Uighurs Back in the News- How Much Do We Really Know?

We posted about the plight of the Chinese Muslim minority group the Uighurs some time ago. Then, the question was whether the US would resettle a small number of them freed by the courts in this country. Now, they’re back in the news, and again, American media is largely playing catchup. This time, the Uighurs…

Manuel Zelaya –Will Honduran President Foil the Coup?

President Manuel Zelaya of Honduras is the kind of guy that used to give America fits. That is, he wasn’t the kind of reliable ally the George W. Bush and others before him used to count on in Central America. This past Sunday, about 100 soldiers entered this elected president’s home, and rushed him onto…

New York State Senate- You’re Kidding, Right?

This is a story that’s now a week old. It’s become more than a circus, so convoluted that even grizzled, veteran reporters are left shaking their heads. It’s the story of the New York State Senate, a body that at its best won’t win any awards for legislative efficiency. Trust me, this past week was…