San Francisco: Thousands march against war, racism and poverty
SAN FRANCISCO – In the largest peace demonstration the Bay Area has seen in many years, more than 35,000 people from all nationalities and political persuasions rallied and marched April 20 for an end to the real “axis of evil – war, racism and poverty.” The demand for an end to the slaughter and destruction in the Palestinian homeland, and to the occupation by the government of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, with complicity by the Bush administration, was a dominant demand.
Students protest turnover of 42 schools
PHILADELPHIA – The 30 students, who had camped out overnight to protest the privatization of 42 schools here, blocked doorways at the School Administration Building April 17.
Alaska oil drilling nixed in Senate
In a stunning setback to the Bush administration, the Senate shot down a key element in President Bush’s energy plan on April 18. The 54-46 vote, which saw eight Republicans breaking ranks with the White House, fell well short of the 60 votes necessary to end debate on legislation that would have given Bush authority to allow drilling for oil on the Arctic Natural Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). For the entire article, click on the headline. To visit the homepage of Save the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, click here.
Eyewitness to occupation: Funds must be frozen to end conflict
The following article is based on a phone interview by Associate Editor Terrie Albano with correspondent Judith Le Blanc, who is in the West Bank, Gaza and Israel as part of a 16-person delegation sponsored by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. On April 18, Le Blanc was scheduled to go to the Jenin refugee camp, where U.N. investigations into the reported massacre are to take place.
Marchers protest military aid to Colombia
WASHINGTON – “The Bush administration claims we are fighting a war against terror,” said Mike Connerly, of Colombia Mobilization. “They are practicing state sponsored terrorism in Colombia.”
Speakers available
The 2002 fund drive campaign will feature several speaking tours on issues vital to world peace and the defeat of the ultraright in this fall’s elections.
Communist Party announces fund drive
April Smith, a leader in the Michigan District of the Communist Party, helped kick off the CPUSA’s $75,000 fund drive with a $1,000 check and pledge to reach their goal.
International dockers unite in Charleston
The General Assembly of the International Dockworkers Council (IDC), representing dockers’ unions from around the world, gathered in Charleston, S.C. March 4-6. For the entire article, click on the headline. To visit the webpage for the IDC, click here.
World readers can take action - On Fast Track
The Senate Democratic leadership has indicated that consideration of Fast Track trade legislation (HR-3005) may begin next week.
Marxist library holds art sale
NEW YORK – The 22nd annual exhibition and sale of paintings, prints and folios, sponsored by the Reference Center for Marxist Studies, will be held here May 3-5 at the Winston Unity Auditorium, 235 W. 23 Street
