Nationalization (Not Loans) Can Save US Auto
A raging debate is underway across the country, in Congress, and between the incoming Obama and outgoing Bush administrations on the fate of the US auto industry.
Obama Reiterates Vow to Close Prison at Guantanamo Bay
US president-elect Barack Obama, reiterated his vow to close the prison located at the Guantanamo military base in southeastern Cuba, a territory that is illegally occupied by Washington.
New Bush Admin. Rules Target Women, Workers
In a last minute move, the Bush administration this week the finalization of two major changes to federation regulations that will harm women and working families, labor leaders and women's health activists stated.
Results of G-20 Meeting on the Global Economy
Bush seemed happy to have Lula sitting to his right during dinner on Friday. On the other hand, Hu Jintao, whom he respects for the enormous market in his country, the capacity to produce consumer goods at low cost and the volume of his reserves in US dollars and bonds was sitting to his left.
What's More Green-friendly: Flying or Driving?
The simple answer is that driving in a relatively fuel efficient car (25-30 miles per gallon) usually generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions than flying.
Bush Aggression Makes Life in Iraq 'Unbearable'
President Bush’s attack on Iraq has made daily life there “unbearable” for most people, two prominent American financial authorities write.
UN Charter Article 26 and Disarmament
The United Nations Charter was negotiated by 50 governments and opened for signature in June 1945. Article 26 of the Charter offers evidence of assumptions made about this new institution and how nations united and working together could actually prevent conflict and deliver peace and security.
Pro-Same Sex Marriage Rallies Held in Atlanta
About 700 Atlantans gathered for a candlelight vigil in Atlanta’s Midtown on Saturday, November 15, 2008, to express their support for same-sex marriage and their displeasure with the recent passage of Proposition 8 by a majority of voters in California.
Book Review: The Politics of Immigration
Jane Guskin and David L. Wilson have written an important book on immigrants and immigration policy. Though short, The Politics of Immigration packs quit a punch.
Nuclear Contamination in Northern Iraqi Province?
Fears are growing in the northern province of Ninevah, about 400km north of Baghdad, of a possible radiation leak and contamination from a former nuclear plant.
