International Political Will

There are many different definitions and examples of “homelessness” in the world. It seems every country has their own brand. You never know how good - or how bad - you have it until you see how other people live.
American homeless create makeshift shelters in alleys and empty lots, only to be told to “move [...]

It is beyond ironic how politicians (especially neo-cons) avidly promote “personal responsibility” yet accept so little in their own lives.
The mantra of personal responsibility is used as both a method and justification for all sorts of social issues: welfare, employment, health insurance, wages, family planning, education, housing…the list could go on.
This fits neatly with the [...]

Most Arab countries have not officially recognized Israel. Egypt is the sole exception, and that was in part because of Jimmy Carter, whom many now chastise as an “appeaser,” “un-American,” and an “anti-Semite.” Good deeds are quickly forgotten in polarized times of hate and extremism.
But there is a much bigger problem than [...]

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates may be the answer to the Democrats’ dreams.
He was the first director of the CIA to rise from an entry-level position (I know, he was mixed up in the Iran-Contra scandal, but he was never charged).
Before assuming the defense cabinet position, he was a member of the Iraq Study Group: [...]

Given my own lack of graphics on this site, my partner in crime has posted some photos.
www.serendenstudios.com

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