Archive for December 15th, 2007
Kenya: Citizen Journalism Shapes Politics
Posted on December 15, 2007 - Filed Under Africa, citizen journalism
For the past few days a firestorm has followed David Hazinski’s article in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, which warned of dangers of citizen journalism. Many bloggers, including us, felt differently. Here’s a recap of bloggers posts from about a dozen different sites. Our original post was critical as well.
Blogflict strongly believes […]
Musharraf Restores Constitution in Pakistan
Posted on December 15, 2007 - Filed Under Elections, Putin
Now how about those upcoming elections in Pakistan on January 8th? Quick, someone get him the Putin playbook, as if he doesn’t have it already.
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Read More..>>‘If you’re not willing to lead please get out of the way’
Posted on December 15, 2007 - Filed Under climate crisis
When was the last time Papua New Guinea helped to shape US policy? Probably a while ago. But it happened today in Bali. Members of the conference are speaking out about the powerful statement that came from the Papua New Guinea representative, and its impact on the conference and the climate debate.
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Read More..>>U.S. agrees to Bali compromise
Posted on December 15, 2007 - Filed Under climate crisis
I suppose its better than nothing.
U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the pact “a good beginning.” “This is just a beginning and not an ending,” Ban said. “We’ll have to engage in many complex, difficult and long negotiations.”
Yeah, no kidding. Especially when the US is against caps on greenhouse gas emissions. Maybe it will be best […]