Recession Hits Non-profit Environmental Groups
Non-profits of every stripe have been suffering from the economic downturn. In a recent survey of 800 U.S.-based non-profits, 75 percent reported feeling the effects of the downturn, with more than half already experiencing significant cuts in funding from both government and private foundation sources.
The US Health Care System – Values and Priorities
Muskegon, Mich. – The current battles over American health care system are indicative of a wider philosophical and social divide. What is at stake, and what is the desired outcome of each side? First we must look at the current health care system as it exists in the United States.
Lonesome Hobo Economics: Mine Fields in the Health Care Endgame
I was ecstatic at the temper and pitch of President Obama's health care address. I accept in principle the President's position that the political instability arising from too dramatic a shock to the existing complex US healthcare system argues strongly for exerting every effort to avert the spread of panic or fear.
Joe Wilson's 'You Lie' Outburst Aimed at Immigration Wedge
After the disrespectful outburst by Republican Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., during President Obama's speech to Congress on health reform this week, immigration reform advocates have stepped up their efforts to set the record straight about health reform and the immigration issue.
A Fresh Approach in Afghanistan: An End to War?
Left out of the options under consideration in 'Obama's war' is the only one with any chance of success. Despite assurances to the contrary in Washington and a major policy speech in London, one need not quibble with the obvious fact that the situation is deteriorating beyond repair in Afghanistan.
Atlanta Gay Bar Raided by Police, Harassment Seen
At approximately 11:30pm on Thursday, September 10, 2009, a gay bar in Atlanta, the Atlanta Eagle, was raided by the Atlanta Police Department (APD).
Israeli Rights Group Challenges Report of Gaza War Casualties
Nearly 1,400 Palestinians were killed during Israel's massive operation in the Gaza Strip eight months ago and over half of them were civilians, an Israeli human rights group revealed on Wednesday.
Struggle for Change in Iran, an Interview
The goal of every activity in the struggle of our party outside the country is to have a bearing on the events inside Iran, and to secure more active participation in the process of political struggles of masses and labor movement in the country. Therefore, drawing up the movement (action) of the party simply reflects the content and intent of a party with close to 70 years history of very effective struggle in the destiny of our country.
Push For Military-Industrial Complex in India?
An orchestrated campaign is now underway by global consultancy firms, leading industry associations and some strategic experts to increase the permissible FDI limit in Indian private sector defense companies from the present 26 percent to 49 percent. Some are even calling for allowing 100 per cent foreign-owned firms to operate in India.
Japan: All Pro-US Bases and Militarist Candidates Lost
All candidates siding with advocates of the plan to build a new U.S. military base in Okinawa lost in all four Okinawa’s single-seat constituencies, and Japanese Communist Party Akamine Seiken calling for a retraction of the plan was re-elected from the proportional representation Kyushu-Okinawa bloc.
