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Annapolis: photo-op or opportunity?

November 30, 2007 By Susan Webb

Despite considerable skepticism about the Israeli-Palestinian conference convened by President Bush in Annapolis, Md., Nov. 27, Jewish and Palestinian American peace advocates say it offers an opportunity for peace, if peace supporters keep the pressure on.

International pressure on Israel to meet the conditions for peace is a must

November 28, 2007

Statement issued Nov. 24, 2007. The Palestinian People's Party Politburo held a meeting which discussed the current political developments and the American call to hold the international meeting in Annapolis. The Politburo decided at the conclusion...

With veto, Bush turns his back on vital services

November 21, 2007

WASHINGTON — On Nov. 14, President Bush vetoed a funding bill that would have increased spending for health, education and job training by $150.7 billion. Bush complained that it was “wasteful spending,” but he then signed...

Harrington Cartoon: Military spending

November 16, 2007

As PWW cartoonist David Baldinger recovers from his surgery, we continue to run historic cartoons from our archives. This one by Ollie Harrington, who drew for the Daily World, shows the rising cost of military spending...

Bay Area city councils on record vs. attacking Iran

November 16, 2007

OAKLAND, Calif. — In a resolution passed Nov. 6, the Oakland City Council declared its strong opposition to the Bush administration’s growing threats to attack Iran, and called on California Senators Barbara Boxer and Dianne Feinstein...