On Sept. 11, 1973, the CIA orchestrated the overthrow of Chilean President Salvador Allende, a Marxist. Then-U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger oversaw the military coup on behalf of the U.S.-owned copper mining companies Anaconda and Kennicott.
Gabriel’s Rebellion Remembered at Site Where It Was Planned
Despite the threat of a thunderstorm, about 60 people turned out today for a profoundly moving event marking the 224th anniversary of Gabriel’s Rebellion. The gathering was held at Spring Park in Henrico County, just outside Richmond, where the historic uprising was initially planned.
Updates and Announcements: June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024 ANNOUNCEMENT VCU Encampment Defendants on Trial Friday, June 28 at 9 am Some of the 13 people arrested at VCU April 29 when university, city and state police broke […]
Updates and Announcements: June 7, 2024
The June 7, 2024 issue of the Updates and Announcements newsletter.
Updates and Announcements: May 18, 2024
The May 18, 2024 issue of the Updates and Announcements newsletter.
At Riverrock, Activists Protest Dominion’s Proposed Gas Plant
Environmental activists opposing Dominion Energy’s proposed gas plant in Chesterfield County protest at the Riverrock RVA festival, which is sponsored by Dominion.
Updates & Announcements: May 17, 2024
The May 17, 2024 edition of the Updates & Announcements newsletter.
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