Verizon talks continue
As of this writing negotiations are continuing between the Communications Workers of America (CWA), International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), and Verizon Communications management.
Editorials
Justice for Donovan Jackson / How low can you go?
Re-federalize Medicare
With the spotlight on Medicare, especially as it relates to the cost of prescription drugs, now may be a good time to redirect the discussion toward real solutions to the health care crisis.
Philadelphians pan Bushs tax plan
PHILADELPHIA – Chanting protesters with colorful signs lined the streets across from the U.S. Treasury Department offices as a motorcade brought in George W. Bush for a photo-op to bring attention to his “tax credit checks,” supposedly ready to be mailed. But 352,000 Pennsylvania families will be receiving no check at all.
National Urban League: Close equality gap
PITTSBURGH – Celebrating political achievements, business success, and cultural excellence, 3,000 National Urban League (NUL) convention delegates gathered here July 26-30.
Music Review: A red delicious CD
Music Review: Just a Few Bad Apples, George Mann and Julius Margolin, 2003, Running Scared Productions
Editorials
Stop the Bush-Cheney money machine / Peace on the Korean peninsula, now
Liberia descends into chaos
Rebel forces broke the cease-fire in the West African nation of Liberia and began bombarding the capital city of Monrovia again this week. Fighting between rebels, many backed by neighboring Cote d’Ivoire and Guinea, and the Liberian army entered the center of the city, marking the greatest threat yet to the government’s hold on power.
