On Afghanistan

Okay, the basics first: Here’s the video, and the full transcript. Here are various responses: McChrystal, McCain and various other responses. The BBC has some reactions from people in Afghanistan as well as from the NATO Secretary General and Nicolas Sarkozy. And here’s a good summary of the latest: Ban Ki-moon, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Britain, India. …

Links of the Day, September 7

News Courtesy of Obama Foodorama: Van Jones’s resignation is a “major win for hate, racism, fear mongering, and the further unraveling of civil discourse in the larger culture.” Here’s a couple other perspectives: David Sirota and Jane Hamsher. Update on the Station Fire, courtesy of Ann Erdman, Pasadena’s Public Information Officer (PIO). Iran announces a …

Links of the Day, August 19

News More bombings in Baghdad kill dozens. Human trafficking A trafficking ring is uncovered in Germany. India as the South Asian hub for trafficking. Making busts in Maryland. Miscellaneous The problem with Powerpoint. Warren Buffett contributes an op-ed on the deficit. The building blocks of life are found in a comet. How to eat on …