Peace
New Haven calls for end to Iraq war
January 18, 2008As Congress reconvenes for the new year, the newly elected Board of Aldermen in New Haven joined cities across the country speaking out for peace.
Read moreSettlements contradict the essence of peacemaking: a Palestinian view
January 4, 2008The policy of establishing and expanding settlements may well be the only constant in Israeli practices on occupied Palestinian territory since 1967. Yet it is possible to discern several distinct phases in this policy depending on...
Read moreAfter Annapolis: Press for real negotiations now
December 14, 2007This statement was issued the Communist Party USA National Board on Dec. 6. The vast majority of the people of Israel, Palestine, the United States and the world want something done to bring peace with justice...
Read moreWaterboarding: Torture or mere interrogation technique?
December 7, 2007Waterboarding. This new name for something that has been around for centuries makes it sound like an Olympic sport. The term has been getting a lot of attention lately as a result of the recent confirmation...
Read moreCanadians in furor over torture of Afghans
December 7, 2007VANCOUVER, British Columbia — A recently released internal Canadian government document confirms that the government has known for some time that Afghanistan’s security forces, which it backs, are mistreating and torturing prisoners. The document has caused...
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