Blairs announcement leaves questions, debate
MANCHESTER, England — Prime Minister Tony Blair’s announcement that he would step down within the next 12 months left Britons with mixed feelings. The statement was aimed at putting a stop to dissent within the ruling Labor Party, but it opened up more criticism of both Blair and Chancellor Gordon Brown, who many believe will be the next prime minister.
Seniors show fighting spirit at Capitol
WASHINGTON — The clear thrust of the Alliance for Retired Americans convention here Sept. 5-8 was to oust the right-wing government savaging America’s senior citizens.
Primaries at a glance
Primary elections were held in nine states (Arizona, Delaware, Maryland, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin) and the District of Columbia, Sept. 12. Here are some of the results.
A message to readers of the print edition about mail delivery
We are always on a quest to improve the People’s Weekly World/Nuestro Mundo not only in terms of content and style, but also in terms of delivery and service to our readers. When problems arise, we want to tackle them as soon as possible.
PWW fund drive reaches 20 percent
NEW YORK — The staff, volunteers and supporters of the People’s Weekly World/Nuestro Mundo know that the paper has a lot of support, and that its readers are willing to put up some serious cash to fund it, but a recent fact surprised even the most optimistic.
Conservatives without Conscience: An insider views the GOPs ominous politics
In recent years our society has witnessed the rise of a right-wing authoritarian political movement hiding behind a self-described “conservative” label while engaging in vicious, confrontational and hypocritical tactics in all areas of political activity.
Chavez goes on the road, aims for multipolar world
Addressing a rally in Caracas on Sept. 1, the day he returned from a trip to China, Malaysia, Syria and Angola, President Hugo Chavez, campaigning for re-election, posed Venezuela’s role in the world as crucial to his “strategic plan” for the nation.
Ohio grandma rages at corporate tax hypocrisy
“I have three grandchildren in Toledo public schools,” she said. “Their teachers have not had a raise in seven years. Each school only has two computers. How can they tell me I have not been harmed?”
Oil and defense CEOs hit the jackpot
The $3 a gallon shelled out by customers at the pump has lined the pockets of top energy executives, according to a report released Aug. 29 by United for a Fair Economy and the Institute for Policy Studies.
TWU update contract arbitration under way
The latest phase in the ongoing struggle of New York City’s transit workers for a just contract began Aug. 4 with the opening of arbitration hearings.
