Capitalism Kills: Mad Cow, Crime, Salt, and Suicide
The free enterprise system, aka the free market, aka capitalism, is an economic system, as we all know, that is dedicated to maximizing profits at any cost.
Opposition to Death Penalty Gains Momentum
From the Catholic Church's recent strong reiteration of its opposition to the death penalty to the refusal of doctors in San Quentin Prison's death row to use lethal injection on cruelty grounds earlier this year, opposition to the death penalty has gained momentum.
TFAs, The Food Industry’s “Trojan Horse” On Your Table
Indeed, USDA says TFA’s are found in 40 percent of the food on grocery store shelves today! The good news, though, is that since last January 1st, the FDA ordered TFAs to be listed on food package labels, so at least you’ve got a sporting chance to avoid them.
Non-aligned Movement: Meet Challenges Unitedly
THE 14th Summit of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM) reaffirmed in its final document the strong commitment to, “its founding principles, ideals and purposes, particularly in establishing a peaceful and prosperous world as well as a just and equitable world order.”
Iran Calls for Dialogue with the United States
When he spoke about issues that I cover, the nuclear weapons issues, what struck me is that the Iranian president was offering a reasonable basis for real negotiations.
Paraguay-U.S. Post-Stroessner Relations
General Alfredo Stroessner, Paraguay’s long-time dictator, died on August 16 at the age of 93 after almost two decades of exile in Brazil.
Evidence emerges of further ties between the corrupt Abramoff and Bush
Associates of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff, now in prison after being convicted of corruption, met many times with advisors to U.S. President George W. Bush, according to a September 21 article in The Washington Post.
George Bush vs. the Gospel of Matthew
According to the gospel of Matthew, it came to pass that Pontius Pilate said to Jesus, “Do you not hear all this evidence that is brought against you?” for even in those days of rudimentary justice a man had the right to hear the charges of his accusers.
Dems Call for Closing the 'Donut Hole' in Medicare Plan
Last week, Democratic members of Congress and leaders of a group called Campaign for America's Future (CAF) held a press conference urging an end to the 'donut hole' in prescription drug coverage for millions of seniors who receive Medicare.
Amy Goodman Scolds Corporate Media during Atlanta Speech
'The media has been part and parcel of the propaganda machine that was cranked up five years ago on 9/11 and is still churning and well-oiled today,' David Goodman told an audience of 400 at an WRFG fundraiser at the First Iconium Baptist Church, on Monday, September 18, 2006.
