Hell Hath No Fury: The Legacy Of Hillary

By Citizen Correspondent Josh Sidman
At the risk of being labeled a sexist (it wouldn’t be the first time), I have to wonder whether disgruntled women are really willing to be responsible for the end of the world. If I had an opportunity to converse with a member of this 18% (I don’t know any personally), I would ask her if it is really more important to... Full Story »

Katrina Three Weeks Later: What I Saw

By Citizen Correspondent Lisa Fritscher
Sept 21, 2005. "Mom’s birthday. Her first birthday since she died. Happy birthday Mom! I love you! We’re spending the day staring at utter devastation in Biloxi. I got time off work and we got Red Cross money to head back to New Orleans and salvage our stuff. On the way, it occurred to us to stop in and check on Jimmy and... Full Story »

We Were Too Young To Help: Georgia's War Through Teenage Eyes

By Citizen Correspondent Tiko and Sopho Katselashvili
Until August 7, 2008, we, the population of Kareli, felt safe-and-sound despite all the turmoil taking place around us during recent years. At midnight of August 7, 2008, we heard the horrible sounds of the first blasts. That was the sound of the low-flying attack started up by South Ossetian separatists over Georgian villages. During... Full Story »

Am I A Dark Cloud, Or Are These Conventions A Waste Of Time?

By Citizen Correspondent Kevin Bartoy
Iam actually wondering if the conventions, or perhaps even the parties themselves, have outlived their shelf lives. That is, if they were ever fit for human consumption. Generally speaking, the conventions are meaningless affairs. Once the place of back room deals to decide on candidates, they are now media circuses. In... Full Story »

My Midnight Safari In Tel Aviv

By Citizen Correspondent Jordan Franzblau
Most travel stories tell of the overwhelming exuberance and awe that hits you as you enter this new, exotic realm previously unknown. Personally I've never experienced this 'travel high' at first arrival. Luckily, in most trips I've taken that buzz eventually hits, but never right off the bat. My initial impression is usually... Full Story »

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Georgia: Voices From A War Zone


I am volunteering as part of a group collecting the stories of refugees from the war in South Ossetia. It's our personal issue to make the world understand what has happened in Georgia in these days. It is the will of Georgian people to be free and democratic....Full Story»
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