The struggles of working class people and their contributions to Baltimore were examined via a bus tour of sites with historical relevance. On April 17, 2005, two buses left the Progressive Action Ctr., and visited areas that sparked stories about the Port and its longshoremen; Bethlehem Steel, the “Great Railroad Strike of 1877,” Mill Towns, the rebirth of neighborhoods and the battle to protect communities from powerful institutions.

CSN's John Patrick updates on China, media criticism

'Last night, a woman named Melody Townsel came on the show to tell Sam a personal story of her bizarre and harassing run-in with John Bolton, George Bush's nominee to be U.N. Ambassador. The run-in took place in 1994, when Bolton worked for a private law firm. Melody has spoken with minority council to the Foreign Relations Committee, and may be called to testify next week. She suspects, unfortunately, that her expirience with John Bolton may not be unique.

This article profiles the history, achievements, and future goals of the National Lawyers' Guild, with a focus on the Maryland chapter.

...Civilians are Caught in Crossfire of 40-year Civil War ~ Interview with Lisa Haugaard, of the Latin America Working Group, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus

In 2004 alone, 500,000 people abandoned private pensions and moved back into the traditional government plan. Another 250,000 are expected to move back this year. Norma Cohen writes for the Financial Times in London.

Celebrating programs and policies that protect health & the environment