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

Why the U.S. does what it does in Ukraine
April 17, 2014 By Susan Webb
If you want to understand why our government is so worked up about Ukraine, a good place to start is with U.S. actions in Yugoslavia some 25 years ago.
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Environment

U.S. covered up massive PCB contamination at Okinawa base
March 25, 2014 By Susan Webb
U.S. military officials did not report the contamination to Japanese authorities, and did nothing to alleviate the contamination.
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Environment

Dioxins unearthed at U.S. base in Okinawa stir furor
March 24, 2014 By Susan Webb
"They were 55-gallon and, on occasion, 30-gallon drums. You could smell the chemicals and a few were stenciled with 'Defoliant' in white with 'Property KAB Special Services."
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World

World communist parties debate strategy for the road ahead
February 13, 2014 By Susan Webb
Attended by representatives of 75 parties in 63 countries, this meeting featured vigorous discussion about the role and policies of communist parties in today's world.
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Opinion

What should Jamie Dimon do with his $8.5 million raise?
January 28, 2014 By Susan Webb
JPMorgan Chase has raised CEO Jamie Dimon's pay for 2013 by 74 percent, bringing it up to $20 million - we can all breathe a sigh of relief for Jamie.
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World

Butcher or hero? Ariel Sharon leaves harsh legacy
January 14, 2014 By Susan Webb
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, a polarizing figure, died Saturday at age 85 after eight years in a coma.
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Environment

Cold? Really, it’s warmer than ever
January 8, 2014 By Susan Webb
Winters have been warming rapidly in the majority of the continental 48 states since 1970. And, take note Chicago and other Midwest readers: The coldest states are warming the fastest.
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U.S.

A year after Newtown, more shootings, more gun profits
December 19, 2013 By Susan Webb
"Unless there is a sustained public movement to curb guns as a source of profit, the corporate profit drive will continue to push guns to make money."
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