Current Issues: Current Issues & Social Issues // Current

added
21 days ago

The Time Has Come to Solve Issue

The Time Has Come to Solve the Palestinian Issue Asharq Alawsat - London,UK The truth is that there is no problem in... more

Highr0ller
added this

What Would Happen if Marijuana Were Decriminalized?

Two years ago we ran a quorum debating the pros and cons of decriminalizing marijuana. Since then, a largely theoretical debate... more

AtomUniverse1
added this

THE REAL REASON HEMP IS ILLEGAL

The real reason Cannabis has been outlawed has nothing to do with its effects on the mind and body. MARIJUANA IS NOT DANGEROUS.... more

AtomUniverse1
added this

Were Chickens Firing Rockets ?

Although I wrote many articles, I decided to focus on the untold stories of the war: the brutal massacre of thousands of chickens.... more

Highr0ller
added this

Stimulous:$25 million for ATV trails, $650 million to subsidize television conversion.

When Congress opens up a gusher of money, every special interest in the country reaches for a bucket. And as lawmakers negotiate... more

dabne
added this

Now that they've won Dems begin to lower expectations.

After months of hype trying to secure the White House and Congress, the Dems have now begun to scale back and lower the American... more

dabne
added this

Limbaugh responds to Obama's Jab.

According to an account in the New York Post, President Barack Obama yesterday told Republican leaders, "You can't just... more

dabne
added this

Two Putin Critics Take Bullets in the Head

ANOTHER RUSSIAN fighting for human rights and the rule of law has been murdered in Vladimir Putin's Moscow. Stanislav... more

dabne
added this

Obama flashes irritation in press room

President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to the White House press corps Thursday night, but got agitated when he was faced... more

dabne
added this

Tired of Current's Initial Story Placement?

So am I. Please don't initially place this story at #278 on page 14. Current has a lot of good things going for it, but... more

dabne
added this

Jon in the Jungle

Girls as young as 14 are often lured into the "legal" prostitution industry in Ecuador or forced to marry men much... more

CharissaCowart
added this

Is it OK to marry a friend's ex?

This question was sent to me by someone within Second Life and refers to a virtual relationship problem. You can see my reply at... more

randib
added this

"life's not fair." and we shouldn't settle for it to be that way.

What happen to the times where teens were involved in the issues and made an effort to change things for the better? Now it seems... more

ditto
added this

Stern asks: Did Black voters vote for Obama for his issues, or because he's black?

There are some very funny pictures of Sarah Palin in here. I know you will be distracted, but there is a point to the message.... more

arcticspirit
added this

Osmosis

This is an issue based visual montage, interpret it how you see fit.

JeffBall
added this

While Americans eagerly vote for the next president, here’s a sobering reminder: As of Tuesday, George W. Bush still has 77 days left in the White House — and he’s not wasting a minute.

President Bush’s aides have been scrambling to change rules and regulations on the environment, civil liberties and abortion rights, among others — few for the good. Most presidents put on a last-minute policy stamp, but in Mr. Bush’s case it is more like a wrecking ball. We fear it could take months, or years, for the next president to identify and then undo all of the damage.

Here is a look — by no means comprehensive — at some of Mr. Bush’s recent parting gifts and those we fear are yet to come.

CIVIL LIBERTIES We don’t know all of the ways that the administration has violated Americans’ rights in the name of fighting terrorism. Last month, Attorney General Michael Mukasey rushed out new guidelines for the F.B.I. that permit agents to use chillingly intrusive techniques to collect information on Americans even where there is no evidence of wrongdoing. (details at link)

THE ENVIRONMENT The administration has been especially busy weakening regulations that promote clean air and clean water and protect endangered species.

Mr. Bush, or more to the point, Vice President Dick Cheney, came to office determined to dismantle Bill Clinton’s environmental legacy, undo decades of environmental law and keep their friends in industry happy. They have had less success than we feared, but only because of the determined opposition of environmental groups, courageous members of Congress and protests from citizens. But the White House keeps trying. (details at link)

ABORTION RIGHTS Soon after the election, Michael Leavitt, the secretary of health and human services, is expected to issue new regulations aimed at further limiting women’s access to abortion, contraceptives and information about their reproductive health care options.(details at link)

More horrifying details at link!!!!While Americans eagerly vote for the next president, here’s a sobering reminder: As of Tuesday, George W. Bush still has 77... more