Climate change and Health
Climate change accelerates the spread of disease primarily because warmer global temperatures enlarge the geographic range in which disease-carrying animals, insects and microorganisms--as well as the germs and viruses they carry--can survive.
DVD Review: 'We Jam Econo - The Story of the Minutemen'
A new DVD puts the spotlight on the post-punk/indie band the Minutemen, three working class youth from San Pedro, California who were one of the least known yet most influential bands of the early to mid 1980's.
UN condemns Israel’s “immoral” use of cluster bombs
The United Nations Secretary General has added his voice to growing concern over the devastating impact on civilians of cluster bombs used by Israel in its recent military offensive in Lebanon.
Palestine: Annan Calls to Ending Siege on Palestinian People
President Mahmoud Abbas announced on Wednesday that the Palestinian leadership is making tremendous efforts on all levels to finally resolve the Middle East crisis and propose the Palestinian cause once again before the United Nations Security Council in its next session.
Women propel Venezuela’s revolution forward
Venezuela: Ahora es de todos! This slogan, appearing on a poster beneath a simple drawing of three children in the colors of the national flag, means “Venezuela: Now it’s for everyone.”
Japan: Government must not force new U.S. base on Okinawa
With a nod of the Okinawa prefectural government, the government will set up in August a consultative panel with Okinawa to discuss the project of constructing a new U.S. base in Nago City.
Jobs with Justice Takes Action to Defend Workers' Rights from KY River Decision
There are three cases currently pending at the Bush appointed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) that together are often referred to as the 'Kentucky River' decisions.
The Golden Age of Profits: A Labor Day Message
U.S. wages and salaries (as seen by a study of tax statistics) now represent a smaller percentage of the Gross Domestic Product than at any time since such statistics began to be kept in 1947. Today, wages and salaries constitute 45% of the GDP. In 2001, it was 50%.
CPUSA: 87 Years Young
The Communist Party, USA was founded 87 years ago this week. Despite government efforts, the Party remains and active and vibrant force on the left.
Peace in Lebanon, but US prepares for war on Iran
After a month of criminal 'shock and awe' bombings and a stalled ground war by Israel in Lebanon, U.S. President Bush and the Israeli government accepted what could be a temporary peace arrangement in the U.N. Security Council on August 11.
