2009 – Page 68 – People's World

World Baseball Classic brings together 16 nations

March 4, 2009

For most, around this time of year, “March Madness” is all about college basketball and that’s totally cool. Really, college ball is for real. No doubt. Lots of props there. But for others like myself this...

U.S. prepares for change on Cuba

March 3, 2009

Congress is beginning to act on Cuba. Justifications for lifting the U.S. blockade of Cuba have gained currency. The policy has had bipartisan support for almost half a century. In February a “Freedom to Travel Act”...

Another terrifying ICE raid, but this time, a different response

March 3, 2009

BELLINGHAM, Wash. -- In a terrifying early morning raid Feb. 24 here 28 workers, believed to be undocumented, were arrested at Yamato Engine Specialists by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. But in a complete...

Arrests thrust right-to-die into spotlight, again

March 3, 2009

BALTIMORE—Voters in Washington State last fall, and in Oregon eight years ago, approved by strong majorities ballot propositions legalizing physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients suffering unbearable pain. Known as a movement for “death with...

Letters to the Editor

February 27, 2009

Lessons from Massachusetts Flávio Casoy’s recent article on differences within the health care reform movement and within labor misconstrues the facts. There is strong and growing support within labor, and among the people in general, for...