Human Rights – They are marketed as every woman’s best friend, but for some time now diamonds have been one of the most controversial items to dominate the international economy. The debate over links between diamonds and conflict will only grow after Global Witness, an international NGO and key observer of trade in diamonds, has announced its intention to withdraw from the Kimberley process (KP). KP was established in 2003 as a way of monitoring and certifying diamonds, attempting to reduce (and eventually eliminate) trade in “blood diamonds” – diamonds extracted from conflict zones. Global Witness is arguing that...
Catty Congressman
Don Young's FooPas
Opinion – Coming forth for another uncomfortable debate, Alaska Congressman, and a grumpy bridge troll, Don Young, opened his arguments by referring to Rice University professor, Doug Brinkley, as “Dr. Rice,” and calling his testimony “garbage.” A little removed...
Pizza and French Fries
Because Congress Doesn't Care
Social Issues – Children across the country rejoice as Congress battles to keep pizza and french fries on school lunch lines and continues to thwart the Obama administration’s efforts to take unhealthy foods out of school. The “final version of a spending bill released late...
Hunting Season
No Love For Grey Wolves
Animal Rights – Wildlife advocates appeared in federal court Tuesday seeking to stop grey wolf hunts that are under way in the Northern Rockies, arguing that Congress did not have the authority to strip federal protection from the canines. Federal biologists say the wolf population is...
Obama at HRC
DOMA “Unconstitutional”
At the annual Human Rights Campaign fundraising dinner, President Obama forcefully called for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and reiterated his stance on gay rights. The President received a standing ovation from the 3,000 attendees at the dinner, held at Washington Convention...
Pushing Agendas
The Politicization of Tragedy
In America, a national tragedy quickly becomes capitalized as a political agenda pushing tool. It’s a distasteful tactic that undermines the integrity of the victims and gives politicians a deservedly scummy name. Actually, almost any event is catapulted and sensationalized by both...

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