Joelle Fishman discusses the possibilities and necessities for changing control of Congress this November. GOP corruption and the unpopularity of the regime make it possible, but hard work is needed to build the electoral forces decisive for victory. In interviews, Nobel Prize-winning author José Saramago discusses some of his views on culture and politics, and historian David Roediger talks about his latest book, Working Toward Whiteness.
In a special section on international developments, we present an article by Hannah Amireh, a leader of the Palestinian People’s Party, on the recent Palestinian Legislative Council elections and an excerpted version of the inaugural speech of President Evo Morales of Bolivia.
Look for commentaries on the battle to protect welfare, reproductive rights, immigration policy and the elections in Italy. As always, do not hesitate to send us your thoughts in a letter to the editor. Keep them coming.
In struggle,
PA Editors
Mobilize for Peace
When: April 29th
Where: New York City
Who: Sponsored by
US Labor Against the War, Push/Rainbow Coalition,
NOW,
United for Peace
and many others.
Join us to say to bring the troops home.
38 Return of the Rising Son: Evo Morales and Bolivia’s
Revolution
By Evo Morales
With Morales’ election victory in December, Bolivian history starts afresh.
42 The Missing Link: A Review of the Darwin Monkey
Reviewed by Thomas Riggins
Evolutionary theory has come a long way since the 19th century. What are the latest developments?
45 Provocando Pensamiento: Premiado Nobel Rojo Platica con PA
El premiado Nobel discute puntos de vista sobre la política y la literatura.