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Houston Parent Visionaries and the Politics of Race and Class

  The Houston Chronicle has dedicated two articles and several School Zone blog posts calling attention to the role of the Houston Federation of Teachers in recent school board elections. One article headline noted the union's “push” for a pro-employee...

Could Japan become a beacon for the World to follow?

By, Uwe Paschen. Is Japan’s change to be a beacon for a World to follow or merely an Isolated move by one bold Nation defying a super power? Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his Party (DPJ) won a historic...

Obama, Harper and Copenhagen

Tzeporah Berman: Canada far behind even the US when it comes to renewable energy

Canadian Tar Sands a Criminal Offense

Peaceloving Canada, produces a toxic area the size of England. Peaceloving Canada, has the largest and most destructive project on this planet. Worse than China, it can be seen from outer space. Peace loving...

Carla Bruni Set to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

Former supermodel and first lady of France, Carla Bruni, has confirmed that she will be starring in, acclaimed director, Woody Allen's next film. Bruni said she agreed to star in the Annie Hall director's next feature film after he "asked me [Bruni] to be in his next film"...

The unemployed should besiege the administration

Ferguson Pt.4: Profits go up as jobs are cut; people will not accept 20% unemployment

The dignity of Catalonia

This morning (Thursday, 26th November 2009) Twelve Catalan newspapers: (El Periódico, La Vanguardia, Avui, El Punt, Diari de Girona, Diari de Tarragona, Segre, La Mañana, Regió 7, El 9 Nou, Diari de Sabadell y Diari de Terrassa). Published the same editorial which I...

Why no bank regulation with teeth?

Ferguson Pt3: No change on finance side is due to the fact that US has a money-driven political system

Tax havens & currency speculation Pt.2

Kapoor: Closing tax havens could pay for health care

Gideon Levy on the "peace process" Pt2

Levy: Israel is pushing for negotiations but it doesn't plan on seriously implementing anything.

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.8

Jane D'Arista on a "public option" in the finance sector

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.7

Jane D'Arista on gold and fiat money

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.6

Jane D'Arista: Democratize or replace The Fed

Anatomy of casino capitalism Pt.5

Jane D'Arista: The Fed should be replaced by a central bank run in the public interest

Death toll rises to 57 for Philippines killings - Second Update

Andal Ampatuan Jr has just been arrested for questioning (ABS CBN television live report) I am an eye witness and he is the only one arrested so far. This is a legal procedure and does not indicate he is...

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