Global issues
NOAM CHOMSKY ON SERBIA & KOSOVO
Let’s be clear that I am not educated as well on this topic as I should be. As many Serbs state that the KLA was the…
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Category: USA
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USA
PRESIDENT OBAMA’S NOWRUZ MESSAGE
In this video, President Obama sends an important message to those celebrating the Persian holiday of Nowruz, and in particular to the people and government of…
USA
NOAM CHOMSKY OFFERS TO TESTIFY TO SHANE AND JOSH’S CHARACTER AND GOOD RECORD, CALLS FOR RELEASE
World renown linguist and public intellectual Noam Chomsky calls for the immediate release of Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal, who Iranian border guards detained while on a recreational hiking trip…
USA
ONE YEAR AFTER HAITI EARTHQUAKE, CORPORATIONS PROFIT WHILE PEOPLE SUFFER
One year after an earthquake devastated Haiti, much of the promised relief and reconstruction aid has not reached those most in need. In fact, the nation’s tragedy…
Global issues
THE HAITIAN TRAGEDY
It is unbearable to watch, let alone experience, the latest tragedy that has struck Haiti. The religious evangelist and the host of The 700 Club Pat…
Global issues
THE AGE OF INFANTILE REGRESSION
When I was a high school student in New York during the 1980s we used to say the following to others who behaved foolishly: Hey! Act…
News
THE WRATH OF FOOLS: AN OPEN LETTER TO THE FAR RIGHT
To: Palin-lovers, Fox “News,” the “mainstream” media, and the Far Right, et al. From: William Rivers Pitt Date: Monday 10 January 2011 Re: …
USA
THE POLITICS BEHIND THE CANDIDATES IN IRAN
As you know, prior to election in Iran, I wrote in our blog that I did not believe that anything good will come as a result…
Israel
INTERVIEW WITH AL JAZEERA’S JAMAL ELSHAYYAL: ONE OF THE PASSENGERS ON THE MAVI MARMARA
Al Jazeera’s Jamal Elshayyal has been released by Israeli authorities following Monday’s deadly raid on the Mavi Marmara aid ship that was destined for Gaza. Al Jazeera producer,…
USA
JULIAN PAUL ASSANGE INTERVIEW WITH 60 MINUTES HIGHLIGHTS
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared Sunday night on 60 Minutes sharing his believes and vision behind his work, as well as his thoughts on the possibility of facing criminal…
USA
SUPPORT ENDING EGYPT INTERNET BLACKOUT BY SIGNING THIS PETITION
In a chilling move that could set a dangerous global precedent, Egypt’s government has responded to pro-democracy protests by shutting down access to the Internet. They hope to make…
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CHAPTER 6: WHO IS YOUR DADDY?
Iranian, American and Serbian families enjoyed the benefits of favoritism towards ones own family and friends in times of need. Nepotism continues to be the social…