U.S.
Race still drives the war against universal health care
March 12, 2009President Obama has heard all the arguments against universal health care. One he won´t hear from opponents, that is the private insurers and hospitals, is that of their fear of having to cover and treat the...
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Democratizing credit
March 12, 2009The $780 billion stimulus package will help stimulate the economy and create jobs, no matter how hard the Rush Limbaugh lunatics try to make it fail. It is already creating jobs and the ripple effect will...
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American stories on American Idol tell all
March 12, 2009The interesting thing about following American Idol this year is the contestant’s personal stories, their backgrounds and their rags to riches struggle to stardom. Okay, yes, I have been watching, when I’m not watching sports. And...
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Obama admin. tackles comprehensive education reform
March 12, 2009Outlining his proposals for education reform in a speech this week at the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, President Obama praised the 'legacy of excellence' of America's schools and colleges, but added, 'we have let our...
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A new level of struggle against racism is needed
March 11, 2009One of the results of the last election is that there is a stepping up of the struggles against racism. The quick reaction all around the country to the racist anti-Obama cartoon in the NY Post...
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