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Ten Reasons for Optimism About 2009
10 Reasons to be Hopeful about 2009, and 3 Reasons to be TerrifiedBy Sarah van Gelder / December 31, 2008 We’re entering a new year at a time unlike any other in recent memory. Here are 10 reasons I’m filled … Continue reading
The USA: World-Leading War Salesman
Iraqi soldiers celebrate after receiving new rifles from the U.S. forces in Baghdad, Iraq. U.S. forces have given the Iraqi army 800 pieces of M-16 and M-4 rifles as a part of the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program.We Arm … Continue reading
The Fiftieth Anniverary of the Cuban Revolution
Ernesto “Che” Guevara remembered by the people. Photos source.Cuba Celebrates 50 years in Santiago de CubaBy Ron Ridenour / The Rag Blog / January 1, 2009 Modesty was the tone of Cuba´s celebration of its first half-century of official revolution. … Continue reading
Are Civilian Casualties in Gaza Higher Than Stated?
See video of Norwegian doctor describing conditions in Gaza below. Is the UN Complicit in Israel’s Massacre in Gaza?By Omar Barghouti / January 02, 2009 A friend forwarded to me the most original greeting for the New Year: “I wish … Continue reading
The First Domestic Workers Congress
Conference panel—photo courtesy of Jill ShenkerDomestic Workers Rising UpBy Elizabeth Martinez / January 2009 When I had a mild stroke two years ago, some assistance was needed at home to clean, prepare dinner, and help me with my exercises. I … Continue reading
Blum on America’s ‘Stability Operations’ Around the World
The Anti-Empire ReportBy William Blum / January 2, 2009 America’s other glorious war The Pentagon pushes hard for a large increase in troops for Afghanistan. Barack Obama has been calling for the same since well before the November election. Listen … Continue reading
Muslims Denied Air Service; Airline Apologizes
Here’s an example of neglecting refusing to try a worthy New Years’ resolution, instead kicking off 2009 with the status quo. This article shows that racism is still alive and well in America. Richard Jehn / The Rag Blog Atif … Continue reading
Juan Cole Identifies the Top Ten Good Stories from the Middle East for 2008
Iraqi ParliamentTop Ten Good News Stories in the Muslim World, 2008 (That Nobody Noticed)By Juan Cole / January 1, 2009 We all too often focus only on negative developments, and while it is understandable for people to keep their eyes … Continue reading
A New Year’s Day Thought
There comes a point in your life when you realize who matters, who never did, who won’t anymore… And who always will. So, don’t worry about people from your past, there’s a reason why they didn’t make it to your … Continue reading
Offshore Drilling Rigs Could Be in California’s Future
The coast off Jenner, north of Bodega Bay, is one area that would be attractive to oil companies, but the Cordell Bank marine sanctuary would still be off limits. Photo: Brian L Frank/The Chronicle.Drillers eye oil reserves off California coastBy … Continue reading
BushCo’s Abstinence-Only Program: A Bit Less Than Successful
New research shows that, whether or not they wear purity rings or make other pledges that they will protect their virginity, more than half of American teenagers become sexually active before they get married. Photo: Jonathan Dyer/Hilton Head Island Packet … Continue reading
Dan Rather Lawsuit Will Linger After Junior’s Gone
CBS Newsman’s $70m Lawsuit Likely to Deal Bush Legacy a New Blow By Christopher Goodwin / December 28, 2008 As George W Bush prepares to leave the White House, at least one unpleasant episode from his unpopular presidency is threatening … Continue reading
