Text version of the Militant, a socialist newspaper
El Militante 146 workers die in China mine blast Fatalities proliferate in drive to up coal production   As Zionist dream of ‘Greater Israel’ fails, ruling Likud party breaks up Dwindling Jewish immigration into Israel underlies split   Working people begin to return to New Orleans, demand housing   GM workers speak out against layoffs, plant shutdowns   Poultry workers in California wage third walkout for union recognition   Book fair helps extend literacy in Venezuela Event is part of government efforts to make books accessible to all A socialist newsweekly published in the interests of working people Vol. 69/No. 48December 12, 2005   News articles 146 workers die in China mine blast Fatalities proliferate in drive to up coal production As Zionist dream of ‘Greater Israel’ fails, ruling Likud party breaks up Dwindling Jewish immigration into Israel underlies split Working people begin to return to New Orleans, demand housing GM workers speak out against layoffs, plant shutdowns Poultry workers in California wage third walkout for union recognition Book fair helps extend literacy in Venezuela Event is part of government efforts to make books accessible to all Why Washington fears selfless internationalism of Cuban volunteer doctors Pathfinder books popular at Middle East Studies Association conference (photo box) New German gov’t plans to extend austerity drive Azerbaijan: oil workers strike at U.S. firm (photo box) Australia: Saharawi stowaways die fleeing Moroccan-ruled land On the Picket Line Iowa laws restrict housing for many convicted of sex offenses Ontario chemical workers end strike 25, 50 and 75 years ago Venezuela: ‘Territory free of illiteracy’ New Zealand: Thousands at indigenous peoples’ conference, including Cuban literacy teachers (photo box) Appeal to our readers Capitalism is root cause of imperialist war Miners plan 2006 Changing Woman Conference AFL-CIO sets December rallies for workers rights Letters         Front page (for this issue) | Home | Text-version home