On AlterNet: blockade

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Detroit Union Applies its Radical History to Fighting Foreclosures with Direct Action

Roger Bybee, In These Times. April 22, 2012.

Working closely with local groups and Occupy, United Auto Workers Local 600 has been an integral part of actions that have succeeded in blocking evictions.

Why Washington's Iran Policy Could Lead to Global Disaster

Juan Cole, TomDispatch.com. April 12, 2012.

What history should teach us about blockading Iran.

7 Questions for Defenders of Israel's Inhumane Siege of Gaza

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. June 7, 2010.

The Gaza blockade has nothing to do with Israel defending itself.

Activists on the Ship 'Rachel Corrie' Challenge Israel's Unjust Gaza Blockade and Zionist Myths

Ira Chernus, AlterNet. June 2, 2010.

Another ship is steaming across the Mediterranean toward Gaza,loaded with humanitarian supplies, posing another impossible dilemma for the government of Israel.

Irish Aid Vessel Plans to Pass Through Israel's Gaza Blockade -- 'Most Serious Consequences' Promised If Passengers Harmed

Stephen Webster, Raw Story. June 2, 2010.

Reportedly due to land on Wednesday, Ireland's chief political leader offers stern warning to Israel.

Fidel Castro: Mr. Obama, the Blockade of Cuba Takes Lives and Brings Suffering

Fidel Castro, CounterPunch. April 15, 2009.

Obama has so far been silent about revoking the harshest of measures against Cuba: the blockade.

Israeli Assault Injures 1.5 Million Gazans

Jonathan Cook, AlterNet. January 17, 2009.

In addition to the 1,000 deaths, there are some 1.5 million injured in Gaza. How has such an astounding figure passed the world's media by?

Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen?

Sarah van Gelder, YES! Magazine. July 26, 2008.

It's time to deal with the threats of nuclear proliferation, extreme poverty and climate disruption.