Category Archives: Special Reports

Robert Fisk On Obama’s Inaugural Speech: Gaza — Not The Elephant In The Room — The Pile Of Corpses In The Room

I’ve recently discovered Robert Fisk, reporter for the UK Independent. In his most recent column Fisk says, “For the people of the Middle East, the absence of the word ‘Gaza’ – indeed, the word ‘Israel’ as well – was the … Continue reading

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James K. Galbraith Says Social Security Payments Must Be Increased, Not Decreased

On The Real News Network, I just found a recent interview with economist James K. Galbraith. This whole economics puzzle is something I would like to understand better. Galbraith blames our dismal situation on the deregulation of banks and other … Continue reading

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Obama Seeks To Be Transformative: Highlights Of His Inaugural Speech

Barack Obama covered a lot of ground in his inaugural speech.  My ears particulary perked up when he said, “We will transform our schools and colleges and universities to meet the demands of a new age.” The need for transformation … Continue reading

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