Column: Race could turn on bluing, divided Commonwealth
September 17, 2008
For each of the past two presidential elections there have been these "swing states" which have, for all intents and purposes, decided the outcome of the national election.
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Column: The Olympics is the medium to voice political concerns
April 10, 2008
As we collectively count down to the 2008 Olympics this summer in Beijing, the emblem of that event — the Olympic torch — is presenting a challenge to our perceptions of human rights and global respon-sibility.
Column: America's support of Pakistan threatens future relations
November 29, 2007
For those of you who have been following the deteriorating situation in Pakistan, a recent comment from President Bush should come more as a disappointment than as a surprise.
Column: Exposing the truth of the global warming 'myth'
November 8, 2007
One of the biggest hoaxes ever perpetrated, believed by millions of Americans who have been duped by faulty science used to advance political agendas threatens this nation's very existence.
Column: War on Terror aims to spread freedom but supports dictators
October 24, 2007
Strategic alliances are necessary in world politics. Partnering with a wide variety of nations that span the globe is a reality of today where the U.S. "empire" has interests that are truly global.
Column: Socialized health care is necessary for America
October 10, 2007
I am writing today in response to "Just Say No to Socialized Health Care in America," (CT, Oct. 9). This article was misleading, ignorant, and insulting to a great number of Americans. I would like to counter the author's article by commenting on its key
Column: World Bank works for greater good
September 27, 2007
I recently became aware of a protest being planned against the International Monetary Fund and its "sister" organization, the World Bank, at their Washington, D.C. headquarters in October.
Column: Race relations in public schools take a step back
September 12, 2007
On June 28, a fiercely divided Supreme Court made a very important ruling in favor of restricting the ability of public school districts to use race to increase diversity in their schools.
Column: Questioning the relevance of the United Nations today
August 29, 2007
Column: Achieving peace no matter what the cost
April 4, 2007