Washington Post
Hispanics believe that discrimination has risen since the start of the congressional debate over illegal immigration, according to a survey released yesterday.But they also think their group is more galvanized after the pro-immigration marches that resulted from the debate, and many believe they are on the verge of a major social movement, according to […]
The Skeptical Optimist has finished a six part series that needs to be read by anyone concerned with government debt and fiscal policy. Since that really should be everyone, I urge you all to take the time to read his posts. They are clear, well written and explain some things that are difficult to grasp […]
Apparently the AP is now reporting that the Israeli foreign ministry claims that Lebanese guerrillas are trying to transfer the captured Israeli soldiers to Iran.
While not completely out of the question, as I said in a previous post we can have great confidence that Iran is at least periferally involved, I am taking this claim […]
CNN.com
Israel’s warplanes bombed Beirut’s international airport and its navy blockaded Lebanon’s ports in a sharp escalation of a military campaign Thursday.Hezbollah guerrillas fired scores of rockets from Lebanon into northern Israel in the most intense bombardment in years.
The missiles killed one woman and at least 10 others were hurt in the attack on Safed, about […]
MercuryNews
In what is being heralded as a potential breakthrough for patients with spinal cord injuries, a quadriplegic was able to open e-mail, change television stations and turn on lights with just his mind — and a sophisticated brain sensor that translated his thoughts into actions.Matthew Nagle, 25, was injured in a knife attack in 2001 […]
Robert Novak gives his version of the Plame events
Interesting stuff.
Reuters.com
Shaken Israelis voiced anger and frustration at growing violence on Wednesday after Lebanese Hizbollah guerrillas seized two soldiers and killed up to seven.The attack has opened a second battle front for the Jewish state as it wages an offensive in the Gaza Strip to try to recover a captured soldier, plunging the region into the […]
CNN.com
At least 70 people have been killed in seven explosions on crowded rush-hour commuter trains in the Indian financial capital of Mumbai, police said.Officials said more than 300 people were injured in the blasts, which took place between 6:20 and 7 p.m. (1250 and 1330 GMT) when the trains were packed with commuters making […]
Crosblog reviews the Jefferson warrant case.
Gib is pretty happy with this outcome, I have to agree.
With this decision, along with the recent Hamdan SC decision, it is almost possible to forget that we live in Ashcroft’s Gonzales’ Amerikkka. It is like the checks and balances in the constitution are working or something. Most likely of […]
This Cato Unbound essay on Iran matches my thoughts on the subject quite well. I am not as sure as the author that the Bush administration is as indecisive on the issue as he claims, I hope at least that Bush is waiting for more serious action to show he gave Iran every chance rather […]
