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Union Hollywood stars light up red carpet

January 27, 2009

The stars were shining the night of Jan. 25 as union screen actors honored their co-workers at the 15th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards show. The entire cast of “Slumdog Millionaire” walked off with the honor...

Humanitarian aid to Gaza is critical, Kucinich urges

January 27, 2009

With the withdrawal of Israeli forces, the challenge now is to provide humanitarian relief to Gaza as the first step towards resolution of the conflict, Congressman Dennis Kucinich told a large meeting Sunday at ACCESS, the...

Remembering William Pomeroy

January 26, 2009

William J. Pomeroy, a legendary fighter for the independence and freedom of the Filipino people and a staunch member of the Communist Party USA, died in London Jan. 12. He was 92. Pomeroy was born in...

Alabama Mardi Gras in black and white

January 25, 2009

MovieREVIEW The Order of Myths Directed by Margaret Brown U.S. 2008, 93 min., Unrated In “The Order of Myths,” a documentary directed by Margaret Brown, we learn that in 1981, 19-year-old Black youth Michael Donald was...

When health care is a right

January 25, 2009

Discussion on health care, centered now within the Obama administration, has centered on costs and lack of access. The plea here is that unmet need share the stage with funding considerations – or better, take over....