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How the Free Market Killed New Orleans

September 4, 2005

The free market played a crucial role in the destruction of New Orleans and the death of thousands of its residents. Armed with advanced warning that a momentous (force 5) hurricane was going to hit that...

Dallas groups rally against Wal-Mart

September 3, 2005

DALLAS — The national chain of public protests against Wal-Mart’s labor practices added another link Aug. 20 at the Kennedy Memorial in downtown Dallas. In 100-degree weather, a crowd of more than 100 people gathered to...

Latinos step up calls to end war, military recruitment

September 2, 2005

The peace movement is alive and well in Latino communities across the nation, as well as in Puerto Rico. On Aug. 29, Latino-led press conferences in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and El Paso...

Labor stories on stage one womans vision

September 2, 2005

CHICAGO — The audience was moved. Many, especially the moms in the room, were moved to tears. Who evoked such a response at a lunchtime performance during the July International Labor Communications Association convention here? Lucy...

In the hills of Caracas, a beautiful day to be alive

September 2, 2005

What a beautiful day it was to be alive. Today was the third day of the World Festival of Youth and Students, here in Caracas, Venezuela. We received a wakeup call at 6 a.m. to try...