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  • Thai Protesters Strike a Deal

    On Tuesday, Thai anti-government protesters stated that they welcomed a proposal from the Thai prime minister to end the violent political crisis that has paralyzed central Bangkok for nearly two months, but asked for more details on the plan before wrapping up their demonstrations. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva proposed elections for November 14 in order…

  • Brazilian Dam Controversy

    On Tuesday, the Brazilian government announced that a union of nine Brazilian corporations has won the bid to build a hydroelectric dam in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. The coalition, led by Companhia Hidro Eletrica do Sao Francisco, a state-controlled company, plans to construct a government-supported dam over the next years that will satisfy much…

  • Thailand Protests Harm Economy

    Protesters cancelled a march on the main financial district of Thailand after policemen set up barricades and troops and threatened to use force against those who approached. The recent protests  highlight its economic inconsistencies and the pressures which have caused the country’s economic prospects to dwindle. The symbolism of a government that wishes to preserve…

  • Red-Shirts Continue Bangkok Protests

    Defying a government deadline to cease their protests, anti-government protesters blocked roads in the Thai capital of Bangkok on Saturday. This is the first time that the protesters, known as the red-shirts, have targeted commercial areas instead of government buildings. The protesters are supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who was ousted in a…

  • Democrats On The Run!

    Democrats took a hit to the chin Wednesday as two Democratic Senators and two candidates for governor announced they would not be seeking reelection. The decision of Chris Dodd (Connecticut) and Byron Dorgan (North Dakota) to retire rather than run again is just another piece of bad election news for a party mired in a…