Edwards Endorses Obama, Clinton Says Vote for McCain a 'Grave Error'
Ypsilanti, Mich. – Praising Sen. Hillary Clinton and calling for the unity of the Democratic Party and all voters to defeat John McCain, John Edwards announced his endorsement of Barack Obama in Grand Rapids, Mich. May 14.
McCain endorses health care rip-off
TAMPA, Fla. — Arizona Sen. John McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, unveiled his health care plan at the Moffitt Cancer Center here April 29, calling for private health savings accounts.
51,000 Iraqis Behind Bars, Most Illegally
The U.S. is holding more Iraqis in prison than ever before – 24,700 – and is expanding its facilities to accommodate another 10,000, according to a new report.
Burma and Humanitarian Aid
International aid to the victims of the huge cyclone that hit Burma’s Irrawaddy Delta region more than a week ago is beginning to flow. Aid from China, India and Russia was immediately offered but this has been virtually ignored by the Australian media.
Take U.S. Forces out of Iraq to Achieve Peace
The U.S. Bush administration is taking steps toward perpetuating the stationing of U.S. forces in Iraq ostensibly to forge cooperation with Iraq at Iraq’s “request.”
Obama Pushes Cellulosic Ethanol, Wind Energy, and Solar Power
Slamming John McCain for failing to vote for renewal of the Investment Tax Credit for alternative energy, presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama at a campaign stop May 13 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri touted a plan to invest in cellulosic ethanol, wind energy, and solar power as alternatives to fossil fuels.
Do not say a day will come, bring that day forth
The establishment of the State of Israel 60 years ago and the Disaster ('Nakba'), which turned a fundamental part of the Palestinian People into refugees – those are the two inseparable sides of the history that could have been different.
Bushspeak: 'You Starve For Our Prosperity'
The concerted efforts by US president George Bush and the European Union to blame the so-called increases in consumption of food articles in India and China as the main cause for the current global food crisis cannot be brushed aside as senseless ranting.
Groups Launch 'Half in Ten' Anti-Poverty Campaign
On May 13, four of the nation's most prominent social justice organizations announced a new multi-year campaign to cut poverty in America in half in 10 years. The campaign, Half in Ten, will be chaired by former presidential nominee Sen. John Edwards, D. N.C.
Safe Sunscreens and UV Rays
Getting a little sunshine is important for helping our bodies generate Vitamin D, an important supplement for strong bones, and f or regulating our levels of serotonin and tryptamine, neurotransmitters that keep our moods and sleep/wake cycles in order.
