President Barack Obama has made helping veterans find civilian employment and reintegrate into the nation’s workforce and economy a top priority, according to a White House fact sheet released July 19. Obama issued a presidential memorandum that calls on agencies across the federal government to intensify their efforts to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity […]
President Barack Obama has made helping veterans find civilian employment and reintegrate into the nation’s workforce and economy a top priority, according to a White House fact sheet released July 19. Obama issued a presidential memorandum that calls on agencies across the federal government to intensify their efforts to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunity […]
(CHICAGO) — It’s a week after the Columbine tragedy and my wife and I are at the site where it all took place. I had come to Denver because I was offered a position to work with youth on military bases. At the kitchen table, early in the morning, I am face-to-face with the daughter […]
(CHICAGO) — It’s a week after the Columbine tragedy and my wife and I are at the site where it all took place. I had come to Denver because I was offered a position to work with youth on military bases. At the kitchen table, early in the morning, I am face-to-face with the daughter […]
(CHICAGO) – Olympism today differs vastly from its Athens roots. A previous article explained it’s more about profiteering, exploitation and cynicism than sport. Militarized London reflects something more. A 2011 “Total Policing” brochure explained. In September 2011, Bernard Hogan-Howe became Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. Straightaway he announced a “total policing” policy. Effectively it […]
(CHICAGO) – Olympism today differs vastly from its Athens roots. A previous article explained it’s more about profiteering, exploitation and cynicism than sport. Militarized London reflects something more. A 2011 “Total Policing” brochure explained. In September 2011, Bernard Hogan-Howe became Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service. Straightaway he announced a “total policing” policy. Effectively it […]
(MintPress) – “We are living in a time of unprecedented change,” said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a recent 13-day trip through Asia and the Middle East. Clinton met with leaders in Egypt and Israel during the last leg of her tour, during a time of political upheaval and tenuous relations among regional […]
(MintPress) – “We are living in a time of unprecedented change,” said U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a recent 13-day trip through Asia and the Middle East. Clinton met with leaders in Egypt and Israel during the last leg of her tour, during a time of political upheaval and tenuous relations among regional […]
(BRUSSELS) – When one hears the comments made by Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission’s President, during his first visit ever to Israel and Palestine 8-10 July, one may have the feeling that time has stopped: “We, in the EU, are committed to a viable, independent Palestine;” “Our goal is a two-state solution: an independent, […]
(BRUSSELS) – When one hears the comments made by Jose Manuel Barroso, the European Commission’s President, during his first visit ever to Israel and Palestine 8-10 July, one may have the feeling that time has stopped: “We, in the EU, are committed to a viable, independent Palestine;” “Our goal is a two-state solution: an independent, […]
(MintPress) – “American Indian and Alaska Native students need a top-flight education in order to fully participate in a 21st century economy, and the wide and persistent gap between our fourth- and eighth-grade Native students and their peers highlights that we need to do more to help these students,” said Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, […]
(MintPress) – “American Indian and Alaska Native students need a top-flight education in order to fully participate in a 21st century economy, and the wide and persistent gap between our fourth- and eighth-grade Native students and their peers highlights that we need to do more to help these students,” said Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, […]
(CHICAGO) – On June 22, two Turkish warplanes provocatively entered Syrian airspace low and fast. Doing so showed hostile intent. The Obama administration’s dirty hands are all over this incident. Washington and Ankara wanted a reaction and got it. Expect what’s ahead to unfold as planned. Turkish officials claim Syria downed its aircraft in international waters. […]
(CHICAGO) – On June 22, two Turkish warplanes provocatively entered Syrian airspace low and fast. Doing so showed hostile intent. The Obama administration’s dirty hands are all over this incident. Washington and Ankara wanted a reaction and got it. Expect what’s ahead to unfold as planned. Turkish officials claim Syria downed its aircraft in international waters. […]