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Non-citizen airport security workers to lose their jobs

December 21, 2001

Of about 28,000 people employed in airport security nationally, almost a fourth are non-citizens. But with the new airport security law passed by Congress, this could change radically, and all 7,000 could abruptly lose their jobs....

King George attacks civil rights

December 21, 2001

Nearly 30 years ago, Arthur Schlesinger characterized Richard Nixon’s administration as the “Imperial Presidency.” George W. Bush has revived the concept, wrapping himself in the red, white and blue, as he strides forward, claiming new territory...

In The Bedroom: America in denial and worse

December 21, 2001

David Ansen of Newsweek said of this film: “Once it gets its hooks in you, you can’t turn away.” But I’m concerned about what it is that gets its hooks into the viewer and why all...

Helen Winter 1908 – 2001

December 21, 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...

Strikers demand justice from Grinch

December 21, 2001

CHICAGO – Striking workers from Carousel Linens and their supporters gave holiday shoppers at Marshall Fields Department Store here something to see Dec. 8. The strikers were chasing “the Grinch,” decked out in Santa attire, from...