in wire, bum-freezing miniskirts and even the self-mutilation known as cosmetic surgery are

Tax staff support bad agreement

Tax staff support bad agreement By Ben Courtice MELBOURNE — The Australian Tax Office management's draft enterprise agreement was accepted by 79.6% of staff who voted in a ballot taken between July 13 and 15. Fifty-six per cent of

National strike in Puerto Rico

By César Ayala GUAYNABO, Puerto Rico Thousands of demonstrators on 150 picket lines across Puerto Rico have popularised the slogan "Puerto Rico no se vende" — "Puerto Rico is not for sale", or "Puerto Rico does not sell out". The slogan

Transport workers rally against industrial laws

Transport workers rally against industrial laws By Bill Mason BRISBANE — Members of the Transport Workers Union rallied here on July 17 to protest against the federal government's repressive industrial laws and warn of further action if

West Enders to march against Hanson

West Enders to march against Hanson By Bill Mason BRISBANE — A march and rally against racism, called by the Democratic Socialists and Resistance, is set to liven up the streets of West End on July 25. The theme is: "Hanson has no solutions!