Ohioans say its all about jobs
In Toledo, Ohio, a 100-year-old plant that makes plumbing fixtures is closing. Two hundred men and women who make $19 an hour at the American Standard plant will be out on the streets.
World notes: March 1, 2008
Germany: For immigrants, class rules Sri Lanka: Civil war intensifies Israel: Land occupied illegally Cuba: A globalized economy
On March 4 Texans do two-step
HOUSTON — Early voting started in Texas last week for the March 4 primary, and votes in the Democratic primaries here in Harris County have already surpassed the total during the early voting period in 2004, according to Beverly Kaufman, Harris County clerk.
Physicians criticize Massachusetts health insurance plan
We write to alert colleagues and the nation to the disturbing early outcomes of Massachusetts' widely-heralded approach to health care reform.
Texans do two-step on March 4
HOUSTON — Early voting started in Texas last week for the March 4 primary, and votes in the Democratic primaries here in Harris County have already surpassed the total during the early voting period in 2004, according to Beverly Kaufman, Harris County clerk.
Jumper lands flat!
The new sci-fi Action flick “Jumper,” leaves much to be desired. However; on the plus side, there are a lot of cool effects and alluring locations thrown up onto the screen.
Poems of life, love, work and solidarity
“Whoever touches this book, touches a man,” wrote the poet Walt Whitman, in his epic book Leaves of Grass. That is how I feel about the poetry book, A Life in Poems, by 93-year-old William C. Wright, just out from the Midwestern press Bird Dog Publishing.
Scapegoats of U.S. executives and endless blood
The film tells the story of an Afghan father and taxi driver (Dilawar) who was murdered by the U.S. Military Police who have been occupying the country since 2002.
Black History celebration looks to the future
OAKLAND. Calif. — Beneath a bright cluster of black, red, gold and green balloons, history was coming to life.
