Obama leaves Republicans biting dust on economy

What’s really wrong with the US economy

By: kwaziwai

Over the past eight years I have listened to the leading economists tell us that the US economy was strong and healthy. They frequently used words like “surging” to describe the economy. This economic analysis of a healthy, vibrant economy saturated the media, right up until the bottom fell out, and millions of people went broke, filed ...

15 days ago

Time Ticking for Copenhagen Summit

By: syedalimujtaba

It’s less than five weeks for the crucial Copenhagen summit for climate change. It’s a deadline for a deal to stop the climate catastrophe. The issue involved is developing countries won't join in a climate deal unless rich countries, which created the climate crisis, pay to fix it.  The Copenhagen summit will have more than ...

15 days ago

Head of Republican National Committee: Obama doesn't deserve Nobel ...

By: DelilahStarling

One day after Obama was getting criticized for an unsubstantiated snub to the Dalai Lama, the president received a stunning 6:00am phone call from Norway that he had received the Nobel Peace prize by unanimous vote. In his speech, the president, who

about 1 month ago

Five Things the U.S. and China Actually Agree

By: azhar12

As U.S. President Barack Obama touched down in China on Sunday, his visit marked a pivotal moment in the two countries' relationship. While the U.S. and China once met to discuss topics of mutual importance, their talks are now occupied with issues of significance to the entire planet. From North Korea to Iran, global warming to global trade ...

11 days ago