Tonight a nation holds its collective breath, waiting for Barack Obama to deliver the speech that may define his candidacy, and perhaps his presidency and legacy… His is an amazing story indeed, for eight years ago Barack Obama couldn’t even get into the Democratic Convention as a spectator… Obama carries with him the hopes of a wounded populace, tired of war, broke, hungry, and despondent… Sadly, the reality is that even if Obama wins, there will be very little he can do to drag this ...More »

It’s no secret that former President Jimmy Carter has his detractors. His more recent attempts to confront the problems plaguing Israeli - Palestinian relations have drawn scorn from many quarters, with many labeling him anti-Israeli. And now, during remarks made at the recent Hay-on-Wye festival, he has done what no American President has ever dared to do – openly state that Israel possesses nuclear weapons. Despite the fact that within the international intelligence community it is widely known that Israel possesses a nuclear arsenal that ...More »

New reports out of Burma have placed deaths caused by the cyclone that recently hit the country at upwards of 10,000 people, far greater than figures initially released. Some 24 million people live in the five regions of the country that were hit. There have also been reports that that 80% of Laputta has been completely destroyed. If this doesn’t make you throw up in your mouth, nothing will. It is utterly fucking sick. A piece by Chomsky from February of this year entitled ...More »