Iraq | ChildrenSince these children are not quite as “innocent” as Terry Schiavo, being the children of a) non christians, b) probable enemies, c) parents not Americans, their hunger will … [Keep reading >>]

The War | The Draft”Washington – If American forces aren’t pulling out of Iraq in a year, a draft will be needed to meet manpower requirements, military analysts warned Wednesday. … [Keep reading >>]

Happy BirthdayCesar ChavezMarch 31, 1927 — April 23, 1993[thx Truthout.org] … [Keep reading >>]

Environment “A landmark study released today reveals that approximately 60 percent of the ecosystem services that support life on Earth � such as fresh water, capture fisheries, air and water … [Keep reading >>]

Bolton Nomination | US PoliticsIn trouble! As the good Senator told us last night….”Washington — Democrats are likely to vote unanimously against John Bolton when his nomination to be … [Keep reading >>]

Values | GOP”GLENSHAW, Pa. (AP) — A legislator was charged Wednesday with lying about a white powder he claimed was inside a letter mailed from a critical constituent, and with … [Keep reading >>]

Health | GOPLet me see if I have this right: you are promised benefits and, in part because of that, you work for a company for X years. After … [Keep reading >>]

GOP Values Mr. DeLay, exactly what do you mean by this?”The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior, but not today.”Think Progress ? … [Keep reading >>]

Terry Schiavo Released After years of being held hostage Terry Schiavo slipped her moorings and crossed the river this morning. Go well. Find peace. … [Keep reading >>]

Politics | LocalIt was down-home time last night when California Senator Barbara Boxer met with the Ruth Group — some 200 of us. The joint filled up early and the … [Keep reading >>]

Iraq: Gross Intelligence FailuresThe link below is for those of you who want to plow through the white house report on intelligence. I will be surprised if much is … [Keep reading >>]

Oil-for-Food: Taking it out on KofiCritical Voices from Mid-AmericaMinnesota’s Senator Norm Coleman has been vocal in his calls for Annan’s resignation in the light of the Oil-for-Food scandal. … [Keep reading >>]