Like Father, Like Son?



The omnipresent neo-conservative kingmakers are at it again, this time with the eloquent and dashing Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, eldest son of the former Shah of Iran.

Through Different Lenses



Why do so many people around the world, the vast majority of the people on this planet, see things so differently from the majority of Americans when it comes to Iraq?

There's Something About Daniel



In the movie, Mary said some outrageous things, but even she would not have gotten away with a story about President Bush nominating Daniel Pipes for the US Institute for Peace.

African Americans Say No to War; Rep. Maxine Waters Condemns Perle’s, Cheney’s War-Profiteering, Bush’s Cuts on Education, Vets, Healthcare



Although they make up one-third of troops serving in the U.S. military services, a recent Gallup poll showed that two thirds of African Americans oppose the war in Iraq. But the black community has not played a prominent role in the anti-war movement, until now.

America in Wonderland



I’m sure that many Americans were shocked and awed by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his patently absurd reference to the Fourth Geneva Convention in regard to the American POWs. I’m not sure how the man manages to keep a straight face during his speeches. Perhaps that’s why he’s often seen darting away from the cameras. President George W. Bush also could not help but offer his own share of non sequitur logic and commented that if Iraq is holding POWs then he expects them to be treated well.