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September 2005
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09/30/2005
Are political demonstrations outdated and ineffective? David Corn thinks so.
Read moreFrom: TomPaine.com Related: [Activism] |
09/30/2005
Nicholas Negroponte, chairman and founder of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Labs, has been outlining designs for a sub-$100 PC.
Read moreRelated: [Education] [ICT] |
09/30/2005
The Bush administration's turnaround towards negotiating with North Korea has resulted in a preliminary nuclear framework agreement, and gives hope that the U.S. could apply similar concessions to Iran to stanch its nuclear program, says national security specialist Lee Feinstein.
Read moreFrom: Nuclear Age Peace Foundation Related: [China] [Iran ] [Nuclear Issues] [Geopolitics] Image: Nuclear explosion © Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
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09/30/2005
The so-called "partial birth abortion ban" has been successfully challenged in three state courts, but an appeal from Nebraska could put that issue in front of the newly constituted Supreme Court within months. The new court may also hear a case on a controversial parental notification law.
Read moreFrom: Feminist Majority Foundation Related: [Gender] [Sexuality] [Politics] [Governance] [Law] |
09/30/2005
Having lived and worked in Iraq the past two years, U.S. peaceworker Mary Trotochaud opens a window into the lives of occupied Iraqis who, despite their disillusionment with the U.S. occupation, are still hopeful for a peaceful and democratic society.
Read moreFrom: American Friends Service Committee Related: [Iraq] [Human Rights] [Civil Rights] [Politics] [Geopolitics] [War and Peace] |
09/30/2005
Synthetic ingredients in "organic" food? It doesn't seem very logical, but if Kraft and other members of the corporate food industry get their way, the word "organic" is going to take on unfortunate new meaning, says the Pesticide Action Network.
Read moreFrom: Pesticide Action Network North America (PANNA) Related: [Food] [Corporations] [Business] [Politics] [Governance] Image: Buying organic can reduce exposure to toxic foods. © Food for Life Global
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09/30/2005
Some or all funding for the "bunker buster" nuclear warhead has been cut by four Congressional committees so far, but this new, "usable" nuclear weapon could still become a reality. Write your senator to ensure that the funding continues to be denied, asks Council for a Livable World.
Read moreFrom: Council for a Livable World Related: [Energy] [Nuclear Issues] [Governance] [Law] [Nuclear Arms] |
09/29/2005
After the criticism of his disastrous handling the Katrina disaster, President George Bush promises a reconstruction programme of $200bn for areas destroyed by the hurricane. But the first and biggest beneficiaries will be businesses that specialise in profiting from disaster, and have already had lucrative contracts in Iraq. They will gentrify New Orleans at the expense of its poor, black citizens, says Mike Davis.
Read moreFrom: Le Monde diplomatique Related: [Emergency Relief] [Race Politics] |
09/29/2005
Federally funded programs used in over a dozen U.S. states to teach students to abstain from sex until marriage are riddled with messages of fear, shame, gender stereotypes, and medical misinformation, according to non-profit organization that monitors U.S. sexual education curricula.
Read moreFrom: Communications Consortium Media Center Related: [Education] [Health] [Sexuality] |
09/28/2005
Since President Bush entered office slashing taxes for the wealthy, vital community development and infrastructure programs have been shortchanged. Many federal and state officials in both parties have been predicting disaster for years, says progressive strategist David Sirota.
Read moreFrom: In These Times Related: [Emergency Relief] [Economy] [Politics] [Governance] Image: ''Bush Tax Cuts at Work'' © In These Times
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09/28/2005
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sep 27 (OneWorld) - Multibillion-dollar White House plans to aid recovery from Hurricane Katrina have spawned complaints by a broad array of civil rights, economic justice, and environmental groups even as congressional investigators look into possible corruption.
Read moreFrom: OneWorld US Related: [Cities] [Education] [Emergency Relief] [Energy] [Labor] [Corporations] [Business] [Civil Rights] [Race Politics] [Politics] |
09/27/2005
Federal contractors involved in Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts have been exempted from requirements that ensure employment opportunities for women and minorities. "The exemption could hurt the very people most affected by Hurricane Katrina, effectively shutting them out from the opportunity to participate in rebuilding their own neighborhoods," civil rights advocates said.
Read moreFrom: Leadership Conference on Civil Rights/Leadership Conference Education Fund Related: [Business] [Civil Rights] [Race Politics] [Politics] [Governance] |
09/26/2005
US army troops subjected Iraqi detainees to severe beatings and other torture at a base in central Iraq from 2003 through 2004, often under orders or with the approval of superior officers, according to newly released accounts from soldiers.
Read moreRelated: [Iraq] [Justice and Crime] [Security] |
09/26/2005
Hirmumyrsky Katrina saattaa muuttaa valtasuhteet Yhdysvalloissa. Se paljasti, ettei konservatiivien suosima valtion tehtävien siirto yksityisille yrityksille ja hyväntekeväisyysyhdistyksille olekaan niin kovin hyvä idea. Jos valta vaihtuu, Yhdysvallat saattaa sittenkin ottaa ilmastonmuutoksen tosissaan. Näin Katrinalla olisi maailmanlaajuinen vaikutus.
Read moreFrom: Maailman Sivu ry Related: [Environment] Image: © In These Times
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09/26/2005
Ever wonder what it's like inside a massive peace protest? Tom Engelhardt and Tam Turse bring you the words and images of some of the tens of thousands who demonstrated for peace outside the White House this weekend, including the New Orleans evacuee; the mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons; the "Republican for Impeachment"; and many many more.
Read moreFrom: Antiwar.com Related: [Iraq] [Activism] [Conflict] [Peace] Image: ''It's the outrage of mothers--and fathers too--to see children sacrificed for these lies. We have to start getting angry and that's why I'm here,'' said Robbie from New York. © Tam Turse / Antiwar.com
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09/26/2005
A new bankruptcy law, which is scheduled to take effect October 17, could severely undermine the efforts of working families trying to make a fresh start. Moving Ideas and Demos are urging lawmakers to, at a minimum, exempt Katrina survivors from the new law for a year--and they are asking for your support.
Read moreFrom: Moving Ideas Network Related: [Emergency Relief] [Poverty] [Politics] [Law] |
09/23/2005
Police mistreatment and abuse of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people is widespread throughout the US and goes largely unchecked, says a leading rights organisation.
Read moreFrom: Amnesty International - International Secretariat Related: [Sexuality] [Justice and Crime] |
09/23/2005
"At best, the inmates were left to fend for themselves....At worst, some may have died," said a Human Rights Watch researcher of events at a New Orleans prison, which was reportedly deserted by officials as flood waters rose and more than 600 inmates remained inside.
Read moreFrom: Human Rights Education Associates Related: [Emergency Relief] [Human Rights] [Justice and Crime] |
09/22/2005
In response to recent remarks by President Bush to give armed forces a broader role in responding to emergencies like Katrina, the American Friends Service Committee points out that the military is not a suitable substitute for trained relief and reconstruction personnel.
Read moreFrom: American Friends Service Committee Related: [Emergency Relief] [Governance] [Arms & Military] Image: Aid workers have been responding to disasters and coordinating relief efforts for decades. © American Red Cross
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