from Common Dreamsby Renee Schoof and Margaret TalevWASHINGTON - Government scientists wanted to tell Americans early on how bad the BP oil spill could get, but the White House denied their request to make the worst-case models public, a report by the staff of the national panel investigating the spill said Wednesday.White House officials denied that they tried to suppress the … [Read more...] about White House Squelched Release of BP Oil Spill Estimates
Rethink Afganistan from Brave New Foundation (Multi part video)
Rethink Afghanistan is a ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war. By releasing this film in parts for free online, we are able to stay on top of news of the war as it continues to unfold. We strive for more discussion among experts on Afghanistan, like the debates seen below released in conjunction with our documentary … [Read more...] about Rethink Afganistan from Brave New Foundation (Multi part video)
The Afghan War, Past and Present (FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN REPORTING)
Media Advisory 10/8/10 This week, as the Afghan War entered its 10th year, there were the usual retrospectives in the media, as well as calls to rethink the war. What's striking, though, is how little thinking media did about the war in the first place. --Some pundits were calling for indiscriminate attacks before the Afghanistan War even started, as FAIR noted … [Read more...] about The Afghan War, Past and Present (FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN REPORTING)
Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops
Dear Paul,It's OnYesterday, in our nation's capitol, Iraq Veterans Against the War's Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops was launched. This marks the beginning of what will be a long offensive to hold those accountable who are deploying troops who have been traumatized by war.-->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXk1SYAvXt8The first … [Read more...] about Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops
Sweatshop Watch: Shoes made in dangerous workshops at low cost, sell for much much more
From AlterNet / By Anneli Rufus Why Are People Willing to Fork Out a Fortune for Shoes That Cost Little to Make? Shoes spur cravings, compulsions and crimes as no other clothing does, and the true cost of making them is just as surprising. October 1, 2010 | Shoes are fashion's version of drugs. More than any other article of clothing, shoes alter the … [Read more...] about Sweatshop Watch: Shoes made in dangerous workshops at low cost, sell for much much more