
Red states say America needs a raise
Voters in six states that helped send Bush back to the White House for a second term in 2004 sent a different message this year, approving ballot measures that increase the minimum wage in their states.
A Palestinian view Meltdown looms
In spite of all the differences between the Palestinian and Israeli situations, they have one thing in common: both sides are suffering government crises causing internal instability. On the Palestinian side, where the situation is much more serious, there is almost complete paralysis.

