SODOM & GOMORRAH: The American House of Representatives silently and quickly voted in favor of a new bill called the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA). Last year, the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA), two copyright enforcement bills, inspired thousands of sites to participate in an online blackout. The goal was to demonstrate … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Though in critical condition, the last living suspect in the Boston bombing case has been apprehended. He is currently unable to speak but is reportedly able to write. His aunt, an attorney from Russia, feels this is a frame job and does not trust the evidence provided by the US government. There are also legal challenges since the suspect wasn't read his … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: Following Hugo Chavez's unfruitful struggle against cancer, his appears to be the faction firmly in charge of Venezuela. Elections were held. Elections are always held. After a "close vote", Nicolas Maduro, a friend of the late Chavez, was declared the president. Violence erupted as protestors clashed with police. Before papers could even be filed, the … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: More than half of the people polled in Pakistan responded negatively to democracy in Pakistan. The BBC survey was conducted on about 5,000 Pakistanis who were between the ages of 18 and 29. Almost all of them responded by saying that Pakistan was moving in the wrong direction, signalling a vast pessimism present in the young people of that country. The … [Read more...]

SODOM & GOMORRAH: The surprise, of course, belongs solely to Western press. Students of the old science of politics are simply vindicated by recent developments in Egypt. Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi shocked many at home and abroad when he seized new powers. Violent protests were launched that reminded commentators of last year's revolution. Mursi issued a decree last … [Read more...]