Bush blasted for Enron, environment
DALLAS – President George W. Bush dropped in here March 28 for glamour photos by the corporate media and a quick $1.4 million in campaign contributions from his adoring and rich North Texas supporters.
March 30 protests back peace plan
WASHINGTON – Chanting “End the occupation now,” 3,000 protesters of many faiths and backgrounds rallied in Freedom Plaza here Mar. 30, Palestinian “Land Day,” to demand that President Bush give strong backing to the Arab League’s plan for a Palestinian-Israeli peace.
Low-income renters in crisis
The growing crisis in affordable housing in Chicago was examined in detail at a spirited forum and rally on March 23.
The path to real security in the Middle East
The escalating violence in Palestine and Israel is of the gravest concern not only to the two peoples, but to all people of the world.
Social Security: Whered the surplus go?
The 2002 Report of the Social Security Trustees, released on March 26, provides valuable ammunition for those concerned about the future of Social Security.
Drug companies plans are phony
One can always tell when their enemies are on the defensive – they offer deals to get you off their tail.
Midwest mobilization for April 20 in gear
In Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, local committees are busy filling buses and spreading the message of peace and justice at home and abroad.
NYC Labor marches for immigrant detainees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On March 23, some 350-400 people attended the Day of NYC Labor Solidarity with immigrant detainees who have been held following Sept. 11.
Demand grows for Israeli pull-out
NEW YORK – In response to the Bush administration’s approval of escalated military actions in the West Bank by the Sharon government, religious, peace and solidarity activists organized marches, press conferences and emergency phone calls to the White House. They called for an immediate cease fire, a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied areas of Palestine and the beginning of political negotiations for a Palestinian state that would peacefully coexist with the state of Israel.
International Notes
Report says Afghan food airdrops ineffective/Indian gov’t workers plan nationwide strike/eachers demand better pay, working conditions/Construction to start on new Shanghai harbor/Czechs living abroad urged to vote
