Scientists question N. Korea nuclear test
In an article recently published in the journal Science, noted scientific journalist Daniel Clery has raised serious questions about the actual nature of the May 25 underground explosion claimed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea [North Korea] as a nuclear test, provoking worldwide condemnation. Clery points out that while the DPRK's first nuclear test in 2006 released traces of radioactive xenon gas detectable as far away as Canada, this time super-sensitive U.S. 'sniffer' planes overflying the zone could not detect so much as an atom of anomalous nuclear material.
New York Pride
The demand for full marriage rights was a major theme at the June 28 Gay Pride Parade in New York.
Miami loses two radio hosts to anti-Cuba bias
Media censorship just doesn’t let up in Miami. On June 13, maverick journalist Max Lesnik gave his last broadcast on Radio WOCN where his programs had been heard each weekday for five years.
Women unite vs. domestic violence
PITTSBURGH — Domestic violence takes place behind drawn shades and frequently in front of children, who are often victims, and falls into the “dirty little secret” category of the law, where women’s voices and pleas fall on deaf ears. That’s about to change here.
LETTERS
Cuba and winds of change Is Gitmo closing or just moving to Afghanistan? Standing for what’s right Dellums and health care Yucca Mountain dirty bomb? Paris Commune monument
NATIONAL CLIPS
HOUSTON: Will DeLay run again? WASHINGTON: Fasting to bring the troops home CHARLESTON, S.C.: Blacks demand Vesey monument
LETTERS
U.S. wants Sudan’s oil One view for all Puerto Ricans? Correction on wage figure It’s the 4th of July
WORKERS' CORRESPONDENCE
UAW Convention report AFSCME Council defends public employees
Letters
Miller is no heroine; Cuba’s organic gardening ; Helpful addition to abortion debate; Message from London; Bring troops home now
Labor Update
AFL-CIO proposes Industry Coordinating Councils; Motown mayor’s DoWop proposal out of harmony; CP convention endorses Employee Free Choice Act
