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World Hunger: Such a Goddamned Nuisance
World Food Day: Global Crises’ Double StandardsBy Ramzy Baroud / October 25, 2008 The 25th annual World Food Day, marked on 16 October, was an occasion whose arrival and passing received little media attention or governmental fanfare. Evidently, much of … Continue reading
Expecting Change with a New Leader? Think Again
Shame And The 2008 ElectionBy Angie Riedel / October 25, 2008 The presidential election is only a matter of days away now. I wish I could say there is reason to be optimistic that it will bring an end to … Continue reading
Iraq Status of Forces Agreement Languishes
Iraq’s prime minister won’t sign U.S. troop dealBy Roy Gutman / October 24, 2008 BAGHDAD — Fearing political division in the parliament and in his country, Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki won’t sign the just-completed agreement on the status … Continue reading
Sarah Palin and the Anti-Abortion Terrorists
Sarah Palin gave anti-abortion terrorists ‘a wink and a nod.’by MissLaura / October 25, 2008 Terrorism: n. The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion Rights, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, Sarah Palin, Terrorism
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Worst Offender : eBay Bans Ivory Sales
‘eBay auctions account for nearly two-thirds of the global trade in endangered species.’By Casey Miner / October 24, 2008 eBay announced this week that it would ban all sales of elephant ivory on its site after the International Fund for … Continue reading
Shouldn’t a Global Treaty Against Guns Be Next?
Too Many GunsBy Frida Berrigan / October 23, 2008 We’ve heard a lot about gun control and the second amendment in this election season. A McCain-Palin poster, featuring Alaska’s 44-year-old governor with a big gun and the viewer in her … Continue reading
For the Dart Players in the Audience
Being a long-time birder and having participated in league darts for years in Edmonton, Alberta, I had to post this. My apologies to those who are offended by an innocent hummer being so “mistreated,” but I believe he was fine … Continue reading
Latest on the McCain Hoax : Campaign Role in Sensationalized News
Graphic by Talking Points Memo.McCain Communications Director Gave Reporters Incendiary Version Of “Carved B” Story Before Facts Were KnownBy Greg Sargent / October 24, 2008 See ‘Rick Sanchez Calls Out Media That Fell For “Mutilation” Hoax’ by Sam Stein — … Continue reading
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Tagged Campaign Tactics, Electronic Media, McCain Campaign, Media, November Election, Right Wing Media
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Poverty: Governments Can Be Forced to Do Right
More than 116 million people stood against poverty this weekend.© Global Call to Action against PovertyAnti-Poverty Rallies Smash World RecordBy Haider Rizvi / October 23, 2008 UNITED NATIONS – The worldwide anti-poverty mass action that took place last weekend has … Continue reading
Blackmail in California : Businesses Warned Against Support of Gay Rights
Ballot initiative stirrring up a storm: Pastor volunteers at phone bank in conservative-leaning Orange County on Oct. 16 to urge Californians to vote no on Prop. 8, which would outlaw same-sex marriages in the state. Photo by David McNew / … Continue reading
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Tagged Bigotry, California, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Homophobia, Proposition 8
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Health of All Is Affected by Preventable Pollution
These children are developmentally impaired as a result of lead poisoning. Haina, Dominican Republic. Photo: Blacksmith Institute.Worst Forms of Pollution Killing MillionsBy Stephen Leahy / October 23, 2008 UXBRIDGE, Canada – Gold mining and recycling car batteries are two of … Continue reading
