Iraq | War Crimes”On Tuesday, the New York-based U.S. Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), Berlin’s Republican Lawyers’ Association, and four Iraqi civilians, who have been subjected to various forms of … [Keep reading >>]

The War | Internal CriticismWe posted this the day it came out, the day before Thanksgiving. As many now posting it say: it was all but buried. So … [Keep reading >>]

UN Reform: US ObstructionismWriting in the Toronto Star, Hans Blix wonders how far UN reforms can proceed with its host nation ramaining so disdainful: “The refusal last year of a … [Keep reading >>]

Immigration: Costly Struggles to Reunite FamiliesCritical Voices from Mid-AmericaWhen Arizona voters passed Proposition 200, limiting services to illegal immigrants, it got attention from other states interested in launching similar efforts … [Keep reading >>]

Torture | Torture by ProxyOh God.”DEDHAM — Most here know Hill & Plakias as a family law firm that handles real estate and civil squabbles for the residents of this … [Keep reading >>]

Vilsack’s Presidential Aspirations: Iowa at a CrossroadsCritical Voices from Mid-AmericaAccording to the Des Moines Register, Iowa now offers a recipe for legislative gridlock, one which will impact economic and educational … [Keep reading >>]

Iran: China’s Protective CoverWriting in Asia Times, Antoaneta Bezlova explains how China’s newfound interest in Iran is altering US options: “The economic ties between two of Asia’s oldest civilizations … [Keep reading >>]

Voting Integrity | Marin WorkA new local Marin-based group VIP – Voting Integrity Project is involved in an action on Monday, Nov. 29 in San Francisco, involving many Bay Area … [Keep reading >>]

The New Partisan Congress: A Majority of the MajorityCritical Voices from Mid-AmericaThere is growing concern in the country (not reflected in the recent election results) that republicans in congress … [Keep reading >>]

The Environment | From Kos”If I had to choose � and I do – a single arena to be politically involved in, it would be the environment. Not that other … [Keep reading >>]

US Politics | Shake Up?”Neocons join the lynch mob for �arrogant� RumsfeldTHE American defence secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, should be sacked, according to a growing chorus of conservative commentators who want … [Keep reading >>]

Iraq | The WarA long worthwhile posting from Juan Cole on current events in Iraq.For starters:”The Red Crescent has finally been allowed into Fallujah (its earlier exclusion was probably a … [Keep reading >>]