Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ratcheted up bellicose US rhetoric against Iran Wednesday, accusing the country of funding "terrorism" and interfering in the internal affairs of states throughout … [Read more...]
White House Will Investigate “Terrorism Era”
Cross-posted from Blue News Tribune. WASHINGTON-President Barack Obama has approved creation of a new, special terrorism-era interrogation unit to be supervised by the White House, a top aide said Monday, further distancing his … [Read more...]
Iraq + Afghanistan: Obama’s quagmire?
The nation is understandably focused on the economic collapse. Obama is trying to regain America's international credibility with his trips to Russia and the Muslim world. But the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan (and the proxy action in … [Read more...]
Dick Cheney: Flawed Messenger on National Security
As I sit here on May 25, 2009 and reflect on the meaning of this day, just as I do quietly and privately on every Memorial Day, I remember the service and sacrifice of those who went before me, including my own family's not insignificant … [Read more...]
$25 MILLION down the drain because of homophobia
Decorated, 18-year-vet F-15 Fighter Pilot, Victor Fehrenbach, is being thrown out of the airforce for being gay, two years before he can retire with a full pension: Please watch that video. Everyone needs to watch it. This guy is amazing. … [Read more...]
How Grassroots Advocacy Can Impact Public Policy
Question: SEIU was a leading force in healthcare reform in MA. With the nation now facing this battle, what lessons do you have to share? Timothy Foley: Lots of organizations were critical for our success. You have to build community … [Read more...]
OFA Grassroots Organizing Forum in Boston (Massachusetts for Obama)
President Obama’s Agenda on Energy, Health Care and Education The OFA forum is really shaping up. In addition to Mitch Stewart, OFA's national director, I hear David … [Read more...]
A Tempest in a Tea Party
Now that the topic of Tax Day Tea Parties has faded from even the blogosphere, it is important to examine what these protests were and what they were not. I personally watched Fox News on and off all that day and while some gatherings … [Read more...]
Let’s Have a Congressional Vote on the Truth Commission
Cross-posted in the usual places. According to the Washington Post, President Obama is opposed to a "truth commission." In a lengthy exchange with House Minority Leader John A. Boehner (R-Ohio), Obama appeared to back away from a … [Read more...]
Pass The DREAM Act For Future Economic Prosperity: A Comprehensive Argument
According to Wikipedia:The Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (also called "The DREAM Act") [is] a piece of proposed federal legislation in the United States that would provide certain immigrant students who … [Read more...]
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