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America
The Huffington Post says ” Spending Cuts Could Wreak Havoc On Science And Public Health”
According to the Huffington Post, “spending cuts could wreak havov on science and public health,” among other things. Just what will this gigantic spending cut affect other than putting more than 100,000 people out of work? Check out the Huff’s breakdown. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/22/government-sequester-environment-effects_n_2743586.html
What is America?
There are major drawbacks to having a national psyche. What social scientist Michael Billig refers to as “banal nationalism”-that is ever present, often unrecognizable and dangerous-is a staple of American culture and identity. Americans are proud, rightfully so, boasting a robust GDP, long lifespans and low infant mortality rates. These figures have come to the … Continue reading
Current TV on Gun Control in America
Gavin Newsom and Current TV dissect the American gun control issue in light of the Newtown Connecticut shootings. What do you think? http://current.com/shows/the-gavin-newsom-show/videos/gavin-newsom-three-gun-control-measures-that-must-be-enacted-now/
Drugs, Poverty, and Tacos: How Americans Perceive Mexico
With a meeting between Mexican president-elect Enrique Peña Nieto and U.S. president Barack Obama less than a week away, Mexico’s leader is looking to shore up his country’s international image and grow Mexico’s partnership with the U.S. and expand it beyond a security focus to include economic, trade and energy issues. However, this is looking more … Continue reading
The Eleven for 2011
2011 had many people wondering about the future. A lot happened. Do all years bring what seems to be such radical changes? There is a lot that could make a list of events for last year, but a few are poignant in the impacts they had on cultures, societies and individuals. So here they are; … Continue reading
December 12 on the West Coast; Occupy is still around.
by Andy Paul Just when the mainstream American media and stringent advocates of the status quo thought they had won, Monday December 12 came. Neither the winter, with snow in the northeast and cold rain on the West Coast, or determined adversaries across the country, could keep thousands of protesters from assembling in port cities … Continue reading
Politico’s Morning Edition; Grand Old Party or Great Oligarchical Parody?
Politico highlights updates in the ongoing GOP race for the presidency through the responses of late night TV:
#OWS Update: The night before reoccupation #N17
By Phil Acuña Phil is a staff contributor based in NYC. Despite living in the city that never sleeps, it’s safe to say that most supporters of the Occupy Wall Street movement were caught off guard early Tuesday morning by the spontaneous mobilization of NYPD’s finest. Though suspicions were aroused when officers started equipping themselves … Continue reading
