December

Letters

Al-Arian verdict; Wrong priorities; Hurricane relief; False promises; Brainwashed; Juan Torres, presente

Communists confront global capitalism

ATHENS, Greece — Representatives of 73 communist and workers’ parties from 61 countries met here last month to review the current status of global capitalism and the role of communist parties.

Letters

Vets for Peace; L.A. Times pulls a fast one; David Cohen; Better weather ahead; Death penalty; Contacting Colin Powell; Steinbrenner tramples parks

Pro-Chavez candidates sweep Venezuela vote

Venezuelans voted Dec. 4 to elect a new National Assembly. The week before, four parties opposed to President Hugo Chavez had withdrawn from the race, calling for a boycott.

LETTERS

Hurricane Wilma appeal Looking for Gulf Coast contacts Sports skills Drug plan ripoff A real drug plan Different take on 50 Cent Older than we thought

NATIONAL CLIPS

S. CHARLESTON, W.Va.: City says ‘bring troops home now’ DENVER: Bush seeks campaign money, finds protesters Nationwide: End the death penalty! BIRMINGHAM, Ala.: Pipe workers fight for retiree benefits