Arizona Bans Ethnic Studies
Arizona legislators seem intent on solidifying their image as racist xenophobes by imposing a ban on ethnics studies classes in public schools. The institutionalization of xenophobia and racism in Arizona must be addressed by all Americans. Tea Party forces supporting these draconian laws are organized by the Arizona Tea Party and plan to converge on Phoenix June 5 through 12.
Afghan Farmers Blame NATO For Opium Poppies Fungus
The opium poppy crops in Afghanistan have become affected by a mysterious fungus, which is said to have infected as much as 50 percent of the country’s poppy crops. Afghanistan produces 92 percent of the world’s opium, which is processed to produce heroin. Afghanistan’s economy is built on the opium trade, which provide a meager […]
Protesters Denounce “Plan To Sell Haiti To Foreign Powers”
A protest took place in front of the presidential palace in Port-au-Prince on Monday. Haitian police used tear gas and fired warning shots to disperse a crowd of a few thousands calling for President Rene Preval to resign. Haiti’s government has come under increased and strong criticism for its response to the January 12 earthquake […]
Do I Make A Difference? Never Send To Know …
The vastness of the problems we face makes it easy to feel tiny and insignificant. This is true whether we are talking about poverty, racism, environment or ‘other.’ The cause du jour for despair and a sense of futility seems to be climate change, but what I have to say about it applies to any […]
EU: Will The 750 Billion Euro Bailout Stop The Debt Crisis?
The European Union, in conjunction with the International Monetary Fund, has established a 750 Billion Euro ($ 975 Billion) aid package last night. The size of the package is a lot higher than originally expected, in an effort to send a strong message to worldwide financial markets. The European Union will defend its currency, and […]
