As the European Union TTIP Team promises “transparency” in the negotiations, protestors by the tens of thousands take to the streets of Brussels Belgium and in cities throughout Germany to make their
Category: Politics
Seven Day Syrian Ceasefire Goes Out With a Bang, Aid Workers Killed
The destruction of an ancient civilization is happening right now before our eyes. The fog of war rolls in. Today, some 20 aid workers delivering supplies to the besieged city of Aleppo
Hillary Clinton Aide Paul Combetta May Have Used Reddit for Tech Help to Delete Emails
Reddit is a hugely popular mostly user-run community bulletin board. A user with the screen name “stonetear” asked others for technical advice in a post. I may be facing a very interesting
Stand up For Snowden, 1917 Espionage Act and the First Strike at Free Speech
Edward Snowden is charged with federal crimes under the 1917 Espionage Act. This act was the first permanent challenge in American history to the First Amendment freedom of speech rule. There was
Petition by Green Party’s Joshua Fauver: Include More Candidates in Debates
Even before the latest news from the privately run bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD) that only the Democrat and the Republican will be in the first debate, many were clamoring for
2016 Senate Races, Kamala Harris Versus Loretta Sanchez in California
The “jungle primary” system in California has produced an unusual Senate election for 2016: an election with two Democrats in November, Democrat Kamala Harris versus Democrat Loretta Sanchez. Longtime Democratic Senator Barbara
2016 Senate Races, Chuck Schumer Versus Wendy Long in New York
Incumbent Democratic Senator Charles (Chuck) Schumer is a shoe-in to represent New York State for another six years after three full terms in the position. It’s like a one-party state with no
September 14, 2001, Congresswoman Barbara Lee Stands Alone to Vote Against Military Force
Three days after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, the House of Representatives passed a bill almost unanimously — 420 to one. Here is the speech of federal representative Barbara Lee, a
Stunning Reversal: Justice Department Requests Halt of Dakota Pipeline After Crazy Week
It was a busy week for the Dakota Access Pipeline. The main event: In a stunning reversal of position, the Justice Department called for a halt to construction Friday, right after a
September 11, 1990, George Bush Declares “New World Order,” Begins Endless Wars
Twenty-six years ago on this date, September 11, 1990, George Bush spoke to the Congress and the world. In his speech, George Bush declared a “new world order” as he prepared for