After Torture, What's Next
So, waterboarding is now OK. So is the suspension of one of our basic rights of freedom—the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Habeas Corpus, according to the U.S. Constitution, can only be suspended in cases of invasion or rebellion.
The Reality of Venezuela
For its part, the US media persist regularly in promoting many falsehoods about Venezuela. For example, on just about any Fox News report, one can find references to President Chávez as a 'strongman' and other thinly veiled claims that he is a dictator.
Iraq Veterans Working for Congressional Campaigns
Iraq Veterans for Progress (IVFP) is supporting the campaigns of four candidates running for the US House and Senate, and creating jobs for veterans at the same time: by sending veterans of the US Invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan to help the campaigns in any way they can.
Health care panel sets goal of universal coverage by 2012
A congressionally created special health care panel set a national goal of universal health care coverage by 2012, but its report and recommendations are far from the end of the story.
Mexican Electoral Wrap-up: The Country Begins Its Precarious Political Future
On September 15, Mexico celebrated the 196 anniversary of its independence. Yet this year’s ceremonies were marked by conflict and tension as two competing events revealed the sharp division now deeply etched into Mexican society.
Communists in Bangladesh Demand New Direction
Communist Party leaders in Bangladesh appeal to the people for ouster of the ultra right BNP-Jamat and for a left democratic alternative. They denounce interference by the Bush administration.
Health Care: Why this Election Matters
So when you are at your polling place this November 7 thinking about how your Republican congressperson or Senator isn't so bad or crazy like some of those extremists in Washington, ask yourself, can I afford another two years with this person who has blocked real efforts to provide me with affordable health care coverage?
It’s time for a change: Vote Nov. 7!
A recent poll shows that 75 percent of voters are disgusted by the Republican majority House and Senate, the highest disapproval rate since 1994. They are frustrated at Bush’s endless Iraq war, by Republican cronyism and corruption, tax giveaways to the rich, cutbacks in vital services, and criminal negligence in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Books: Building Red America and Bonds of Civility
The Republicans have 'not achieved a political realignment.' Their radical right policies are being forced on the country 'without clear majoritarian support.' Well, if that is the case, why should they be able to continue to get away with such undemocratic behavior?
Another View of the UNIFIL Mission in Lebanon
The United States has already on several occasions during these last 10 years used the United Nations to facilitate their interventions and their aggressions against sovereign states on all the continents without any exception, from Somalia and to Lebanon, while passing by Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq.
