Women's Struggle
Women: Why socialists should oppose the ban of the hijab
Will the banning of headscarves contribute to the emancipation of women?
Month: March 2004
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Russia: Putin replaces Premier Kazyanov with “totally loyal” Fradkov
Sham presidential elections will increase presidential authoritarianism
Scotland
Scotland: Nursery nurses vote for all out action
After eight months of industrial action by Scotland’s nursery nurses, and with no end in sight, UNISON are preparing to ballot to increase the action to an all out indefinite strike from March.
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US: Support Nader’s Campaign for President
It’s time to break from the two-party system!
Women's Struggle
Women: International Women’s Day – Women against War and Capitalism
The day of international working women’s solidarity – 8 March – is celebrated this year just days before the first anniversary of imperialism’s attack on Iraq.
World Economy
World currencies: Turbulent times ahead?
Eurozone leaders attending the recent G7 summit of finance ministers from the richest capitalist nations let out a howl of impotent anguish. The statement issued after their meeting (7/8 February) at Boca Raton, Florida, deplored […]
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Brazil: Recession and corruption
The government of Luis Inácio Lula da Silva, or Lula, leader of the Workers’ Party (PT) is now in its most critical period since taking office in January 2003.
Haiti
Haiti: Aristide flees country as US sends troops
The president of Haiti, Jean Bertrand Aristide, the former “radical slum priest”, fled the country on 29 February, under pressure from the Bush administration and the threat of armed rebels.