Art in an 'Ultra-Materialist Society'
As you may have noticed, PoliticalAffairs.net has a new “culture and values” page for the purpose of dealing with just what the title suggests. We’re dedicating ourselves to searching far and wide, dredging the nether-reaches of the internet and other strange realms for artistic media so you don’t have to.
Community-based Tourism as Your Vacation Alternative
Community based tourism refers to situations in which local people—usually those that are poor or economically marginalized in very rural parts of the world—open up their homes and communities to visitors seeking sustainably achieved cultural, educational or recreational travel experiences.
John McCain's Confusion About Iraq
A new flyer posted at GutCheck reminds us of the various points of view on the Iraq war John McCain has held over the past few years.
A Truth Squad for John McCain
I recently showed parts of Eugene Jarecki’s brilliant documentary, Why We Fight, in my summer class on the history of imperialism. The documentary is a critique of US foreign policy and the Military Industrial Complex it serves.
Death Threats in Somalia as UN Raises Alarm Over Attacks
An aid worker in Mogadishu has received death threats a day after the head of an orphanage was killed by unidentified gunmen. At the same time, the UN expressed concern over continuing attacks on humanitarian workers in the war-torn country.
United by Misery: Two Boys from Gaza and Nilin
Ahmed Moussa was a 12-year-old Palestinian boy from the West Bank village of Nilin, near Ramallah. Mohamed Bahloul is a 12-year-old Palestinian boy from Gaza City. The former was shot and killed 29 July by Israeli forces following a peaceful protest against the Israeli apartheid wall.
How Often Should You Change Your Oil?
There is much debate in the automotive world over how often drivers of typical passenger cars or light trucks should change their oil. The quick-lube chains usually recommend it be done every three months or 3,000 miles, but many mechanics would tell you that such frequent changes are overkill.
The Cover-up of the Impeachment Coverage
A 7/31/08 report by Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) shows even the most token coverage of the impeachment hearings as receiving no respect: “CNN's Election Center program devoted a July 25 report to mocking a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee investigating White House abuses of power....
Laborers Work to Elect Barack Obama
Daily blogs at the AFL-CIO's site that expose McCain's plan to continue George W. Bush's policies on outsourcing jobs, an unending occupation of Iraq, privatizing Social Security, taxing health care benefits, and more oil drilling combine with the McCain Revealed campaign and the Meet Barack Obama to help educate union members and their families on the issues.
The Truth About John McCain
The truth about John McCain is not very pretty. You can start with the Iraq War, when he made the flippant comment that “as far as I’m concerned, we could be in there for 100 years.” The peace movement has been fighting for a timeline.
