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Editorials

October 19, 2002

Defend the Bill of Rights The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) launched a “Safe and Free Campaign” Oct. 16, aimed at mobilizing in defense of civil liberties and the Bill of Rights. The ACLU decried the...

Rep. Patsy Mink, 1927-2002

October 17, 2002 By Lisa Armstrong

The loss of Patsy Takemoto Mink, a 12-term representative of Hawaii in the House, profoundly affects all who fight for justice, equality and peace.

Reporters journal: Israel

October 17, 2002

NAZARETH – I was moved to tears to read Sen. Robert Byrd’s (D-W.Va.) statement about the impact of the calls and e-mails he received. People here are excited about how many in Congress voted against Bush’s...

Letters

October 11, 2002

Why vote? Here’s a reason to vote Democrat for the U.S. Congress. If we succeed to elect a majority Democratic Congress, Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) could become majority whip. He then will be in a better...

Editorials

October 11, 2002

Another reason to vote The court decision granting President Bush an injunction in the dispute pitting some ten thousand members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) against the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) marks an...