Peace
U.S. military attacks Iraqi trade unions
December 12, 2003A U.S. occupation force involving 10 armored vehicles and dozens of soldiers attacked the headquarters of the Iraqi Federation of Trade Unions in Baghdad, Dec. 6. They arrested eight of its leaders and members, who were...
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Nation resounds to call: Repeal the Patriot Act
December 5, 2003WASHINGTON – A crowd of 3,000 people at Constitution Hall, Nov. 9, erupted in cheers when Al Gore called for repeal of the Patriot Act to stop George W. Bush’s assault on the Bill of Rights....
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Miami protesters decry police violence
December 5, 2003MILWAUKEE – Most of the 30 or so people filling the Green Dragon Freedom Café here Nov. 26 had been participants in the protests surrounding the Free Trade Area of the Americas summit in Miami. Seated...
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Guantanamo prisoners to be released
December 5, 2003Facing pressure from a Supreme Court challenge and increasing tension over the issue with the British government, the Bush administration has decided to release up to 100 of the estimated 660 prisoners from 44 countries held...
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Huge rally against Bush in London
December 5, 2003LONDON – Over 400,000 peace protesters poured into central London Nov. 20 in a deafening display of anger at “Texan terrorist” George Bush’s state visit.
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