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Democratic National Committee
May 16, 2008 MUST READ: McCain Pushed Earmark for Campaign Contributor Despite John McCain's self-professed opposition to earmarks and his claim to have never done anything to help his favorite lobbyists and campaign contributors, the USA Today reveals that McCain did in fact push for what watchdog groups called an "earmark" after a major donor lobbied... Democratic National Committee more
May 15, 2008 Dean: California Court Decision a Step Forward for Equality Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today issued the following statement on the California Supreme Court decision to overturn the state's anti-marriage ban:"The Supreme Court of California today took a step forward in the long march toward protecting equal rights under the... Democratic National Committee more
May 15, 2008 DNC FACT CHECK: McCain's 2013 is America's Nightmare John McCain's crystal ball must be cloudy. In a speech and new ad today, McCain outlined a list of promises he intends to keep by 2013 if elected. The problem? On all the challenges he outlines, John McCain has either ignored the problem altogether, has no plan, has promised prescriptions... Democratic National Committee more
May 15, 2008 Dean: John McCain Should Denounce Bush's Remarks Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean today responded to President Bush's outrageous comments that according to CNN, suggested that "Democrats are in favor of 'appeasement' of terrorists in the same way U.S. leaders appeased Nazis in the run-up to World War II."... Democratic National Committee more
May 15, 2008 Dean: McCain Speech Highlights Hypocritical, Flawed Agenda During his remarks in Ohio this morning, Senator John McCain outlined a fictional account of what he expects the American people to believe he will do as president. In reality, on each of the issues he addresses, Senator McCain has either failed to outline any plans or has actually promised... Democratic National Committee more
NPR World News
May 17, 2008 Violence Shifts Balance of Power in Lebanon Six days of violence have left more than 60 people dead in Lebanon. The balance of power has shifted and the Shiite Hezbollah militia is stronger than any other force in the country. NPR World News more
May 17, 2008 Reviewing the Disaster in Chengdu Scott Simon talks with Robert Siegel about his week in the heart of the Chinese earthquake. Siegel recounts vivid scenes, including a family that walked 20 miles from their destroyed village to another. He says the relief effort is vigorous as emergency vehicles storm north, but millions of... NPR World News more
Talk of the Nation
May 16, 2008 The Science of Making Great Beer How do yeast, water, hops and grain combine to form a lager, pilsener or ale? The process requires careful supervision and tightly controlled conditions. Expert brewmasters explain how temperature, timing and ingredients all factor into making an excellent beer. Talk of the Nation more
May 16, 2008 Communities Take Action to Protect Great Lakes The five Great Lakes — Ontario, Erie, Huron, Michigan and Superior — are said to hold one-fifth of the world's surface fresh water. The lakes are threatened by fluctuating water levels, invasive species and pollution — and nearby communities are looking for ways to help. Talk of the Nation more
TruthOut
May 17, 2008 Put Something in the Hat If you haven't taken a moment to make a donation, please do so. Many thanks to all our active donors. You built this. TruthOut more
May 17, 2008 Kelpie Wilson | Peak Oil and Politicians Truthout's Environment Editor Kelpie Wilson writes: "It has somehow been 'not polite' to talk about limits to growth. Today, despite skyrocketing oil prices, most politicians still avoid the term 'peak oil.' Most of the media still treat peak oil advocates with skepticism, using epithets like... TruthOut more
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