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Americans want a change in direction

August 27, 2004 By Susan Webb

Leaders of major U.S. peace organizations say Americans want a fundamental change in U.S. foreign and domestic policy. click here for Spanish text

RIP-OFF Massive pay cuts, longer hours loom for 6 million workers as Bush guts overtime

August 27, 2004

Women and working parents especially hard hit Next time you go to Burger King, you may find that the cashier ringing up your order has been promoted to an executive. But just like the BK crown...

Steelworkers fight for shutdown pensions

August 23, 2004

CINCINNATI — Steelworkers continued their fight to recover their “shutdown pensions” at a rally here outside the federal courthouse Aug. 11. The workers, members of the United Steelworkers of America, had negotiated pension benefits when their...

Natalie Merchant mobilizes anti-Bush voters

August 23, 2004

NEW YORK — Singer Natalie Merchant’s second song at her Aug. 5 Town Hall concert here was Florence Reece’s pro-labor song, “Which Side Are You On?” She made it clear why she chose to include the...

Film festival helps AIDS groups

August 23, 2004

Film schedule The Second Annual New York AIDS Film Festival will screen 16 short and feature-length documentaries and narratives, plus a special screening of the Emmy Award-winning film, “Angels in America.” All screenings will take place...