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“Winning the War on Credibility”
The Administration is putting up the usual brave, confident smirk, but behind
the scenes, all the President's men seem in a tizzy. (A tizzy is what rich white
guys do, when other folks would be running away screaming). The Neo-cons are
circling the shredders and hanging tough for now, but when the voters really
start screaming, expect even ‘loyal' Republicans in tight re-election races to
join the chorus calling for hearings.By B. Rehak | 7.25.03
Even with Weapons, Hussein Was No Threat
Even if Iraq had tried to acquire uranium from Niger and centrifuge-suitable aluminum tubes, its nuclear program would have given Saddam Hussein no means of threatening the American people.by Sheldon Richman
7.22.03
Is Fraud a High Crime or Misdemeanor?
In claiming that 16 controversial words in his State of the Union address last January were technically correct, the president is implying that he didn't actually deceive - or intend to deceive - the American people.
Nothing could be further from the truth.by Jacob G. Hornberger
7.16.03
To an American Friend
“You and your friends and mine still in America are letting me and the country down....You're letting our president and his entire administration get away with lying and cheating America and the world with not so much as a word of complaint.”
by Paul J. Balles | 7.12.03
Lawlessness in Iraq and the Failure of Unilateralism
It is unclear whether the US claimed an "imperative military necessity" waiver of The 1954 Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, thereby allowing the looting and smashing of Iraqi cultural property. It is odd, though, that the Iraqi oil fields have been successfully safeguarded right from the beginning of the war, but little was done to protect the "greatest trove of antiquities and monuments in the Middle East."By Professor Ali Kahn | 7.14.03
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Dean or Kucinich: Which is Better for Progressives?
“Clearly the time is ripe for an in-depth and comparative look at both candidates. We at the Chronicle feel that by training the floodlights of scrutiny on both men, the shadows of doubt and deception will give way and a clear favorite will emerge for progressives.”
by Brad Carlton | Revised 6.27.03
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NYT Flaks for Government by Omitting Three Critical Words
"Claims to have"
by Alice Cherbonnier | 7.24.03
France Bashers Ignorant of American History
As a France-hater, unfortunately, the raving Dick Morris is not alone. Windbags George F. Will and Rush Limbaugh are even worse.
by William Hughes | 7.15.03
Hugo Chavez Is Crazy!
100,000 Venezuelans marched against Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez—but there was also a larger march, with easily over 200,000 Venezuelans marching in support of their president, Chavez. Yet there was no mention of the latter in the US media.
By Greg Palast | 7.12.03
Poll Finds Major Polls Distort Results by How They Frame Questions
Background knowledge, or its absence, contributes to particular political views. This can help explain inconsistencies in poll respondents’ answers. Yet the media, aware of this problem, choose to ignore it when reporting “poll results.”
by Marc Sapir, M.D. | 7.12.03
Human Rights Watch Calls on Saudi Government to Make Real Reforms Instead of Mounting a Media Image Campaign
Special to The Chronicle & Sentinel | 7.12.03
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Greens to Run Presidential Candidate in 2004, But Who?
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The Democrats, asserted one Green Party stalwart, are
"irrelevant" because they are not a true opposition party. "The next
election should be a Green-Republican contest. I don't understand why
Democrats are running at all. They're not going to make a
difference."
by Brad Carlton | ELECTION WATCH 7.31.03
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Rooftops of Paris: Baltimorean Denny Lynch, for 30 years a history teacher in city secondary schools, retired this year on July 1, and is now traveling the world while engaging in his longtime second vocation, photography. His work has been shown not only locally and in New York, but in Ireland—and now in France. An exhibit of his photos, called “Ma Chanson de Paris,” is showing at La Maison D’Ourscamp through July 30. The show celebrates the beauties of Paris in images Lynch has captured over his 28 years of visits to that city. “There is nothing more satisfying to me,” he says, “than to wander through the arondissments of Paris with my camera and let the day unfold without a plan.” The gallery, at 44-46, rue Francois Miron, 75004 Paris, is operated by the Association for the Safeguarding and Appreciation of Historic Paris.
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Calendar
7.14.03
Rep. Cardin to Travel to Guantanamo Bay to Review Status of Terror Suspects
Congressman Is Senior Democrat on U.S. Helsinki Commission
Special to the Chronicle
7.23.03
Woodberry Woods Gains Second National RecognitionStaff | 7.14.03
Credit Union to Participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank First Time Homebuyers Program
by staff | 7.13.03
New Phase of Gwynns Falls Trail Opens
by staff | 7.13.03
Presbyterians Name New Leader
by staff | 7.13.03
Hampden Showcases Youth Media
The arts event offers youth age 16 and over an opportunity to register to vote.
by staff | 7.13.03
Community Activists Find Their Efforts Trumped by Developers Aided by City Government
What do we say to communities that work very hard to develop plans for themselves, in consultation with City agencies, non-profits, and developers and then are told by more powerful entities that they have a better idea?
by Myles Hoenig | 7.13.03
Garden Center Blooming in Hampden
by Staff | 7.13.03
City Council Unanimously
Condemns ‘Patriot Act’
{Held-over} The Baltimore City Council unanimously passed the strongest resolution in the country to date against the USA Patriot Act on Monday, May 19 at their regular council meeting.
by Kay Dellinger
6.4.03
MTA Rate Increases Go In Effect June 30
Tickets will increase from $1.35 to $1.60...
Staff | 6.10.03
Liquor: The Other Drug
New liquor license legislation and spotty enforcement of existing laws leaves communities with no choice but to fight when faced with new liquor establishments.
by Russ Henley
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Alice Cherbonnier
6.10.03
Travel: Sicily, Crossroads of Invaders
The beauty of the Sicilian landscape has been enhanced first by the Greek gifts of the olive and the grape, and then, a thousand years later, by the Arab gifts of citrus and the date.
by Louise Roberts Sheldon | Travelogue 7.12.03
What happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?
by Staff | History 7.12.03
Bottom Floor Concert Series Moves to Patterson Arts Center
The Series also plans a name change to reflect its new, handicapped-accessible location.
by Staff | Music 7.12.03
Anonymous Words of Wisdom
by Staff | Quotes 7.12.03
Sports Figures and Race: Overcoming Obstacles
by Joe Rosenberg | Books 7.12.03
Author Takes the High Road in JFK Bio
by Joe Rosenberg | Book 7.12.03
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Local Bar Abruptly Cancels Palestinian Aid Concert
Public discourse cannot happen without public venues--and these are becoming increasingly politically correct in a climate of concern and even fear.by Campbell Charshee
7.14.03
Charm City's Revolution Zone
The start of a baseball game at Camden Yards is an hour away. Traffic is high. Angry, very angry drivers are darting to and fro on the public's streets. Now, add to this mix enough bicyclists to block their way on the public thoroughfares....by Scott Loughrey
7.14.03
Baltimore Hosts ‘Peace Palace for Collective Meditation’
Can practicing meditation bring about peace and harmony in city schools and neighborhoods—not to mention world peace?by Mary Ellen Graybill
7.14.03
Powell Denies Intelligence Failure In Buildup To War, But Evidence Doesn’t Hold Up
Either the intelligence used to justify the Iraq invasion was doctored to make a case for war or worse, there has been a massive intelligence failure inside the CIA and other US government agencies.by Jason Leopold | 7.13.03
It’s Not That College Students Are Stupid; They’re Willfully Ignorant
When we are graduating kids from high school and college who have no knowledge about the history of their country, when citizens have no idea what it means to be a citizen, is it any wonder that we have crime, drugs and general lawbreaking?by Lynda Lambert
7.13.03
Conservative Conundrum
When you hear a politician talk about cutting the costs of a service provided in the private sector, run in the other direction. It means price controls, and nothing is more devastating and disruptive than price controls. [Californians raped by electric power price-fixing would disagree with this guy!]by Sheldon Richman
7.13.03
Nader Blasts Plutocrats, Bush & Iraq War: Calls for ‘Congress Watch Locals’
“[Bush] got us into war based on false statements, based on gross and misleading assertions,” charged Nader when speaking in Baltimore. “If that is not an impeachable offense, it is hard to find one that is.”by William Hughes
7.13.03
Religious and Advocacy Organizations Establish ‘Global Benchmarks’ for Corporations Worldwide
Special to The Chronicle & Sentinel | 7.13.03
Of Mice and (Con) Men
The buildup to the invasion of Iraq revealed most of our national-security bureaucrats and
journalists to be mice, no match for the men who marshaled all manner of questionable, false or even forged evidence to make their case. The men led — make that “misled” — and the mice, with few exceptions, cheered them on or cowered in their holes.by Dennis Hans | 7.02.03
The 'Crime' of Exercising Free Speech at Baltimore's Inner Harbor
The public pays for the Inner Harbor's existence and upkeep. However, the city of Baltimore is telling us that they have suspended our First Amendment rights there...by Scott Loughrey
6.22.03
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Daniel Pipes nomination stalled in committee
Members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee say they need "more time" to study "controversial nominee" David Pipes before putting his name forward to serve on the board of the US Institute for Peace.
Special to the Chronicle
7.23.03
Congress Takes Aim At USA PATRIOT Act
The House amendment to limit federal "sneak and peek" delayed notification search warrants--which passed by a vote of 309 to 118, with 113 Republicans voting in favor--still has to clear the Senate and the President before it becomes law.
Special to the Chronicle
7.23.03
Bush's Wasted Trip to Africa
Why would we encourage genetically engineered crops for Africa? We do know Africans, if they use patented seed from the US, will not own that seed when they use it, and some seed is designed to have a built-in terminator gene, so it cannot be used for the next year's planting. Such seed should be banned to begin with. What kind of perverse mind thought that one up?
by J. Russell Tyldesley
7.14.03
The Bi-national State: The Wolf Shall Dwell With The Lamb
In order for a multi-national state to function properly, one of two conditions must be fulfilled: either all sides cede their national identity, or they must have equal economic and political power. Hardly any multi-national state in the world really functions properly
by Uri Avnery | 7.13.03
Ballot-Tampering in the 21st Century
Imagine if it were possible to somehow subvert the voting process itself in such a way that you could steal elections without anybody knowing....
A Report from New Zealand’s Scoop Media
7.13.03
Why Bioterrorism is America’s Greatest Threat
It’s not suicide bombers we should fear, but suicide coughers and sneezers.
by Dr. Chris Holmes
7.13.03
Cardin Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Medicare Late Enrollment Penalty
It’s not suicide bombers we should fear, but suicide coughers and sneezers.
Cardin's Office | 7.13.03
Weapons of Mass Deception
The adjective “depleted,”
with its connotation that the substance is non-threatening or diminished in strength, is misleading.
by Frida Berrigan | 7.13.03
“The Matrix,” a French Philosopher, and the Events of September 11
The movement toward dominance by pan-national forces that globalization represents also means, as many of us think, a move toward universal slavery. And hence a hatred of it is necessarily destined to become universal.
by Chris Knipp | 7.12.03
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