On Gaza, Don’t Let Obama Speak for Black Americans

Jesse Hagopian @ Common Dreams - As Israeli airstrikes on the Palestinian territory of the Gaza strip rained bombs on civilian areas, President Obama reiterated his support of Israel, saying, "There is no country on earth that would tolerate missiles raining down on its citizens from outside its borders. So we are fully supportive of …

Japanese Eggplant Peanuty Pasta

Eternity Eats - The holiday season has arrived, and in addition to all things tried and true, you might consider adding something new to your dinner table.  Japanese Eggplant Peanuty Pasta is an exotic dish that’s simple to make.  As is the case with all vegetable-based recipes, the quality and freshness of the ingredients matter …

Obama Wins Second Term

NY Daily News - He won, and the word "phew" trended worldwide on Twitter. Despite a hard-fought campaign in the United States, there was never any contest overseas. Gone are the days when President Barack Obama was seen as a youthful, messianic figure capable of magically curing the world's woes. But he remains widely popular, …

Climate Change Hits Home as Sandy Death Toll Reaches 93

Eternity Group - In the lead up to the 2012 presidential election, one topic that both major candidates, President Obama and Mitt Romney, have been virtually silent on is global warming and climate change.   Yet, with the arrival of Hurricane Sandy, which has battered vast swaths of the East coast and now claims a death …