October 12 is the 500th anniversary of the arrival in the Americas of Christopher Columbus' expedition. Often referred to as a "discovery", the event in reality was the beginning of one of the most brutal conquests in all of history. Western
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Amnesty calls for inquiry into killing of Kurds Amnesty International has called for an immediate, independent and impartial inquiry into the events in Sirnak between August 18 and 21, when at least 15 civilians, including five children, were killed.
New independence group in Kanaky A new movement has been formed to achieve New Caledonia's independence from France. The Congress Populaire — the Popular Congress of the Kanak People — was launched after a two-day meeting on the eastern
By Norm Dixon Stung by the almost universal condemnation of the September 7 Ciskei massacre, and widespread scepticism over the South African government's claim to be uninvolved, Pretoria has been forced to meet several key demands of the
By Ernest Mandel Since the mid-1970s a deterioration of the balance of forces between the classes has taken place on a worldwide scale. The main reason has been the onset of a long-lasting depressive wave in the capitalist economy with a
Democrat policy Peter Anderson's article "Democrats' policy: How much of an alternative?" (GLW #71) is a welcome addition to the debate on alternative politics in Australia. However, Anderson's criticisms are baseless. "Getting to Work" the
By Scott MacWilliam A joke doing the rounds in WA sums up the state of work at the old Swan Brewery. Question: "When is a picket line not a picket line?" Answer: "When [state heritage minister] Jim McGinty tells [BLF secretary] Kevin Reynolds
The Cafe of the Gate of Salvation COTGOS through Larrikin Records Available on CD and cassette Reviewed by Norm Dixon The Cafe of the Gate of the Salvation, a huge a cappella choir (no less than 27 people are pictured on the CD cover!) which
Shopping notes Wondering what to give your favourite failed entrepreneur for Christmas? Why not try "Monopoly — The Collector's Edition" from the Franklin Mint? It features "a lush green playing surface" framed in hardwood, 24 carat gold
Suspense from Slovo The Betrayal By Gillian Slovo Virago. 313 pp. $12.95 Reviewed by Stephen Robson After reading Slovo's Ties of Blood last year it was with anticipation I pounced on her next novel. Like Ties of Blood, this is set in
Attack on Tas public service By Dave Wright HOBART — In a submission to the State Industrial Commission on public service restructuring, the Tasmanian Liberal government has called for scrapping of paid maternity leave, increasing the
By Loretta Asquini and Katrina Newton Lucky Dube and his band gave an uplifting and high- energy performance at the Melbourne Palace on September 29. This band gives its all! Even if you're not a reggae lover, you can't fail to enjoy this
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