Thursday, February 23, 2006
Black Liberation and Socialism by Ahmed Shawki
A sharp and insightful analysis of historic movements against racism in the United States--from the separatism of Marcus Garvey, to the militancy of Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party, to the eloquence of Martin Luther King, Jr., and much more--with essential lessons for today's struggles. In the forty years since the civil rights movement, many gains have been made--but there is still far to go to win genuine change. Here is a badly needed primer on the history and future of struggle against racism. 
"Black Liberation and Socialism is a brilliant examination of the intersection of race and class in the United States. Shawki's rich historical analyses come with powerful theoretical insights into the relationship between anti-racist struggles and the fight for a liberated future for all. This book is essential reading for students of African American history and for activists involved in the struggle against racism today."
--Nagesh Rao, assistant professor, Post-colonial Studies, College of New Jersey
"The civil rights and black power movements of the late 1950s and 1960s had a profound effect on American society. The mass mobilizations to end segregation in the South helped break the stranglehold of McCarthyism and conservatism that dominated U.S. politics. The black power movement of the late 1960s represented a further radicalization of the movement involving thousands of activists, black and white, in political activity. Decades later the situation is completely different. There has been a steady erosion of the gains blacks won in the 1960s. The vast majority of African Americans are poverty stricken and many are the victims of brutal racist violence."
--From Black Liberation and Socialism
"Black Liberation and Socialism is a brilliant examination of the intersection of race and class in the United States. Shawki's rich historical analyses come with powerful theoretical insights into the relationship between anti-racist struggles and the fight for a liberated future for all. This book is essential reading for students of African American history and for activists involved in the struggle against racism today."
--Nagesh Rao, assistant professor, Post-colonial Studies, College of New Jersey
"The civil rights and black power movements of the late 1950s and 1960s had a profound effect on American society. The mass mobilizations to end segregation in the South helped break the stranglehold of McCarthyism and conservatism that dominated U.S. politics. The black power movement of the late 1960s represented a further radicalization of the movement involving thousands of activists, black and white, in political activity. Decades later the situation is completely different. There has been a steady erosion of the gains blacks won in the 1960s. The vast majority of African Americans are poverty stricken and many are the victims of brutal racist violence."
--From Black Liberation and Socialism
The o'hate factor
The culture of fear and hate fomented by this administration combined with the declining standard of living for all of us not in the elite 2%, has given white supremacists fertile ground. We saw it in full force when protesting the SOS/Minutemen all last summer. The Laguna Beach SOS/neo-nazi incident saw how closely anti-immigrant sentiment has become to being straight-out white supremacy. As the blame-the-brown-folks instead of the ruling class rhetoric continues to pour out of the capitalist parties, we will see an increase in the acceptability of open white supremacy.
Orcinus notes throughout the entire country a rise in white supremacy deserves close attention. In addition to monitoring and fighting hate on every front, we must continue effort at creating a vibrant multi-racial, working class, united front. The MVP campaign in California is an excellent place to get involved.
Orcinus notes throughout the entire country a rise in white supremacy deserves close attention. In addition to monitoring and fighting hate on every front, we must continue effort at creating a vibrant multi-racial, working class, united front. The MVP campaign in California is an excellent place to get involved.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Friday, February 17, 2006
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Monday, January 30, 2006
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
Friday, January 13, 2006
Narcissism, the Public, and the President
Further proof of what the GOP means by supporting troops. Veterans like myself hold Bush in utter contempt to begin with, but this latest statement of his shows utter disregard for the suffering he has inflicted. It has long been said that Bush is a sociopath, incapable of feeling any compassion for another human being. His actions and words are incomprehensible in the light of the havoc he has wrought. Ralph Nader once called Bush "a corporation masquerading as a human being." I wonder if that statement is too kind considering what a monster Bush is.
Thursday, January 12, 2006
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Midweek Gems
The People Are Unfit to Rule: The Ideological Meaning of Maury Povich and Jerry Springer
Paul Street examines the careful ruling class manipulation and propagation of class stereotypes in this excellent piece.
Evo Morales: All Growl, No Claws?
Why the War is Sexist
Chew's analysis of misogyny through militarism is an important read.
Bush Could Bypass New Torture Ban
Despite signing the McCain bill, Bush and his bloodthirsty cohorts vow to continue torture unabated in their 'signing statement.'
Paul Street examines the careful ruling class manipulation and propagation of class stereotypes in this excellent piece.
Evo Morales: All Growl, No Claws?
Why the War is Sexist
Chew's analysis of misogyny through militarism is an important read.
Bush Could Bypass New Torture Ban
Despite signing the McCain bill, Bush and his bloodthirsty cohorts vow to continue torture unabated in their 'signing statement.'
Friday, December 30, 2005
Thursday, December 29, 2005
British torture memos
The above link discusses damning evidence for Bush administration's policy of torture. Although known by many, the Uzbekistan situation is now unequivocally linked to Bush, Cheney and Blair. This link may be too graphic for many. I have no words for this incomprehensible cruelty. All I can say is impeach, arrest, and transport to Hague for trail.
Additionally, the proof that Bush et al have ties to one of the most repressive, criminal regimes in the world disproves the libertarian, liberal and conservative argument that Hussein had to be overthrown because of his crimes. Being close allies with and participating in crimes against humanity with Uzbekistan demonstrates without question that any human rights statements by Bush are by definition hypocrisy.
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Saturday, December 24, 2005
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