retired CIA station chief and head of the Agency's counterterrorism staff examines the Bush administration's Iraq policy and finds that it cannot be successful. He calls for U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, a “complete change” in U.S. goals and tactics in the Middle East, and rebuilding bridges to allies. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

President-elect Barack Obama will allow gays to serve openly in the military by overturning the controversial "don't ask, don't tell" policy that marred President Clinton's first days in office, according to incoming White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs. picked by muppet 10 months ago

A city centre has introduced a zero-tolerance policy against swearing in a bid to clamp down on anti-social behaviour. picked by AutumnLotus 12 months ago

American women have fought and served in every U.S. war, beginning with the Revolutionary War. Today, there are over 198,000 women in the active duty military, constituting 14.5% of the active force. Women are integral members of the armed forces and they are here to stay. Yet despite women's accomplishments throughout history, and most recently in the War on Terror, DoD policy still prohibits wom... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

He's currently stating that his policy isn't "redistribution of wealth", but that is giving a fair shake to everyone. Maybe he's changed since 2001. picked by shuallyo 1 year ago

A Pizza Hut delivery driver, James Spiers was fired (not suspended, as everyone thinks) from his job when he defended himself with his legally owned gun that he had a permit for, because of Pizza Hut's no weapon policy.

By the way, I work at the customer service line for Pizza Hut, and I think that this is the dumbest policy ever. picked by Jerry520 2 years ago

Seventh-grader Adam Marino is getting a firsthand lesson in civil disobedience.

The biking debate started last spring, when school district officials told Kaddo Marino that Adam was violating school rules by biking to class.

Walking to the school also is not permitted.

Bwaah? picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago

National leaders, said Sanchez, "have unquestionably been derelict in the performance of their duty. In my profession, these types of leaders would immediately be relieved or court-martialed." picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

"The DEA encourages the interference of the US government in other countries' domestic affairs by hiding behind the excuse of anti-drug cooperation."

Does everyone know this? picked by keroberos32 2 years ago

..... 'if you can't beat them, join them' policy - by breaking into cars parked on the street. picked by topofall 3 months ago

Despite his obvious general intelligence, and uplifting and motivational eloquence, Sen. Obama reveals this startling economic illiteracy in his policy proposals and economic pronouncements.

(Good Read..from WSJ) picked by JoshSF49 1 year ago

The Marijuana Policy Project honored Hugh Hefner March 30th for being a pioneer in the fight for the legalization of medicinal marijuana. Everybody was high. picked by Dangerman 2 years ago

With all the attention on the dueling democrats, the media is ignoring John McCain. Few are paying attention to what he is saying, or subjecting it to any serious scrutiny.

He recently called to expel Russia from the G8. He suggested expanding it to include Brazil & India, but not China.

Insulting Russia & China may not be the smartest political move. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

President Barack Obama's is overturning his predecessor's policies toward embryonic stem cells also will include a broad declaration that science — not political ideology — would guide his administration. picked by juaner899 9 months ago

President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order on Monday reversing restrictions on federal funding of embryonic stem cell research. picked by Bornbad 9 months ago

These 100 awesome open courses, ranging from health and medicine to engineering to religion to policy making to media will get you on your way. picked by sharon22 6 months ago

The McCain-Palin ticket has been making much of the fact that the Arizona senator wanted more troops in Iraq as early as 2003. Yet he supported Bush for re-election, wrong-headed Iraq policy and all. He could have done the truly "maverick" thing and tried to unseat Bush so as to improve the execution of the war. He put the interests of the Republican Party over the good of his country. picked by artsaken 1 year ago

Abstinence-Only education is an asinine policy when it comes to sex-education and it doesn't work for most other concerns either. Don't believe me? Read the comic at the link. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

Patrick Abbazia attends his class bound in blue duct tape. He’s not doing it just to be weird - instead, he’s protesting a strange policy of the East Shore Middle School in Milford Connecticut: a "no-touching’ policy that bans physical contact between students!
"Going down the halls it is so cramped that it is hard not to touch anyone,"

UPDATE TO THIS STORY picked by bingo 8 months ago

November, 1942: Five brothers, all serving on the same vessel during World War II, are killed in action as a result of said warship sinking at the Battle of the Solomons. As a result of the Sullivans' plight, the U.S. military introduced the Sole Survivor Policy. The policy attempts to ensure that, should a family member be lost during military service, any remaining siblings be exempt from serv... read full post picked by nateebiinature 2 months ago