No New Trial for Death Row Inmate, Troy Davis
The Georgia State Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Monday, March 17, 2008, to deny a motion for a new trial for Troy Anthony Davis, who claims he is on death row for a crime he did not commit.
Iraq Moratorium, Good Friday coincide
The convergence of the fifth anniversary of the Iraq war on March 19 and the monthly Iraq Moratorium observance on March 21 has sparked hundreds of antiwar actions across the country this week.
Barack Obama: Unite for a 'More Perfect Union'
Responding to growing criticism of his relationship to Rev. Jeremiah Wright of Chicago's Trinity United Church of Christ, Barack Obama delivered a 38-minute speech on racism and the struggle for unity in the United States in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mar. 18.
John McCain vs. a Woman's Right to Choose
In the general election campaign, Republican nominee John McCain will rely on his maverick status to appeal to independent voters for support. But as his record becomes more widely examined and as he more closely identifies himself with the Bush agenda, it is becoming clear that he has little in common with independents.
Why Am I Not Surprised? Homelessness, Race, Rita and Katrina
It is no secret that Louisiana is a state of stark inequalities. With astonishing rates of poverty, poor health care, a failing educational system and a pervasive culture of racism, Louisiana does not live up to the American dream.
What the Iraq War has Cost
By the end of 2009, the US government will have authorized about $750 billion to be spent on the war. Prominent economists Linda Bilmes and Joseph Stiglitz estimate that the war will cost taxpayers and the next generation of taxpayers more than $3 trillion, a conservative estimate.
Eco-fashions and the latest in handbags
Eco fashion, especially in the world of bags, purses and carriers, has proven to be an inventive outlet for all kinds of recycled materials. And yes, most of these bags not only look good, but would probably draw looks of admiration from fellow bag aficionados.
Five Years of Slaughter, a British View
Despite the continued efforts by the police authorities to denigrate and underestimate the size of the anti-war movement in Britain, it has become clear that somewhere between 40,000 and 50,000 people turned out at the weekend to oppose Britain's continued involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan
Bottled Water and Poisonous Plastic
The plastic waste spawned by the recent astronomical growth in the bottled water business is significant. Environmentalists especially decry it because the water from our taps is usually as good as if not better quality than what’s inside the bottle.
Saint Patrick's Day and Missed Opportunity
Another Saint Patrick's Day is here, with its tacky kegs of green beer, leprechauns, lucky charms, fake plastic hats and all imaginable variety of gaudy faux-Irish...um...'charm.'
