Archive For May, 2010

The Consequences of Chernobyl

The Consequences of Chernobyl

[From: Counterpunch] 24 Years Later By KARL GROSSMAN Monday (April 26) is the 24th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear plant accident. It comes as the nuclear industry and pro-nuclear government officials in the U.S. and other nations try to “revive” nuclear power. It also follows the just-released publication of a book, the most comprehensive study ever [...]

Ringling beats baby elephants!

Ringling beats baby elephants!

What circuses such as Ringling Bros. have told the public for years about the way they train elephants is a lie. And PETA can prove it! Sam Haddock, a former elephant trainer who worked for Ringling, provided PETA with exclusive photos of the secret, violent, and cruel training methods that Ringling has used on helpless baby elephants. [...]

Gay Families Can’t Camp in Iowa?

Gay Families Can’t Camp in Iowa?

[From: care2] Iowa State Senator Merlin Bartz took his crusade to undermine the right Iowans have to marry, regardless of sexual orientation, to the state’s campgrounds by calling into question the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) decision to allow gay couples to pitch an extra tent when camping at state parks. The DNR, in light [...]

This is not a difficult concept

This is not a difficult concept

[From: ReflectionOf.Me ]   Tags: reflectionof, concept <BR/>