Anti Same-sex Marriage Amendments Spark Psychological Distress Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 09:24 PM - 1 day, 8 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason Amendments that restrict civil marriage rights of same-sex couples – such as Proposition 8 that recently passed in California – have led to higher levels of stress and anxiety among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults, as well as among their families of origin, according to several new studies to be published by the American Psychological Association. Tags: glbt , gay marriage , same sex marriage , gay rights , politics , proposition 8 Bookmark to:
Grassroots Advocates Urge President-Elect Obama To Fight Root Causes Of Corruption Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - 01:49 PM - 1 day, 16 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason “Oddly enough, a Democrat will occupy the White House and Democrats will control Congress at a time in America’s history when the financial difficulties of wealthy people arguably impact social policy more than the underlying need to protect human rights,” says Andrew D. Jackson, a Juris Doctor with a Masters in History and Deputy Director of POPULAR, Inc. The nonprofit corporation is an acronym for “Power Over Poverty Under Laws of America Restored”. Its Executive Director, Zena Logal, reports that the group will debut with a press conference and live webcast at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on Thursday - November 20, 2008 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The webcast is to air from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at http://www.visualwebcaster.com/POPULAR2008 . Tags: poverty , injustice , obama , popular , acorn , politics , civil rights , civil liberties Bookmark to:
New Tobacco Product Targets Young Adults Monday, November 17, 2008 - 12:40 PM - 2 days, 17 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason New research at West Virginia University is examining whether a smokeless, spitless tobacco product aimed at young adults is catching on. And the researchers have found that RJ Reynolds’ Camel Snus – touted as a socially acceptable way to satisfy addiction – contains surprisingly high levels of nicotine. “Camel Snus contains more nicotine than most other snuff products,” said Bruce Adkins of the state Division of Tobacco Prevention in Charleston. “In fact, the Camel Snus currently being marketed in West Virginia contains double the nicotine of an earlier tested version sold elsewhere in the United States. This provides a new example of the tobacco companies’ manipulating nicotine levels without informing consumers.” Tags: tobacco , snuff , addiction , camel snus , marketing , drugs , drug war Bookmark to:
Barack Obama: First Challenges Saturday, November 15, 2008 - 11:32 AM - 4 days, 18 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason By Prof. Emeritus Keith Olson History Department University of Maryland After Barack Obama repeats the oath of office next January, he must establish the aura of confidence that he understands the problems the country faces, long-range and immediate, and that he has programs and policies to resolve them. Without personifying leadership, knowledge, and competence, he can not successfully address the problems. On a regular basis, moreover, he needs to keep Americans informed about what he is doing and why he is doing it. During the transition period between election and oath of office Obama, of course, will work with long-time advisers to select a cabinet and make appropriate statements about public matters that do not intrude upon the remaining days of the George W. Bush administration. Tags: obama , president , obama administration , politics , economy , health care Bookmark to:
Sikhs Congratulate President-Elect Obama Friday, November 14, 2008 - 01:55 PM - 5 days, 15 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason From the Sikh Council on Religion and Education: Sikh Americans join in the celebrations of the historic election of Barack Obama as the President- elect of the United States of America. Many Sikhs throughout the nation had become the part of this movement to bring change in the country’s leadership. Many second generation Sikhs have enthusiastically supported Senator Barack Obama and he stimulated their forward-looking optimism. He had become an inspirational candidate for them. To many, Obama represented a leader who is able to go beyond race and bring people together for a common purpose. Tags: sikh , mccain , obama , politics , culture Bookmark to:
Muslim American Physicians Congratulate President-Elect Obama and Looks Forward to a More Compassionate Health Care System Under Obama-Biden Administration Friday, November 14, 2008 - 01:23 PM - 5 days, 16 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason The Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA) congratulates President-elect Obama and looks forward to a more compassionate health care system under Obama-Biden administration. The IMANA shares President-elect Obama’s passion for an inclusive health care system that is based on the philosophy that basic health care is a right of all Americans. As the economy deteriorates more and more Americans are at risk of losing access to health care. IMANA asks President-elect Obama to consider a robust partnership between government, health care industry and community based organizations to reform the health care system. Tags: islam , islamic medical association of north america , imana , obama , health care , politics Bookmark to:
Michelle Obama To Be Featured in a Comic Book Friday, November 14, 2008 - 01:17 PM - 5 days, 16 hours ago - The Magickal Web - If This Be Treason The life of America’s future first lady, Michelle Obama, will be the subject of the latest chapter of Bluewater Productions’ ongoing “Female Force” comic series. The book will follow Obama, a Princeton- and Harvard-educated lawyer, from her youth on the South Side of Chicago to her community, civic service and private-sector career successes through the 2008 presidential campaign and election day. The book is scheduled for release in April 2009. Article Continues After Illustration Cover to the Michelle Obama Comc book. Tags: comic , comic book , michelle obama , first lady , politics Bookmark to:
