Month October 2002

Bad moon rising in Venezuela

Bad moon rising in Venezuela Another day, another demonstration in Venezuela’s capital. As The Economist went to press, thousands of opponents of Hugo Chavez were to take to the streets to demand the president’s resignation. The Economist The situation following…

Unfortunately, no surprise

Unfortunately, no surprise Woman killed in suicide blast.  A Palestinian suicide bomber blew himself up in Tel Aviv today, killing an elderly woman and injuring four others.

Eek, a commie…

Eek, a commie… Psst. There are real live commies organizing in the Peace movement. What’s more, some of them are major organizers. However, not to worry.  No need to run to the Dept. of Homeland Security. Not In Our Name…

Venezuela coup attempt drawing closer?

Venezuela coup attempt drawing closer? Venezuela Protesters Foil Arrest of Rebel General Protesters beating pots and pans stopped armed Venezuelan security agents on Wednesday from detaining a dissident army general who criticized President Hugo Chavez hours before a planned opposition…

Bush Declares War on Labor

Bush Declares War on Labor Bush is officially seeking a Taft-Hartley injunction in the dockworker lockout. Update: It turns out that Bush’s own mediator had negotiated a 30-day extension of the union contract, which the ILWU had agreed to. Management…