Yearly Archives: 2007

From Informed Comment Gore on Bush Propaganda It is no surprise that Al Gore is attacking Bush in his new book, of course. Nor is it a surprise that Gore accuses Bush of ignoring all reasonable evidence in both making … Continue reading →

Anti-Americanism – a humanitarian imperative?by toni soloJune 02, 2007 Alternating between “with us or against us”, “bring ’em on” snarling or “why do they hate us?” whining, George W. Bush and Dick Cheney characterize Americanism at its most crass and … Continue reading →

We expect this to result in acquittals, just as almost all of these trumped up nonsense charges have to date. This is an administration that will keep you fearful for the rest of your lives. Authorities Say Men Plotted Attack … Continue reading →

Venezuela’s Co-op Boomby Michael FoxJune 01, 2007 To end poverty, put poor people in charge of their livelihood. A co-op boom turns the jobless into worker/owners. When Estrella Ramirez’s 14-year-old son signed her up to participate in the government’s free … Continue reading →

Baghdad Burns, Calgary Boomsby Naomi KleinJune 01, 2007, The Nation The invasion of Iraq has set off what could be the largest oil boom in history. All the signs are there: multinationals free to gobble up national firms at will, … Continue reading →

America’s jihad It started in 1979 when the US wanted to undermine the Soviet Union — its enemy back then. Luring and funding tens of thousands of Muslims from across the Arab world to fight the “atheist” enemy — the … Continue reading →

Texas Leads States in Carbon EmissionsBy SETH BORENSTEIN, AP WASHINGTON (June 2) – America may spew more greenhouse gases than any other country, but some states are astonishingly more prolific polluters than others – and it’s not always the ones … Continue reading →

Mud Schools in Forgotten LandBy Hussein al-Yasiri in al-Samawa (ICR No. 222, 29-May-07) Enterprising tribesmen, fed up with officials’ failure to address their education needs, build their own makeshift schools. The village of Ghadhari, in the province of Muthanna, has … Continue reading →

Words in a Time of War: Taking the Measure of the First Rhetoric-Major PresidentBy Mark Danner [Note: This commencement address was given to graduates of the Department of Rhetoric at Zellerbach Hall, University of California, Berkeley, on May 10, 2007] … Continue reading →

Marines investigate antiwar activities of inactive reservists: The case raises questions about freedom of speechBy DAVID MONTGOMERY, Washington Post The U.S. Marine Corps is investigating three inactive reservists for wearing their uniforms at protests and for critical statements they made. … Continue reading →

Illinois Students Lose Diplomas Over CheersBy JAN DENNIS, AP GALESBURG, Illinois (June 2) – Caisha Gayles graduated with honors last month, but she is still waiting for her diploma. The reason: the whoops of joy from the audience as she … Continue reading →

“Let’s Save Our Pessimism for Better Times.” Being HopeBy KATHY KELLY Earlier this week, the American Friends Service Committee asked me to speak about finding hope in hard times as part of an interfaith service to conclude their “Eyes Wide … Continue reading →