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April 9, 2004 | Issue 494

Iraq has exploded in revolt against the U.S. occupiers who masquerade as "liberators." But Washington is preparing to use its mighty military machine to crush all resistance.

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Tariq Ali: What’s next in Iraq?
Veteran political activist, filmmaker, novelist and author Tariq Ali talks to Socialist Worker about the aims of the U.S. occupation and the growing Iraqi resistance.

End the occupation now!
The U.S. military smashed into Falluja--not in the interests of justice, but to send the message that anyone who defies the U.S. will face its wrath.


DEFENDING THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE

The case for abortion rights
At its heart, the fight for abortion rights is about women’s rights, and whether women should have the ability to control their own bodies and reproductive lives.


ELECTION 2004

Where is Nader’s campaign headed?
The Democrats think that Ralph Nader should abandon his campaign for president because defeating George Bush is the only thing that matters. But has Nader come to agree with them?


NATIONAL NEWS AND ANALYSIS

Why won’t they raise the minimum wage?
If the White House and congressional Republicans have their way, wages will continue to stay low--because they’re blocking legislation that would increase the federal minimum wage.

Chicago police torture exposed
After more than 20 years, someone with inside information has come forward to confirm that Chicago police under the command of Jon Burge tortured dozens of African-American men.

Gouged by the oil companies
Now that Iraqi oil is in the clutches of the U.S. empire, why are gas prices so high?


NEWS FROM THE STRUGGLE

Another retreat by the UFCW
The new contract for workers at Safeway and Giant Food supermarkets was hailed as a victory by union leaders. But closer inspection of the details reveals a defeat.

Antigay bigots confronted in New Paltz
Hundreds of supporters of gay marriage made it clear that bigotry is not welcome in their town when extreme antigay bigot Fred Phelps paid a visit.


DEBATE AND DISCUSSION

Is socialism against "human nature"?
People who want to end the oppression, poverty and war characteristic of capitalist society are regularly told that fundamental change is impossible because of human nature. Is this true?

Beware racism in scholar’s clothing
Samuel Huntington’s recent article argues that Latino immigration threatens the cultural identity of the U.S. whose pillars are the English language, free-market capitalism and Protestant Christianity.

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