Craig Crawford: Bush’s Legacy: A Flawed Election
The tragic course of George W.
Shuja Nawaz: A Grand Opportunity for a Global President
Charles Dickens called Washington a “city of magnificent intentions.” When Barack Obama takes over on January 20th as the 44th President of the United States, he will need to translate his own lofty ideas into realities. What makes the challenge bigger for him is that he may also be carrying another title: the first globally-elected President of the United States
Ex-KGB Agent In Talks To Buy British Newspaper
Alexander Lebedev, the Russian oligarch and former KGB agent, is close to taking control of a British newspaper by buying 75 per cent of the London Evening Standard. A bid has been lodged with Viscount Rothermere, the newspaper’s owner, and his company Daily Mail and General Trust (DMGT).
Save A Girl, Save The World
I happened upon this site by chance and was, frankly, moved by its simple message: save the world by helping a single girl. The Girl Effect began with the Nike corporation, but it also includes people from non-profits and government organizations.
Lisa Derrick: Maine Girds Loins for Civil Marriage Equality Battle
Maine’s Democratic state Sen. Dennis Damon introduced legislation Tuesday that would legalize same-sex marriage, but as he was speaking at a news conference, his Republican counterpart was drafting legislation to restrict marriage to one man and one woman in the state’s constitution.
Lisa Derrick: Maine Girds Loins for Civil Marriage Equality Battle
Maine’s Democratic state Sen. Dennis Damon introduced legislation Tuesday that would legalize same-sex marriage, but as he was speaking at a news conference, his Republican counterpart was drafting legislation to restrict marriage to one man and one woman in the state’s constitution.
Bank Of America To Get Billions More In Bailout Funds From Treasury
The Treasury Department plans to invest billions of dollars in Bank of America to help the company absorb troubled investment bank Merrill Lynch, according to two people familiar with the matter, The Post’s Binyamin Appelbaum reports. The new investment, which is expected to be announced next week, is in addition to $25 billion the government already has invested in Bank of America, including $10 billion specifically in connection with the Merrill Lynch deal
David Danzig: 24: A Thriller With Few Surprises
The torture-filled FOX network TV program “24″ began on Sunday night. “24″ shows more scenes of abusive interrogation than any other program on TV.
Michelle Obama’s Call To Service (VIDEO)
As part of President-elect Barack Obama’s push to create a new era of service in America, Michelle Obama has done a video spot encouraging Americans to join USAService.org . Watch similar spots on Obama’s call to service from Colin Powell and the actor Kal Penn
Obama’s Call To Service (VIDEO)
Barack Obama released a new television ad this week entitled “Step Forward” to encourage Americans to embrace a new spirit of service. Those interested in the President-Elect’s message should head to USAService.org to learn more about the nearly 8,500 projects listed on the Web site.
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