National – Page 1154 – People's World

Black history is Americas history

February 14, 2003

In February every year, Black History Month is celebrated across the nation. Or perhaps it would be more truthful to say it is celebrated in places across the nation. Every year I am amazed at the...

Will we abandon the next Gulf War vets too?

February 14, 2003 By Conn Hallinan

As the United States ramps up for invading Iraq, we should know that we are sending our troops into the most toxic battlefield on earth. And should those soldiers suffer the huge number of disabilities that...

Airline employees face extortion

February 14, 2003

Talking with airline employees in America can be an unsettling experience right now. They are being pushed for salary and work-rule concessions under threat of losing their jobs. At least one major company, American Airlines, is...

International Notes

February 14, 2003 By Evelina Alarcon

Communist & workers parties say: No war! Over 60 communist and workers parties from around the world, including the CPUSA, have joined in signing an Appeal against the Aggressive War on Iraq, initiated by the Communist...

France, Germany propose alternative to war

February 14, 2003

CHICAGO – Indicating the widening gulf between the Bush administration and much of the nation and world over the administration’s drive to war, a leading Republican senator is saying the U.S. should let Iraq weapons inspections...