Us Elections

Desmond Tutu Compares Obama to Nelson Mandela; Calls Him "Post-Racial" President

Sean Jacobs | Posted 12.12.2008 | Politics


Sean Jacobs

Tutu counsels that Obama "could squander the goodwill that his election has generated if he does not move quickly and decisively on the international front."

Israelis Unsure What Obama Means For Their Destiny

Karin Kloosterman | Posted 12.07.2008 | Politics


Karin Kloosterman

Maybe Obama will be good for the slumping US and world economy, but most Israelis are suspicious about his lack of experience.

Coal Booster McCain all spin no substance on job promises

Kevin Grandia | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Kevin Grandia

One day to go and McCain (R-AZ) is re-branding himself the "coal booster" in a last ditch effort to pick up some support in coal States like Pennsylv...

I Am A Muslim And I Can Vote

Jamal Dajani | Posted 12.04.2008 | Politics


Jamal Dajani

For those Muslims who still cling on the concept that they share the same social values with the Republicans and therefore ought to vote for John McCain, well they ought to get their heads examined.

What Happens in Syria Stays in Syria

Jamal Dajani | Posted 12.01.2008 | Politics


Jamal Dajani

Another bizarre incident was added to the string of assassinations and attacks that have plagued Syria for the past year. On October 26th an American ...

US Elections: Is the Fox Guarding the Henhouse?

The Real News | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics


The Real News

"We don't want a repeat of the abuse of the Justice Department for political purposes that we saw before," says Overton. This is a tactic that is all too common within the U.S. political arena.

Palin, Biden: Middle East 101

Jamal Dajani | Posted 11.03.2008 | Politics


Jamal Dajani

When it came to the Middle East, both candidates forgot to bring their "Middle East 101" manuals to the podium with them.

Israel's October Surprise?

Jamal Dajani | Posted 10.20.2008 | Politics


Jamal Dajani

It's been several months since a war of words erupted between Iran and Israel, raising speculations that a possible Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear f...

Global: Palin Brings Down the House

Amira Al Hussaini | Posted 10.05.2008 | Home


Amira Al Hussaini

Love her or hate her, international bloggers say Alaska Governor Sarah Palin brought the house down when she addressed the Republican National Conve...

The View From Abroad: Michelle Obama , No Baby Mama

Jillian York | Posted 06.25.2008 | Home


Jillian York

A Puerto Rico Blog sees it for what it is: "Those who attack Michelle Obama should just stop hiding and call her the N-word and be done with it."