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California careens toward budget cliff

January 20, 2009

As California’s budget continued to careen headlong toward the cliff of insolvency, Republican Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger last week delivered a state-of-the-state address shorn of the bold pronouncements that marked his five previous addresses. Calling the state’s...

We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial slideshow

January 20, 2009

Hugs, happy faces and families were the main portraits at the “We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial.” Photographers couldn't miss any number of great shots.

40,000 at whistlestop cheer Obama on way to capital

January 19, 2009

BALTIMORE — Over 40,000 people braved bitter cold last Saturday afternoon to give Barack Obama a warm greeting as he passed through Charm City on his way to the capital to be sworn in as the...

The Cuban Revolution and the liberation of Africa

January 17, 2009

When the Cuban Revolution triumphed on Jan. 1 1959, its leaders openly declared their enmity for imperialism and colonialism, and began to organize material solidarity for revolutionary struggles in Africa, Asia and Latin America. One of...

Letters – January 24, 2009

January 17, 2009

Solidarity biscotti Thank you for your article “Forget Stella D’Oro cookies! Support striking workers,” by Terrie Albano (PWW 12/20-1/16). I have been a fan of Stella D’Oro for many years. I too will make my own...