The race between the presidential election candidates in the United States is close. George Bush's policies in his first term mainly benefited the rich but surprisingly he is most popular in the poorest states, which were former union and Democrat strong holds. Serge Halimi discusses Bush's appeal to the US underclass.

Brief article on the October 13 public hearing on the City Council bill to approve or reject the proposed franchise agreement with Comcast Cable.

After months of fund raising, research and development of a detailed attack plan, anti-Nader Democrats hatched a much publicized two pronged attack on the Nader campaign...

Why should workers and labor supporters march on October 17, 2004? Clarence Thomas of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 gives many reasons.

The FBI allegedly acting on behalf of French and Swiss police confiscated the London-located IMC servers affecting British, US and many European conries

Interferon is the only agent of proven efficacy in the treatment of hepatitis C. Standard treatment is interferon alfa-2b at a dose of three million units three times a week. The initial course of treatment is 6 months. The AMERICAN LIVER FOUNDATION released this study that shows just how effective this POISON is.

After the US war on Iraq and its military occupation, which nation is next on the list of the Bush administration's military strategists? Tom Barry looks to Iran.

Michael Klare, author of "Resource Wars" and "Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Petroleum Dependency," discusses how the US military is being transformed into an international oil industry protection service.