Civil Society Lost in Media Sound Bites
In these trying times of wars, famines and all sort of human made disasters, I strongly believe that we ought to confront our popular apathy and the abundant arrogance of our business, political, religious and military leaders.
Movie Review: Hairspray
This is a toe-tapping, colorful and delightfully uplifting musical extravaganza which holds its own to the 1988 cult classic written and directed by John Waters.
Bangladesh: Assessment of Political Situation and Tasks Ahead
Six months have passed since the Caretaker Government (CG) led by Dr. Fakruddin Ahmed has taken office. A grave crisis had evolved in the country prior to the assumption of power by this CG.
Japanese Anti-Nuclear Movement Criticizes US Policies
The 2007 World Conference against A & H Bombs is coming up. Representatives of governments taking part in the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) or the New Agenda Coalition (NAC) that are working for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
Colombian Free Trade Pact Shot Down
On July 18, the Democratic leadership of the House of Representatives staunchly rejected the previously initialed free trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia, while postponing (at least for several months) the ratification of a comparable trade measure with Peru and Panama.
Canada: Harper’s Foreign Policy of American Convenience
Stephen Harper has been making much of himself lately, promoting his version of how to achieve global peace and prosperity, with talks and presentations on Afghanistan and Colombia.
City Council Hears Public Housing Demolition Plans
he Atlanta Housing Authority (AHA) briefed the Atlanta City Council Thursday on its plans to demolish all public housing in Atlanta and issue vouchers to families, in addition to its new work requirements.
Bush’s War Policy: When Time Heals Nothing
The news of recent weeks emanating from Washington and Baghdad point to one clear, if not final, conclusion: The Bush administration's adventures in Iraq have been a complete failure.
Cuba: The US should Comply with Immigration Agreement to Provide Safe, Legal Migration to US
That failure of the US to comply would also signify further encouragement to illegal emigration, which historically has been encouraged by the existence of the Cuban Adjustment Act and the “wet-foot/dry-foot” policy, abominations that provide exclusive privileges solely to illegal immigrants from Cuba.
President Bush's Drug Czar Invades Politics
In a startling discovery of what appears to reek of the stench of collusion, a Congressional committee has discovered evidence that the nation's drug czar and his deputies traveled to almost two dozen events with vulnerable Republican members of Congress in the months prior to the 2006 elections.
