National
Young Communists map fight-back
February 17, 2006With the slogan, “Our Future, Our Fight: Youth Beat Back the Ultra-Right,” the Young Communist League USA has issued a ringing call for its 8th National Convention, May 27-29, in New York City.
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Corruption poster boy DeLay faces challenger
February 17, 2006HOUSTON - Rep. Tom DeLay (R-Texas) may be in trouble in his re-election bid this fall. If he loses, it could help end GOP control of the House.
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NEWS IN BRIEF
February 17, 2006Cheney victim has heart attack Sensenbrenner scolded on spying Specter brings up impeachment Taxpayers: $0, Big oil: $65 billion $385 million to Halliburton for immigrant prisons Report slams Bush on Katrina Private accounts buried in budget
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Connecticut Black history forum to honor 3 women leaders
February 17, 2006NEW HAVEN — Jarvis Tyner, executive vice chair of the Communist Party USA and a founder of the Black Radical Congress, will return to Connecticut to keynote the 32nd annual African American History Month celebration of...
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Grace Bassett: foot soldier for justice
February 17, 2006Approaching 90, Grace Bassett, a lifelong activist for African American equality, is going strong. Like anyone her age, she has seen many changes, but Bassett, perhaps more than most, has taken an active part in shaping...
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