Political Players: Where Athletes Give Their Money
This column is usually dedicated to those in the Sportsworld who believe in the power of protest – and back their words with deeds. But today, in recognition of this Tuesday’s election-lunacy, we give space to those who back their political ideas with cold, hard, filthy, cash.
Transparency in Venezuela´s Electoral Process Guaranteed
The President of the National Electoral Council (CNE) of Venezuela, Tibisay Lucena, said today the poll entity will guarantee the transparency of presidential elections on December 3.
The Plan Bush Is Looking For
Our President is pretending that the Democrats have no plan for Iraq, and the media is repeating that pretense unchallenged. Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich published a plan in 2003 -- that's THREE YEARS AGO -- that puts Bush, his party, and some of the Democrats to shame.
Ten Practical Reasons to Get Out the Vote and Get the Republicans Out
Defeating the Republicans decisively will enable trade unionists, civil rights activists, environmental activists, peace activists, and all progressive forces to push a Democratic Congress into trying to make these ten points part of new reality.
Pump Up Your Tires and Save a Planet
When tires are not inflated to the pounds per square inch (PSI) rating recommended by manufacturers, they are less “round” and require more energy to begin moving and to maintain speed. As such, under-inflated tires do indeed contribute to pollution and increase fuel costs.
Delegation Denounces US Interference in Venezuelan Election
A delegation of US citizens and residents spent September 30-October 8, 2006, in Caracas, Venezuela meeting with a broad cross-section of people representing the Venezuelan government and its opposition, civil and social organizations, the media, the OAS, and the US government.
Bilateral negotiations with North Korea are a necessity
In the aftermath of the Oct. 9 nuclear test by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), many in the region and around the world now worry about the acceleration of nuclear proliferation and the threat to peaceful coexistence in Northeast Asia.
Palestine as a Foil for People’s Unconnected Dreams
Regardless of its many flaws and imperfections, no other national struggle in the world has assimilated itself, or has been inadvertently assimilated, to symbolize so many things to so many different people, as has the Palestinian struggle. And yet, despite the intricate layers of sense and understanding that have sought to encapsulate the Palestinian struggle, Palestine itself lingers in the world’s consciousness merely as a symbol.
Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Virginia Faces Opposition
With the recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision to mandate equal rights to gay couples, same-sex marriage is once again taking the spotlight in an election year where voters in eight states will vote on constitutional amendments to ban it.
Republicans in the Hip Pocket of Big Oil
While nearly 3 out of 4 Americans believe global warming is real and requires serious measures to reduce greenhouse emissions to fix, no progress has been made on this issue in the last 12 years of Republican control of Congress.
