Missouri miners demand card check neutrality
ST. LOUIS — Demanding that Peabody Energy, the world’s largest coal company, accept a “card check neutrality” process which would allow its workers to unionize with the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), over 100 trade unionists and community activists rallied outside of the annual Peabody shareholders meeting here May 5.
WORLD NOTES
Burma: Epidemics linked to junta Angola: Rebuilding postwar countryside Palestine: A people under siege Vietnam: Communist Party congress Mexico: Activists under attack
Nepal: New government unravels kings rule
Nepal’s new government said this week it is canceling all political appointments, legislation, decrees and other actions by King Gyanendra during his absolute rule since October 2002.
Bolivia joins new alliance, nationalizes gas
Three months into a seemingly quiescent presidency, Bolivian President Evo Morales has staked out banners of change for Latin America.
Graft, environment top issues in Calif. 11th CD
Issues of corruption, environmental preservation and meeting the needs of ordinary people are at the heart of the three-way struggle being waged in Northern California’s 11th Congressional District, extending from the Central Valley into the San Francisco Bay area.
Jury rejects death penalty for Moussaoui
Four years ago, the federal government arrested Zacarias Moussaoui, 37, for the 9/11 terrorist attacks. There were plenty of twists and turns in the trial, including delays caused by federal attorneys’ misconduct in coaching witnesses.
Whats Really Good
Students rally against sweatshops Hip hop convention in Chicago New York law school expels Coca-Cola Iowa high school students walk out in support of teachers
Springsteen expresses New Orleans pain, resilience
NEW ORLEANS — New Jersey’s favorite son was adopted by New Orleans on April 30 as Bruce Springsteen — through speeches and song — vocalized the anger, frustration, pain and resilience of this hurricane-battered city at the annual Jazz and Heritage Festival.
Akeelah, the Bee and national oppression
Every now and then Hollywood reveals quite starkly that it knows the truth, which merits being told. “Akeelah and the Bee” is an imaginary story in which Laurence Fishburne and Keke Palmer are magnificent, and J. R. Villareal as Javier is delightful.
