Month February 2008

Australia apologizes for treatment of Aborigines

Specifically for the forced removal of Aborigine children from their parents, something that went on for decades. While there still may be many rivers to cross, this is an important first step. The US government has never formally apologized for…

Drivers licenses for the undocumented

Security expert Bruce Schneier gives several reasons why undocumented workers should be allowed to get drivers licenses. Among the reasons, 1) state driver’s license databases contain much data on a person including photos and thus can aid law enforcement, 2)…

Say hello to the new boss?

Obama is not, however, the product of the civil rights struggles against racial oppression, nor is he associated with any popular movement from below. His career has far more in common with those of Condoleezza Rice and Colin Powell, individuals…