LETTERS
Treat all candidates alike Nobody is above the law Media falls down on job Cruel and unusual Memorialize left writers Oppose oppressive bill Wants Communist perspective Wal-Mart and health care
Forum in Venezuela educates, inspires delegates
CARACAS, Venezuela — The sixth World Social Forum concluded here Jan. 29 with a rally of tens of thousands at the Poliedro Stadium, where just two days prior delegates from 160 countries gathered to hear Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez.
NATIONAL CLIPS
ST LOUIS: Rally to halt police brutality NEW ORLEANS: FEMA evicts thousands WASHINGTON: Bush to sell National Forest land for $1 billion DENVER: Congregations celebrate Darwin
GULF COAST UPDATE
Summit: Break deadlock on relief Gov. vows to play ‘hardball’ with feds Victory in tent city Putting a pin in pain
Letters
Threats to democracy Inspired Class roots of fundamentalism ‘Fair trade’ chocolate Big Bang History shaping events
NATIONAL CLIPS
BIBB COUNTY, Ala.: Arson destroys rural churches BIRMINGHAM, Ala.: High heating bills hit the South CHARLESTON, W.Va.: Wounded Iraq vet gets bill for body armor ANNAPOLIS, Md.: Retail Industry Group sues to halt health care
Irans nuclear issue enters crisis stage
The cycle of threats and bullying led by the U.S. in conjunction with the foolish political game played by reactionary rulers in Iran is entering a new and dangerous stage.
Venezuela prioritizes Latin American unity
Unity is at the top of Venezuela’s agenda for Latin America. Just over a year ago Venezuela and Cuba signed agreements establishing the Bolivarian Alternative for the Americas (ALBA), and President Hugo Chávez’ return to Havana Feb. 3 was the occasion for rededication to solidarity among Latin American nations.
