Gas Prices, Patriotism, and 9/11 Revisited

Many people don’t remember that when George Bush took office, gas was well under two dollars. The sharp rise in gas prices has a lot to do with 9/11, but not in the way people might think.

No human being is illegal

In April 2006, hundreds of thousands of immigrant rights protestors marched in cities across the United States. They countered prolonged debates about the pros and cons of comprehensive immigration reform with a short but sweet affirmation, scrawled on placards: "No Human Being Is Illegal." Their direct assertion challenged the deeply entrenched practices of our government and a deep wellspring of racism in our culture. Their actions also evoked traditions of protest, organization, and resistance.

Las Vegas site of 2009 PPA conference

Las Vegas, Nevada will be the site of the 2009 PPA National Editors’ Conference. The conference will be held at the Riviera Hotel from Thursday, August 6 through Saturday, August 8, 2009 with a pre-conference session taking place on August 5.

A guestroom rate of $109.00 per day single or double occupancy will be in effect throughout the conference, in addition to three days before and three days after the actual meeting dates. Current tax rate is 9%.

Election 2008: get ready, get set – communicate!

Federal elections booklet distributed

Report writing: speeches, conferences

The human touch

Trade and immigration: a historical relationship

It’s all in the title

What’s in a typeface?

Member only benefits