How racism sparked capitalisms financial crisis
As Congress debates an economic recovery package, it is important to keep in mind how the country got into this mess in the first place: the racially motivated lending practices of Wall Street banks and mortgage companies that targeted Black and Latino families with unfair and discriminatory loans.
Letters February 7, 2009
About those jets ‘The Wrestler’ Nepal Ink & paper vs. web O Canada
Brazil hosts World Social Forum
Brasilia, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) The ninth edition of the World Social Forum (WSF), to be run until February 1, is to start Tuesday with a long walk by more than 100,000 participants through Belen streets.
AFL-CIO sends 'to-do' ideas to Obama team
WASHINGTON - Gathering ideas from unions, analyses and experts, the AFL-CIO sent a 16-page 'to do list' memo to the new Obama administration. The list submitted before the Democrat's inauguration, outlined a wide range of legislative and administrative moves the federation contended would help workers.
LETTERS January 31, 2009
Quotes of the week Now is the time Spidey rules Marching for King, Obama On the passing of William Pomeroy
Letters - January 24, 2009
Solidarity biscotti Holidays and hard times Comments from pww.org
LETTERS: January 17
Macabre Arpaio Capitalism’s last dance? Buckeye State greeting No benefit cuts for autoworkers Where are the FBI files? Help needed
