Monthly Archives: May 2011

Liveblogging the Vote on Eternal Worldwide War David Swanson 26 May 2011 On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives backed eternal worldwide war and imprisonment powers for all future presidents, but blocked any ground troops in Libya (except for the … Continue reading →

May 23, 2011 By Borja Bergareche MADRID—Antonio de la Calle, a 46-year-old priest who runs the church of the Patrocinio del Señor in the Vallecas neighborhood, has been playing God to avoid his neighbors’ descent into hell. In this working-class … Continue reading →

By MARK LAVIE, Associated Press, 25 May 2011 CAIRO — Egypt’s decision Wednesday to end its blockade of Gaza by opening the only crossing to the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory this weekend could ease the isolation of 1.4 million Palestinians there. … Continue reading →

He shows the president who’s boss by Justin Raimondo, May 25, 2011 The rapturous reception afforded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he ascended the dais to address a joint session of Congress was like the triumphs Roman generals were … Continue reading →

U.S. BOAT TO GAZA www.ustogaza.org The Audacity of Hope will sail as a human rights mission to help end the illegal Israeli naval blockade of Gaza. The U.S. Boat to Gaza Campaign is collecting thousands of personal letters to the … Continue reading →