By Peter Montague
There were just over 4 million live births in the US in 1992. There were 30,000 foetal deaths. A foetal death is one that occurs after at least 20 weeks of gestation but prior to birth. In actuality, there were very likely more
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By Roberto Jorquera
The invasion of the Americas following their "discovery" by Christopher Columbus was central to the development of capitalism in Europe. After the invasion, it was necessary for the colonial ruling class to develop the ideology
Editorial: A GST is not 'reform'
The federal government and big business argue that a goods and services tax is necessary because Australia is suffering a long-term decline in taxation revenue, which needs to be addressed if our health, education
Adelaide students reject red-baiting
By Arrow Tong
ADELAIDE — Following the success of the high school students' anti-racism protest on July 24, Charlie McCormack, One Nation candidate for Kingston, announced on July 27 that One Nation will
Indonesian political prisoner speaks out
JAKARTA — The following interview with a People's Democratic Party (PRD) leader, ANOM, was conducted by JANET PARKER on July 19. The questions and answers were smuggled in and out of Cipinang Prison. Anom
By Renfrey Clarke
MOSCOW — In a grim reflection on the state of human rights in Russia, naval journalist and environmental campaigner Grigory Pasko remains in prison on charges of high treason brought against him by the country's security police.
Law and legends of "the Cobar Mob"
By Denis Kevans
KATOOMBA — Koori artist (and sometimes didgeridoo player in Katoomba) Graeme King's latest exhibition at the Parakeet Cafe told the stories, law and legends of his "Cobar mob". The centrepiece
On the box
Actively Radical TV — Sydney community television's progressive current affairs producers tackle the hard issues from the activist's point of view. CTS Sydney (UHF 31), every Thursday, 10pm and Saturday, 7pm. Ph 9565 5522.
Access
VCA 'no fees' campaign escalates
By Kylie Moon
MELBOURNE — On July 30, the Victorian Council of Arts voted 14 to 10 for the principle of up-front fees at all VCA schools by the year 2000. The decision followed recommendations from the Review
Opposition to ADI development grows
By Rupen Savoulian
SYDNEY — A march and rally was held on July 26 against the proposed development of the former Australian Defence Industries (ADI) site in the western Sydney suburb of St Marys. The Lend
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones toured Australia in July with their ska music combined with hard-core punk rock — "ska-core" — and a single reaching for the top of the mainstream charts. Green Left Weekly's LIAM MITCHELL spoke to the Bosstones'
By Charlie Cray
Health authorities in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands have recommended a ban on soft PVC toys, such as teething rings and bath toys. The Spanish government requested action by the European Union in March 1998.
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