“End birthright citizenship” So says GOP Presidential Candidate Ron Paul. That is, change the Fourteenth Amendment to the Consitution: “Section. 1. All persons born … [Keep reading >>]

- “A man claiming to have a bomb strapped to his chest walked into Sen. Hillary Clinton’s campaign office in Rochester, New Hampshire, and took several people hostage Friday.

By 4 … [Keep reading >>]

There has been news recently of US Navy ships being denied entry to Hong Kong harbor. The USS Kitty Hawk, one of the US super carriers, had a planned visit … [Keep reading >>]

Dave Sirota lifts up a rock and shows the creepy crawlies beneath.

In the midst of the housing crisis, a cadre of self-described “conservative” Democrats called the Blue Dog Coalition … [Keep reading >>]

Not that most of you dear readers are major burger monsters of course. But when you get that undeniable hankering for grease and gristle — drive right by Burger … [Keep reading >>]

Let us be clear: We don’t think Iran should have nuclear weapons. Nor Israel. Nor Russia. Nor the United States.

The National Archives released some records pertinent to the … [Keep reading >>]

It’s hard to figure what’s going on with Obama, whether his recent statements on Social Security and now Health Care represent his deeply studied beliefs, ill studied opinions or calculated … [Keep reading >>]

I’m speaking at an EU security conference this morning, but this story from Melissa Harris and Tyeesha Dixon of the Baltimore Sun sadly reminded me of the community context of … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in Denver’s Rocky Mountain News, Paul Campos describes the immigration policy antics of a local congressman (and presidential candidate) whom he has dubbed ‘America’s Worst’ :”Tancredo, whose grandparents were … [Keep reading >>]

The Seattle Times condemns the FCC’s proposal to ease the rules on media ownership: “Contrary to statements from Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin that couch the proposal as a … [Keep reading >>]

Writing in the Guardian, Naomi Klein highlights the degree to which investment in ‘green’ technology is being trumped by investment in security to protect us from environmental refugees and other … [Keep reading >>]

Armed troops defeat coup attempt at Manila hotel

“An audacious attempt to oust Gloria Arroyo, the president of the Philippines, failed today when heavily armed troops stormed one of the country’s … [Keep reading >>]