An Aug. 14 earthquake completely devastated southwestern Haiti, the country’s breadbasket. At least 2,200 people were killed, and tens of thousands of homes destroyed, along with roads, bridges, schools, churches and crop fields. A few days later Tropical Depression Grace dropped 5 to 15 inches of rain on the area . . .
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The Biden administration’s latest foreign policy step has sharpened U.S. imperialism’s global conflict with the People’s Republic of China. It must be opposed by all those who want to reverse a new version of the 20th century’s Cold War and avert a global war. Biden made this move official with . . .
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Portland, Ore. September 19 — Striking Nabisco workers at six locations across the country voted “yes” to the latest contract offer by the owners, Mondelēz International. However, the overwhelming sentiment expressed by strikers in Portland was a resounding “No!” Workers World Party members at Nabisco strike support rally, Portland, Sept. . . .
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The Philadelphia community came out Sept. 19 to show support for beloved activist and educator, Anthony (“Ant”) Smith. Organized by the Ant Smith Defense Committee, the rally and fundraiser, under the banner “Free the Bul: A Jawn For Ant” (jawn is Philly slang for a person, place, or thing) was . . .
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Opioid withdrawal is hell on the body and mind. You lose control over bodily functions, shake, shiver and struggle until it’s over. Because it can kill, you risk your life going through it. At the Lebanon County Correctional Facility in Pennsylvania, Victoria “Tori” Herr died from dehydration due to opioid . . .
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