We bring the cultural question to the foreground with a powerful story by writer Farnoosh Moshiri titled "The Bricklayer." The story records the lives of Iranian immigrants in the US. This month we also feature a story by Sidney Gluck discussing the reunifcation of China and Taiwan, its history and the political balance of forces that may bring it about in the near future. Other featured articles include Anna Bates’ examination of Bush’s Social Security privatization scheme as an attack on working women, Kyle Tucker’s description of the composition of Bush’s new corporate cabinet, and Ron Bunyon, Jr.’s look at the prospects for democracy in African countries. Gerald Horne critically reviews two recent books by Patrick Bond, internationally known for his dislike of South Africa’s national democratic revolution. Norman Markowitz details the life and contribution of working-class activist and one-time Red, Emma Tenayuca. Also, look for commentary articles on the human cost of Bush’s war in Iraq, his budget war on the poor and working-class social programs, and the struggle for greater unity against the ultra right across racial and gender lines. A special feature this month includes two theoretical articles. Thomas Riggins brings us up to date on some of Lenin’s views on some basic Marxist concepts, and Wadi’h Halabi argues for the continuing relevance of Marxist theory under contemporary capitalism.
Peace,
The Editors
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