GLW issue 348, published 1999-02-10.

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Why is hemp illegal?

By Simon Frew

Hemp is one of the world's most useful plants. Its uses range from paper to fuel, and it could replace many environmentally destructive products.

NSW taxi drivers demand independent inquiry

By Shane Bentley SYDNEY — Faruque Ahmed, president of the Taxi Drivers Section of the NSW Transport Workers Union (TWU) and a taxi driver for 14 years, is leading a campaign for an independent inquiry into the NSW taxi industry. "The industry is

Labor and Liberal: false friends of East Timor

By Jon Land After the fall of Indonesian dictator Suharto in May, the independence struggle in East Timor entered a new phase; a major obstacle to freedom was removed. In Australia, the Howard government and the Labor opposition welcomed Suharto's

Packer we ain't

Last year, hundreds of Green Left Weekly supporters generously donated to the fighting fund. Contributions came in all sizes — ranging from $5 to $5000. Green Left Weekly would like to extend a big "thank you" to all of those who donated money,
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