Science vs. Intelligent Design
Early in the 19th Century, Napoleon asked a prominent scientist about the existence of God. The scientist’s famous response was that that was not a question that we had to ask. He didn’t mean that it was a question that couldn’t be answered by science...He meant that the questions that science asks and builds upon have nothing to do with religion.
Climate change catastrophe threatening humankind
The world faces enormous changes in weather patterns and other natural phenomena. These changes have resulted from the emission of man-made pollutants from traditional, non-renewable fuels such as coal and oil in energy production.
Silicone Breast Implant Manufacturer Pays 'Experts' to Influence Health Board
Three members of the advisory panel appointed by Health Canada to review the possible re-approval of silicone breast implants for the Canadian market have ties to the manufacturers, and the government does not appear to have any intention of removing them before the public hearings taking place September 29, 2005.
Lester Crawford Resigns: Can the FDA Recover?
Mired in controversy, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Lester Crawford became the second Bush-appointee to a major federal agency to resign in less than three weeks. FEMA boss Michael Brown was the first to go as revelations that his appointment was a gesture to political patronage rather than expertise.
America Needs a New Direction: Good jobs. Stronger Communities. A Just economy.
The devastation caused by hurricane Katrina has led millions of Americans to open our hearts to the helpless victims of the Gulf Coast communities. Donations by the millions have poured in. Volunteers by the thousands have rushed to disaster sites to help with rescue work and reconstruction. And the unions and union members of our country have been among those who have given generously.
Gulf Coast Needs Relief, Not A Right-Wing Agenda From Bush
As the people of the Gulf Coast begin the long road to recovery after the worst natural disaster in American history, President Bush is choosing to use this tragedy to push his conservative political agenda on the region.
GOP’s Fiscal Policies Turned a Natural Disaster into a Man-Made Catastrophe
Republicans like to brag that, as a political party, they are more fiscally responsible than their Democratic counterparts. Well, thanks to President Bush’s four years in office that theory can now take up residence in the urban legend department.
Responsibility for the disaster failures goes to the top
Despite President Bush’s rhetorical gesture at accountability for his administration’s disastrous failure to respond swiftly to Hurricane Katrina, former FEMA head and Bush-Cheney campaign official, Michael Brown, appears to be the fall guy.
Wal-Mart as Business Model for Uncle Sam
While federal disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina made bad matters much worse, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. stepped up to ease the suffering of those who needed help without delay. The corporation’s advanced supply chain played a big part in providing those in harm's way with essential items, namely food, fuel and water.
Funeral Corp. Charged with Desecrating Corpses to Collect Bodies for FEMA
A funeral services company which recently learned that one of its subsidiaries is negotiating a lucrative contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to remove dead bodies in areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, paid $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit several years ago alleging the company desecrated thousands of corpses, and dumped bodies into mass graves.
