So the greatest progressive candidate in American presidential politics in 40 years visits Israel and the occupation, and what happens the next day? Israel announces more colonies, “settlements.” Why do they do so? Because they are arrogant, because they know…

[The second in a series of postings by James North, who has been exploring the issues surrounding the save Darfur campaign] My guides to Darfur are the opposite of instant experts. Julie Flint has been covering the Sudan since 1992,…

Today I’ve got a guest blogger who I’m hoping will make more appearances in the days and years (touch wood) to come, the author and traveler James North (that’s his pen-name; I’ve known him for more than 30 years as…