McCain Aims to Become Bush Surrogate
John McCain has lost his identity. Once the perennial whipping boy of the hardliners in his party, McCain is campaigning as the champion of endless war in Iraq and on the working class at home.
Video: Views on Fidel Castro's Retirement and his Legacy
The following are opinions from members of The Young Communist League, and the Communist Party USA on Fidel Castro’s resignation and impact.
The Price of Dumbing Down Venezuela
All is fair in love and war. No statement ever rang truer in describing the American media. From politicians to celebrities, and even on down to your average Joe; when the political pundits make their mind up about you, all bets are off.
Psychological Scars of Violence on Children in Afghanistan
Hundreds of schoolchildren who witnessed a deadly explosion and its aftermath in Baghlan Province, northern Afghanistan, on 6 November are suffering mental and psychological scars, health specialists and affected residents say.
Arbitration between ExxonMobil and Venezuela
Despite Venezuela's proposal for an amicable solution and an ongoing international arbitration process, ExxonMobil has resorted to aggressive, unilateral and coercive measures to disqualify any proposed solution, something that could be described as “judiciary terrorism.”
Mental health an alarming problem in the US military, says report
US Army mental health care facilities are inadequate to meet the needs of returning war veterans at Fort Drum, NY, the home of the Army's 10th Mountain Division, according to a recently released study by Veterans for America, a non-partisan veterans advocacy group.
Night of the Living Celebs: Academy Awards for 2007 Films
Gradually, mainstream films are returning to more adult themes, some timeless, others topical. The year also graced moviegoers with a refreshing number of films by women directors such as Tamara Jenkins, Sarah Polley and Laurie Collyer.
The Fidel Castro That I Know
His fondness for words. His power of seduction. He hunts for a problem wherever it is. The impelling force of inspiration is befits his style. The breadth of his tastes is very well reflected in his books.
'Toronto 18' Stuck in Legal Limbo
In June 2006, eighteen Muslim men and boys – all Canadian citizens, and all but one between 15 and 25 – were arrested in a highly publicized scoop. Within hours of their arrest the police had held a press conference. But at the same time, a publication ban on court proceedings silenced the defendants.
Secretary Gutierrez Discovers the Cuban Dilemma
Vietnam and China are countries led by communists but they are not anti-US like Cuba is. That is the reason why this Caribbean island should be placed in the pantheon of nations under the most rigid trade controls. That was the explanation given by US Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez.
