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Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "europe"

Study Claims Even the Most Sophisticated News Readers Can Be Manipulated

Study Claims Even the Most Sophisticated News Readers Can Be Manipulated

Melinda Burns, Miller-McCune.com. November 9, 2009.
Revelations from a european study effort reveal that biased news can have a "time bomb" effect.

Gorbachev on His Legacy, and Obama's Chance to Lead an American Perestroika

Gorbachev on His Legacy, and Obama's Chance to Lead an American Perestroika

Katrina vanden Heuvel, Stephen Cohen, The Nation. November 4, 2009.
The former Soviet leader on his push for a peaceful dissolution of the Russian empire, and his idea that the US should follow suit.

This Job Is Killing Me: Authoritarian Corporate Model Spurring Suicides in Europe

This Job Is Killing Me: Authoritarian Corporate Model Spurring Suicides in Europe

Julio Godoy, IPS News. October 21, 2009.
The new European labor paradigm, which is marked by cruelty to the individual, may be responsible for a growing number of self-inflicted deaths.

Why Europeans Are Kicking Our Butts When it Comes to Living Green

Why Europeans Are Kicking Our Butts When it Comes to Living Green

Elisabeth Rosenthal, Yale Environment 360. October 1, 2009.
In Europe it is far easier to channel your good intentions into action. And you feel far worse if you don’t.

Do Critics on the Right Even Know Why They're Supposed to Attack Obama's Healthcare Plan?

Do Critics on the Right Even Know Why They're Supposed to Attack Obama's Healthcare Plan?

Dean Baker, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. August 4, 2009.
The Right knows that they are supposed to hate Obamacare, the only problem is that they keep forgetting why.

The World Is Taking Notice of Congress's Cowardice

The World Is Taking Notice of Congress's Cowardice

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. May 29, 2009.
Congressional cowardice has not gone unnoticed on the international stage. It's a real problem.

Obama Calls Out European 'Anti-Americanism' and American 'Arrogance'

Obama Calls Out European 'Anti-Americanism' and American 'Arrogance'

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. April 3, 2009.
Stressing a "renewed relationship for a new generation" his speech brought the crowd to applause on several occasions.

Über-Neocon Robert Kagan: America May Be a Sucker, But at Least It's Not a Wimp!

Über-Neocon Robert Kagan: America May Be a Sucker, But at Least It's Not a Wimp!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 3, 2009.
Credit where it's due: the guy does know how to pack a column with clichés.

The Rise of the Right: Europe's Scary Solution to Immigration

The Rise of the Right: Europe's Scary Solution to Immigration

Handan T. Satiroglu, The Women's International Perspective. January 29, 2009.
Anti-immigrant sentiment is growing steadily across the continent.

As Europe Fiddles, U.S. May Take Lead on Climate Change

As Europe Fiddles, U.S. May Take Lead on Climate Change

Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360. January 26, 2009.
Recent backpedaling in Europe may signal the end of its leadership on climate change. Can Obama push America to the font?

Bye Bye Bush Buoys Americans Abroad

Bye Bye Bush Buoys Americans Abroad

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly AlterNet: PEEK. January 16, 2009.
You can now take that Canadian flag off your backpack.

Riots Spread in Europe: How Long Till They Break Out in the U.S.?

Riots Spread in Europe: How Long Till They Break Out in the U.S.?

Ian Welsh, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. December 12, 2008.
When will Americans decide they've had enough and start rioting?

Europe Criticizes Bush; Follows His Lead in

Europe Criticizes Bush; Follows His Lead in "War on Terror"

Julio Godoy, IPS News. November 25, 2008.
European countries are increasingly trading liberty for "some temporary security."

Could a Person of Color from an Immigrant Family Be Elected in Europe?

Could a Person of Color from an Immigrant Family Be Elected in Europe?

Sanjay Suri, IPS News. November 13, 2008.
Europe seems to offer neither popular nor political acceptability to members of its minority groups.

Europe Seeks Moratorium to Protect Public Water from Privatization Push

Europe Seeks Moratorium to Protect Public Water from Privatization Push

Olivier Hoedeman, Corporate Europe Observatory. November 1, 2008.
Despite pressure for public control of water, the European Commission seems intent on privatization.

Europe Turning Away Migrants at Gunpoint

Europe Turning Away Migrants at Gunpoint

David Cronin, IPS News. October 29, 2008.
Weapons were pointed directly at migrants trying to enter Italy during a recent operation coordinated by the European Union's border control agency.

Spanish Embassy Reacts to McCain's Insult

Spanish Embassy Reacts to McCain's Insult

Ben, Think Progress AlterNet: Election 2008. September 19, 2008.
"If McCain carries that much of a grudge then how in the world will he rebuild our relationship with Europe, as he has said he would do."

Does the E.U. Hate You?

Does the E.U. Hate You?

Paul Hockenos, In These Times. June 19, 2008.
There's no need for Americans to take offense or cancel their vacations -- most Europeans are angry at our government, not us.

Union-Busting, the Latest Ugly US Export

Union-Busting, the Latest Ugly US Export

Tula Connell, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. February 28, 2008.
Union-busting is a $4 billion industry in the United States. The same hasn't been true in Europe. Until now.

"Abortion Tourism" Sheds Light on the Need for Health Care Access

Marcy Bloom, RH Reality Check. February 25, 2008.
Anti-choicers panic over "abortion tourism," but only the most privileged women can escape local "pro-life" laws. The rest simply suffer.

The West to the World: Accept Our Values or Die

The West to the World: Accept Our Values or Die

Abid Mustafa, Middle East Online. February 21, 2008.
The forceful imposition of Western values is far more of a threat to world peace than Muslim nations gaining WMD.

Wanted: More White Babies [VIDEO]

Wanted: More White Babies [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. February 19, 2008.
Christian conservatives are predicting a looming catastrophe as birthrates fall in Europe.

European Arms Manufacturers Pump Weapons into Troubled Regions

European Arms Manufacturers Pump Weapons into Troubled Regions

David Cronin, IPS News. February 10, 2008.
Despite the EU code of conduct, European corporations continue to supply the world's most dangerous groups with arms. A stronger law is needed.

In Europe, It's the Old Right That's Full of Hate

In Europe, It's the Old Right That's Full of Hate

Gary Younge, The Nation. December 24, 2007.
The most potent bigots in Europe are not Muslims living in run-down housing projects, but white Christians in the corridors of power.

The American Dream Is Alive and Well ... in Finland!

The American Dream Is Alive and Well ... in Finland!

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. December 11, 2007.
It's harder to move up the economic ladder in the United States than in other wealthy countries. What happened to the American dream?