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Panning for Gold in a Polluted River
… is the epitome of equal opportunity consumerismConfessions of a lazy dumpster diverPosted to Joe Bageant Hi Joe, I have only recently discovered your site and I wonder why it took two years of being connected to discover such wisdom … Continue reading
Another Species Is Biting the Dust
Orangutan Populations Declining SharplyBy Michael Casey / July 5, 2008 BANGKOK, Thailand – – Orangutan numbers have declined sharply on the only two islands where they still live in the wild and they could become the first great ape species … Continue reading
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A Small Environmental Victory for Washington State
Depleted Uranium Activism Saves Washington! By Cathy Garger | July 3, 2008 In the June 30 issue of Tacoma’s The News Tribune, readers from Washington got to read the attack on Governor Gregoire in “Gregoire’s inaction cost jobs, say Tri-Cities … Continue reading
Biofuels – Still Very Problematic
A handful of corn before it is processed. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/APSecret report: biofuel caused food crisisBy Aditya Chakrabortty / July 4, 2008 Internal World Bank study delivers blow to plant energy drive Biofuels have forced global food prices up by … Continue reading
I Have Added My Signature : Will You ??
A Declaration Of Independence From The Government Of The USABy Anonymous Through my signature below I hereby withdraw my consent to be ruled by the organization that has called itself the Government of the United States of America. A government … Continue reading
John McCain : "He Did Not Tell the Truth"
Tran Trong Duyet claims no torture was carried out at Hoa Lo‘When John McCain was my captive’By Andrew Harding Tran Trong Duyet – a sprightly retiree and amateur ballroom dancer – must rank as one of John McCain’s more unlikely … Continue reading
This From the "Too Little, Too Late" Department
You’ve got to admire these essentially brainless politicians for being so remarkably and densely persistent. Oil production is consistently decreasing year over year, but they know how to resolve the issue: lower the speed limit, again !!! I’ve withdrawn my … Continue reading
A Little Kick-Ass, Unpoetic Poem from Juan Cole
Photo: Jackie BlightYour Fourth of July and My Fourth of JulyBy Juan Cole / July 4, 2008 Your Fourth of July is blood for oil. My Fourth of July is the pure sunbeam of peace. Yours is the imperial presidency … Continue reading
Corporate Amerikkka – Killing Off the Web
Google Ordered to Share YouTube LogsBy Anick Jesdanun / July 3, 2008 NEW YORK – Dismissing privacy concerns, a federal judge overseeing a $1 billion copyright-infringement lawsuit against YouTube has ordered the popular online video-sharing service to disclose who watches … Continue reading
Cartoon Thursday – Charlie Loving
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That’s Not Our Policy; That’s Not What We’re About
Ex-Agent Says CIA Ignored Iran FactsBy Joby Warrick / July 1, 2008 A former CIA operative who says he tried to warn the agency about faulty intelligence on Iraqi weapons programs now contends that CIA officials also ignored evidence that … Continue reading
The Uniqueness of Israel’s Democracy
Mohammed OmerFrom Triumph to TortureBy John Pilger / July 03, 2008 Israel’s treatment of an award-winning young Palestinian journalist is part of a terrible pattern Two weeks ago, I presented a young Palestinian, Mohammed Omer, with the 2008 Martha Gellhorn … Continue reading
