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

Battling crisis, Iraq’s communists remain optimistic
April 17, 2013 By Susan Webb
Ten years after the U.S. invasion of Iraq, pretty much no one is optimistic about the prospects for democracy and a decent life for the people in that cradle of civilization.
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U.S.

“Disastrous idea”: Postal Service ends Saturday mail
February 6, 2013 By Susan Webb
The U.S. Postal Service announced Wednesday that it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays, although it will continue Saturday package delivery.
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U.S.

Will Republicans keep blocking Violence Against Women Act?
February 5, 2013 By Susan Webb
Earlier, Republicans blocked reauthorization because they opposed extending protections to 30 million women who are undocumented immigrants, Native Americans, LGBT, or students on campuses.
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U.S.

Gun control battle opens in Senate
January 31, 2013 By Susan Webb
"Speaking is difficult, but I need to say something important," Giffords told the senators. "Violence is a big problem. Too many children are dying."
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U.S.

Jan. 30 day of action: “We need Jobs Not Cuts”
January 29, 2013 By Susan Webb
The Americans for Tax Fairness online "flash-mob" campaign "We need #JobsNotCuts" is part of a national Jan. 30 Day of Action.
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Opinion

Hillary Clinton, Benghazi and the real issues
January 24, 2013 By Susan Webb
In 2009, House Republicans voted to cut $1.2 billion from State Department operations, including funds for 300 additional diplomatic security positions.
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U.S.

March on Washington for Gun Control set for Jan. 26
January 17, 2013 By Susan Webb
Marchers will gather at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on 3rd St. NW.
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U.S.

Obama goes head-to-head with gun lobby
January 16, 2013 By Susan Webb
President Obama called on the American public to demand measures to curb gun violence.
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