Editorial: Too many people have died
What does a number mean? When the death toll of U.S. troops killed in Iraq was 1,900, or 500, or even 1, it was a terrible, criminal tragedy. But now that one more needless death has put the toll into the 2,000s, somehow the criminality of this war becomes even more shocking.
Crossing the double yellow line: Americas crippling health care system claims another victim
It’s a scenario that could happen to any one of us. No, not Hurricane Katrina, but the aftermath of simply driving down a quiet rural road — minding the speed limit and minding one’s own business. Suddenly, out of nowhere, an oncoming car crosses the double yellow line and veers into your lane. Disaster strikes.
DeLay vows to continue fundraising in prison
Will tap into network of convicted CEOs, congressman says Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas) said today that even if he is convicted of crimes for which he has been indicted in the state of Texas, he will continue fundraising for future political campaigns while serving time in prison.
Confronting rising medical school debt
On Sept. 21 a daylong conference on Capitol Hill discussed the crisis in skyrocketing medical school tuition, high medical student debt and the implications for our nation’s health care.
Detroit rallies for HR 676
DEARBORN, Mich. — Several hundred Detroit area residents gathered here Oct. 17 to speak out on the health care crisis in the U.S. and to demand a national solution.
This week in labor
Philly transit sets strike; EFCA gains support; Low jobless benefits in Gulf; Wal-Mart week of action; Calif. firefighters burning up; NEA on student loan cuts; GM runs over autoworker health care
World Notes
Angola: Refugees return home; China: Retirement rules called unfair to women; Britain: Mothers to camp out at Blair’s place; Pakistan: 1 million jobs lost in quake; Haiti: UN official calls rights ‘catastrophic’
Canada turns blind eye to torture, report charges
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada is deporting persons to countries where they risk being cruelly treated and tortured, Amnesty International (AI) said in a report released Oct. 13.
Israels continuing occupation of Gaza
The Israeli occupation of Gaza Strip didn’t end — it merely changed its form. With the completion of the Israeli army withdrawal from Gaza Strip and the eviction of the settlers, the occupation has seemingly ended. And indeed, if by “occupation” we mean a direct military presence, then sure enough, Gaza Strip is no longer occupied by Israel. But is this truly the situation?
Texans oppose anti-gay amendment
HOUSTON — In a dramatic protest here against the discriminatory Texas Marriage Amendment on the ballot Nov. 8, 100 activists donned “tragedy masks” and black clothing, and carried signs spotlighting some of the many federal protections afforded to married couples that are denied to same-sex and common-law couples and their families.
