By Karl Miller
In early November, a seventh grade Texan class was asked to write a "scary" story. One student read his story out to the class. The teacher awarded the student a mark of 100%. Later that day, the school staff informed the district
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Visas denied to Marxism 2000 guests
By Sean Healy
SYDNEY — Three international guests scheduled to speak at the Marxism 2000 conference in Sydney in January were denied entry visas to Australia. Another guest was granted entry only after public
Cuba's path out of underdevelopment
By Roberto Jorquera
Since 1959, the Cuban revolution has been an inspiration to millions around the world. A small underdeveloped nation, Cuba has been able to demonstrate what is feasible with a
By Jonathan Singer
In the longest such dispute by an enterprise union in South Korea's history, a sit-in strike by members of the Sammi Specialty Steel Workers Union (SSSWU) has now past its 1100th day. The dispute began when Pohang Steel Company
Churches take over Job Network
By Jonathan Singer
In a $3 billion round of contracts offered at the end of 1999, the Coalition government largely completed its privatisation of the employment services previously provided by the Commonwealth
By Maire Leadbeater
AUCKLAND — A new group, Justice for Asylum Seekers, has been formed here to agitate against the scandalous treatment of those seeking refuge from persecution. The inspiration for the group's formation was the hunger strike by
Court affirms: Brander is still racist
By Stan Smith
ADELAIDE — The South Australian Supreme Court has reaffirmed an earlier court decision that Michael Brander is a "racist in the worst sense". This is despite its January 12 ruling partially
Discrimination in East Timor
By Sam King
DILI —The stated aim of the United Nations Transitional Administration
in East Timor (UNTAET) is to effectively administer the country during
the period of transition to a popularly elected
By Sean Healy
While the federal government's December 21 decision on digital television was not popular with all of the media moguls, it will help ensure their long-term domination of the airwaves. Digital transmission allows far more efficient use
Political asylum seekers detained in Greece
At least 36 Iraqi and 33 Afghani political asylum seekers are being held in deplorable conditions in a Greek prison on Kios Island. They have been held there since October 6. The detainees include women
Mahathir cracks down on Malaysian opposition
The Malaysian government has begun an attack on opposition groups. The United Malays National Organisation/National Front government of Prime Minister Mahathir is arresting leaders of opposition groups
By Tom Flanagan
SYDNEY — Opposition is rising among public servants in New South Wales to a pay offer made by the state Labor government. The pay deal is being put forward as an agreement between the NSW government, the Public Service Association
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