Unions demand troops come home from Iraq
The Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the American Postal Workers Union (APWU) passed resolutions in support of bringing U.S. troops home from Iraq just days before the death toll there rose above 1,000.
The Republicans gaps and lies
News Analysis The Republican convention was filled with gaps and lies and the anti-Bush coalition should take note of them and not be demoralized by corporate media spin.
Philadelphia teachers extend contract talks
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District have agreed to extend their contract, which expired Aug. 31. Students returned to classes Sept. 7 as negotiations continue.
TRAGIC MILESTONE U.S. deaths in Iraq pass 1,000 mark
Bush policies not making us safer As George W. Bush and Dick Cheney claimed their policies were making Americans safer, the death toll of U.S. soldiers in Iraq topped 1,000. Democratic candidate John Kerry called it a “tragic milestone.” Bush ignored the number, insisting, “Our strategy is succeeding.” click here for Spanish text
