Iraqi

Iraqi Refugees to Government's Return Offer: "No, Thanks"

Jennifer Utz | Posted 11.23.2008 | Politics

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Jennifer Utz

The Iraqi government is offering one million dinars, the equivalent of $850 USD, and free plane tickets to any refugee family wishing to go back -- so far less than 400 people have accepted the offer.

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Memo To Right-Wing: Withdrawal Timetable Now Doubleplusgood

Chris Weigant | Posted 11.17.2008 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

I'm on a lot of strange press lists, so I get a lot of strange press releases, but this is the first time I've ever gotten one from another dimension, I have to admit.

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We are like a city on a hill

Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | Posted 10.08.2008 | Politics

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Logan Nakyanzi Pollard

This election will show the public's choice, its mandate for the type of leader it wants to deal with complex issues, like why people use terrorism as a tactic to dialogue with those in power.

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