'Sicko' Gets the Oscar High-Five
I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know (if you didn't already) the good news that 'Sicko' has been nominated for this year's Academy Award for Best Documentary. It was a pleasant surprise when we got the news on Tuesday.
Green Information Online
One of the best places to start in venturing out into eco-cyberspace is the website of a green group you already know—perhaps one for whom you have donated money or volunteered.
Debate Cheating: The Whisper Was for Romney
Some of you may recall the powerful evidence in 2004 that George W. Bush was cheating in the debates by wearing an earpiece. The New York Times famously (well, at least somewhat famously) documented the evidence and then refused to print it.
U.S. Veterans Ask Canada to Let War Resisters Stay
On Friday at 3 p.m. in front of the Canadian Embassy in Washington, D.C., a group of veterans and other citizens is expected to make a demand that Canada allow hudreds of U.S. resisters to the occupation of Iraq to remain in Canada.
Chavez Supporters and Opposition Commemorate Overthrow of Venezuela’s Last Dictatorship
Tens of thousands of government supporters turned out to official celebrations in the barrio 23 de Enero in Caracas Jan. 23 to commemorate 50 years since the civic-military uprising that overthrew US backed dictator Marcos Pérez Jiménez in 1958.
Atlanta Council Asks AHA to Halt Three Demolitions
The full Atlanta City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, January 12, 2008, in a veto-proof vote of 11-2, asking the Atlanta Housing Authority not to proceed with the displacement of residents from certain public housing communities.
California Agriculture Secretary visits Cuba
California Agriculture Secretary Arthur Kawamura, confirmed here on Monday that he is visiting Cuba on an exploratory mission to promote the sale of products from this state in the western United States.
Humanity Most Vulnerable to Climate Change
World Health Organization General Director Margaret Chan said on Monday that humanity is the most vulnerable species threatened by climate change.
Australia: Economic Crisis Begins to Bite
The Australian federal government has shown itself to be powerless to control the big banks and corporations. These huge institutions have thumbed their noses at the timid words of the Federal Treasurer.
Israeli Communists Call for End of Gaza Siege
Gaza is under siege! Hundreds of commodities needed for maintaining daily life are not allowed into the Strip, by order of the Government of Israel. Even the entry of water filters has already been prevented for over half a year.
