revolution

YouthSpeaksOut! was be hosted by students from Willits High School. They discussed the Occupy movement and how it appears to them.
Today our topic is "Occupy!" The year 2011 has seen citizen uprisings around the world. In December 2010 a Tunisian man set himself on fire in protest of police corruption and ill treatment. This led to huge street protests and a revolution that ousted the president. This inspired the wave of insurrections that became known as the "Arab Spring."

"The Inspiring Days of Striking Prisoners, Wall Street Occupiers and All Those Who Want to Change the World"

Larry Everest, author/journalist Revolution Newspaper, talks about the California Prisoner Hunger Strike and the retaliation by the California Dept of Corrections against the prisoners and the continuing need for people everywhere to stand in support of the demands of the prisoners.

Lawrence Davidson Professor of History, West Chester University, talks about the systematic efforts of the US and other imperialists to bring about the end of international law.

"Occupy the World - Everything You've Been Told About Communism Is Wrong - Capitalism Is the Problem, Revolution Is the Solution"

Carl Dix, Revolutionary Communist Party and James "The Doctor" Benjamin, Attica Brother/participant in the Attica Rebellion, speak about the Attica Rebellion - what happened, the significance of the rebellion and why it should be upheld today.
Bob Avakian, Chairman of the Revolutionary Communist Party (recorded excerpt of speech), speaks about War and Terrorism in the aftermath of 9/11.

Excellent speech on the United States empire, with historical background,
held in Auckland, New Zealand 21 March 2011

Original lecture title: US power today: The global hegemon (Sir Douglas Robb Lectures)

Auckland university introductory text: