Countdown to Obama victory
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008Revelers count down to Obama’s victory at a watch party hosted by the Democratic Senatorial and Congressional Campaign Committees
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Live from the streets of Chicago
Tuesday, November 4th, 2008Correspondent S. Dawn Casey asks people on the street outside Grant Park in Chicago, IL, why Senator Barack Obama would be a good pick for President of the United States. (2:48)
Activists promote UN resolution on women’s peace and security
Friday, October 31st, 2008UNIFEM (United Nations Development Fund for Women) organized a panel of Israeli and Palestinian women rights activists through the membership of the International Women’s Commission. The International Women’s Commission is a global organization that fights for a just and sustainable peace between Israel and Palestine. The panel of women activists and experts will meet with the Security Council today to promote United Nations Resolution 1325, on women’s peace and security. Women have long held a strong role in conflict resolution and the panel of women from several prominent activist organizations based in the region will ask the Security Council to 1) put on the agenda of the monthly briefings the progress of women’s issues, 2) organize a thematic mission and visit women’s programs to see what women are doing in the region, 3) establish a monitoring mechanism for stability with the guidance of UNIFEM and UN organizations underscoring the experiences of women in both the Israeli and Palestinian territories.
UN-Russia cites Ukranian famine in escalating tensions
Tuesday, October 28th, 2008His Excellency, Mr. Vitaly Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations said several Ukranian delegates have expressed concern about the victims of the famine of 1932-33 and the subsequent years of suffering and deaths of Ukranians during the Soviet era. Mr. Churkin admitted many suffered during the famine and Soviet regimes but rejected that the regime oppressed only Ukranians. He asked us to look at other areas and countries including Kazakhstan, where tragedies took place. Kazakhstan was denied a voice at the GA last week when their representative attempted to address the sufferings of the countries civil society during Soviet occupation.
Churkin claimed the Ukranian leadership is looking at these historical circumstances in a negative way. He cited many incorrect statements made by Ukrainian delegates including accusations of genocide against Ukranians, as breaking the “brotherly bond” between the Russian and Ukranian people. Churkin also inferred: “the hyperactive attitude of the United States delegation is aimed at exacerbating the situation between Russia and Ukranian delegates.”
Churkin also believes these issues are being brought up now by the political motivation of some leaders in the current United States and United Kingdom administrations in order to spark unrest. He is hopeful for a “fresh opportunity for new US leadership” to help resolve these issues but would not say which presidential candidate the Russians support. The General Assembly spokesperson, Enrique Reyes, responded to Churkin’s allegations and said there was no agreement from members on the issue of the famine-forcing the President of the GA to postpone the meeting.
Daschle: McCain looked angry, mean-spirited
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD) says that about two thirds of the country think John McCain looks angry, and McCain didn’t improve that image at the debate.
Schumer: each debate helps Obama
Thursday, October 16th, 2008Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY) says that the more the American people see Barack Obama, the more they like him.
American people want to hear economy, not attacks
Thursday, October 16th, 2008DNC Chair Howard Dean says that Senator McCain’s biggest problem is Senator McCain. Further, he says that the American people want to hear about the economy, not personal attacks.
“Senator Government knows how to string a sentence together”
Thursday, October 16th, 2008McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds says that Obama is eloquent, but he doesn’t know how to cut taxes, control spending, or work in a bipartisan fashion.
Squirrels concerned about ACORN
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008“Squirrels” appear at the Hofstra presidential debate to highlight Senator Obama’s association with ACORN
Richardson: New Mexico is in good shape
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson says that his state is in good shape, but he will be announcing some belt tightening measures.