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Total Recall in Bolivia: Divided Nation Faces Historic Vote
Written by Benjamin Dangl   
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
Pro-Morales Rally in La Paz, Bolivia in May, 2008
Pro-Evo Morales Rally
In early July in Sicaya, Cochabamba, Bolivian President Evo Morales announced that if he wins the August 10 recall vote on his presidency, "I'll have two and half years left." But if he loses the vote, "I’ll have to go back to the Chapare" to farm coca again. Though the recall vote is likely to favor Morales, it’s unclear if it will resolve many of the divided nation’s conflicts.
Vermont Progressives Play the Independent Card
Written by Greg Guma   
Wednesday, 23 July 2008
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Anthony Pollina
The announcement by Anthony Pollina, a Vermont Progressive Party leader running for governor, that he will appear on the ballot this fall as an Independent raises intriguing questions about the reasons for his switch and the future of the movement he leads in the Green Mountain State. At a news conference, Pollina said that running as an independent "is by far the best way" to build a coalition. He didn’t mention winning, but that clearly also figured into the decision.
G8: The Anti-Climate Summit
Written by Walden Bello   
Tuesday, 22 July 2008
ImageWhile drafting the so-called Bali Roadmap during the UN Conference on climate change last December, delegates faced a painful choice. They could specifically mention the necessity of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25-40% by 2020 and face the possibility of a U.S. walkout from the negotiations. Or they could drop all mention of targets to keep Washington in the negotiations – and risk of the United States fatally obstructing the process of coming up with a tough regime of mandatory emissions cuts that would have to be in place by the UN’s climate meeting in Copenhagen in December 2009.
Making a Profit Out of The Food Crisis: From A Brave New World Bank to Monsanto
Written by Sam Urquhart   
Thursday, 17 July 2008
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Anti-Hunger Protest in Haiti
In early June, the battle over the world's food supply moved to Rome where the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held an international summit to discuss rising food prices, climate change and biofuels cultivation. There was much coverage of the summit in the world's media, often focusing on the high profile appearance of Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe or the Iranian president Mahmud Ahmedinejad, yet few commentators looked into the rotten heart of the exercise.
The Mediterranean-Black Sea Union: The Ship Sets Sail
Written by Rene Wadlow   
Wednesday, 16 July 2008

ImageOn July 13, in the Grand Palais, an ornate meeting hall built for the 1900 World’s Fair in Paris, the Mediterranean-Black Sea Union ship was set to sea with many good wishes from the assembled 44 heads of State or Government. How sea worthy the ship is and what it will carry is too soon to tell.

Prejudice and Provocation at Budapest’s Gay Pride Parade
Written by John Horvath   
Tuesday, 15 July 2008
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At Budapest's Gay Pride Parade
For a second year running, the Budapest July 5th gay pride parade was marred by violence as protesters against the parade threw eggs, tomatoes, and even bottles at participants. This happened in spite of a heavy police presence; there were about two police officers for each parade participant. Protesters then clashed with police pelting them with rocks and even Molotov cocktails. The police, in turn, responded with water cannon and tear gas.
The Bipartisan Road to War in Iran and The Activist Response
Written by Jeff Nall   
Monday, 14 July 2008
ImageMore than 100 House Democrats have joined 117 House Republicans in co-sponsoring a bill which peace activists fear may further pave the road to war with Iran. The Bill, House Concurrent Resolution 362, describes Iran as a threat to international peace, stability in the Middle East, and US National Security. Introduced on May 22 by New York Democrat Gary Ackerman, the bill calls for an affective blockade against Iran, which, according to international law, is an act of aggression.
India: Gay Pride Parade Mobilizes Against Discrimination
Written by Sammy Loren   
Thursday, 10 July 2008

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Rainbow Pride Parade
As the locals of Calcutta, India began relaxing over tea on a humid Sunday afternoon, supporters of the city's sexual minorities, including lesbians, bisexuals, gays, transgender, Hijras (eunuchs), and heterosexuals took to the streets for a Rainbow Pride Parade. Much of India is still deeply conservative. Indeed, homosexuality in the Indian subcontinent is illegal.

Inside Africa’s PlayStation War
Written by John Lasker   
Tuesday, 08 July 2008

Photo from the Pulitzer Center
Children Mining Coltan in Congo
In the rugged volcanic mountains of the Congo the conflict known as Africa’s World War continues to smolder after ten grueling years. The conflict earned its name because at the height of the war eight African nations and over 25 militias were in the combatant mix. But more recently the conflict was given another name: The PlayStation War. The name came about because of a black metallic ore called coltan, which is used to make cell phones, laptops and other electronics made by SONY. Extensive evidence shows that during the war hundreds of millions of dollars worth of coltan was stolen from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Israeli-Hamas Truce: Bold Steps for Gaza
Written by Rene Wadlow   
Monday, 07 July 2008
ImageThe truce between the Israeli government and the Hamas-led authorities of the Gaza strip began on June 19. There are many in Israel, in Gaza, and in the Fatah-led West Bank who believe that the truce will be short lived and will not change the deep divisions among Palestinians and between Palestinians and Israelis. The truce is fragile in an area where only a few sparks are needed to start a blaze. 
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