Is the truth ever disloyal?
Don’t bother us with facts, we’re fighting a war here. That’s basically the story of all wars – at least in their early stages – and this one against terrorism (which, as it turns out, is indistinguishable from a war with Afghanistan) is no exception.
Terrorist attacks affirm need for a shift in approach
I’m on a U.S. Airways plane – half-filled – on my way back to New Orleans after a week of cancelled speaking engagements. I’ve seen American flags everywhere – in shops, on people’s suitcases, on the lapels of pilots and flight attendants.
From 2001 archives: What's lurking behind the war in Afghanistan?
This article was first published Nov. 17, 2001. As the war in Afghanistan garners more attention with calls for more troops, we rerun this here as a contribution to the discussion. There is little wonder that the Bush administration – with its vast ties to ultra-right ideologues, oil, finance, military industries and intelligence agencies – seized upon an incredible human tragedy to push their own agenda.
Chicago marks peace day
CHICAGO – A throng of at least 600 people gathered on the shores of the Chicago River and marched through the downtown area on Nov. 7, the National Day of Peace Response.
More women lack health insurance
A report issued by The Commonwealth Fund on Aug. 30 says the number of uninsured women between the ages of 18 and 64 grew three times faster than the number of uninsured men.
Knesset limits democratic rights
TEL AVIV – Last week, the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament, adopted two unprecedented racist resolutions.
Fast Track back from the dead
SAN FRANCISCO – On Sept. 12, Fast Track came back from the dead.
Immigrants built this country, strikers say
HIGHWOOD, Ill. – A black coffin was placed beneath the speakers’ platform by pallbearers made up of striking Carousel Linen workers. The coffin signified scab labor, low wages and rotten working conditions, which strikers are determined to bury.
New count: possible Gore win
An examination of all 175,010 uncounted ballots from Florida’s disputed 2000 presidential election revealed that Democrat Al Gore could have eked out a victory over George W. Bush, though he would have won by a razor-thin 171 votes out of more than six million ballots cast in the state.
Tobacco giant in drug scam
LONDON, England – Anti-smoking campaigners yesterday condemned a tobacco giant for cashing in on cancer.
