The Resident: Christmas vs Jesus
The Resident investigates whether Christmas has anything to do with Jesus anymore.
The Resident investigates whether Christmas has anything to do with Jesus anymore.
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New York. Show all posts
Monday, December 27, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010
America's human rights rhetoric tarnished
America's human rights rhetoric tarnished
Exactly 62 years ago today, the United Nations adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Making today, International Human Rights Day. America's first lady at the time, Eleanor Roosevelt helped inspire the 1948 agreement. A global pledge critics say the US is failing to follow
Exactly 62 years ago today, the United Nations adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Making today, International Human Rights Day. America's first lady at the time, Eleanor Roosevelt helped inspire the 1948 agreement. A global pledge critics say the US is failing to follow
Friday, December 10, 2010
Wall Street banking on failure
Wall Street banking on failure
Wall Street is a symbol of the finance industry, the financial collapse and record breaking compensation that will reportedly reach 144-billion dollars this year. How will financial fat cats be indulging? Food, sex, spa and art.
Wall Street is a symbol of the finance industry, the financial collapse and record breaking compensation that will reportedly reach 144-billion dollars this year. How will financial fat cats be indulging? Food, sex, spa and art.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Failure to Stimulate
Failure to Stimulate
Nearly two years after the launch of the much touted US Stimulus Package, unemployment hovers around ten percent, while nearly twenty percent of Americans remain underemployed. This, leaving many wondering if this era of so called American recovery is being arguably mistaken for an era of Americans struggling to survive.
Nearly two years after the launch of the much touted US Stimulus Package, unemployment hovers around ten percent, while nearly twenty percent of Americans remain underemployed. This, leaving many wondering if this era of so called American recovery is being arguably mistaken for an era of Americans struggling to survive.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Is Sarah Palin for real?
Is Sarah Palin for real?
Sarah Palin fever has taken over the US, her daughter is on Dancing with the Stars and she has a new book out. With all this media attention is she a viable candidate for President in 2012?
Sarah Palin fever has taken over the US, her daughter is on Dancing with the Stars and she has a new book out. With all this media attention is she a viable candidate for President in 2012?
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Viktor Bout: Villian before proven guilty
Viktor Bout: Villian before proven guilty
Alleged arms trafficker Viktor Bout claims is U.S. officials
were trying to pressure him to make a confession when he was extradited from Thailand. He told this to Russian diplomats when they visited him in the New York prison. A claim ignored by US mainstream news outlets vilifying Bout as the worlds greatest villain. If convicted, Viktor Bout faces life in prison, but he denies all the charges
Alleged arms trafficker Viktor Bout claims is U.S. officials
were trying to pressure him to make a confession when he was extradited from Thailand. He told this to Russian diplomats when they visited him in the New York prison. A claim ignored by US mainstream news outlets vilifying Bout as the worlds greatest villain. If convicted, Viktor Bout faces life in prison, but he denies all the charges
Sunday, November 21, 2010
NY prosecutors silent about Viktor Bout
NY prosecutors silent about Viktor Bout
Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been extradited to the United States where he awaits trial for allegedly trafficking arms. However, New York prosecutors have been silent about the details regarding Viktor Bout's case. RT's Marina Portnaya reports on the new developments regarding Viktor Bout's case
Alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout has been extradited to the United States where he awaits trial for allegedly trafficking arms. However, New York prosecutors have been silent about the details regarding Viktor Bout's case. RT's Marina Portnaya reports on the new developments regarding Viktor Bout's case
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Has the US lost its global influence?
Has the US lost its global influence?
The G20 has finished and after many failed attempts to reach trade deals, it appears the US has lost some influence with the rest of the global community. The Resident takes to the streets to ask, is the US still leading the world?
The G20 has finished and after many failed attempts to reach trade deals, it appears the US has lost some influence with the rest of the global community. The Resident takes to the streets to ask, is the US still leading the world?
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Fresh meat for US war machine? Veterans Day no lost opportunity
Fresh meat for US war machine? Veterans Day no lost opportunity
Veteran's Day in the US, and the military's hoping to boost its numbers by capitalizing on public emotion for war heroes. Army video games and parades are among the tools aimed at young people from poor neighborhoods, as recruiters try to fill their quotas. RT's Lauren Lyster met an Iraq veteran who says he couldn't take any more war, and that others shouldn't have to either.
Veteran's Day in the US, and the military's hoping to boost its numbers by capitalizing on public emotion for war heroes. Army video games and parades are among the tools aimed at young people from poor neighborhoods, as recruiters try to fill their quotas. RT's Lauren Lyster met an Iraq veteran who says he couldn't take any more war, and that others shouldn't have to either.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is
Who doesn't love Bush? George W. that is
George Bush is out hawking a new book, and suddenly the former president is popping up all over the place, from broadcast news interviews to Oprah's couch. Two years later, it seems worth comparing the former occupant of the Oval Office to the current one. The Resident asks how people will remember Bush, followed by an exclusive interview with filmmaker and blogger Danny Schechter
George Bush is out hawking a new book, and suddenly the former president is popping up all over the place, from broadcast news interviews to Oprah's couch. Two years later, it seems worth comparing the former occupant of the Oval Office to the current one. The Resident asks how people will remember Bush, followed by an exclusive interview with filmmaker and blogger Danny Schechter
US Human Rights Hypocrisy
US Human Rights Hypocrisy
America has long been the self appointed global leader on human rights pointing out the shortcomings of others. But now the tables have turned. According to the United Nations Human Rights Council, incidents of injustice are taking place on US soil.
The point was made in Geneva, Switzerland as Human Rights council in its first comprehensive review of Washington's record. The council released a Universal Periodic Review Tuesday, listing 228 recommendations on how the US can do better in practicing what it preaches
America has long been the self appointed global leader on human rights pointing out the shortcomings of others. But now the tables have turned. According to the United Nations Human Rights Council, incidents of injustice are taking place on US soil.
The point was made in Geneva, Switzerland as Human Rights council in its first comprehensive review of Washington's record. The council released a Universal Periodic Review Tuesday, listing 228 recommendations on how the US can do better in practicing what it preaches
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Mainstream TV News turns to sex to survive
Mainstream TV News turns to sex to survive
In today's fragmented news landscape, US mainstream media is struggling to catch and keep the attention of viewers. Borrowing a page from Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, America's journalism has turned to sex to survive
In today's fragmented news landscape, US mainstream media is struggling to catch and keep the attention of viewers. Borrowing a page from Britney Spears and Miley Cyrus, America's journalism has turned to sex to survive
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
FBI preemptively prosecuting
FBI preemptively prosecuting .
Like preemptive strikes abroad, activists say Washington is waging similar an offensive here at home. Targeting citizens who one day could...maybe...possibly...commit a crime. Meanwhile, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are turning a blind eye to these injustices.
Like preemptive strikes abroad, activists say Washington is waging similar an offensive here at home. Targeting citizens who one day could...maybe...possibly...commit a crime. Meanwhile, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch are turning a blind eye to these injustices.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
NYC income gap reaches shocking peaks
NYC income gap reaches shocking peaks
Reports suggest the gap between those who are living the highlife and those for whom a struggle in the tough economy has become a full-time job has become greater that in India - a country where one third of the world's poor live. RT's Anastasia Churkina reports
Reports suggest the gap between those who are living the highlife and those for whom a struggle in the tough economy has become a full-time job has become greater that in India - a country where one third of the world's poor live. RT's Anastasia Churkina reports
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