Low-income renters in crisis
The growing crisis in affordable housing in Chicago was examined in detail at a spirited forum and rally on March 23.
The path to real security in the Middle East
The escalating violence in Palestine and Israel is of the gravest concern not only to the two peoples, but to all people of the world.
Social Security: Whered the surplus go?
The 2002 Report of the Social Security Trustees, released on March 26, provides valuable ammunition for those concerned about the future of Social Security.
Drug companies plans are phony
One can always tell when their enemies are on the defensive – they offer deals to get you off their tail.
Midwest mobilization for April 20 in gear
In Cleveland, Detroit and Chicago, local committees are busy filling buses and spreading the message of peace and justice at home and abroad.
NYC Labor marches for immigrant detainees
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – On March 23, some 350-400 people attended the Day of NYC Labor Solidarity with immigrant detainees who have been held following Sept. 11.
Demand grows for Israeli pull-out
NEW YORK – In response to the Bush administration’s approval of escalated military actions in the West Bank by the Sharon government, religious, peace and solidarity activists organized marches, press conferences and emergency phone calls to the White House. They called for an immediate cease fire, a withdrawal of Israeli troops from the occupied areas of Palestine and the beginning of political negotiations for a Palestinian state that would peacefully coexist with the state of Israel.
International Notes
Report says Afghan food airdrops ineffective/Indian gov’t workers plan nationwide strike/eachers demand better pay, working conditions/Construction to start on new Shanghai harbor/Czechs living abroad urged to vote
Press conference reveals Patakis cruel joke
“When Governor Pataki said he would cover one million uninsured New Yorkers, he forgot to say ‘April Fool’s,’” said Ceylane Meyers, regional director of Citizen Action of Western New York.
Pipe breaks common
CHICAGO – On Feb. 26, a 40-foot wall of fire emerged from the ground where a 6-inch gas line broke here on the city’s South Side. Fortunately, only minor injuries occurred, though it took over four hours to extinguish the blaze.
