Progressives have been dry for so long that all that Obama bubbly went straight to our heads. But Obama or not, we’re in for tough times.
Whoa! What a bash, huh? We liberal/progressives have been dry for so long that all that Obama bubbly went straight to our heads. By the time the oath of office [...]
Archive for January 24th, 2009
The Inauguration Beer Goggles Are Coming Off and Our Ugly Economic Problems Are Still Here
January 24, 2009Obama overturns abortion funds ban
January 24, 2009The abortion issue remains contentious in
the United States [AFP]
Barack Obama, the US president, has signed an executive order overturning a ban on US funding for groups that perform abortions or provide information on the option, the White House says.
The US president signed the bill without media coverage late on Friday, in contrast to the publics signing of other [...]
BBC refuses to show Gaza appeal
January 24, 2009The UK’s international development secretary urged broadcasters to reconsider airing the appeal [AFP]
The British Broadcasting Corporation has defended its decision not to participate in a television fund-raising appeal for Gaza, saying it did want to avoid compromising public confidence in its impartiality.
Normally all broadcasters show Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) appeals without charge, but in a statement on [...]
Israel forms war crime defence team
January 24, 2009}
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Israel forms war crime defence team
If Israel’s use of white phosphorus is proven, it could form the basis of war crimes charges [AFP]
Daniel Friedman, the Israeli justice minister, has been appointed to lead a defence team should war crimes charges be brought following the 22-day war on Gaza.
Mark Regev, a spokesman for [...]
