We can’t afford their cutbacks Over 2,000 unionists, seniors and activists rallied in Boston to demand "hands off" of Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. November 14, 2011
Readers’ View Why we oppose the air strikes on Libya The U.S. didn't intervene in Libya in order to prevent a massacre--nor to defend the Libyan revolution or the broader Arab revolutions. April 12, 2011
Eric Ruder and Tom Arabia Nothing humanitarian about U.S. intervention Western leaders are congratulating themselves for taking "decisive military intervention" in Libya, but their goals are self-serving, not humanitarian. March 21, 2011
Tom Arabia and Alan Maass The West goes to war for oil and power The attack on Libya will be portrayed as a "humanitarian" mission, but the bombs of the U.S. and its allies are never used to save lives or bring justice. March 19, 2011
The tide of revolt reaches Iraq In the wake of revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt, demonstrations in Iraq have swelled in size and begun to win concessions. March 1, 2011
SW contributors The stories of life under siege The Viva Palestina delegation saw in Gaza that everything necessary to the life of a contemporary society had been targeted by Israeli forces. July 23, 2009
SW contributors A day in Gaza Our Viva Palestina convoy was finally allowed into Gaza for just 24 hours to bring badly needed humanitarian supplies. We made the most of the time. July 20, 2009
Readers’ View Israel’s far right seizes control During the campaign before Israel's recent elections, the debate was over whether Israel inflicted enough destruction on Gaza. February 20, 2009
Boston activists protest at banks A demonstration at Harvard Square's Bank of America took up a broad range of issues as activists angered by the Wall Street bailout joined in the protest. October 14, 2008
