NJP’s Olson Interviews Kenneth Gladney on the Tea Party Express
It was 38 degrees and the cold desert wind was blowing down from the Sierra foothills. I was in Hawthorne Nevada, an odd town of a few hundred shabby houses guarded by chain linked fences, every one with a vicious dog. This place is an odd backwater of Americana, with a strong ethnic mix brought by the nearby military bases that guard the largest ammunition and ordnance depot in the nation. A perfect place for an explosive interview.
France:Church Of Scientology Convicted Of Fraud
Today, a Paris court convicted the church of Scientology of organized fraud. The church of Scientology was found guilty of defrauding its followers. However, the court did not ban the organization’s activities in France as some opponents of the church were hoping for. The French court gave fines totaling 600,000 Euros. In France, the church […]
Behavioral Changes Are Needed To Cut Greenhouse Gas
Thomas Dietz, a scientist and professor at Michigan State University, says that applying 17 very simple practical measures to our daily activities can yield substantial carbon emissions cuts. Dietz argues that new technologies and policies that save energy are needed to fight global climate change, but he also expresses that to implement the policies we […]
Afghanistan:14 Americans Die In Helicopter Crashes
Today, was yet another deadly day for American forces in Afghanistan as the blood bath continues. 14 American troops and civilians were killed in two separate helicopter crashes. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the downing of the helicopters, although a statement from NATO said that enemy fire was not the cause. Seven soldiers and three […]
350.org’s Huge Success In Its Global Action On Climate Change
Saturday was a huge success for 350.org, considering how new the environmental organization is. Thousands of people gathered all over the world to hold events, and put some fire under the feet of our policy makers to demand urgent action on climate change. In New-York City hundreds gathered to watch other events, taking place all […]
