Oil and the Moon

Here's something to consider from Blogflict: As the price of gas inches closer to $4.50 a gallon, its no wonder it has become a central issue in the Presidential election. The issue is how to best bring down the price. John McCain and Barack Obama have very different ideas on...

China Returns To Normal - Arrests Grieving Parents

So much for the softer side of China. Angry parents whose children were killed in an earthquake-stricken school shouted "Oh, my child!" and "Tell us something!" when police forcefully removed them from a protest outside a courthouse. The police action was the clearest signal...

China Sentences Human Rights Activist to Jail

You would think with all the bad PR they are getting over Tibet right now that China would try to soften its image, but apparently that isn't on their agenda.Hu Jia, one of China's most prominent human rights advocates, was given 3 1/2 years in prison for "inciting state...

Torture Memo Gave White House Broad Powers

The Justice Department's newly declassified torture memo outlined the broad legal authority its lawyers gave to the Bush White House on matters of torture and presidential authority during times of war. Many human rights activists are enraged at such a document and its effect...

Clinton Campaign Under 'Fire'

This wasn’t the best week for the Clinton Campaign. Senator Clinton’s comments about landing in Bosnia during a 1996 trip were played over and over again, showcasing the difference between what she originally said happened after the plane landed and what actually...