See also Lewis Henry Morgan and his studies on the Iroquois and his work Ancient Society which influenced Marxism.
See Ancient Society here :http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/morgan-lewis/ancient-society/
Another heroic people here : http://democracyandclasstruggle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/11/florida-seminole-unconquered.html
See also Lewis Henry Morgan and his studies on the Iroquois and his work Ancient Society which influenced Marxism.
See Ancient Society here :http://www.marxists.org/reference/archive/morgan-lewis/ancient-society/
Miami, FL- On Dec. 7, about 20 anti-war activists attended a workshop entitled, “So, You Think You Can Organize?” that was put on by People’s Opposition to War, Imperialism, and Racism (POWIR). The event took place at in the Graham Center at Florida International University and included presentations by organizers in POWIR, Students for a Democratic Society and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO).
The event was meant to equip activists with the skills needed to become effective organizers. Presentations included: “How to Make an Effective Flyer,” “How to Work the Media,” and “Organizing a Successful Campaign.”
“There are folks who believe a protest in and of itself is sufficient,” said Jared Hamil of FRSO during his presentation on organizing a campaign. “We see protests as extremely important aspects of what should otherwise be prolonged campaigns that are organized to accomplish a set goal.”
Some key points that attendees took from the presentations included:
“Now you won’t just show up to these protests – you’re going to organize them,” said Cassia Laham, an organizer with POWIR, at the end of the event. “Let’s turn all of this newly acquired knowledge into action!”
Get past the insulting words of Ileanna Ros-Lehtinen from Florida at the beginning of the video and you will find an excellent video here about how Cuba helped end Apartheid and how yes how the Republicans like Ileanna Ros-Lehtinen helped sustain Apartheid and who today has the gall to talk to preach democracy to others.
Some of us remember how the US taught democracy to the Seminole of
Get past the insulting words of Ileanna Ros-Lehtinen from Florida at the beginning of the video and you will find an excellent video here about how Cuba helped end Apartheid and how yes how the Republicans like Ileanna Ros-Lehtinen helped sustain Apartheid and who today has the gall to talk to preach democracy to others.
Some of us remember how the US taught democracy to the Seminole of
Peoples’ Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) Re-criminalizing same sex relations – a blow to equality and dignity The Peoples’ Union for Democratic Rights (PUDR) expresses deep disappointment at the Supreme Court ruling making homosexual relations between consenting adults an offence. In an affirmation of the rights of Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender (LGBT) persons, the Delhi High Court in […]
Picture: Srdja Popovic the face of betrayal of the People’s Movement
PLEASE REMEMBER IF IT WERE NOT FOR JEREMY HAMMOND WHO IS NOW SERVING 10 YEARS IN PRISON WE WOULD NOT HAVE THIS INFORMATION – SALUTE JEREMY HAMMOND A HERO OF PEOPLE’S MOVEMENT FOR DEMOCRACY AND JUSTICE.
See Also : http://democracyandclasstruggle.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/fakeing-revolution-otpor-promoting.html
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Gainesville, FL – On Dec. 5, 30 members and allies of the Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Florida (SDS at UF) gathered in front of Emerson Alumni Hall to rally for tuition equity for undocumented students. In other words, to have in-state tuition for all students who graduate from Florida high schools, regardless of immigration documents.
This was the fall semester meeting of the University of Florida Board of Trustees. With the board in charge of tuition policy changes, gaining board support for tuition equity was paramount.This past semester, SDS at UF, CHISPAS and Gators for Tuition Equity gathered over 6000 petition signatures, 200 letters from students and letters of solidarity from 11 campus cultural organizations. Also, the UF student senate passed a resolution, co-authored by Conor Munro of SDS, in support of tuition equity.
SDS at UF won the chance to speak to the board due to the mass campaign and overwhelming positive support from the student body. The board allowed three speakers, each with five minutes, to present arguments for tuition equity to be passed at UF.
The first speaker was Candy Herrera, a member of Graduates Assistants United and a former undocumented student. Herrera shared her experience as an undocumented student aiming for higher education. She brought up how the board speaking positively on this issue would, “be a powerful gesture to people of color…and send a message that immigrants are valued and respected” at UF.
The second speaker was Lianna Guerra, from Gators for Tuition Equity, who spoke on the advantages of implementing tuition equity at the university.
Conor Munro finished the round of presentations by eloquently summarizing the student support for this campaign throughout the semester: “University of Florida has a chance to take part in history; it can either be on the side that lags behind, or it can be a beacon of progress and become the flagship university it was meant to be.”
Once the speakers finished, different board members spoke in support of tuition equity. University of Florida President, Bernie Machen, even stated that he “was proud” of the students who worked to bring this campaign to the forefront.
The Board of Trustees unanimously voted to release a statement of support, positively contributing to the campaign.
Chicago, IL – Despite being the target of a major political attack by the U.S. government, Rasmea Odeh continues to work for the Palestinian people. This is why the 22nd Annual People’s Thanksgiving Dinner, held in Chicago Dec. 8, honored her with the “Nelson Mandela Award: Opposing Israeli Apartheid is not a Crime.” 70 people gathered to recognize her and a number of other important activists. They met at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, despite an early blizzard that made getting to the church hazardous. In presenting the award, Muhammad Sunkari of the U.S. Palestinian Community Network referred to the late leader of the national liberation movement in South Africa. “When Ted Koppel interviewed him after his release from prison, Mandela defended the ANC’s [African National Congress] ties to the Palestine Liberation Organization. He called the Palestinians, ‘comrades in arms.’ I would say that a great example of a comrade of Mandela is Rasmea Odeh.” In accepting the award, Odeh was in good spirits. She thanked everyone, saying, “I need your support, and we all need each other’s support to stand strong and continue.” The event is held annually by Fight Back! news and Freedom Road Socialist Organization (FRSO). The dinner raised over $3000 for Odeh’s defense campaign, as well as $1000 to help continue the work of Fight Back! news. Another emotional moment in the dinner was an award presented to Pete Camarata. Camarata was a co-founder of the Teamsters for a Democratic Union (TDU). His award, entitled the “Big Bill Haywood: Class Struggle Award” was presented to him by Richard Berg. Berg, a long time reformer in the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), has known Camarata for 25 years. The framed award, reading, “For his lifelong dedication to the liberation of the working class,” was accepted by Camarata’s stepson, Jackson Potter. Potter is the staff coordinator of the Chicago Teachers Union. He explained that Camarata couldn’t attend the dinner because he is fighting cancer. A statement from Camarata read in part, “I thank FRSO for the award, and I accept it with the knowledge that my activism belongs to the movement and the brave people who built TDU, the movement in this country and around the world.” Awards were also presented to Sarah Simmons and Newland Smith, both activists in the Anti-War Committee-Chicago and to Michael Sampson, a Dream Defender from Tallahassee, Florida. Joe Iosbaker of FRSO spoke to the crowd. He noted that last year’s event celebrated the successful defense of Carlos Montes. “Next year, we plan to be back here to celebrate with Rasmea for a victory over this new attack!” Iosbaker put the defense of Odeh in a broader context, including the ongoing investigation of 23 anti-war and international solidarity activists by the U.S. attorney. “Our advances can be quickly taken from us by the likes of Mayor Emmanuel or President Obama or Assistant U.S. Attorney Barry Jonas.” Citing the many crimes of the U.S. empire at home and abroad Iosbaker continued, “We in FRSO have come to the conclusion that the existing order of things is unacceptable. For that reason we have decided to build a revolutionary organization.” Summing up, Iosbaker said, “Whenever we celebrate the advances made in the struggles we are part of, FRSO always names the way of life that is better than capitalism – that way of life is called socialism. We know a big change will take a lot of work, but we do think it will happen.”