Opinion List - Poverty
Joseph Raglione
November 21, 2009
It is strange how far we have not come.
Atkinson David
November 20, 2009
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Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
What kind of soap do you use to wash Hogs? Is Hogwashing a sport?
Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the enemy is at the gates. They have more arrows (dollars) than we do but have faith, we can organize faster and better than they can...>
Joseph --
Hundreds of insurance company lobbyists. Millions in TV ads from anti-reform organizations. Countl...
Joseph Raglione
November 20, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the way the Republicans are carrying on in Washington, you'd think each one was being forced to swallow a Pint of Castor Oil! The Health Bill is not a bad thing, it is a good thing, and it will protect U.S. citizens. If Republicans don't like it, they c...
Joseph Raglione
November 18, 2009
GreenPeace Activists Are Going to Court in Alberta Canada. They need your help!
Joseph Raglione
November 17, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, every time I believe your government is doing something good, something bad happens! During the last election, Homo Sexuals lost their right to marry in California, due mainly to the direct economic interference of biased religious organizations. And now, a...
Joseph Raglione
November 17, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, life is hard enough without military dictators creating fear and terror in countries like North Korea. The following is a message from Rohit Mahajan, Media Relations Manager for the Radio Free Asia network...>
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Ki Gray
November 16, 2009
Having the bank seize your home is nobody's idea of a good time. A word that was hardly part of the American vernacular two years ago, foreclosure is all too common these days. While the number of homes in some state of foreclosure is decreasing each month, the fact is that foreclosures across the...
William Lambers
November 13, 2009
School feeding is a silent, but very critical aspect of reconstruction for any country.
Taiwo Olokun
November 15, 2009
This month (March 09) i came across a Newsweek article online titled "Newsweek: The Global Elite". A Nigerian Pentecostal preacher (E.A. Adeboye) was on that list. After reading the section about E.A. Adeboye and especially what people had to say, i included my comments.
Joseph Raglione
November 15, 2009
Slow change is better than no change but how much slower will they go?
Joseph Raglione
November 14, 2009
What if the United Nations issued United Nations Passports to Stateless people in desperate need?
Jason Barlow Cunningham
November 13, 2009
Nevertheless, in this internet age, in which Microsoft has grown into a large cap company, who could have predicted a nationwide double digit unemployment rate at the beginning of 2009? It is time to panic.
Michelle Malsbury, BSBM, MM
November 13, 2009
For anyone who does not believe racism is alive and well this book is a must read. Talking About Race by Kaolin is one of the first books of this type. It is educational and enlightening as each of us walk through our own race stories and begin to move toward a mindset of racial equality. For more insight into this great new book please read my review in its entirety.
Festus Kofi
November 09, 2009
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William Lambers
November 12, 2009
We are trying to put global hunger on the top of the administration's agenda
Jackie Houchin
November 12, 2009
A gripping, enigmatic play that portrays the relationship between an agoraphobic mother and her precocious son who claims to have witnessed a horrific murcer.
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the following is a good lesson on how Canadian and possibly American politicians are corrupted by special interest groups. Pay especially close attention to the concept of legal loopholes...>
http://www.straightgoods.ca/2009/ViewFeature.cfm?Ref=556&C...
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, I am a world humanitarian for peace and the ecology and in my current capacity as a political activist and writer, I have one basic goal in life; and that goal is to change the destructive concept of being a universal soldier into the concept of being a...
Joseph Raglione
November 12, 2009
Joseph --
Today, on Veterans Day, my message to you is simple: Thank you. Thank you for your selfless service, for your valor, and for your strength of purpose that make all of us proud to be Americans.
Today, Americans will pause amidst a great conversation about the future of our nation to t...
Jenine Baines
November 10, 2009
Bridge players play to raise funding to help support local Pasadena shelter for homeless pregnant women and their children....
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, when you are finished fixing the United States, can you lend a hand fixing Canada? We need an international protest aimed directly at Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Apparently he and his Conservative government in Ottawa, are deaf to the voices...
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, it is a great week to be an American! Magnificent changes have being created in Washington and within a few years, when you guys have a parade, any parade, the whole world will march in step with you. Meanwhile, here is the EFFECTOR list...>
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Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, the following has some inside the Senate information you might be interested in reading...>
Joseph -
The last couple of weeks have been intense.
On Saturday, we earned five reasons to be proud: All five Democratic members of Indiana's Congressional...
Joseph Raglione
November 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, welcome to a better society where people breath clean air and drink clean water and if by accident or fate, they find themselves in a hospital, they won't be impoverished by medical bills. Welcome to a society where Doctors will be rewarded for keeping ...
JD Levens
November 09, 2009
Experts estimated that nearly one quarter homes with mortgages was worth decreasing than the value of the property at the end of June.
Joseph Raglione
November 09, 2009
we won round one but..."the next phase of this fight has already begun."
International Desk
November 08, 2009
Jeffrey Sachs, director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University and author of the book "The End of Poverty," made a recent visit to Japan and discussed the issue of world poverty with prominent Japanese economic analyst Kazuyo Katsuma. Sachs, a co-founder of the group Millennium Promise, whose...
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Carly Fiorina begins negative attack campaign.
Joseph Raglione
November 08, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, as most of you know, I am a Canadian. Unlike most Americans however, the fact that I am a Canadian does not make me particularly proud! The reason is simply because I am an unwilling participant in a crime. Canada, led by our Conservative government, is...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, common sense will tell you that poor and destitute American citizens need your protection. The best way to provide that protection is to provide decent health care for poor citizens when they need it most. With decent health care, most citizens will be ...
Joseph Raglione
November 07, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, they continue unabated and unashamed and they are the most horrendous acts Man can impose upon Nature!! I write of the Mountain Top blasting in West Virginia, for the purpose of extracting dirty Coal and which is comparable only to the monstrous hole cr...
California Desk
November 06, 2009
"Bay Area Burden" examines the heavy toll from transportation and housing costs on residents, their communities and the environment; online calculator provides consumers valuable tool to determine their own costs & budget implications.
SAN FRANCISCO - Bay Area Burden, a new report released Wedn...
JD Levens
November 05, 2009
Sacramento-area household sales decreased 4 percent in September compared to a month ago — and were 24 percent lower than September 2008.
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, posting a message on your grocer's post-it board is nothing like this! Here is an opportunity to reach millions of people...>
Dear j,
Today, just one week after launch, the 15,000th supporter of a clean energy future posted a message on The Wall:...
Joseph Raglione
November 06, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the Patriot Act needs fixing and if you don't do it, who will? How important is your personal liberty? If you honestly love Democratic freedom, than contact your Congressman and demand he take action to change and improve the Patriot Act. It must be re...
Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the concept of representative government harbors the concept (true or false) that your government Senator is your representative in Washington. In the following sad case, the answer is false! Maybe there is something you could do to change the answer?
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Joseph Raglione
November 05, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, the time for change is here and the struggle continues between the top executive directors of the current health care insurance industry and the rest of us. Our problem is that we are controlled and dominated by business executives who do not honestly k...
Sadaket Ali Malik
November 04, 2009
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November 04, 2009
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November 04, 2009
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Sadaket Ali Malik
November 04, 2009
"Wo loag kia they jo dushmani main waqar rakhthey they dosti ka,
Ye loag kia hain jinhain saliqa na dosti ka na dushmani."
Sadaket Ali Malik
November 04, 2009
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Sadaket Ali Malik
November 04, 2009
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Surya B. Prasai
November 04, 2009
It is not for anyone to suggest on what will follow in the next few weeks, should the current political crises in Nepal turn into a fist fight between the Maoists and the CPN-UML with NC poised as an emergent winner. The Maoists claim absolute power of the state. Sharing a berth within the UML f...
Sam Vaknin
November 03, 2009
A prediction I made in February 2009 (when the Dow-Jones was hurtling towards 6500) came true.
Joseph Raglione
November 03, 2009
Why are Republicans hunting Alan Grayson?
Chris Gelken
October 31, 2009
Impossible is just a word
During a recent exchange of emails with the director of a highly effective, and very well respected child welfare NGO, I received the following sobering caution:
"As I´m sure you know, media can be complex when you are doing charity work. We try to keep a low profi...
Joseph Raglione
October 31, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Sarah Jackson Han has information dealing with the Guantanamo Prison detainees. Personally, I believe that keeping Uyghurs in prison at Guantanamo simply because they were refugees from China, was an extreme travesty of both justice and human rights.......
William Lambers
October 30, 2009
How can we expect children who are reduced almost to an animal life level of existence - who struggle each day for any kind of food that will keep them alive - how can we expect them in the future to be apostles of peace?
William Lambers
October 30, 2009
Representatives Sam Farr and Chaka Fattah are the latest members of Congress to co-sponsor the Global Security Priorities Resolution (H.Res 278). The idea is to reduce the number of nuclear weapons around the globe and divert savings toward fighting child hunger.
William Lambers
October 29, 2009
The U.S. needs to take the lead in building a global school lunch program. Providing more funding for McGovern-Dole is a first step and then using that platform to reach out to more governments to coordinate the global effort. If Congress would pass the Roadmap to End Global Hunger
Joseph Raglione
October 29, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Barbara Boxer is absolutely on the right path but she needs your help! Come to think about it, unless you like natural disasters, you need her help a great deal more than she needs yours, but who is quibling? It is way past the time to get serious about...
Festus Kofi
October 24, 2009
The ripple effect of the harsh economic climate on every hardworking individual has become undeniable and so, most individuals now find themselves increasingly contending with the harsh reality of the times. One question most people are now asking is, "how can I find money to save for Christmas shopping?" Have you always been looking for money for your Christmas shopping during every Xmas season and no matter how hard you look, you just can´t find it?
Surya B. Prasai
October 22, 2009
"Development depends on good governance," President Barack Obama said to a round of applause from Ghanaian officials during his recent visit to that country, considered a role model for good governance. "This is the ingredient which has been missing in far too many places, for far too long. That´s ...
William Lambers
October 24, 2009
As Rep. Jim McGovern says, "we are trying to put global hunger on the top of the administration´s agenda."
Ki Gray
October 25, 2009
If you are having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments, you're not alone. If you are three months or more behind in your mortgage payments, then you are one in an estimated 3 million or more who are currently in one state or another of default.
In this situation, however, what are your...
Dr. Wolassa L. Kumo
October 24, 2009
1.Introduction
Human migration is the movement of people within or across a political boundary for the purpose of taking up permanent or semipermanent residence. Human migration can be either voluntary or involuntary. The former occurs when people choose to move while the latter occurs when peop...
Joseph Raglione
October 24, 2009
P.M. Harper, A Bush of the North.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Women Pay More Than Men For Health Insurance.
Joseph Raglione
October 23, 2009
Why did Democratic Texas Senator Ken Salazar approve of drilling for Oil in Polar Bear Habitat? Is Ken Salazar a secretive link to the Oil industry?
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
..."we can serve the national interest despite the unrelenting efforts of the special interests"...Barack Obama
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
"Where polluters escape regulation and our planet pays the price."
Joseph Raglione
October 22, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, Net Neutrality is vital and important for everybody who enjoys using a computer...including yours truly; but unfortunately there are certain individuals who want to control the World Wide Web. Uniting to protect this powerful bastion of free communicati...
Joseph Raglione
October 21, 2009
Mike Gravel has created a detailed road map towards the creation of true Democracy for the people and by the people.
Earnest Young
October 20, 2009
If you are looking for a beneficial mortgage program for your house then there will surely be one among the FHA mortgages of Alabama loan programs that can qualify your for the mortgage. There is a wide scope for these Alabama FHA mortgages and with the different type loan available for several circ...
Surya B. Prasai
October 17, 2009
The Fourth Global Conference of Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) recently concluded in Kathmandu with an 18 point declaration which includes such wide ranging commitments as creating an investment friendly environment, implementing provisions of an NRN Act that would eventually help th...
Gianluca D'Agostino
October 17, 2009
Sean Comb's psychotic episode demonstrates that getting out of the hood does not mean you will become a better educated person
Joseph Raglione
October 18, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, Angela Braly defends dropping people's insurance when they get sick...>
Joseph -
Meet Melanie Shouse.
A few years ago, Melanie was living the American dream when she transformed an old Domino's storefront into an expansion of her home business. Bu...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Credit is something that some take lightly or give little thought to until it´s really needed. There are 10 things that you can do to make sure that your credit is always in good standing so it will be available when needed.
1) Pay your bills on time. A consistent history of timely payments...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Credit card fraud is a fast increasing crime in the world. International Credit Card holders are mostly the victims of this unauthorized access to their accounts. Let´s take a closer look of the problems faced by international credit cards. www.credit-repairtips.com Your Premier Team In Credit...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Many credit card holders aspire for a higher credit card limit. The obvious reason for this is that a higher credit card limit enables the purchase of otherwise unaffordable merchandise.
First and foremost, credit card holders need to remember that to get a higher credit card limit, they must ab...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Is credit card debt driving you crazy? Spent too much this holiday season?
Well, you´re definitely not alone. Credit card debt is a way of life these days. Especially now, right after the holidays!
For many people, money gets REAL tight this time of year – we need to pay for all the holi...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
There is an unfortunate stroke of luck and you have engrossed yourself neck-deep in bad credit. Credit repair seems to be the need of the hour. You need a dolphin-jump to free yourself from the shackles of bankruptcy and you are out of ideas. You are loaded with bank notices and warnings. How do you...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Your Credit Score is one of your biggest financial assets. If your credit score is high, your borrowing rates will be low and therefore save you hundreds of dollars. The big mystery is how to maintain a high credit score. Well if you want to either maintain or repair your credit score, you are in lu...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
Business people usually cash in on the holiday seasons to maximize their sales and profits. It will be high season for them. They will stock up, price up and smile all the way to the bank. They know that people will be less restrained in their suspending than at any other time. It possible that you ...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
You've researched the perfect car to buy and the perfect time to buy it. But have you checked your credit report and credit score? A quick review of your credit report online before you visit dealerships can save you both time and money when you are ready to make your deal. www.credit-repairtips.com...
Michael Jordan
October 16, 2009
If you're a college student, you know how expensive books, movies and tuition can be. And if you only work during the summer break, you may be looking for a way to stretch your funds through the cold winter months. Fortunately, a student credit card can help. Find one with low interest and good term...
Joseph Raglione
October 16, 2009
Can you shout louder than a million dollar carrying lobbyist?
Frank A. Hilario
October 16, 2009
The Gospel of the Poor Farmers according to Bill Gates.
William Lambers
October 15, 2009
The Roadmap bill would move the fight against hunger to the top of the Obama administration's agenda.
Joseph Raglione
October 15, 2009
When Democrats block reform, who can you trust within the Federal Government?
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
Without the Public Option, the Health Reform Bill will become a sad joke!
Joseph Raglione
October 14, 2009
When contacting Washington Senators, ask if the Public Option is part of the health care reform bill. If not, ask why not?
Nava Thakuria
October 13, 2009
Almost everyone in India, at this moment, is talking about a forthcoming battle, if not a war, against China. Most of the mainstream media, both print and visual, is full of news narrating the possibility of a frontline clash between India and China. Media reports suggest there have been ´prov...
October 13, 2009
By Angie Walters
With the passage of Assembly Bill 590 by Governor Schwarzenneger this week, Californians are waking up not only to our increasingly overburdened court systems, but to the high costs of legal fees that clearly warrant such legislation.
Assembly Bill 590 makes California t...
Okoro Joel Osamwonyi
October 11, 2009
Consider this: MILLIONS of people surf the internet everyday, all day, all over the world! Fifty thousand NEW people get on the internet every month! An excellent source of names is the people who send you other programs and the names listed on the letter they send you. Your contact source is UNLIMITED! THERE'S NOTHING MORE TO DO. When your account reaches the first position in a few days(maybe even a few hours!), it will be your turn to collect your payments. The payments will be sent to you by people like yourself, who are willing to invest $5. The fact that you have made the investment into this program purchases you the Right to distribute it.Your POTENTIAL is UNLIMITED US$$$$$$ ------- the more the recipient the more money you make.
Gary Ater
October 11, 2009
There's much more for the government to do before we declare "Mission Accomplished".
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Gentle readers of this American Chronicle, I know what it is like to be poor because my small pension check barely allows me to exist, however, even I was surprised to learn that Airline Pilots are surviving on or below the poverty line...>
This week, the new 'Mike & Friends Blog' section will be...
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
The Suncor Canadian Calgary Tar Sands project is the most polluting and destructive on Earth.
If Barack Obama was serious about alternative energy sources, why has his progress been so slow? Why not an immediate NATIONAL ZERO EMISSIONS ACT for the U.S. and a blockade of the dirty Bitumen Tar Sands Oil from Canada?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Who loses if you decide not to listen to Nobel Peace Prize winners?
Joseph Raglione
October 12, 2009
Thank you, Barack Obama, for giving us the opportunity to redeem ourselves. Now for the tasks ahead. We need you to do all that you promised to do. We need it. The world needs it.
Jide Awe
October 10, 2009
Jobs in Nigeria and Career Opportunities for October 2009
Joseph Raglione
October 10, 2009
Gentle readers within this American Chronicle, when both Democrats and Republicans praise his work, it must be good! Go see Michael Moore's new hit documentary movie, you won't be dissapointed!...>
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It's your friendly webmaster from MichaelMoore.com here to remind you THIS is THE week...
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
It sadly appears to me that the Public Option has been temporarily pushed off the governments health care agenda. All that is left of President Barack Obama's health care reform Bill, at the moment, is an attempt to impose rules and regulations on wealthy multi-million doller health insurance companies who just happen to have powerful Senator friends within the United States government.
Joseph Raglione
October 09, 2009
They can fight the facts all they want but sooner or later, the evidence will change their attitudes. Hopefully, it won't be too late!
Heather Perkins
October 07, 2009
Is the mass media to blame for the increase in violence amongst our youth? Whatever happened to the way things used to be? Violence among our youth is a social ill that is choking the life out of many of our communities. Who is responsible?
Michael P. Ehline, P.C.
October 07, 2009
Find a reputable Credit Counselor or Credit Counseling Company if you are having debt issues. This is the way to protect your credit and avoid bankruptcy.
Atkinson David
October 06, 2009
Have you a vacation coming up and need to get in shape quick, fast, at the speed of light even - well not so quick but it is possible if you work at it. You can lose a few pounds quick just by watching what you eat; cut out the cans, you know the sugary drinks and you will be well on your way. Drink...