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The ‘Occupy Wall Street’ is a legitimate wake-up call to all Americans regarding the systematic theft of our futures – the 99%. I want to discuss my area of highest concern. I’m a veteran, part of the VA system, that knows that the war I...
May 26, 2011, 4:54pm
Mark Johnson
by Mark C. JohnsonIf you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still. The increase from the land...
Jan 28, 2011, 3:45pm
Jim Haber
January 27 marked 60 years since the first atomic bomb test in Nevada. Codenamed “Able” it was tiny for a nuclear weapon: the equivalent of 1,000 tons of TNT, about 1/15 the size of the bomb that killed upwards of 130,000 people in...
May 12, 2010, 1:07pm
Susana Pimiento
On May 4, the Colombian Senate held a special hearing on the illegal activities of the Colombian intelligence Agency (DAS). Such activities have included not only illegal surveillance, but a series of acts that amount to State terrorism, such as...
Apr 26, 2010, 12:10am
Bill Winston
Today’s webinar at 2 PM (Eastern Time) is an excellent opportunity to learn about US policy concerning Latin America. FOR program director, John Lindsay-Poland, will be addressing the history of US policy in the region and particular in...
Jun 26, 2009, 12:40pm
FOR
By Frida Berrigan Original artwork by Beth Slutzky. Imagination is key to the work for social and political transformation. In the struggles against racism, sexism, and nationalism, imagination plays a critical role in inspiring and...
