Record of Iraq War Lies to Air April 25 on PBS
Bill Moyers has put together an amazing 90-minute video documenting the lies that the Bush administration told to sell the Iraq War to the American public, with a special focus on how the media led the charge.
Surges and Czars and Bombs, Oh My: How to End the War
At least 45 U.S. service members have been killed in Iraq in the first 11 days of April alone, making it on pace to be one of the most deadly months of the war for U.S. troops. Dozens have been injured.
Step it Up for Peace and Planet
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change says that humans are causing global climate chaos and that the effects are going to be… Well, let's just say that only John McCain will find them pleasant.
Rallying Around Their Racist Friend
As the Post put it: 'But those who bask in the glow of his radio show ought to consider whether they should continue doing so. After all, you're judged by the company you keep.'
Audio: Congressional Democrats Up the Ante in Iraq Debate
Sen. Feingold introduces a bill to end military involvement in Iraq; Verizon workers demand a union; Some congressional leaders want new relations with Cuba; Union leaders criticize guest worker immigration reform plans; and the Employment Non-Discrimination Act sees new light in Congress.
Democratic Candidates Rip Bush's Threat to Veto Troop Funding
After four years of a war that has cost the lives of more than 3,290 US service members, 40 in the first ten days of this month alone, White Deputy Press Secretary Dana Perino and the Bush administration can't understand why the American people are fed up and are demanding a new direction on Iraq policy.
Communists See a New Landscape for Struggles
Heading the agenda as members of the Communist Party’s national committee gathered here March 24-25 were new developments in the people’s movements to end the Iraq war, win labor and immigrant rights, gain health care for all and uphold democracy.
Xenophobic Republican to run for President
The party of President George W. Bush won today a new candidate to the White House when Republican Congressman Tom Tancredo, of known xenophobic tendencies, confirmed he would be running for office.
US Common Sense Budget Amendment Gets 81 Yes Votes in House
US Rep. Lynn Woolsey’s (D-CA) amendment to the US House Fiscal Year 2008 Budget received 81 yes votes on March 29, 2007, a big step forward for the proposal, Atlanta Progressive News has learned. US Reps. John Lewis (D-GA) and Hank Johnson (D-GA) joined Woolsey and 78 others in voting “aye.”
