Spanish women demand abortion rights
Ten years after the death of dictator Francisco Franco, the Spanish government passed a law allowing for abortions in cases of rape, fetal malformation and when a pregnant woman's mental or physical health is deemed to be at risk.
New films use humor to make sharp points
Film luminaries like Michael Moore, Matt Damon, George Clooney and Palestinian director Elia Suleiman spotlighted movies mixing wit and wisdom at last month's Toronto Film Festival.
Trevor Fowler: A glimpse into post-apartheid South Africa
Video interview with Trevor Fowler former deputy head of the presidency in South Africa on a recent trip to the US.
100,000 march for jobs in Puerto Rico
“Today we declare a State of Peaceful Insurrection of the people of Puerto Rico”, declared Juan Vera, Methodist bishop of Puerto Rico, as he called for going from “protests to resistance to civil disobedience.”
Climate action day set for Oct. 24 worldwide
Some 3,000 climate change action events will take place in more than 150 countries on Oct. 24.
World Notes: South Africa, Mexico, South Korea, Romania, Afghanistan, Cuba
South Africa and health care, Mexico and mining, South Korea and unions, Romania and general strike, Afghanistan and development, Cuba and milestones
‘Baby steps’ herald beginning of end to Cuba blockade
Despite a few missteps, momentum continues to build to end the 48 year-old US blockade of Cuba.
Mexican union fights privatizing electrical grid
In Mexico, the electricians’ union stands in the way of the government’s attempt to privatize the country’s electrical grid.
British unions debunk lies about National Health Service
American and British trade unionists unite to debunk lies about the UK's National Health Service.
A slow coup in Venezuela
U.S. measures for resisting progressive changes in Latin America have included funding of rightwing opposition groups, military deployment throughout the region, and the Fourth Fleet for monitoring a continent.
