Monthly Archives: June 2008

Paulites join forces with Beck

Posted on 9 June 2008 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Ada County Ron Paul supporters will unite with Rod Beck at state GOP convention. Rep. Labrador supports deposing Sullivan: “There is some dissatisfaction with the chairman. And I think the dissatisfaction breeds some weird marriages.” Miller, AP in the Press … Continue reading →

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Boise lawyer may get back to GTMO

Posted on 9 June 2008 by Nathaniel Hoffman

Boise lawyer David Nevin says Bush pushing for Guantanamo Bay convictions before he leaves office. Nevin had five hour meeting with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who rejected his counsel. Nevin: “This is not a fair proceeding. This is a show trial, … Continue reading →

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Most of Kuwaiti sand has arrived

Posted on 2 June 2008 by Nathaniel Hoffman

The final 7 containers of contaminated Kuwaiti sand will arrive in Grandview shortly. 153 giant boxes of depleted uranium leaden sand already here. No harmful lead levels detected, according to sand host American Ecology. Erik Olson in The Daily News.

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What ever happened to Rodolfo?

Posted on 1 June 2008 by Claudio Beagarie

I was the first foreign journalist to talk with Rodolfo Montiel Flores who, in March of 1998, was engaged in intense confrontations with loggers in his home area of Petatlán in Mexico’s Guerrero State. Flores was jailed and then became an environmental icon for his work. I’d like to hear from him again… Continue reading →

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