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Our Imperial Vote
Yesterday, we went to the polls and cast our votes. The act of voting reassures us that we still live in a democracy. This is true in name only. …
“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal a Likely Election Casualty
Washington - President Barack Obama's call on Congress to repeal “don't ask, don't tell” is likely to founder after key House members were defeated in Tuesday's elections. The House, …
Haiti’s Tent Cities to Bear the Worst of Hurricane Tomas
As tropical storm Tomas speeds toward Haiti, threatening to turn into a hurricane before it passes just west of the island Friday morning, some 1.3 million people are virtually …
Big Business Might Not Get What It Paid for in Election
Washington - Business groups spent record amounts during this year's congressional elections, in support of mostly Republican candidates. Now, these groups hope their investment pays off on everything from …
Connie Schultz | Demand Better Coverage of Female Candidates
As we near the end of the latest round in political coverage of female candidates, let's consider what we've learned. About the coverage, I mean. Not the women. No. …
As Prop 19 to Legalize Marijuana Fails in California, Latin American Leaders Breathe Relief
Mexico City - Mexican government officials locked in a bloody battle against drug traffickers are sighing relief that Proposition 19 in California failed at the ballot box yesterday.
Republican Takes Obama Senate Seat; Democrat Bennet Wins in Colorado
The end of a draining election night brought two more surprising developments, as Republican Mark Kirk was elected to President Obama's former Senate seat in Illinois and Democrat Michael …
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Microlending in a War Zone
Bamiyan Diaries – Day Five In a small storage shed at the edge of town, we watched as 14-year-old Sayed Qarim signed a simple contract agreeing to borrow and …
Cluster Munitions Treaty Leaves US Behind
Bangkok - A campaign to rid the world of cluster munitions has still to rope in the U.S. government, a major producer and stockpiler of the deadly payload, on …