Opinion: The Seven Pillars of Perfidy
OPINION: The seven core positions of conservatives pose a very real threat to democracy in the United States. You have undoubtedly noticed some of their more onerous activities, but it might be instructive to examine their seven subversive doctrines all at once. Hold your nose and let's start wading through the muck of the Seven Pillars of Perfidy.
Women Leaders from Pacific Region to Participate in U.S. Program on Climate Change
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- From August 18 – 28, 2013, twelve women climate leaders from across the Pacific region will visit Washington, D.C., Pensacola,...
Mayor Bloomberg and Mex President Pena Nieto Help N. Americans Win Battle of the Bulge
OPINION: After Mexico became No. 1 in obesity and diabetes in June, their new President Pena Nieto surprisingly recommended as a solution the no-carb herbal sweetener stevia discovered by the South American tribes. And while soda lovers criticized Mayor Bloomberg’s campaign to reduce the size of sodas, most fit Americans and Mexicans cheered on their bold interventions.
WNBA Diplomacy: Sports Envoys Ticha Penicheiro and Cedric Ceballos to Empower Youth in Angola
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State today announced an upcoming sports envoy program to "empower youth in Luanda, Angola." In partnership...
Out There: Book review of 'Space Chronicles' by Neil deGrasse Tyson
BOOK REVIEW: How much humor do you expect from an astrophysicist? How much passion? What should be the ratio of fact to fancy in the essays of a scientist? With Neil deGrasse Tyson, you get an enjoyable mixture of levity and reality on a subject that might hold the key to your future.
Sixty disability and civil society organizations from 20 countries and U.S. to participate in the Professional Fellows EMPOWER Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. State Dept. announced that 60 disability and civil society orgs from 20 countries and the United States...
Opening the World to Americans with Disabilities with the Disabilities Treaty
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- As the United States celebrates the 23rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act this week, Secretary of State John...
2013 Innovation in Arms Control Challenge announced by US State Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance launched today the “2013 Innovation in Arms Control...
African Women Entrepreneurship Exchange Promotes Business Growth – AWEP elevates women entrepreneurs across sub-Saharan Africa
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The African Women’s Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP), a special initiative of the International Visitor Leadership Program, runs from July 22-August 9,...
Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Winners for 2013 Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. State Department has announced the 2013 winners of the Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF). This competition provides small...
U.S. and China Commit to Work Together to Combat Wildlife Trafficking at 2013 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Robert D. Hormats and Administrator Zhao Shucong of the...
Spirit of Soccer Teams with the U.S. to Support Syrian Refugees
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According to the U.S. State Dept., childhood is far from carefree for millions of children growing up in conflict. Even...
U.S. Seeks Enhanced Protection of Antarctic Waters and Ross Sea Region
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- According tor the State Department, U.S. policy makers and scientists are meeting with governments from around the world this week,...
Path to Paralympics: Brazil Sports Diplomacy Program with WorldChicago
CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) announced today that youth and coaches from Brazil...
On-line Publication of 2012 Digest of United States Practice in International Law announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State today announced the release of the "2012 Digest of United States Practice in International Law,"...
Museums Connect Cultural Exchange 2013 Awardees Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, The U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, in partnership with the American Alliance of Museums,...
Battling Extremism: Book review of 'The Center Holds' by Jonathan Alter
BOOK REVIEW: Every presidential election is deemed crucial to America but with the choice of Obama versus the obviously unqualified Mitt Romney, it was more than crucial; it was imperative. In the detailed yet fast-paced 'The Center Holds,' author Jonathan Alter takes you inside the campaigns and reveals some of the evil forces backing the GOP.
What Would President Jefferson Say this 4th of July?
OPINION: On this 4th of July, wouldn’t it be a dream come true for the U.S. and many World Citizens if President Thomas Jefferson, the author of our Declaration of independence and Bill of Rights, came back at this pivotal time to coach us on getting our Grand Experiment in Democracy back on course?
Mr. Salih Yuce named International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month for July 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State announced selection of Mr. Salih Yuce of Turkey as July’s International Exchange Alumni Member...
In Decline: Book review of 'The Unwinding' by George Packer
BOOK REVIEW: The deterioration of our country during the past three-and-a-half decades makes for a broad canvas but author George Packer provides insightful detail and hits some emotional high points. There was an incredible battle in the United States from around 1978 until right now, a conflagration that did not emphasize armed conflict but which decimated large chunks of the basic goodness of our nation.
Bigotry Backed by SCOTUS
COMMENTARY: Do not get too excited about the good news for marriage rights because the troglodyte half of the Supreme Court has gutted a...
First Sports Diplomacy Program with Turkey Announced by U.S. with 8 wheelchair basketball athletes
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State welcomes its first sports exchange delegation from Turkey to the United States. From June 27-July...
Congress: Honor Senator Lautenberg and Generations by signing his Chemical Safety Improvement Act!
OPINION: New Jersey Senator Frank Lautenberg(D), a phenomenal champion of American Children and Nature, passed on last week at 89. At his NY funeral he was deeply honored by half the Senate on both sides of the aisle, plus NJ Governor Chris Christie (R), Hillary Clinton and Vice President Biden for his passion and foresight in saving millions of Americans through his No Smoking law, raising the drinking age to 21, and fighting for women’s rights and gun control.
Winners of the 2012 U.S. State Department Human Rights Awards Announced
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the U.S. Department of State announced the winners of the 2012 Human Rights Awards. The winner of the Diplomacy...
United States and Columbia to Hold First Meeting on Racial and Ethnic Equality Action Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels// -- Today, the United States and Colombia announced they will hold the first plenary meeting on the U.S.-Colombia Action Plan on...
