Remembering Eslanda Goode Robeson
Much has been written about the great actor, scholar, artist and activist Paul Robeson. Yet his partner and wife, Eslanda Goode Robeson, is not as widely known today although she was a well-known fighter for civil rights and an author. Here is a brief biography of Goode Robeson.
Seeking justice after Suharto
Indonesia’s former dictator General Suharto died in bed last month and not in jail, escaping justice for his numerous crimes in Indonesia and East Timor, the East Timor and Indonesia Action Network (ETAN) charged.
Bush budget proposal: Feed the Pentagon, starve the people
President Bush proposed a record $3.1 trillion budget Feb. 4 that hands a whopping $515 billion to the military and slashes health care for seniors and other human needs programs.
World notes: Feb. 9, 2008
Guatemala: Labor mobilizes for democratic rights Afghanistan: Germans, Canadians question war England: Rich chisel on taxes Malawi: Strike for survival Burma: Democracy leader speaks out Cuba: Internet access to expand
Amazing race
In the wake of the day dubbed “Super Duper Tuesday,” some things seem clear.
Truth squad slams McCain
A truth squad descended on John McCain’s campaign headquarters in Fairfield, Conn., Feb. 3, holding signs that read, “Thanks for the Iraq recession” and “McCainonomics: More war, less jobs.”
German elections: the left breaks through
The German elections on Sunday, like so many Hollywood films, were full of suspense until the last minute. Was there also a happy ending? To use the handy German word combination for Ja and Nein – Jein.
A tale of two debates
When John Edwards announced that he was suspending his bid for president, he said that he was proud of his campaign's contribution to the presidential debates and its influence on the other Democratic party candidates. But, he said, it was time to get out of the way of history.
