While there is no way to implement a “clean break” from Bush-era policies, Obama’s “harder path [of] democratic justice … is imperfect, but it is always better”…
… Yet, questions loom as we approach Obama’s self imposed one year deadline to close Guantanamo:
Her parents say the decision is hers, but high school bullies throw objects from an eraser to a zucchini at the 13-year-old girl’s covered hair:
- Boldly Modest Declaration of Faith (Washington Post)
Ironically deemed “water pirates” by Israeli forces, Palestinians attempt to siphon back much needed water taken from their aquifer:
- Palestinians Denied Access to Water (Al Jazeera)
A bold move that could bring hope and new life to the peace process:
- Palestinians to Seek UN Endorsement of Statehood (AP / Washington Post)
A UK-NGO has an Afghan mullah lead a population-control seminar with Qur’anic citations:
- Broaching Birth Control With Afghan Mullahs (NY Times)
Iranian political officials accuse Obama of deceit in his advocacy of dialogue …
- Iran Condemns US Mosque Seizure (AP / Washington Post)
… while US officials insist that proceedings will not affect tenants and occupants of the seized properties:
- U.S. Targets Landlord of Md. Islamic Center (Washington Post)
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