A Tale of Two District Attorneys
Albany County District Attorney David Soares is considered a hero by many for his bold stances and refreshing approaches to delivering justice.
Trying Times for Palestinians
The political and ideological division separating Palestinian society in the Occupied Territories has metamorphosed into a formidable chasm, despite the urgent need to consolidate Palestinian national unity in this current crisis.
Puerto Rico at the United Nations
At the United Nations yesterday morning (June 12), one thing was immediately clear: as the member nations of the Decolonization Committee noted, there is tremendous and lasting interest in the case of Puerto Rico and its political status.
Jordan: Decision to stop recruitment of Filipina maids welcomed
Hundreds of Filipina domestic helpers working with Jordanian families are being physically and sexually abused, and spend months or years without being paid, according to rights activists.
To the US Interests Section in Cuba: There is no need to burn papers
Maliciously, the U.S. government neglects to mention that every time the USIS has reported having difficulties with its supply of potable water or electric power for its facilities, these have been duly attended to by the Cuban enterprises charged with providing those services.
Canada: RCMP backs murderous Haitian police force
SINCE THE US/Canadian/French-backed overthrow of elected president Jean-Bertrand Aristide on Feb. 29, 2004, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police have been training and supervising police in Haiti who are killing residents in poor neighbourhoods.
The Philippines: No To Charter Change!
A multi-sectoral forum held at the Balay Kalinaw (House of Peace) of the University of the Philippines in Quezon City, Metropolitan Manila, on 04 June 2006, pledged to expose and oppose the deceptive and sinister campaign of the Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo regime to change the Philippine Constitution.
Venezuela: Holding the Line against Drug Trafficking
The decision to blacklist Venezuela in the “war on drugs” was an unalloyed hoax...The incontrovertible conclusion is that without any justification, Washington deliberately discredits Venezuela’s anti-drug efforts
Senate to Vote on Mine Safety Nominee Who Says U.S. Mine Safety Laws Are Fine
The nation’s miners cannot tolerate another mine executive running the agency...At his Senate confirmation hearing, Stickler declined to endorse new mine safety rules
Union Members Demand ‘Say on Executive Pay’ Wednesday in Los Angeles
With average annual compensation for CEOs now at $11.75 million, more and more shareholders are taking action to demand a voice in determining CEO pay packages
