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  • Reviews: New CDs highlight lush Latin grooves

    Reviews: New CDs highlight lush Latin grooves

    January 31, 2003 By Holly Sklar

    Reviews: Rumba Flamenco Most North American music fans know of rumba flamenco through the Gypsy Kings. A fusion of Andalucian flamenco, AfroCuban and salsa rhythms, rumba flamenco is lighter and poppier, as opposed to traditional flamenco...

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  • Rolling the dice on our nations health

    Rolling the dice on our nations health

    January 31, 2003

    Opinion Imagine if the first people infected in a smallpox attack had no health insurance and delayed seeking care for their flu-like symptoms. The odds are high: Pick a number from one to six. Would you...

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  • The race to the bottom in Texas quickens

    The race to the bottom in Texas quickens

    January 31, 2003

    Opinion Since the business lobby took complete control of Texas government, the race to the bottom has quickened here, and at a recent press conference, the Texas Conservative Coalition gave us a look at what the...

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  • NYC transit workers: Unity, public support are winning combo

    NYC transit workers: Unity, public support are winning combo

    January 31, 2003

    Opinion New York City transport workers, members of Transport Workers Union Local 100 were tested in a struggle of historic significance, their recent contract struggle. Going into the negotiations the stated goals of the employer, MTA-NYCT,...

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  • Going on record for peace

    Going on record for peace

    January 31, 2003

    OpinionThe following is testimony submitted to the Chicago City Council, Human Relations Committee, January 15, 2003 by John Bachtell, Illinois district organizer, Communist Party, USA. On Jan. 16 Chicago became the largest city to go on...

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