Supreme Court ruling on child rape strikes a blow to human rights.
Last Wednesday the Supreme Court ruled, 5 to 4, that sentencing someone to death for raping a child is unconstitutional. Justice Anthony M. Kennedy s...
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The Rise of China
China's policies, financial and otherwise, are aimed not at intimidation but at forcing the U.S. to bind itself to China. When the bad times come -- I suppose they're already here -- neither will be able to abandon the other.
The Democratic Republic of Congo: "We're on the Run Again"
The people in eastern Congo are tired; we have been running for more than a decade now. We need to sit down, live in peace and raise our children.
China's Deadly Investments
Washington and activists around the world need to focus on Beijing's investment strategy -- its economic interests are undermined by its present foreign policy and offering China real alternatives.
How the World Sees Obama's Election
When it comes to seeing the world change and history made one of the best seats from which to watch is the anchor chair... and this week what a view.
The Surge "Success" Debunked
Iraq remains a powder keg. "The Surge" has done little to increase security, a state of civil war remains and regional conflict threatens greater problems for the future.
Next Toyota Prius to Be Built in US, But "Karoshi," or Death By Overwork," Tempers the Company' s Announcement
Trying to make death by overwork acceptable to any society, because survivors are able to get some monetary benefit is ridiculous, repulsive and outrageous.
Uganda Does Not Deserve Seat On UN Security Council, It's Time To Pay Attention
Our lack of attention to international issues could become the prelude to more tragedy around the world. In the next week or so, Uganda will be pulling out all stops to gain a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Celebrities Join YouTube at UN to Launch Poverty Campaign (PHOTOS)
On Thursday, will.i.am, Elle Macpherson, Queen Rania of Jordan and Kristin Davis came together at the U.N. to launch the 'in my name' campaign, a challenge to world leaders to fight world poverty.
Responding to Famine in the Horn of Africa: Learn from Past Mistakes
The sad truth is that famines are shaped less by drought and more by inequitable political and economic access to seed diversity, technical assistance, and temporary food relief.
America is a Liberal Country
The Republicans are about to lose another 20 to 34 seats in the House and at least seven seats in the Senate. It will take decades -- maybe even generations -- for them to recover from that.
Africa is No More "Overpopulated" Than Iraq Was a Haven for WOMD: Do the Math
Africa is no more the "Dark Continent" and overpopulated than Iraq was a haven for weapons of mass destruction. I just hate it when I am bamboozled...
Prosecuting U.S. Troops Under Iraqi Law .. ?
For all those who will accept nothing short of "victory" in Iraq, please get on the same page as the rest of us: sending others into an immoral situation and expecting them to behave morally is absurd.
"You Can't Do It With Force": Will the 44th President Listen to Jeffrey Sachs?
Sachs has many allies and supporters, including Al Gore, Kofi Annan, and Bono. Will the Democrat nominee embrace his humane and sensible proposals?
Question to Obama and Clinton: Would Anything Be Unacceptable in Having a Muslim President
I fear that we are seeing only the tip of the iceberg of what those who want to push "high-fear buttons" will try and do to slime Barack Obama.
Cuba, the UN, and the US Election
The US embargo imposes sanctions more comprehensive than any we impose on Iran, Sudan, or Syria. And still, this flawed and futile embargo lives on.
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