Colombia: Stories That Kill

Dandelion Salad Warning These videos may contain images depicting the reality and horror of war/violence and should only be viewed by a mature audience. linktv July 06, 2009 More at http://www.linktv.org/latinpulse (Latin Pulse: July 2, 2009) Plagued by violence, drug trafficking, and corruption, Colombia is one of the world’s most dangerous places to be a [...]

Chiquita in Latin America: From Arbenz to Zelaya by Nikolas Kozloff

Dandelion Salad by Nikolas Kozloff ICH July 17, 2009 “Counterpunch“ When the Honduran military overthrew the democratically elected government of Manuel Zelaya two weeks ago there might have been a sigh of relief in the corporate board rooms of Chiquita banana.  Earlier this year the Cincinnati-based fruit company joined Dole in criticizing the government in [...]

Viva Palestina: 24 Hours in Gaza By Soozy Duncan

Dandelion Salad By Soozy Duncan July 17, 2009 “Information Clearing House“ Allowed only 24 hours in Gaza under threat of not being allowed to return to Egypt, the Viva Palestina convoy has been a whirlwind of activity since crossing the border at Rafah Wednesday night. Organizers have attempted to compress 3 days of planned activities [...]

Legendary CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite dies at 92 + Kucinich’s Statement

Dandelion Salad Sympathies and condolences to his family and friends the world over.  RIP Walter Cronkite. By Mark Washburn www.mcclatchydc.com Charlotte Observer July 17, 2009 He led us to Saigon, to Jonestown, to Selma, to Attica. He escorted us to all corners of the Earth, then he showed us to the moon. As anchorman of [...]

Bernie Sanders: Public Healthcare Plan

Dandelion Salad SenatorSanders July 14, 2009 more about “Bernie Sanders: Public Healthcare Plan “, posted with vodpod h/t: Jack Smith see Healthcare: Change the Debate Support a Real Public Option + Urgent by Dennis Kucinich Tell Media: Include Single-Payer in Healthcare Debate Wendell Potter: They Dump the Sick to Satisfy Investors Kucinich Opening Statement to Committee on America’s [...]