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Political office does not mean immunity from prosecution

A civilian accused of murder is required to answer to a court of law, but apparently this does not apply to high profile politicians like former U.S. president George W. Bush and British ex-prime Minister Tony Blair.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial still on hold

Terrorism struck New York City again as the trial for alleged 9/11 mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, was postponed indefinitely due to the fear residents have for holding the trial in Manhattan. The White House called off the trial, which was to be held in lower Manhattan, due to picketing protest

Letters to the Editor: Feb. 10, 2010

Editors note: This letter is in response to an article published in the Jan. 27 issue of The Guardsman titled “Aid to Haiti revives unity in Americans” by William Chamberlin. I found the article to be quite one-sided. I’d like to take the time to look at the issue

Proposed cuts will diminish opportunities

By William ChamberlinThe Guardsman Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proposed a $10 million cut from the Extended Opportunities Programs and Services budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year, leaving those in need with even fewer resources. During a time when everyone is looking for help and the needy are worse off than usual,

Commercial internet — epic fail for Web equality

By Tania CervantesThe Guardsman Unlike print, television or radio, the Internet has remained quite open, giving small companies the opportunity to grow and allowing users to have full control over most Web site access. It is the media outlet that allows people to obtain information at any given time, and

Corporations just bought your vote

The Guardsman Staff The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 on Jan. 21 to allow corporations and unions to spend unlimited amounts of money to develop their own political campaign materials. The decision in the case, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, does not influence laws that prohibit direct contributions

On the Record: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate President Obama after his first year in office?

By Dominick Delgadillo Photos by Lilly VranovaThe Guardsman Samira Ali, 47 Electrocardiogram Technician Major “Probably seven: The country’s in a mess. However, there are things he promised knowing that, like universal health coverage. But he’s hesitating and taking his time on it. But when I say seven, he’