Mixx: All Things Politics

Indicted Senator Stevens Wins Alaska Primary, Goes Onto General Election

Thu Aug 28 15:32:11 UTC 2008

Alaska Republicans gave U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, currently facing a federal indictment for accepting gifts from the VECO coporation, a primary victory on Tuesday. Stevens is specifically charged with violating provisions of the Ethics in Government Act.

When Does Life Begin? Medical Experts Debate Abortion Issue

Thu Aug 28 15:16:28 UTC 2008

The generally recognized pro-life stance is life begins at fertilization. So the pro-choice stance is, no, it doesn’t. … Right? Wrong. In every political season, abortion emerges as one of the most hotly debated topics. But what about scientists?

Safe in our cages

Thu Aug 28 09:34:49 UTC 2008

In the Queen's speech this autumn Gordon Brown's government will announce a scheme to institute a database of every telephone call, email, and act of online usage by every resident of the UK.

New York's HIV rate 3 times higher than nation's

Thu Aug 28 05:43:53 UTC 2008

New York City's rate of HIV infection is about three times the national rate, according to estimates released Wednesday by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

On American Fascism: Divine & Rapturous Violence

Fri Aug 29 08:53:44 UTC 2008

“Recently a disturbing book came to my attention, and as I read it, it became clear to me that perhaps the most significant development in what we may call “illuminated politics” in the twenty-first century is happening now in the United States. The

Anti-Union Groups Run Orwellian Ads

Thu Aug 28 03:32:23 UTC 2008

It is virtually impossible to watch television in Maine and nearly as difficult in New Hampshire without seeing the ads: Images of American flags and Founding Fathers are followed by grainy photos of an angry Tom Allen and a smug Jeanne Shaheen, both Demo

Documents Reveal Intelligence "Fixing" Before Iraq War

Thu Aug 28 03:27:41 UTC 2008

Prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Bush administration officials exaggerated what U.S. intelligence agencies were reporting about Iraqi weapons, according to Congressional investigations. But even before that exaggeration, the intelligence reports had be

2008 DNC: Dennis Kucinich 'Wake Up America!'

Fri Aug 29 03:59:32 UTC 2008

Shouting "wake up, America!" and chanting "up with peace!" Kucinich offered up some red meat to the party's base, railing against corporations

Bill Clinton’s Obama Praise Unites the Convention | Politicususa

Thu Aug 28 02:11:57 UTC 2008

As former President Bill Clinton took the stage, the moment of Democratic unity that so many have been waiting to see occurred, the long standing ovation Clinton sent the message that the primary battle is forgotten, and all Democrats are behind Obama.

POLL: Hunters and Anglers see Energy as a Top Issue

Wed Aug 27 21:33:20 UTC 2008

A poll of hunters and anglers revealed that more than 80% think the U.S. should set a bold, new energy policy and set a goal to achieve 100% of our electricity from renewable energy in 10 years. Nearly half of those surveyed have yet to pick a candidate.