Susan Webb

Susan Webb is a retired co-editor of People's World. She has written on a range of topics both international - the Iraq war, World Social Forums in Brazil and India, the Israel-Palestinian conflict and controversy over the U.S. role in Okinawa - and domestic - including the meaning of socialism for Americans, attacks on Planned Parenthood, the U.S. as top weapons merchant, and more.

LATEST ARTICLES BY Susan Webb

World

World communist parties: “Socialism is the future”
January 3, 2012 By Susan Webb
"Socialism is the future" was the theme of a meeting here of communist and workers parties from 59 countries last month.
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U.S.

The Republicans’ pizza problem
November 29, 2011 By Susan Webb
Actually it's not the pizza. It's the tomato paste on the pizza. Do the Republicans have a thing about veggies?
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World

UNESCO grants Palestine membership: Bethlehem, Dead Sea could gain world heritage status
November 1, 2011 By Susan Webb
Palestine became UNESCO's 195th member on Monday.
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World

Gaddafi death brings new questions
October 21, 2011 By Susan Webb And Kevin Gustafson
With the announcement of Gaddafi's death, it was clear that the uprising had entered a new phase.
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World

Palestinian UN bid under review, Israel OKs more settlements
September 28, 2011 By Susan Webb
The Obama administration has said it will veto the Palestinian membership application, arguing that negotiations are the only solution.
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U.S.

After record hot summer, get ready for winter
September 13, 2011 By Susan Webb
This summer has been the second hottest on record, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported last week. And there's more.
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World

Massive protests shake up Israel
August 9, 2011 By Susan Webb
Nearly 300,000 Israelis took to the streets in Tel Aviv on Saturday, chanting, "The people demand social justice."
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Opinion

“Voices from Iraq”: Lest we forget
July 12, 2011 By Susan Webb
Iraqis tell harrowing stories, reminding us that even if the troops come home, the United States has a debt to pay to the people of Iraq.
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