Campaigning to the New American Electorate

Campaigning to the New American Electorate by Marisa A. Abrajano Stanford University Press, 2010

Based on the assumption that one's identity and political behavior are strongly related. American politicians have long targeted immigrant and ethnic communities based on their shared ethnic or racial identities. But to what extent do these ethnically specific politica] campaign messages affect voters' actual decisions and behavior? Marisa A. Abrajano. an associate professor of political science at the University of California San Diego addresses this question in Campaigning to the /Vt'ii1 American Electorate, one of the first books to systemically examine and compare campaign efforts …

Mugabe: Zimbabwe veterans have threatened to fight

President Robert Mugabe on Friday said veterans of his country's war for independence from Britain have threatened to go back into the bush to fight if the opposition wins the presidency.

"I'm even prepared to join the fight," the 84-year-old leader who has been in power since independence told a conference of his party's youth wing.

"We have come to a time when our independence is being questioned or being put to a test ... We are saying let us remember what we did yesterday."

Mugabe's comments come only about two weeks before he faces opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai in a presidential runoff. The June 27 vote follows a March …

Finally, Britain shows some backbone against jihadist Omar Bakri's treatment at the hands of the British government was almost a parable of feebleness.

Sheik Omar Bakri Mohammed, founder of the London branch of Hizb Al-Tahrir (the Islamic Liberation Party) and of other jihadistorganizations in Western Europe, has just been told that he cannotreturn to London after his vacation in Lebanon. Charles Clarke -- theHome secretary and British equivalent of the U.S. homeland securitysecretary -- declared his presence was "not conducive to the publicgood."

One would like to think this decision heralds a return to old-fashioned British police methods of dealing with terrorists and theirapologists -- toughness cloaked in extreme politeness. For the recenthistory of British policy toward jihadists has been one of weaknessand …

Jackson brings agencies together to solve heat problems

People who are still without heat can get thawed out this weekend at the Rainbow/PUSH headquarters.

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. announced a "reconnection day" at a news conference Thursday. Jackson brought together representatives from People's Energy, People's Gas, Governor Blagojevichs's office, the Community Economic and Development Association, the Department of Public Aid and community activists to help more people get their utilities restored.

"We had some very frank discussions and agreed that there are a couple of things we can do to get folks back on line," said Rod Sierra, People's Gas vice president told the Chicago Defender after the event.

Cheryle Jackson, …

Vatican tells bishops to report sex abuse but non-binding suggestions fall short of US norms

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Vatican tells bishops to report sex …

Rajevac counting on experience at World Cup

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is hoping that an injection of some extra pace and experience will be the deciding factor for team at the World Cup in South Africa.

"The reality is at the World Cup you need a lot of experience, you need guys who are going to be able to deal with the pressure," Rajevac said. "We need to mix youth and experience and find the right balance."

Rajevac moved to Ghana in August 2008, turning his back on Serbian club FC Borac Cacak, which he had guided to UEFA Cup qualification.

He replaced French coach Claude Le Roy, who had turned down an offer to extend his contract, and became the third Serbian to …

Use your noodle Pasta salad simplifies supper

What's the perfect dish for summer dining? Pasta salads, without adoubt. They're fast cooking, easy to assemble, great for a main dishor side, and make an ideal picnic food because they store and travelso well in plastic bags or resealable containers.

And because pasta is satisfying and completely comforting, itappeals to demanding adults and picky children alike.

Whether it's a spur-of-the moment meal or plan-ahead dinner, pastasalads are as simple and delightful as a summer breeze. If you canboil water, chop and stir, you can create a great pasta salad withminimal effort.

Fresh herbs, vegetables and some noodles are really all you need,and this is the time of …