Even before the ethics questions raised by the New York Times, John McCain appeared to be ill suited to be a President who would roll back the widespread taxpayer subsidies lavished on business elites.

The Peace and Freedom Party and Socialist Party USA have strongly opposed U.S. involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan and have maintained that the Iraq War was launched only to advance U.S. imperialism and to control the vast oil reserves in the Middle East. Both socialist parties are calling for an immediate end to the military occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, the withdrawal and return of all U.S. troops, and the immediate release of all prisoners of war and detained civilians.

First African Baptist Church (FABC) will host a day of celebration and fun. The day is in recognition of the rich and varied history of the nearly 200-year-old church. The event will feature special guest speakers, including Rep. Harold James, Rev. Dr. Napoleon Divine and Rev. Ralph Blanks.

This free I-LEAD event is the perfect opportunity to learn about applying to college programs, seeking financial aid, and how to decide if a program is right for you or your child.

Greed is defined as an excessive or uncontrolled desire for or pursuit of money, wealth, food, or other possessions especially when this denies the same goods to others. It is reprehensible acquisitiveness, an insatiable longing for power, and supremacy in order to advance individual interests at the cost of other's well being.

“Despicable, loathsome, ruthless…” These were the words of Anak Mindanao Representative Mujiv S. Hataman on the latest tragedy in the province of Sulu , particularly in the coastal town of Maimbung , which claimed the lives of a 4-year old child, Marisa Payian, 9 year old Wedme Lahim, teenagers Alnalyn Lahim, 15 and Sulayman Hakob, 17. Three other civilians were also killed, Kirah Lahim, 45; Eldisim Lahim, 43 and Narcia Abon, 24. A certain Pfc. Ibnul Wahid of the Army's 6th Infantry Division who was said to be on vacation was also killed.

AKBAYAN Citizens Action Party Rep. Risa Hontiveros said that dismissing Lozada’s explosive statement as an attempt to destabilize the country would not do, saying that what Lozada divulged lays accountability on the National Broadband Network (NBN) deal at the doorstep of Malacanang Presidential Palace.

President Reagan and, now, John McCain have been given a pass by Americans who routinely critized the mental inflexibility of the gerontocrats who ruled the Soviet Union.

The Precarious Revolt (featuring news of recent IWW activity)

The beast does his business in her condo several times a day — and not on old newspapers laid out on the kitchen floor.

Rather, Oscar, like many other dogs around the country, uses a new pet toilet called the "Pet Loo."