Anti-union crimes are widespread and remain a tremendous concern for people who object to the U.S.-Colombia FTA.
Free Trade Agreement Ignores Colombian History of Violence Against Trade Unions
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The Book About Terrorism Crying Out to Be Written
Somewhere, there must be an investigate journalist who will link the violence of the likes of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to abuse they may have suffered as children.
The Pentagon’s Obesity Problem
America has a problem with portion control. U.S. restaurants serve enormous entrees, convenience stores sell “Big Gulp” cups of soda, and Americans routinely compete to see who can eat the most hot dogs or pizzas or chicken wings in ten minutes. It’s not just the quantity. It’s also the quality. Americans get as much as one-third of their calories from junk food. No wonder that Americans are fatter than citizens of any other developed country, with the obesity rate twice that of many European nations. The Pentagon has the same problem with portion control.
Free-Trade Deal May Prove Greater Obstacle to Colombian Peace Than FARC
If FARC profits from the drug trade again, it may confront the government rather than work with it.
Are Islamists Role Models to Christian Fundamentalists?
Despite what Christian fundamentalists wish, religion and politics are unlikely to become one in the United States.
Lip Service Is All the Bahraini Opposition Will Ever Get From Washington*
Despite Bahrain’s authoritarian rule, Washington still sells it military equipment.
Mexican President Calderon: Kingpin of the Kingpin Strategy
The next president should reject current President Felipe Calderón’s profligate use of the military, and should make protection of human rights a cornerstone of a policy to back the power of traffickers.
U.S. Sides With Israel’s Nukes Over Iran’s Lack Thereof
The United States sides with a state with an illegal nuclear weapons program over one without one.
Stateless and Fancy-Free
Conservatives and Tea Partiers don’t understand that the rich — including U.S. corporations — don’t see themselves as Americans.
Promoting Democracy in Iran Is Not Only Wishful Thinking, But Belligerent
Foreign Affairs contributor Patrick Clawson clings to the hoary old myth of democracy promotion as a means to regime change in Iran.