May Day. The forgotten history
May 1 as a holiday for workers began in the United States. That’s right, the United States. It was born in, and commemorated, the struggle for the eight hour work day. In the late 1800’s the union that became the…
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Month April 2006
Sen. Feingold on Iran
“We must never take any option off the table, because the danger is real. But we need to make every effort to negotiate, and it doesn’t look like that’s being done.” Really? Never take any option off the table? Even…
Stop the war
Sri Lanka. War again
From DJ Mitchell. Today’s suicide bomb attack in Sri Lanka appears to mark the return to business as usual. It was bad enough that certain officials were targetted by snipers. The resumpton of suicide bombing indicates a disregard for collateral…
I’m guessing yes
Will the Maoists spoil Nepal’s victory party? The Maoists control 80% of the countryside, have set up provisional governments in those areas, and are well-armed. The King’s capitulation would not have been possible without their support. Rejecting the King’s announcement,…