Category Archives: History

Our Position on the UN Recognition of Palestine

Posted on December 16, 2012 by SC

Palestine: UN recognition as a state observer is a great triumph for the Palestinian people, but there will be no solution without the end of the Zionist-imperialist state. On November 29, the Assembly of the UN passed a resolution accepting … Continue reading →

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60 years since the 1952 Bolivian revolution

Posted on April 26, 2012 by SC

By La Protesta (Bolivia) When the miners and peasants took power in their hands For many people in Bolivia the anniversary of the revolution is a “celebration” of the MNR [Revolutionary Nationalist Movement]. However, the MNR and its leader Paz … Continue reading →

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Remembering Nahuel Moreno

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SC

By Mercedes Petit Editor’s note: We are publishing this article in commemoration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the death of Argentinian Trotskyist Nahuel Moreno. During the post-war years and after the assassination of Leon Trostky in Mexico, Moreno and a … Continue reading →

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A 25 años del fallecimiento de Nahuel Moreno

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SC

Por Mercedes Petit Nahuel Moreno fue uno de los principales dirigentes del trotskismo latinoamericano y fundador de una corriente de la cual forma parte la Unidad Internacional de los Trabajadores (UIT-Cuarta Internacional). Son muchos los aspectos que cubrió su intensa actividad … Continue reading →

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25 anos do falecimento de Nahuel Moreno

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SC

Por Mercedes Petit Fonte: Tradução: Priscila Guedes Nahuel Moreno foi um dos principais dirigentes do trotskismo latino-americano e fundador de uma corrente da qual fazem parte Izquierda Socialista e Unidade Internacional dos Trabalhadores (UIT – Quarta Internacional). Sua intensa atividade … Continue reading →

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The American Civil War

Posted on April 20, 2011 by SC

By Mercedes Petit This year marks the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War that abolished slavery in the United States and changed the course of history. We publish here an article by Mercedes Petit that looks at the origins … Continue reading →

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La guerra civil en Estados Unidos

Posted on April 20, 2011 by SC

Por Mercedes Petit Comenzaba la secesión de los estados esclavistas El 12 de abril de 1861, hace un siglo y medio, estalló el conflicto. Duró cuatro años y fueron derrotados los esclavistas del Sur. El enorme desarrollo económico posterior se … Continue reading →

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On November 7, 1917 the Soviets took power in Russia

Posted on November 9, 2010 by SC

Explanatory Note: On November 7th of 1917, workers and peasants organized in the Soviets took power in Russia. We publish this article by Mercedes Petit to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the October Revolution —————————————————————————————————— The Soviets took power By … Continue reading →

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Remembering John Reed

Posted on October 26, 2010 by SC

A great revolutionary activist and writer   This restless and brilliant American writer was above all a revolutionary leader of the Third International. Those who continue to struggle for the triumph of socialist revolutions with working class democracy are indebted … Continue reading →

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