Emerging from more than a decade at war, military families are confronting a new worry at home: the prospect that a deal between Congress and the White House over federal spending cuts could chip away at military health insurance, pensions and other services long considered untouchable. “It’s a fear of the unknown, and it’s worse […]
Emerging from more than a decade at war, military families are confronting a new worry at home: the prospect that a deal between Congress and the White House over federal spending cuts could chip away at military health insurance, pensions and other services long considered untouchable. “It’s a fear of the unknown, and it’s worse […]
With parts of the city in the grip of gang warfare and spiking homicide rates, Chicago aldermen urged state officials to appeal an appellate court’s decision tossing Illinois’ ban on concealed weapons, with some suggesting they might launch their own legal battle. Outside a City Council meeting Wednesday, one alderman after another said they are […]
With parts of the city in the grip of gang warfare and spiking homicide rates, Chicago aldermen urged state officials to appeal an appellate court’s decision tossing Illinois’ ban on concealed weapons, with some suggesting they might launch their own legal battle. Outside a City Council meeting Wednesday, one alderman after another said they are […]
(CHICAGO) — In 2003, Forbes magazine estimated Yasser Arafat’s wealth at about $300 million. No verifying source was listed. Fatah was notoriously corrupt. It still is today. Its finances are a black hole. Bribes, foreign aid, secret investments, hidden bank accounts, slush funds and other ill-gotten gains define them. Israeli intelligence estimated Arafat’s net worth […]
(CHICAGO) — In 2003, Forbes magazine estimated Yasser Arafat’s wealth at about $300 million. No verifying source was listed. Fatah was notoriously corrupt. It still is today. Its finances are a black hole. Bribes, foreign aid, secret investments, hidden bank accounts, slush funds and other ill-gotten gains define them. Israeli intelligence estimated Arafat’s net worth […]
(MintPress) – The 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama played out like a fairy tale, not just for liberals, but for others caught up in the historical significance of the event. The extravagance was evidence, yet the corporate funding for festivities was kept out. This year, the floodgates for corporate donations have been opened, creating yet […]
(MintPress) – The 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama played out like a fairy tale, not just for liberals, but for others caught up in the historical significance of the event. The extravagance was evidence, yet the corporate funding for festivities was kept out. This year, the floodgates for corporate donations have been opened, creating yet […]
A three-year process of adopting a new constitution, violent rhetoric and violent mobs, fears of a dictatorial central government, threats to secede, multiple factions and diverse interests are coming in chaotic conflict. No, I’m not describing Egypt or other countries where the Arab Spring has opened opportunities to make a new beginning; I’m talking about […]
A three-year process of adopting a new constitution, violent rhetoric and violent mobs, fears of a dictatorial central government, threats to secede, multiple factions and diverse interests are coming in chaotic conflict. No, I’m not describing Egypt or other countries where the Arab Spring has opened opportunities to make a new beginning; I’m talking about […]
Update | By Martin Michaels The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a Senate resolution Wednesday calling upon the U.S. to oppose any U.N. efforts to control and regulate the Internet. The resounding 397-0 House vote sends a clear message to 1,900 delegates attending the 11-day conference in Dubai discussing possible Internet regulation by the […]
Update | By Martin Michaels The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a Senate resolution Wednesday calling upon the U.S. to oppose any U.N. efforts to control and regulate the Internet. The resounding 397-0 House vote sends a clear message to 1,900 delegates attending the 11-day conference in Dubai discussing possible Internet regulation by the […]
(MintPress) – There are few rights people take as seriously as their right to privacy. Most people want to live their lives as they wish; unmeasured, unchecked and unexamined. Ultimately, the life a person chooses to live is the only defining measure of him or her; it is expected that that life should not have […]
(MintPress) – There are few rights people take as seriously as their right to privacy. Most people want to live their lives as they wish; unmeasured, unchecked and unexamined. Ultimately, the life a person chooses to live is the only defining measure of him or her; it is expected that that life should not have […]
