The Great Global Warming Debate
lobal warming, everyone agrees it’s a problem, right? Not so, says Weather Channel founder, John Coleman. Coleman, who has in recent years separated himself from his creation due to what he calls “global warming alarmism”, has decided to go as far as suing Al Gore, and other proponents of global warming, for fraud.
Continue Reading Add comment February 13, 2009
Rape As A War Tactic In The Democratic Republic Of Congo
Rape as an act of violence—not sexual expression—has been misunderstood and dismissed by bungled pop culture pseudo-science, such as the authors of Natural History of Rape, as well as by well-intentioned but misinformed rape prevention programs. However, the significance of addressing rape as a “weapon of war” is sometimes undermined, despite its reality. For instance, in the early nineties, dozens of “rape camps” were formed in Bosnia as a eugenicist tool against Muslim women.
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Removing The Gag: The End Of The Mexico City Policy
On January 23rd, newly inaugurated President Barack Obama lifted the Mexico City Policy, also known as the ‘Global Gag Rule’, which banned federal funding for international groups that promote or perform abortions. This policy actually has a long history. It was established in 1984 by Ronald Regan, when it earned its name at the United Nations International Conference on Population in Mexico City. Then it was repealed by Bill Clinton in 1993, and signed back into force by George W. Bush his first day in office in 2001.
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Outsourcing America
According to a press release in September of 2008, Sears, Roebuck & Co. has signed a deal with the U.S. Army to launch the Army First Infantry Division clothing collection. This will be the first time the U.S. Army has officially licensed its insignias. Part of the proceeds of the clothing sales will be used to support military programs for military personnel and their families.
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