Peace Corps began in 1960 as a way for young men and women to make a difference around the world. Since then, more than 190,000 people have served with the organization, working in developing countries on social, environmental and agricultural projects, among other things.
Last Sunday, Chinese officials announced they've thwarted not one, but two Olympic terrorist plots originating from Xinjiang Province, in Western China.
When your entire campaign is based upon a claim of experience, it is important that you have evidence to support that claim. Hillary Clinton’s argument that she has passed “the Commander- in-Chief test” is simply not supported by her record. There is no doubt that Hillary Clinton played an important domestic policy role when she was First Lady. It is well known, for example, that she led the failed effort to pass universal health insurance. There is no reason to believe, howeve
Today in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Hillary Clinton is rolling all of her recent criticisms of Obama into one stump speech. Read excerpts of what she will say today:
The McCain campaign released their list of Catholic supporters. More than 100 strong. It's being called The National Catholics for McCain Committee. Senator Sam Brownback and Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating are the co-chairs.
The Lord is speaking through his prophets to the Church today. Two of the most respected prophetic voices today are Cindy Jacobs and Bishop Bill Hamon. Here are a couple of words regarding the Church in 2008 that should be prayerfully considered.
I've been monitoring these reports for the past week-and-a-half. Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal--who has great, on-the-ground contacts with superior knowledge of Pakistan's tribal regions--has yet to confirm them, and I get the feeling that he would know if they were indeed legit. But he also doesn't disavow them, which says, like our friends at Hot Air.com have been reporting, that our chubby Benedict bin-Arnold may indeed be ashes. From Roggio:
I don't think I will ever understand the logic behind many of China's Olympic preparations, but that doesn't mean that I will ever cease to be amazed by the latest and greatest plan to ensure the greatest event in the history of the world.
I continue to get a lot of really interesting and insightful comments from Africa Matters readers. It seems everyday I learn something new. It's great to hear from people on the ground from around the continent!