Articles written by Cheron Taylor

Years after he allegedly gassed thousands of minority Iraqis to death, Kurds are demanding the execution of Hassan al-Majeed, a.k.a., Chemical Ali.

Dec 21, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Since 1940, the United States nuclear weapons arsenal has had high environmental, public, and moral costs for the entire world; they were enumerated in a recent study.

Dec 21, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda seeks to rectify some of the damage done during the 1994 genocide of minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus.

Dec 18, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Leslie Owen Collier, the Missouri farmer who poisoned three endangered bald eagles in 1995, is now free of Federal charges after being pardoned by President Bush.

Dec 17, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP) is an anti-racism group attempting to remove the taint of neo-Nazi hate-speak from the skinhead name.

Dec 16, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Following a weeks-long battle with pneumonia and a subsequent heart attack, pop culture siren Bettie Mae Page died after being removed from life support.

Dec 14, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

After decades of international public service, United Nations diplomat Martti Ahtisaari is announced winner of the 2008 Nobel Peace Prize.

Dec 14, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS), founded by a former child prostitute, provides shelter and support for girls victimized by the sex industry in New York.

Dec 14, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

President-elect Obama has so far shown no fear of tapping Clinton administration veterans for his own staff. Beltway talk suggests that Senator Clinton may be asked.

Nov 13, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

G-20 world leaders meet in Washington, D.C. to discuss the global financial crisis and potential financial bailouts on a large scale, without Barack Obama in attendance.

Nov 13, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

A decades-old problem, violence caused by drug lords is now a concern too large for tourists to ignore. As gunfights erupt in daylight, travelers don't have to stay home.

Nov 13, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Almost thirty years ago to the day, the tragedy of the Jonestown Massacre still shocks the public, and Jim Jones continues to loom as one of America's worst cult leaders.

Nov 7, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Obama must choose an experienced economic advisor to help lead the U.S. out of financial crisis. The list of such candidates is short, but strong.

Nov 6, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel accepts the power position of Chief of Staff, becoming the first-appointed Obama cabinet member.

Nov 6, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

America will watch closely as Barack Obama appoints the executive crew to help the President-elect govern. The Secretary of State plays a key role on that team.

Nov 5, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Sarah Palin is under the microscope more than other recent VP candidates. It might be a fair shake, though, considering her evident influence on the McCain ticket.

Oct 1, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

During a Presidential election year, political endorsements erupt from many community leaders, but when approbation comes from the pulpit, the IRS says it's illegal.

Oct 1, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Immigration research has a new method for curbing illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico line: Invisible laser beams designed to measure stress levels of border crossers.

Oct 1, 2008 - Cheron Taylor

Recent spikes in the number of children left at hospitals across the U.S. lead some to question the benefits of safe surrender laws. Others find the programs essential.

Sep 26, 2008 - Cheron Taylor