Politics
Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize And Defends War
Last week Obama traveled to Norway to accept his Nobel Peace Prize. The trip was routine, if disappointingly short for the citizens. But what was not routine was President Obama’s speech. In a move that can only be classified as gutsy, Obama gave a speech defending war while accepting a peace prize. In his acceptance speech,... »
Bar Refuses to Serve Men In Uniform
Grieving soldiers were prevented from entering a bar because they were in military uniform after attending the funeral of a comrade killed in Afghanistan. Door staff at Phatz in Maidenhead, Berkshire, refused to lift a ‘no uniforms’ policy, despite the group being accompanied by the dead soldier’s father. The snub is the latest in a string... »
Texas Veterans Get a Break
HOUSTON — Under a new Texas law, some disabled veterans will no longer have to pay taxes on their homes while others will have to fork over less money in property taxes. The law, signed by Gov. Rick Perry in June, took effect immediately and is retroactive to Jan. 1. The law allows disabled veterans to... »
Far Away Support
Dr. Shatha Besarani wishes she could be in Iraq supporting the women who are having to go through yet another war. However, fear of being landed in prison keeps her in London, doing what she can from there. She has arranged meetings for London’s Iraqi Community Association – an association designed to help Iraqi... »
4th of July Tribute
I’ve seen this particular piece circle the internet before, but I think it’s a good reminder of all that we owe to be here today. Not all of our heroes are soldiers. Perfectly ordinary people all over the world will stand up and do what they think is right for their families and for... »
Bill to Help Our Veterans
Senator Brian X. Foley is a big proponent of a bill that would help our veterans and their spouses in today’s shaky housing market. This bill would give Suffolk County, NY government the power to waive interest payments, penalties, and fees owed on foreclosures. This bill isn’t signed yet, but hopefully Gov. David Paterson... »