Life in the Oriente Region of Ecuador is full of danger, mystery and intrigue. Located along the border with Colombia in the northeast part of the country, the region is home to ancient people groups who depend largely upon the resources of the Amazon River basin for their survival. It’s home to thousands of exotic [...]
What Will Be The Outcome of the Amazon Defense Coalition’s Lawsuit Against Chevron in Ecuador?
June 11th, 2009 · 10 Comments
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Barney Frank’s ‘Fannie Mae Love Connection’
September 25th, 2008 · 2 Comments
A report published by the Business & Media Institute this morning scolds the mainstream news media for being “mum” on what writer Jeff Poor describes as Rep. Barney Frank’s “Fannie Mae love connection.” Here’s a snippet: Prominent Democrats ran Fannie Mae, the same government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) that donated campaign cash to top Democrats. And one [...]
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Obama Stoking Fears Amidst Economic Crisis
September 20th, 2008 · 4 Comments
Barack Obama is out on the campaign trail stoking fears that another Great Depression, complete with bread lines and high unemployment, is just around the bend. While the financial crisis is indeed serious, the differences between the economy of the 1930s and today are vast. BREAD LINES In a piece earlier this year for the [...]
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