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EDITORIAL: Eyes on the prize
July 11, 2008Barack Obama is not a left candidate. This fact has seemingly surprised a number of progressive people who are bemoaning Obama’s “shift to the center.” (Right-wingers are happy to join them, suggesting Obama is a “flip-flopper.”)...
Read moreLETTERS: July 12
July 11, 2008Angry, broke, in pain I just spent a very hot, humid day being driven to a medical appointment that has left me angry, frustrated, broke and in a lot of pain. Others may recognize these feelings...
Read moreBeyond the landslide
July 11, 2008The candidacy of Barack Obama for president of the United States is a long stride forward toward throwing off the last vestiges of the slaveocracy. The power and strength of the rank and file upsurge is...
Read moreLetters: July 5
July 4, 2008Gentrification I just read Pepe Lozano’s article “Chicago gentrification is a global issue” (pww.org 11/14/2006). I’m a college student, and I recently moved into the Pilsen neighborhood. Prior to moving into the neighborhood, I was becoming...
Read moreStruggles and fireworks
July 4, 2008It’s that time of year when Americans of all cultures and creeds take the day off (if they can) to barbecue, watch fireworks and maybe drink a few beers or soft drinks. It’s the Fourth of...
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