In health care, class counts
People’s health has to do with social class. But the keepers of official U.S. statistics, alone among their kind in the industrialized world, make no use of class in analyzing health data.
Philadelphia teachers resisting givebacks
News Analysis PHILADELPHIA — With only days remaining in the contract between the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District, a settlement on a new contract seems remote.
Prosperity just around the corner?
“The economy is strong, and getting stronger,” says President Bush, but an AP poll reports that only 10 percent of households making less than $50,000 a year think their economic situation is strong.
Union Yes! at America West
After many years and multiple attempts, the 3,100 customer service representatives (CSRs) at America West Airlines (AWA) won the right to union representation by the Teamsters.
International notes
Colombia: ‘Special zone’ = less security / N. Korea: Washington’s stand endangers talks / S. Africa: Informal settlements to get services / Mexico: VW workers strike / Canada: U.S. moves to militarize border
Israel says no help for hunger strikers
The declaration by the Israeli Ministry of Health Aug. 19 that it would deny medical attention in Israeli hospitals to Palestinian prisoners on a liquids-only hunger strike drew a scathing denunciation from Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi, president of the Palestinian Medical Relief Societies.
Argentina rejects IMF intervention
In the face of sharp disagreements between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Argentine government decided Aug. 8 to temporarily suspend negotiations.
Haiti factions try to rebuild army
In a statement Aug. 20, the Haiti Support Group (HSG) said it continues to be seriously concerned by the power wielded by armed irregular forces in Haiti and by their increasingly bold demands for reestablishment of the Haitian Army.
This Paige right out of Bushs book
Amistad Academy, in New Haven, Conn., has made the news with exceptionally high test scores in reading, math, and science.
Americans want a change in direction
Leaders of major U.S. peace organizations say Americans want a fundamental change in U.S. foreign and domestic policy. click here for Spanish text
