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By Chuck Frank / chuck@theklaxon.com / 03.08.2010
Adam Gadahn has been reported captured and not captured by every wire service on the planet. Gadahn is the grandson of a prominent Jewish urologist, raised in California, death metal devotee and current public relations flack for the Osama drama video production company. — More
By Joseph L. Giacalone / joe@theklaxon.com / 03.05.2010
As a child, everyone knew they were in trouble when their mother called them by their entire name. Lately, the media has joined mothers everywhere. Whether it is Joseph Andrew Stack or, now, John Patrick Bedell, the only thing that they haven’t done is show a photo of them in their graduation cap and gown. — More
By Ahmed Mahmoud / ahmed@theklaxon.com / 03.05.2010
Democracy is on the minds of many in the Middle East. There are many reasons why the people of Egypt are awaiting their “change” as the biggest political threat to Hosni Mubarak in decades is gaining popularity. — More
By Joshua Wilwohl / josh@theklaxon.com / 03.04.2010
bosssiersheriff.com
Keeping aim to fight terrorism is one thing. Giving volunteers shotguns, batons and machine guns to help “protect” a Louisiana town is an entirely different scenario—and one that is becoming reality in the South. — More
By Allison Moore / allison@theklaxon.com / 03.03.2010
A report investigating contracts made by the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Bush administration reveals the agency is struggling with its own fiascos. The report, filed by Department of Homeland Security Inspector General and recently made available to the public, details extensive waste and missteps within the agency over the last several years. — More
By Joshua Wilwohl / josh@theklaxon.com / 03.02.2010
Olle Johansson, Sweden/caglecartoons.com
Chile is in shambles. Now, the affluent, well-educated and prepared South American nation will enter the recovery phase—one that may soon be filled with volunteers. But are they needed? — More
By Chuck Frank / chuck@theklaxon.com / 03.01.2010
Saturday’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Chile could have been far worse in terms of death and destruction, with initial reports tallying more than 700 dead and two million displaced. In perspective, Haiti’s Jan. 12, 7.0-magnitude quake killed more than 200,000 and displaced millions. — More
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