Gregory Wilpert examines what is behind the massive social conflicts that developed around the Chavez regime in Venezuela. Wilpert points to oil, land, and urban rights as the stakes in this class and social conflict.

Tariq Ali, author of "The Clash of Fundamentalisms", discusses the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq and world-wide reactions to these imperial pursuits. Ali also comments on the role of the United Nations and the tasks for an anti-imperialist movement.

Investigative journalist Seymour Hersh examines Donald Rumsfeld's intelligence sources. Hersh asks if they reliable?

Johanna Brenner, author of "Women and the Politics of Class", discusses feminism and the global justice movement.

Sheldon Wolin, author of "Politics & Vision" and "Alexis de Tocqueville", comments on the rightward drift of the US government.

Proposed budget cuts prompt UM system plan; 20% more in cost than last fall; Chancellor must inform Assembly by Monday

An 18-month-old Palestinian boy died yesterday after being shot in the neck as Israeli forces guarding a Jewish settlement opened fire on a southern Gaza refugee camp, Palestinian security and medical officials said.

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