Posts Tagged ‘independence’

Pro-Catalan independence protesters gather in Barcelona

During a demonstration marking the fourth anniversary of a Catalan independence referendum, around a thousand pro-Catalan independence protesters gather in Barcelona to ask for political leaders to join them to “apply what we voted for, which is the unilateral declaration of independence.” Source Views: 0

Following Afghanistan Defeat: Can EU Win Own ‘Independence’ from the US?

Suddenly, the idea put forth by French President, Emmanuel Macron, late last year does not seem so far-fetched or untenable after all. Following the US-NATO hurried withdrawal from Afghanistan, European countries are now forced to consider the once unthinkable:  a gradual dismantling from US dominance. When, on September 29, 2020, Macron uttered these words: “We, […]

National Archives Gives US Constitution & Declaration of Independence ‘Warning Labels’

Historical documents are now deemed to consist of “potentially harmful content” according to the National Archives. Vsitors looking for the US founding documents on the National Archives website will now be greeted with labels warning them of ‘harmful language’. The “Harmful Language Alert” labels can be found on pages displaying the scanned versions of the […]

Ukraine celebrates 30th independence anniversary with military parade

Ukraine celebrated its independence day with a military parade and large-scale festivities in the capital Kyiv. In a speech at the event, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged closer ties between the ex-Soviet nation and NATO and the European Union. Ukraine didn’t officially become independent until the collapse of the Soviet Union in December 1991. But like […]

Ukrainian independence at 30: Is the building of an identity its biggest achievement?

Wearing traditional embroidered shirts, Pavlo Shykin, 27, and Dana Vitkovska, 26, were all smiles on Tuesday as their nation, Ukraine, celebrated 30 years of independence. Thousands of Ukrainians flocked to Kreshatyk Street, the main vein of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, as the country celebrated the landmark date with an impressive parade of soldiers, vehicles, planes […]

On The Question Of Political Independence –Part 2

  Introduction As India celebrates the Amrut Mahotsav (75 years) of its independence, the questions still remain why India still lags behind, why imperialists still have a say in running the country. In this era of imperialist globalization, Political Independence became increasingly a concept more imaginary than a reality. India, the second most populous country […]

Has India Really Achieved Independence?

Today the nation celebrates independence with proto-fascism at a crescendo which disguises itself as a neo-liberal democracy. At no point in history have the forces of capital been so strong or dictated themselves so ruthlessly .Hindutva fascism has penetrated every sphere of society and the semi –bourgeois democratic socio-political system at an unprecedented scale. The […]

75th Independence Day of India and the Most Crucial Agenda: No Communalism, Only Patriotism

A Short Profile of A Muslim Freedom Fighter — Maqbool Ahmed Jamaie Maqbool Ahmed Jamaie India attained its independence on 15th of August, 1947 from British colonialism due to the combined and united efforts of all the communities of Indian sub-continent irrespective of their numbers – bigger or smaller — Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Sikhs and […]

Turkey’s path to independence 

The events in the Middle East have made a large number of interstate relations of the former “allies” very complicated due to the large-scale operation “Arab Spring”. After the failure of the original idea of creating the Great Middle East, a project in which the main role was played by Washington, in alliance primarily with […]

Independence Day: Marvel Comics Makes Captain America Say American Dream ‘Is a Lie’

Just ahead of Independence Day, Marvel Comics featured a new Captain America issue in which the Captain slams the American dream as a false promise. The first issue of the new series, “The United States of Captain America,” by writer Christopher Cantwell, was published on June 30, only four days before the country traditionally celebrates […]

Maxine Waters Criticizes Declaration of Independence on Fourth of July

House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) criticized the Declaration of Independence in a tweet on July 4th, suggesting it is a racist document because it was written almost 250 years ago, when there was slavery in the United States. She tweeted Sunday: July 4th… & so, the Declaration of Independence says all men […]

The Culture War Has a New Target: Independence Day

Once upon a time in America, journalists wrote “holiday pieces” out of desperation. In a world where amusement parks and beaches beckoned, where businesses carpet-bombed consumers with holiday sales ads, recreation and crass commercialism overmatched the remembrance of important historical persons and events. Consider the efforts of the Randolph School Board in New Jersey. They […]

First ‘Juneteenth National Independence Day’ Marked By Mob Violence, Mass Shootings, Public Executions & Attacks On Police

America’s first “National Independence Day” was marked by widespread violence and chaos breaking out at Juneteenth celebrations in California, Illinois, South Carolina, New Jersey, Indiana and Colorado. A couple celebrating Puerto Rican Day in Chicago, Illinois with a large Puerto Rican flag on Saturday night, which now falls on the same date as the new […]

On Nasser’s Fight for Arabic Independence and a Free Palestine

Cynthia Chung June 15, 2021 Nasser became the catalyst for an Arab Revolution for independence, a revolution that remains yet to be finished, Cynthia Chung writes. In the 1950s the so-called enemy of the West was not only Moscow but the Third World’s emerging nationalists, from Gamal Abdel Nasser in Egypt to Mohammed Mossadegh in Iran. The […]

White House to host July 4 ‘independence from virus’ bash

As COVID-19 case rates and deaths drop to levels not seen since the first days of the outbreak, travel picks up and schools and businesses reopen, Biden is proclaiming “a summer of freedom” to celebrate Americans resuming their pre-pandemic lives. The holiday will see the largest event yet of Biden’s presidency: He plans to host […]

Hydra Honors Greek Heroes of Argentina’s War of Independence

Plaque of Nickolas Kolmaniatis on Hydra. Credit: Spilios Spiliotis The island of Hydra honored the Greek heroes of the Independence War of Argentina, Nickolas Kolmaniatis and Samuel Spiro, in a special event on Friday. The event was organized by Hydra Mayor Georgios Koukoudakis in memory of the two national heroes of Argentina from Hydra. After […]

Interview 1644 – Antiganda in Action on Declare Your Independence

Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed James Corbett joins Ernest Hancock and guest co-host “PJ” on this week’s appearance on Declare Your Independence. This week they discuss how The Corbett Report and other independent news and media is helping to unlock the minds of others; Ernie’s sign activism and how antiganda can […]

Self-sustainability and independence: A beginner’s guide to living off the grid

Self-sustainability and independence: A beginner’s guide to living off the grid Going off-grid isn’t a decision preppers make lightly, especially since there are many factors to consider before you can be more self-sufficient.If living somewhere secluded is one of your goals as a prepper, read on to learn how to prep your own off-grid homestead. (h/t […]

Africa’s Role Model; Eritrea’s 30 Years of Independence

Africa’s role model, Eritrea, located on the Red Sea will mark 30 years of independence this coming Monday, May 24. When a rag tag band of afro coiffed Eritrean rebels drove captured Ethiopian tanks into the streets of our capital Asmara thirty years ago it marked the first successful armed struggle for national liberation on […]

Australian Concert Celebrates Greek War of Independence

Dimitris Basis performs at the concert in Sidney. Credit: Facebook/Greek Festival Of Sydney Hundreds of spectators gathered at Sydney’s City Recital Hall on Friday evening, for a concert dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the Greek War of Independence. Popular Greek singer Dimitris Basis, a symphony orchestra, a Greek band and choir, all under the […]

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