The Lion Of The Senate Would Have Put The Blue Dog Democrats On A Leash
The tributes to Ted Kennedy, a real political giant, have being pouring in since his passing last night. Not only in America, but from all over the world. One of the most eloquent ones came from British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. “Edward Kennedy will be mourned not just in America but in every continents. He […]
Generational & Cultural Gaps 40 Years After Woodstock
The Woodstock festival, and the late 1960’s in general, marked a time where generational fractures & cultural clashes were prevalent in American society. This new comprehensive report from the Pew Research Center indicates that there are still substantial differences between younger and older adults in their values, use of technology, work ethics and respect and […]
Hiroshima Survivor Remembers That Horrific Day
“If you cut off a piece of fingernail and burn it…that’s what burning human flesh smells like,” said Seiko Fujimoto, who was just three years old when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
Could Votes Against Sotomayor Make The GOP A ‘Permanent Minority’ Party?
The Senate is currently in session to debate on the final confirmation of Sonia Sotomayor for the Supreme Court. She will get the nomination considering that all Democrats are likely to vote for her, however it is expected that only 6 Republican Senators will vote in her favor.
Flawed Anti-Immigrant Programs In U.S. Expanded, Not Eliminated
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano’s announcement earlier this month that the 287(g) agreement program would be expanded sent shock waves through the immigrant rights community. The program formalizes partnerships between the federal government and local law enforcement officials under which local police are authorized to enforce federal immigration laws.
