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Results of “Responsible U.S. Global Engagement” call
What a wonderful turnout we had for last Saturday's Responsible US Global Engagement call! 184 chapter leaders and activists of CGS and...
CGS Obama Transition Team Meetings
I just participated in 2 back-to-back Obama transition team meetings with Eric Schwartz. Eric is in charge of the US/UN transition team...
What the World Needs to Handle the Financial Crisis
By Daniel Turner The earlier post by Lenka Andrysova draws attention to the Nov 15 Summit about the financial crisis. While the...
Nigerian Children Branded as “Witches” to Save Community
What happens when extreme religious fervor mixes with entrenched communal beliefs in black magic? - Innocent children are stigmatized for bringing misery...
Susan Rice for UN Ambassador
President-elect Obama's announcement of Susan Rice as U.N. ambassador is welcomed news. Even more welcome is the re-elevation of the U.N. Ambassador...
Echoes of the G20 Summit
While diplomats do not save praise for the G20 summit, economists are complaining. Journalists and reporters lamented over the fruitless discussion on...
Veterans Day: Remember what it stands for
November 11th is Veterans Day in America, marking the official end of "The War to End All Wars" was an unnecessary war...
Let National Leaders Inspire in Financial Turmoil
On November 15, world statesmen are gathering in Washington, DC to debate about global recession and a much needed change in the...
U.S. Government Knows, Human Trafficking Is Not an Issue of the Past
Although many of us may think of human trafficking as a problem of the past, even today destinies of millions of people...
Woolsey claims CALIFORNIA 06
Lynn Woolsey has served in Congress for over sixteen years, and yesterday she defeated her challenger, Mike Halliwell with a resounding 72%...
Jim McGovern Keeps MASSACHUSETTS 03
James P. McGovern is an incumbent, currently serving his 6th term in Congress. He ran uncontested this year and will remain Massachusetts'...