Films zoom in on U.S. politics
Several films dealing with American politics and social issues were premiered at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Gripping narrative of an Iraqi trade unionist
Although Iraq is foremost in our thoughts, the condition and struggles of Iraqi workers remain the least discussed aspects of life there. Few outside the Arab world know that the Iraqi working class has been one of the best-organized, most politically engaged working classes in that region. As “Hadi Never Died” by Abdullah Muhsin and Alan Johnson relates, Iraqi workers have been at the forefront of their country’s history.
The Republican record on Social Security
The Republican record on Social Security, 1935-2006
THIS WEEK IN LABOR
North American labor solidarity Union voter rights patrols ‘Domestic goddess’ to host minimum wage event Eight years without a break Three more state federations for single payer
WORLD NOTES
Liberia: Truth Commission starts work Russia: Autoworkers face anti-union pressure Asia-Pacific region: Rising seas could leave millions homeless Brazil: Combating 21st-century slave labor UN report: Violence vs. women violates human rights
WHAT'S REALLY GOOD
Survey: Black youth most politically active Nobel laureates urge youth to change the world Migrant youth in China receive training Czech youth group outlawed
Lumpkin, Saint of Chicago, feted at 90
CHICAGO — “We look forward to celebrating Frank’s 180th birthday,” declared Scott Marshall, labor secretary of the Communist Party and friend of Frank Lumpkin, who was celebrating his 90th birthday with family, friends and comrades at a packed Unity Center on Oct. 13. “It’s ironic because Frank has never done anything 180 in his life. He’s never turned away from a fight.”
Jarvis Tyner: A Tireless Fighter for Race, Class and Socialist Revolution
One of the most prominent and influential leaders of the American left will begin a speaking tour of Britain next week, during what is appropriately Black History Month. Jarvis Tyner has been a tireless fighter for civil rights since the campaigns of his youth in his native Philadelphia.
Chicago film fest mixes glitz and reel life
CHICAGO — With Spike Lee hosting a ceremony honoring Ruby Dee and Dustin Hoffman here for his new movie “Stranger than Fiction,” along with 98 features, 14 documentaries, 34 short films, all representing 38 countries with 15 directors or actors doing Q&A after their premieres, who would want to miss the 42nd Annual Chicago International Film Festival
