We Need More Antiwar Organizers

US Labor Against the War is hiring an antiwar organizer. All the established unions should do the same. This would be a big step in expanding the labor movement into a broader anti-imperialist movement.

Turncoat Organizer Drowns in Corporate Cash

A former UNITE organizer turned union buster testified on the hill against the Employee Free Choice Act. He/she makes a pretty penny for espousing such views.

International "Development"

Michael Parenti on How Wealth Creates Poverty in the World

Bush Will Veto Employee Free Choice Act

Cheney says Bush will veto the national card check law if it passes both houses.
-Reuters, Think Progress

Venezuela's Media = Fox News on Steroids

Chavez is no dictator.

Poll: Country Overwhelmingly Against War

63% want full troop withdrawal from Iraq by end of 2008.
-USA Today

Criminals In Action

Former third highest ranking spook is facing jailtime.
-Post

Edwards Hits Right Notes w/ Krugman, Meyerson

Two important progressive columnists, Paul Krugman of the NY Times and Harold Meyerson of the Washington Post, write favorably of John Edwards in their latest articles. Krugman praises the specifics of Edwards' universal healthcare plan, and Meyerson praises Edwards' heartfelt economic populism.