"Fifty-two licensed private security firms operate extensively in Afghanistan, employing more than 25,000 people.Among the major American firms are Xe Services, formerly known as Blackwater, and Triple Canopy."About half of the companies … [Read more...]
Archives for August 18, 2010
DREAM Now Letters to Barack Obama: Selvin Arevalo
Since I came to this country, I have been going to school to learn and enhance my English. Three years ago, I enrolled with Adult Education in Portland, ME, for my high school diploma. Finally, in this June 2010, I shall … [Read more...]
Baker, Hudak, and craven cowardice, part deux: pundit pile-on
Here's the key passage from Lehigh's op-ed today. Asked if he would continue going to Hudak events and thereby keep lending him credibility, Baker replied: "I've been going to campaign events for all kinds of candidates and I'm going to … [Read more...]
Some solid evidence about how safe police details keep us.
This footage was shot today just outside my office in Chinatown. You can clearly see the officer talking on a cell phone in the street, totally ignoring his surroundings, and arguably making the situation more dangerous by almost walking … [Read more...]
Key Endorsements for Vote NO on Question One Campaign
"These dynamic organizations have signed on early to the campaign and will help get the word out to Vote No on Question 1 in November," said Maryanne Frangules and Vic DiGravio, co-chairs of the campaign. "The strength of our message - that … [Read more...]