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Australia Debates Gay Rights
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 12th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
The government of Australia has made clear it does not approve legislation from sections of the country which would allow gays and lesbians to enjoy equal rights in marriage. The ACT passed the most progressive same-sex partnership laws in the countr read more
Recession –Blame Them Foreigners!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 12th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Prime Minister Gordon Brown has witnessed dramatic drops in his popularity figures due to his inept performance as leader of his nation . How does one convince the British people that you have been actually doing a terrific job? Simple, find the near read more
Sound Of Alarm For Under 25 Year Olds!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Two schools and a stadium in Auckland have been fitted with an alarm which emits an annoying sound that only people under age 25 can hear. The Mosquito Anti-Vandal System has been termed illegal by many human rights groups since it specifically signa read more
“What If” Begins About Hasan
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
After every tragedy in which someone engages in mass killing, we enter a period in which “experts” explain if only something else had been done the killer would have been spotted earlier and given some sort of treatment. New reports indi read more
Obama-Bush Light On Venezuela?
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Venezuelan leader, Hugo Chavez is massing troops on his nation’s border with Columbia on ground that the United States and Columbia are preparing to invade his country. He told his nation that war was possible and warned that “if you want read more
Does Prime Minister Maliki Display Authoritarian Tendencies?
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
An Iraqi court found the British newspaper, Guardian, guilty of defaming Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki by charging he was displaying authoritarian tendencies. The article in question was written by award-winning correspondent, Ghaith Abdul-Ahad, who read more
Obama Shares Meeting With Burma Thug Leader
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
President Obama is attending the ASEAN meeting and will use the opportunity to stress the need for Asian cooperation and emphasize the United States commitment to being a major player on the economic scene. During the meeting he will be in the same r read more
Life In A Republican Run America
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 11th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
If Barack Obama continues ignoring the job issue, it is likely that Republicans will once again get a shot at running government in America. We thought it might help to get a preview of an America under the control of a Republican party government. E read more
April Smith of AHA MEDIA was very proud to be invited to speak ab…
AHA MEDIA | November 10th 2009 by April Smith
April Smith of AHA MEDIA was very proud to be invited to speak about social media for social justice activisim with BCGEU members at the Holiday Inn in North Vancouver, B.C. BCGEU – BC Government and Service Employees Union http://www.bcgeu.c read more
Sunni Iraqi Women Take Over Family Burden
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 10th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
A persistent failure on the part of the Iraqi government is their treatment of the Sunni minority. During Saddam Hussein’s rule, his fellow Sunni enjoyed many privileges and were awarded jobs and power before those from the majority Shiite read more
Turkey Third Man In Iran Nuclear Issue?
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 10th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
There are reports President Ahmadinejad is willing to allow Turkey to serve as the intermediary in dealing with Iranian enriched uranium. Under a proposal by the IAEA, Iran’s enriched uranium could be shipped to Turkey until Russia supplies Ira read more
HEADLINES FROM THE WORLD PRESS
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 10th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments. UK, Guardian: “College Expels Student Wearing Mini-Skirt” It is the right of college professors to have young attractive students in mi read more
Will Aung San Suu Kyi Get Freedom?
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 10th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
The mysterious world of politics in Myanmar makes for difficulty in ascertaining what exactly is happening in a nation that is completely controlled by a gang of generals who pay scant attention to anything outside their realm of power. Min Lwin, a d read more
The Prime Minister Who Couldn’t Write Straight
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 10th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
The office of being prime minister of the United Kingdom means one is compelled to deal with deaths of fighting men and women in distant places like Afghanistan. Jacqui Janes, whose son Jamie was killed by an explosion in Afghanistan opened her mail read more
"When a fear-inducing situation presents itself, embrace it.…
kath.A.rine | November 10th 2009
“When a fear-inducing situation presents itself, embrace it. Reject the methods I employed in... read more
Netanyahu To Abbas–Let’s Have Peace-On My Terms!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Abbas that”we should not place preconditions for holding talks,” but went on to note on the desire for Palestinians to allow return of refugees who fled in 1948, “they must abandon th read more
HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Each day we offer a sample of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments. Czech Republic, Prague Daily Monitor: “Young Czechs Lead In Marijuana And Ecstasy Use” Well, at least the Czech Republic is leading in read more
It Doesn’t Get Any Better In Afghanistan
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
People in Washington D.C. argue about military policy to pursue in Afghanistan, General McChyrstal demands he be given 40,000 more troops, and the people of those areas under attack complain they are the ones who wind up being the victim. Two US sold read more
Iranwood Movie Stars Raise Anger Of Government
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
India has its Bollywood stars and Iran has been attempting to catch up with creating a new film industry. However, government officials are furious at large salaries being paid to actors and actresses who may earn a $100,00 for a few days work. Criti read more
Israel Leader Urges Abbas To Continue Fight
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Israeli President Shimon Peres sent a public plea to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urging that he continue fighting for peace in the Middle East and not refuse to run for re-election. “I turn to you as a colleague and ask that you donR read more
What Do We Know About Nidal Malik Hasan?
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
Major Nidal Malik Hasan is a member of the Muslim religion which for some Americans is sufficient evidence to convict each and every person of the Muslim religion as a part of a terror force seeking to kill Americans. There is scant doubt Major Hasan read more
Church Of Sweden Says OK But Priests Say NO!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | November 9th 2009 by Fred Stopsky
The Church of Sweden has announced that gays and lesbians have the right to get married within a church, but it also gave the right to priests to decide if they wished to go along with the policy. Latest figures indicate that one in five priests have read more
A Different Sort of President
The Love Letters Project | November 8th 2009 by Crystal Alburger
95th Request Dear Barack Obama, I’m writing to you because I like you, because I feel that my letters might move you, and because I hope that you’ll take action. I thought of writing a letter to your predecessor in high school (long befor read more
Did the Greatest Generation Beget the Worst Generation?
Malignant Liberal Idiocy | November 8th 2009 by Sam Pierce
This is not intended to paint the entire generation that followed the "Greatest Generation" with the same red brush. There are certainly patriotic citizens and those who cherish the liberty our founders established among the offspring of th read more
A Strange System: Food: Hard Travelin’ Blues
Science & Soul | November 8th 2009
You walk through the aisles of your local supermarket. Apples in June. Watermelons in February. Oranges in December. Weird star fruit in….well I don’t actually know if star fruit have a picking season. So how do we have these read more
Bath & Body Works Boycott
Walking On Fire | November 8th 2009
כ"א ברמחשון תש"עPhasma Priscus 22Every year for the past six years of her eight years of employment with Bath & Body Works, Wiccan Gina Uberti would take her vacation the week of Samhain and head for holiday celebrations in Salem, Mas read more
ASL in Academia
Alternative Solutions Center for Deaf People | November 8th 2009
ASL = English: ASC is pleased to see the trend of more Deaf professionals taking advantage of the internet and technology to formally present their ideas and research in ASL. Traditionally, even in environments proclaiming bilingualism, there has read more
April Smith of AHA MEDIA is very honored to be the guest speaker…
AHA MEDIA | November 7th 2009 by April Smith
http://www.bcgeu.ca BCGEU is holding their fall Labour Institute in early November, which is a three-day school with an academic stream and a campaigns stream. This time BCGEU’s campaigns stream is just for young workers (under 30). April S read more
Tales from Planet Earth – A University to Community Connection
Working Films | November 7th 2009 by Working Films
As part of the Community Engagement through Film class, students Jessica Halpern and Ryan Josephson worked with community partner Mario Garcia Sierra of Centro Hispano, matching the issues and stories of the organization’s community – such as imm read more
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC,…
AHA MEDIA | November 7th 2009 by April Smith
Alvin Clayton of AHA MEDIA from the Nisgaa Nation in Northern BC, speaks of his Aboriginal Art inspired by loving memory of his Father who was involved in community services for a very long time. Below are photos and video of Alvin and his hand drawn read more
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