–If we want tough on crime policies we have to accept the responsibility of the price tag that goes with them–The saga of who shall control California’s inmates’ healthcare continues. Judge Thelton Henderson has refused the Governor and Attorney General’s motion to oversee inmates’ healthcare as well as construction plans for a medical facility. The…

–The lack of basic sanitation is a hidden problem–It’s hard to talk about certain things, but not talking make them worse. It’s true for certain feelings, certain problems and in this case, open defecation. The World Water Forum is meeting In Istanbul and several have already mentioned how not talking about this basic sanitation problem…

–The slow food movement may be popular in some social circles but how can it help world hunger?–I read how the global economic crisis is threatening hunger in several countries. I hear about the President of Sudan trying to expel international aid workers and the consequences for the already destitute and abused in Darfur. I…