Alternative News and Information. en-us http://www.alternet.org/rss/button.gif http://www.alternet.org/ AlterNet http://www.alternet.org/ Copyright 2008 Independent Media Institute. All rights reserved. http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/88255/gingrich%3A_scotus_decision_will_%22cost_us_a_city%22/ The latest fear-mongering from the GOP. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:55:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/88031/world_opinion_favors_obama_in_2008_race/ A new PEW poll shows more confidence in Obama among foreigners following the race. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:16:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/87624/mcclellan%3A_white_house_officials_blocked_intelligence_report%2C_%E2%80%98continue_to_bury_their_heads_in_the_sand%27/ More revelations a day late and a dollar short from McClellan. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:35:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/86649/bush_team_smears_mcclellan_as_%22left_wing_blogger%22/ After McClellan throws the administration under the bus, loyal Bushies respond in kind. Wed, 28 May 2008 14:04:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/86575/fox_news%3A_volunteers_don%27t_deserve_gi_bill/ Citing the volunteer nature of today's military, Fox defends Bush and McCain on the GI bill. Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/86209/webb_gi_bill_passes_in_senate/ Despite some Republican political shenanigans, Jim Webb's GI Bill passed the senate with overwhelming support. Thu, 22 May 2008 10:59:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/86063/biden_blasts_mccain_on_iran_mistakes/ Sen. Biden blasted John McCain for his lack of knowledge on Iran and his low regard of the American people. Wed, 21 May 2008 10:01:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/85460/congress_to_rove%3A_no_justification_for_refusing_to_testify_on_siegelman_case/ Rove will speak to the media, but tells Congress to shove it. Thu, 15 May 2008 04:58:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/84902/elizabeth_edwards%3A_%E2%80%98most_preventable_cause_of_unnecessary_suffering%E2%80%99_is_lack_of_health_insurance/ Elizabeth Edwards testified in the Senate yesterday about the American health care system. Fri, 09 May 2008 06:43:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/84810/torture_critics_derided_as_advocating_%22oprah_methods%22/ In congressional hearings, Republicans continue to defend waterboarding and other forms of torture. Thu, 08 May 2008 12:04:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/84521/both_decrease_and_increase_in_troop_deaths_prove_the_surge_is_success/ For supporters of the war, up is down, down is up, and 2+2=5. Tue, 06 May 2008 06:49:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/84266/o%27reilly%3A_it%27s_bull_that_torture_doesn%27t_work/ Bill O'Reilly has watched a few too many episodes of 24. Fri, 02 May 2008 14:26:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/81183/glenn_beck_claims_wal-mart_made_a_%22deal_with_terrorists%22_by_ending_its_lawsuit_against_a_brain_damaged_employee/ The corporation was under no obligation whatsoever to sue the Shanks. It was a discretionary choice. Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:20:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/81047/olbermann_wages_a_%22nightly%2C_indefinite%22_war_against_wal-mart_for_suing_brain_damaged_employee/ Keith Olbermann says he will keep reminding people of “what they’re supporting when they go to Wal-Mart. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:11:01 PDT Ali Frick http://www.alternet.org/bloggers/frick/80918/rep._harman%3A_military_woman_%22more_likely_to_be_raped_by_a_fellow_soldier_than_killed_by_enemy_fire%22/ The absence of rigorous prosecution perpetuates a culture tolerant of sexual assault — an attitude that says "boys will be boys." Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:32:01 PDT Ali Frick