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McCain on Torture: A Stain on our National Honor, Produces Misleading Info
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) | — Candidate for the best American speech of this decade: “As the Senate Intelligence Committee’s CIA torture report roiled Capitol […]
In Record, Scientists double Solar Panel Efficiency to 40%
Via UNSW Newsroom | — UNSW’s solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever […]
Why the Founding Fathers thought banning Torture Foundational to the US Constitution
By Juan Cole | — I have argued on many occasions that the language of patriotism and appeal to the Founding Fathers and the constitution […]
Climate Change and Yemen’s Agony
By Juan Cole | (The Nation) — From “Why Is Yemen So Violent? Because It Is So Poor and Thirsty” . Answer: “Yemen’s troubles are […]
Iran eager to take leading role against extremism (Iraq, Syria FMs in Tehran)
By Maysam Bizar | (Your Middle East) — As the US-led campaign against the extremist ISIL militants in Iraq and Syria goes on, Iran, which […]
Silent Mosul: Surprising Reasons Daesh/ ISIL cut Cellphone Services
By Nawzat Shamdeen | Mosul | (Niqash.org) Mobile phones are no use in Mosul any more. The extremist group controlling Mosul in northern Iraq has […]
Real Independence: In 2014, Scotland used more Renewable Energy than Nuclear, Coal or Gas
By Juan Cole Edie.net reports that in November, wind energy alone produced more than enough electricity for every home in Scotland. Over all in 2013, […]
GOP Squirms at Release of CIA Torture Report, warns of “Violence” (So why did they Torture?)
By Juan Cole | — Outgoing House Intelligence Committee head Mike Rogers (R-MI) was on Candy Crowley’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, speaking against […]
Climate Change: The last Time California had a Drought this bad Charlemagne Ruled Europe
By Nadia Prupis | (Commondreams.org) Scientists warn that prolonged, historic droughts may recur in the future The California drought is the worst its been in […]
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