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...
GOP Extreme: Book Review of 'It's Even Worse than it Looks' by Thomas E. Mann and Norman J. Ornstein
BOOK REVIEW: Want to know how and why Washington is such a mess? Two respected analysts of governmental policy, one from the progressive Brookings Institution and the other from the troglodyte American Enterprise Institute, demonstrate that the GOP is at fault.
Tech@State: Moneyball Diplomacy Conference comes to George Washington University
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The U.S. Department of State will host Tech@State: Moneyball Diplomacy on June 7, 2013. The conference will explore how use...
U.S. joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- The Department of State joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Forty-four...
U.S. State Dept. submits 'Country Reports on Terrorism 2012' to Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the State Department submitted Country Reports on Terrorism 2012 to the U.S. Congress as required by law. This report,...
U.S. Takes Action to Facilitate Communications by the Iranian People and Targets Iranian Government Censorship
WASHINGTON, D.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- Today, the State Dept. announced that the United States is taking a number of coordinated actions that target persons contributing...
