Dear Young Americans: Don't Vote for Bernie

Bernie Sanders deserves our respect. After all, it was not long ago that the senior senator from Vermont and self-proclaimed democratic socialist was pontificating from the political fringe. Today, however, Sanders has re-defined the centerground of liberal politics. His result in the Iowa caucuses — just 0.3 percent behind frontrunner Hillary Clinton — evidences this truth. Yet while Sanders may deserve Millennial respect, he does not deserve our support. For three reasons, a Sanders presidency would be a disaster for young Americans... Read more at Opportunity Lives Read More......

Obama’s Syria achievement

This may be the most surprising of President Obama’s foreign-policy legacies: not just that he presided over a humanitarian and cultural disaster of epochal proportions, but that he soothed the American people into feeling no responsibility for the tragedy. --Starvation in Biafra a generation ago sparked a movement. Synagogues and churches a decade ago mobilized to relieve misery in Darfur. When the Taliban in 2001 destroyed ancient statues of Buddha at Bamiyan, the world was appalled at the lost heritage.

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After the Tornadoes: People Helping People

We've all been watching the news and witnessing the devastation in the aftermath of the massive tornadoes that struck our southern states. The loss of life and property is heartbreaking. We know that many of you have quietly given to the Salvation Army, Red Cross or other relief organization. Thank you.

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WP: Obama pledges sweeping climate change legislation

WASHINGTON POST, 6/2/2010 by Michael D. Sheer - PITTSBURGH -- President Obama on Wednesday promised to find the votes for comprehensive climate change legislation in the "coming months," saying the case for putting a price on the nation's addiction to carbon has been made clear by the environmental catastrophe unfolding in the Gulf of Mexico. ∴ In a speech at Carnegie Mellon University released by the White House, the president repeated his intentions to roll back billions of dollars in tax breaks on big oil companies, tap natural gas reserves as an alternative to oil, and increase reliance on nuclear power. Read more at the Washington Post... Read More......

Haiti: Americans help when disaster strikes

Americans are doing what they always do when disaster strikes anywhere in the world, as it did the afternoon of January 12th in Haiti, when a devastating earthquake measuring 7.0, struck near Port-au-Prince. Americans are reaching deep into their pockets and doing whatever they can to help. The Red Cross estimates that between 45,000 and 50,000 people have died. Many thousands more are missing and feared trapped in the rubble. Disease could take an even greater toll in the aftermath. If you wish to support a reputable relief organization, some recommendations follow:

The Red Cross and Salvation Army. Lars Larson personally vouches for the faith-based Medical Teams International. Hugh Hewitt names four experienced, effective Christian relief organizations at work in Haiti. They are ChildHope.org, BeyondBorders.net, The Haitian-American Friendship Foundation and WorldConcern.org. BCRW Members: If you know of a relief organization you wish to recommend, please click "Email" on the bar above and let us know. We offer our prayers for those affected in Haiti. Read More......

Pacific Fleet Helping American Samoa, Indonesia, Philippines

NAVY.MIL, From Pacific Fleet Public Affairs, Story Number: NNS091003-12, Release Date: 10/3/2009 - PEARL HARBOR (NNS): The U.S. Pacific Fleet is deploying personnel and units to provide humanitarian aid in the wake of natural disasters that have stricken the Philippines, American Samoa and Indonesia. ∴ The United States extends its sincere condolences to the people of these areas in the wake of the recent natural disasters. ∴ The United States has military capabilities positioned in the affected regions that are ready to support emergency relief efforts and minimize human suffering. Read more at Navy.mil...

ADDED: Boston Globe photos of Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy) in the Philippines

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