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Kathlyn Stone is a Minnesota-based writer covering science and medicine, health care and related policies.�She publishes www.fleshandstone.net, a health and science news site.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008 Coleman vs. Franken: Recount loomsSHARE
Sen. Norm Coleman has collected more votes than Al Franken, who said this morning he would exercise his right to a recount.
Friday, October 17, 2008 Voters contend they were duped into registering as Republicans - Los Angeles TimesSHARE
The Times randomly interviewed 46 of the hundreds of voters whose election records show they were recently re-registered as Republicans by YPM, and 37 of them -- more than 80% -- said they were misled into making the change or that it was done without their knowledge.
Friday, October 10, 2008 Berlusconi Says Leaders May Close World's MarketsSHARE
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi said political leaders are discussing the idea of closing the world's financial markets while they "rewrite the rules of international finance."
Thursday, October 9, 2008 U.S. Army at the RNC -- Twin Cities Daily PlanetSHARE
Army Col. Michael Boatner admitted October 7 that active-duty U.S. military were sent to St. Paul for the Republican National Convention.This discussion follows the publication of an Army Times article last month announcing training of a U.S. Army unit for domestic operations under the control of U.S. Army Northern Command.
(5 comments) Friday, October 3, 2008 House members threatened with 'Marshall Law' if they fail to pass bailoutSHARE
Rep. Sherman (D-CA)says Congress threatened with Martial Law if bill not passed. "The only way they can pass this bill is by creating and sustaining a panic atmosphere. That atmosphere is not justified. Many of us were told in private conversations that if we voted against this bill on Monday, that the sky would fall...there would be martial law in America if we voted no."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Army probing soldier photo alterationSHARE
DoD caught manipulating photos of killed soldiers. AP issues "photo elimination" order to subscibers.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Oil Prices ExplodeSHARE
A weak dollar and worries about the Wall Street bailout send investors flooding back into the oil market
Monday, September 1, 2008 Dispatches from day one of the RNCSHARE
Early in the day protesters were joking with the riot police. The day ended with at least 56 arrests, including Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! who was later released.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 Anti-War groups undeterred by raids, will march MondaySHARE
Protest organizers said that the law enforcement raids on homes, confiscation of equipment and detentions that have occurred over the past few days had not dissuaded march organizers or the tens of thousands of people who plan to protest during the Republican National Convention which begins Monday in St. Paul.
(1 comments) Monday, August 25, 2008 Why we love 'America's Outrageous War Economy' - MarketWatchSHARE
A most excellent rant from a financial writer. "Tell us: What will it take to wake up America, get citizens, investors, anybody mad at "America's Outrageous War Economy?" Why don't you rebel? Will the outrage come too late ... after this massive war bubble explodes in our faces?"