No-Fly Zone Fallacy
Navy F-16 heads to Libya This past weekend, under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1973, the United States and its allies began enforcing a “no fly zone” over much of Libya. One of the most frequent...
View ArticleLibya: The After Dinar Mint
Gaddafi- photo provided by bikyamasr.com Under the War Powers Resolution of 1973, the President of the United States may order troops into combat for 60 days without seeking congressional approval....
View ArticleThe Peace Corps: A Government Organization that Actually Makes Sense
If you are an average American, chances are that you have donated to a “cause’ at some point in your life. Whether it be giving 5 bucks to Red Cross when a disaster strikes a third-world country,...
View ArticlePrisoner Hunger Strike Enters Crisis Stage
Photo by Solitary Watch Since July 1, 2011, some 6,600 mostly California state prisoners have participated in a hunger strike. The strike began at Pelican Bay and has spread to 13 other prison across...
View ArticleRetired Judge, Advocacy Group Seek Clarence Thomas Indictment
Two new calls last week for federal prosecution of Justice Clarence Thomas on bribery charges could affect the Supreme Court’s decision-making this term. But the allegations are virtually unreported...
View ArticleWho Are The Occupiers?
Police closed down the bridge so the protesters couldn't.Portland, Oregon, is occupied. In the blink of an eye, Portland became a police state. Good cop became bad cop in the space of a day —...
View ArticleHelen Thomas Denounces DC Greed, Fear, War-Mongers
Helen Thomas (2009 Photo Courtesy Creative Commons/Wikipedia)Pioneering White House correspondent Helen Thomas told a National Press Club audience this week that the country is endangered by what she...
View ArticleSetting the Stage for a Jeb Bush Presidential Draft
Jeb Bush Republicans face a nasty, drawn-out nomination fight that could shred the party’s chances even against a vulnerable President Obama and Democratic under-ticket. But to the rescue last week...
View ArticlePortland Police Confiscate Childhood Dream
When he was a kid, Dan Kaufman had a vision: A sound system on a tricycle. It seemed like a silly notion, but it had a powerful effect on him. He had no idea if such a thing was possible, but – what a...
View ArticleJudge Absolves NJ Christie Political Target
Federal prosecutors wrongly indicted a New Jersey mayoral candidate for a second time on corruption charges, according to a Newark federal judge who dismissed all charges in a political prosecution...
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