Powell declares tsunami aid part of global war on terror Powell reiterated the Administration stance that bin Laden “probably wasn’t responsible” for the tsunami, but “would have if he’d had half a chance” and that reports the tsunami would be tortured until…

On Her Objection to the Certification of Ohio’s Electoral Votes For most of us in the Senate and the House, we have spent our lives fighting for things we believe in – always fighting to make our nation better. We…

 From Boing Boing In an interview on news.com, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates described free culture advocates as a “modern-day sort of communists.” Well now.   Lawrence Lessig responds, “what a total (intellectual) disappointment this man is”. If I had the…

Senator Barbara Boxer of California has told Progressive Democrats of America that she will stand with the members of the Congressional Black Caucus to challenge the electoral vote from Ohio. Call Senator Harry Reid (D., Nevada) This Morning, and send…

The San Francisco office of Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) denied claims that a final decision had been made on whether she would challenge the electoral college result on the floor of the Senate Thursday. If Boxer did challenge, it would…

We have regular weekly meetings for volunteers at ANSWER LA. Last night, on the first meeting after the holidays, it was packed, not just with ANSWER volunteers but also with people from other groups and coalitions too.  The tribes are…

What’s more, the $350 million the Bushies have now grudgingly agreed to pledge, will be given over a period of years.  Many have commented on the paltry, really disgraceful U.S. aid offer. The U.S. spends approximately $270 million each day for…