Afghan Prisoner Transfers - IRC informed late by Canadian Gov

According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Canada delayed  telling the Red Cross about prisoner transfers to Afghan authorities.  The Corporation has obtained military documents that details...

Canadian border agents seize shipment of gay media

Canadian border agents have seized a shipment of gay media en route to the Inside Out Ottawa-Gatineau LGBT Film and Video Festival. Toronto-based Inside Out Film and Video Festival , who intended to show the films...

Esperanza Spaulding Performance Review

Last night I had the privilege to view some of the most outstanding young talent that I have seen in a great while. In an era of mostly Pop and Hip Hop “Esperanza Spaulding” is a welcomed breath of fresh air....

Influence & publicity concern for NYS OCFS Commissioner Carrion

Influence and publicity are apparently a major concern for  New York State Office of Children and Family Service's (NYS OCFS) Commissioner Gladys Carrion who recently came under fire by the U.S. Department of...

Cdn Parliamentary Commission-investigates handling Afghan POWs

What happens to Taliban prisoners captured by Canadians on the battlefied?  This is presently investigated by a Canadian Parliamentary Commission.  There are allegations of prisoner abuse of those...

Gay teen decapitated, dismembered and burned in Puerto Rico

Gay teen, nineteen year old George (Jorge) Steven Lopez Mercado, was found November 14th decapitated, dismembered and burned in Caguas, Puerto Rico. "On November 14 the body of a gay 19 year old was found a few...

Acting Like They Care? Hollywood and Politics Meet in "Polliwood"

It was 2 am on a Saturday night. I was alone and in bed wondering what I could do to fall asleep and then it hit me, I can watch a documentary! I had heard about Barry Levinson making this film Polliwood, which was filmed at both the Democrat and Republican conventions...

CNN's Lou Dobbs sets the record straight: "I wasn't pushed out"

CNN's former anchor Lou Dobbs apparently wants to set the record straight on the matter surrounding his resignation from CNN announced November 11 on his 7 p.m. program Lou Dobbs Tonight. " Lou Dobbs says he...

New York Post Accused of anti-Obama bias, former editor sues

The New York Post is accused of anti-Obama bias by former editor Sandra Guzman. Guzman claims the New York Post is on a mission to destroy President Barack Obama. Ms. Guzman, who was fired after speaking out...

"Homosexuality is not God's best" according to Pastor Joel Osteen

Homosexuality is not God's best according to megachurch televangelist pastor Joel Osteen. Osteen, pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, made this statement during an appearance on The View earlier this month when...

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.3

Jane D'Arista: Strong dollar, lower wages and relaxed regulations - Wall Street got what they wanted

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.2

Jane D'Arista: Banks' wild speculation led to the crash - it's happening again

Energy efficiency now Pt1

Pollin: Massive investment in energy efficiency and public transport can drive economy

Iran, 30 years after occupying the US Embassy

Nader Hashemi on the latest protests in Iran

Israel: Remote control occupation?

Baum: New technologies are allowing Israel to maintain control over its occupation remotely

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