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Judge Blocks Key Provisions of Arizona Immigration Law
This afternoon, in a long-awaited decision, 9th Circuit Judge Susan Bolton enjoined several major provisions of Arizona’s immigration law, SB-1070. While it was speculated that Bolton would block parts …
Omar Khadr and the Still-Black Hole of Guantánamo
At 23, Omar Khadr is the youngest of the 176 people still imprisoned at the US military's detention facility in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. He has been there for eight …
“Anti-Islamic” Bus Ads Appear in Major Cities
A group called “Stop Islamization of America” is promoting ads on major city public transportation that urge people to leave the Muslim faith. The anti-Islamic campaign is sparking thought …
News in Brief: Justice Department Probes Relationship Between Oil Companies and Federal Regulators, and More
A criminal probe announced by the Department of Justice (DOJ) will look into whether the cozy relationship between three companies and federal regulators were a leading cause of the …
Stripped Down Energy Bill Leaves Out “Cap and Trade“
Without “cap and trade,” Senate majority leader Harry Reid said Tuesday the narrower energy bill has a better shot at overcoming GOP opposition. Senate majority leader Harry Reid on …
Nested Truths, Cascading Problems
Washington - The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to provide $59 billion to continue financing America's two wars, but the vote showed deepening divisions and anxiety among Democrats …
GM to Be First in US to Air Condition Autos With “Climate Friendly” Coolant
Some herald it as the end of climate-damaging HFCs; others warn of the “green” substitute's toxicity. General Motors said this week it will cut out a climate-destroying chemical from …
Jim Hightower | Truth and Irony in Agriculture Fiascos
The Shirley Sherrod Story started innocently. It was a beautiful anecdote of redemption and personal growth, which she related last year at a meeting of the Georgia NAACP.
African Union Summit Boosts Force in Somalia (2)
Africa leaders in Uganda address the rising threat of Islamic extremism. Kampala, Uganda - The terrorist violence spreading from Somalia dominated this week's African Union summit, resulting in a …
Obama Halt to Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Site Slammed
Washington - Congress was warned Tuesday that the failure to build the planned Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository in Nevada could delay licensing of the country's first new nuclear …