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Is Clinton the Ticket for Obama?

Staff June 27, 2008 2 Comments

by Robert Scheer Why not Hillary? Not my first choice – Al Gore is – but I find all of…

U.S. border agents copying contents of travelers’ laptops, cellphones & cameras

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

By Federica Narancio | McClatchy Newspapers / June 25, 2008 WASHINGTON – U.S. border agents are copying and seizing the…

ATF raids Blackwater No. Carolina armory, seizes automatic weapons

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

Federal agents raided a Blackwater armory Tuesday and seized 34 automatic rifles that the company purchased and stored on behalf…

Latest US Supreme Court Ruling: Human rights law and constitutional jurisprudence intersect – in Boumediene

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

by Beth Van Schaack / Jurist / June 22, 2008 The central question facing the Supreme Court in Boumediene was:…

Senator Dodd Speaks in Opposition to FISA Bill on Floor of U.S. Senate

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

June 24, 2008 – Remarks as Prepared – Mr. President: I rise-once again-to voice my strong opposition to the misguided…

It Takes Kids to Protest High Cost of Gas (and Cable TV)

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

SALT LAKE CITY – Sadie and Pyper Vance have had just about enough of high gas prices. The sisters are…

Living on the Ice Shelf – Humanity’s Meltdown

Staff June 26, 2008 0 Comments

By Mike Davis 1. Farewell to the Holocene Our world, our old world that we have inhabited for the last…

More and more right-wingers join chorus for Bush’s impeachment – but not Pelosi

Staff June 26, 2008 1 Comment

By Marc McDonald / http://www.opednews.com / June 23, 2008 When Lou Dobbs recently called for the impeachment of George W….

Opponents of war in Iraq gather in Cleveland this weekend

Staff June 26, 2008 3 Comments

Withdrawal from Iraq a main topic by Brian Albrecht / Plain Dealer Reporter / Thursday, June 26, 2008 For perhaps…

U.S. strike may delay, not stop Iran nuclear program

Staff June 25, 2008 0 Comments

By Kristin Roberts / Wed Jun 25, 2008 WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities could…

Israel Prodding U.S. To Attack Iran

Staff June 25, 2008 1 Comment

This ran a day ago, but bears repeating. CBS NEWS / June 24, 2008 Joint Chiefs Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen…

Wisconsin Man Threated by Police for Flying US Flag Upside Down “In Distress”

Frank Gormlie June 25, 2008 3 Comments

He takes it down after threats by landlady. Dale Decker believes our country is in distress. The Manitowac, Wisconsin local…

Deborah Porter on Albertsons Dominates Grocery Stores in San Diego County: “WE have Vons and Ralph’s principally, and Trader Joes, Sprouts, and Grocery outlet being farther away and having fewer stores.…” Apr 22, 11:32
Frank Gormlie on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “You are in conflict with the article. Which is right? You cite no evidence.” Apr 22, 10:28
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Thanks, this was very helpful. /s/ Chris Kennedy” Apr 22, 08:20
chris schultz on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “No thanks. A continuation of the status quo.” Apr 22, 05:56
Ned on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “California prohibits write-in candidates in general elections.” Apr 21, 21:51
KB on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “The cuts are to the City’s two grantmaking programs to arts and culture organizations, OSP and CCSD. In zeroing out…” Apr 21, 18:32
Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31