EDITORIAL: No Pace
While we believe the present size of the U.S. armed forces greatly outstrips any legitimate need, we think the right of gay and lesbian people to serve openly in the military is a basic issue of democracy.
Cuban 5 gain solidarity, respect
They are in U.S. jails for well over eight years, yet international support for the Cuban Five is growing. Their story highlights U.S. hypocrisy, and the example they provide of dedication to principle has gained increasing respect.

NATIONAL CLIPS
NEW YORK: March for patient care HAZLETON, Pa.: Trial over rights of undocumented OMAHA, Neb.: Court sets back women’s rights CINCINNATI: Firm fined for hiring death squads


