WikiLeaks to Dump Again Monday

Come this Monday once again WikiLeaks will release nearly 400,000 pages of Iran-US war related material, the single largest release of classified documents in US military history. The release may contain material released to the military but not released to the public before. The documents are expected to to contain material relating to possible ethnic cleansing, secret prisons, and a supposed US involved bloodbath. An investigation is ongoing to who might have leaked the information with the main suspect being Bradley Manning, the suspect in the Afghan war leaks.

Amy Pacheco

War on Homosexuality: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Vote

With the beginning of New Dawn comes another military concern, this time more home based than over seas: Don't Ask, Don't Tell. Don't Ask, Don't Tell came into place in 1993, signed by President Clinton and passed by Congress. The time has come to challenge the 17-year old law, as seen by this Tuesday Senate vote. If both houses, the president, and Pentagon leaders pass the law, the ban on homosexuality shall be lifted. Tuesday's vote could mean either a filibuster led by Sen. John McCain to halt the bill, or passing in the Senate. This crucial vote comes before the November elections, which if the GOP gains could mean a more difficult time passing. Several sources claim passing the vote as a change in public opinion-the article references a public opinion poll favoring repealing the ban. However the article also references a majority military personnel wanting to keep the ban. Either way, Tuesday's vote rests on both sides of the Senate floor, which faces pressure from discharged gays, a new American opinion, and Lady Gaga.

Amy Pacheco