New Orleans Thinking about the last year and the year we are now beginning, makes me think of someone who exemplifies what has to happen in terms both big and small to make the world a better place. My winner of the Person of the Year Award for 2007 is Eduardo Arias of Panama. …
Author: wade
Rich Getting Richer
Lisbon The end of 2007 saw even more recognition of the widening gap between the rich and the poor. The poorest 20% of Americans (the bottom quintile) got a bit richer in the years 2003-2005, according to recently released figures by the Congressional Budget Office. In fact, the poorest have a good deal …
End Notes 2007
Lisbon We are pushing this year to a close in fine fashion and full fury. The vote count in Kenya is proceeding somewhat calmly in a tight contest, we are watching closely for its impact on organizing. We are shocked by the situation in Pakistan and the assassination of former Prime Minister Bhutto in …