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The 2002 Elections
Any idea that there is no difference with right-wing control ignores the appointment of Ashcroft and Ridge and the assault on civil liberties, civil rights and labor rights; and ignores the failure to respond to needs of laid off workers; and the impact of the economic recession. The life threatening consequences are felt sharply in states, cities and towns across the country, as hunger and homelessness rises, healthcare becomes inaccessible,...
The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Prospects for Peace
The Communist Party USA calls upon the international peace movement to rise up and defend the rights and lives of the Palestinian people in their hour of crisis. The barbaric violence inflicted upon the Palestinians by the Israeli government, with the support of the Bush administration, has led the region to the brink of an all-out war.
Unity Can Defeat the Bush Doctrine
The events of 9/11 have strengthened U.S. imperialism’s global drive. It has given them a new rationale in this post-Cold War period to launch a new offensive, new wars, which will mean the loss of not thousands, but tens of thousands or worse. The Bush Doctrine is not really about defending the world against terrorism. It is basically a doctrine of world conquest.
Best Wishes for a Peaceful New Year
An excerpt of greetings to the Communist Party USAs annual holiday party in New York Dec. 20. Sam Webb is CPUSA National Chair.
Helen Winter 1908-2001
Helen Winter, a life-long member of the Communist Party, died Dec. 13. She is survived by a daughter, Michelle Artt, granddaughters Elizabeth Meggison and Ruth Foster, and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A memorial celebration of her life is planned for Jan. 21.
Pharmaceutical Industry: Rx for Profit
By any measure, the pharmaceutical business is big business. Last year, retail pharmacies filled 2.9 billion prescriptions, an increase of 7.5 percent over 1999. Sales from the 50 best-selling prescription drugs rose from $730.6 billion in 1999 to $886.6 billion in 2000.
Colombia: Next Target of War on Terrorism?
The struggle to determine who will benefit from the riches of Colombia's natural resources and the wealth created by its people is at the heart of the crisis in Colombia today.
ACLU and AFL-CIO Blast Ashcroft
In a blatant attempt to stifle growing criticism of the efforts of the Bush administration to amend the Constitution and write new laws by executive fiat, Attorney General John Ashcroft equated political dissent with treason during a belated appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee Dec. 6.
James Jackson: Fighter for Equality, Democracy, Peace and Socialism
James E. Jackson Jr., a leader of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA) for many years, celebrated his 87th birthday Nov. 29.
New Violence Wrecks Mideast Peace Hope -- Bush Backs Israel Military Strikes
'You cant fight terrorism with the military, Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh, from Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition, told the World Dec. 4. Israel has tried to do that for 53 years. Its an example of what not to do.