Not that we would want this to happen, but there’s a chance that Hillary Clinton could be embarrassed in the Democratic primary in her own state of New York. Running … [Keep reading >>]

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette expresses shame at the recent condemnation of US human rights policies at the UN: “At home, the Bush administration’s disregard of law in designating American citizens as … [Keep reading >>]

The Cincinnati Post expresses deep concern about the FBI’s raid on Jefferson’s office, but also finds it ironic that a legislative body that has presided over the demise of civil … [Keep reading >>]

Ben Montgomery of the St. Petersburg Times has written a ‘fair and balanced’ profile of Wavely Groves, a man with a heart condition, a hankering for Fox News, and a … [Keep reading >>]

As reported by Al Jazeera, Egyptian security forces have allegedly been abusing members of the dissident Kefaya movement for ‘insulting’ Mubarak: “His lips were bruised and split, and his chest … [Keep reading >>]

The Guardian’s Paul Harris provides this insightful overview of Clinton’s assets and obstacles on the way to the democratic convention: “For Republicans that showed Hillary really represents a return of … [Keep reading >>]

According to today’s New York Times, European leaders are exerting pressure on the U.S. to open direct talks with Iran to avert a crisis over Tehran’s supposed nuclear weapons program. … [Keep reading >>]

As the UN prepares for its UNGASS review of AIDS policies and funding, Anne Penketh of the UK’s Independent explains why all of us must be more vigilant about the … [Keep reading >>]

The Des Moines Register’Marc Hansen drops in on a local American Legion breakfast to take the ‘pulse’ of Iowa veterans: They are Democrats, Republicans and independents. Johnson, the post’s vice-commander, … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Charleston (WVA) Gazette, has a Memorial Day message directed towards the over 100,000 miners who have lost their lives in our history to keep our lights running: … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Indianapolis Star, Dan Carpenter had some time with Haitian priest, Gerard Jean-Juste who offers thanks and prayers to Richard Luger along with some advice on our immigration … [Keep reading >>]

The Gurdian’ s Declan Walsh describes some of the media images and venues that are helping to build Taliban strength along the Afghan-Pakistani border: “In one undated video, unidentified Arab … [Keep reading >>]

What a sad prospect this is.

A military investigation into the deaths of two dozen Iraqis last November is expected to find that a small number of marines in western … [Keep reading >>]

I know, this is one post too many on the Enron verdict, but I think it will make your day to read Bill Greider of The Nation letting it rip. … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Raleigh News and Observer, Steve Ford chides a few democratic defectors who prevented the North Carolina ethics bill from being much stronger than it now will be: … [Keep reading >>]

As reported by Laura Smitheron of the Baltimore Sun, the Enron verdicts hardly put an end to opportunities for corporate misconduct: “Though the next scandal is impossible to foresee, market … [Keep reading >>]

The Houston Chronicle weighs in on the convictions of what had been two of the city’s most prominent citizens: “Perhaps because their case was weak, defense attorneys repeatedly struggled with … [Keep reading >>]

The Guardian comments on the implications of the trials and their resolution: “A whistle-blower eventually revealed the massive systemic deception, which caused the company to collapse, and yesterday a jury … [Keep reading >>]

From the pen of Dolores Heeb comes this evocative report on last night’s important Ruth Group meeting:

“The Ruth Group hosted an excellent and frightening look at current U.S.-Iran relations. … [Keep reading >>]

Author/activist Arundhati Roy speaks with Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! about President Bush’s embarrassing trip to India, the war in Iraq, and why she avoids America. She … [Keep reading >>]