Comments reflect splits on Mideast war
WASHINGTON – Like arsonists with a can of gasoline, ultra-right forces in the U.S. are pouring fuel on the raging war in the West Bank seeking to destroy any initiative aimed at halting the violence and opening the way for a “two state” solution, Israel and Palestine coexisting side by side.
U.S. groups call for Mideast cease-fire
This week, labor and religious groups representing millions continued their support for a peacful solution and a withdrawal of Israeli troops from Palestinian cities as the beginning of the proccess for establishing a Palestinian state. For the entire article, click on the headline. To visit the homepage of Peace Action, click here.
Women vow to fight Bush policies
WASHINGTON – Nearly 500 women, representing women’s organizations across the country, met here April 8-9 and vowed to “stand up and fight” for women’s needs. For the entire article, click on the headline. To visit the National Council of Women's Organizations, click here.
Film review: The films of Joris Ivens
The European documentary filmmaker Joris Ivens was a respected member of the first European avant garde film movement, renowned for his dazzling thematic, geographic and technical range. He produced many films of sheer visual poetry, but mainly put his art and craft at the service of progressive social movements.
Come hear Music on May Day
NEW YORK – On May 1 a concert and rally will be held to celebrate the international workers’ holiday. It will be part of a series of cultural events entitled “Workers All: The May Day Arts Festival.”
Black Radical Congress honors Kings anti-war speech
On April 4, 1967, exactly one year before he was assassinated, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke at the Riverside Church in New York and denounced the war in Vietnam. This was not an easy or popular thing to do. In 1967 critics of the war were still a minority and were often denounced as unpatriotic.
Paul Jarvis dies at 84
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Paul Jarvis, who had a distinguished career in the merchant marine before and during World War II, rising from the rank of seaman to first mate and then to captain of several ships, died here March 16, 2002.
Sharon to Bush: No pullback until military aims are achieved
TEL AVIV – Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his spokespersons answered U.S. President Bush and British PM Anthony Blair’s calls to pull back without delay from the Palestinian cities reconquered during the last week by saying, “Only after our military goal, to eliminate the Palestinian terror, is achieved.”
Communist Party of India meets in Kerala
TRIVANDRUM, India – The Communist Party of India (CPI), founded in 1925, held its 18th Congress here March 26-31. For the entire article, click on the headline. To visit the homepage of the CPI, click here.
Rep. Dellums: Let Haiti live
SAN FRANCISCO – Rep. Ron Dellums (D-Calif.) came to San Francisco last week to share his perspective on the situation in Haiti and Washington D.C., and lead a dialog on what can be done nationally and in the Bay Area to get sanctions against Haiti lifted and free millions in needed aid.
