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

Clashes erupt in Iraq over Sunni paramilitaries
March 31, 2009 By Susan Webb
While violent clashes took place in Baghdad between Sunni “Sons of Iraq” leaders and Iraqi government forces over the weekend, some former Baathists are involved in secret talks with the government, Iraqi sources report.
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Labor

In tiny RI, jewelry workers fight mighty battle
March 26, 2009 By Susan Webb
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Jobs with Justice has launched a national campaign for justice for 280 workers here who found their workplace padlocked with no warning two months ago.
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Labor

UPDATED: RI workers found their factory doors locked, now demand justice
March 17, 2009 By Susan Webb
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Workers who were locked out of their jobs at a local factory two months ago are demanding, “Pay us what you owe us.”
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World

As U.S. prepares to leave, whats happening in Iraq?
March 11, 2009 By Susan Webb
Iraqis reject religious agendas, demand action on basic needs As the U.S. moves to wind down its disastrous six-year occupation of Iraq, what is the shape of the country it is preparing to leave?
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World

Clinton in Mid-East: U.S. will vigorously press two-state solution
March 4, 2009 By Susan Webb
During her visit to Israel this week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton reaffirmed U.S. ties with Israel but said the Obama administration believes that working for a two-state solution is both inevitable and in Israel's best...
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Opinion

Nationalize that! Why should Alice and Mike give a damn about failing banks?
February 28, 2009 By Susan Webb
Alice is 31 years old. She and her husband Mike both have jobs but are worried about losing them given the economic decline. They would like to buy a house but are afraid to now, and...
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World

Peace-seeking Israelis search for new direction
February 20, 2009 By Susan Webb
The rightward shift in Israel’s Feb. 10 elections shows that those seeking peace “must look in new directions,” says a leader of Israel’s left-liberal Meretz party.
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Peace

Israeli attack on UN aid headquarters spurs sharp condemnation
January 17, 2009 By Susan Webb
Israel’s attack on the United Nations relief headquarters in Gaza and its use of toxic white phosphorus among civilians are drawing wide condemnation and increasing demands for an immediate cease-fire. Human rights groups say the Israeli...
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