NY Times op-ed on the history of corporate funds influencing politics.
Month: August 2009
NY Times – Iranian Lawmakers Demand Say on Cabinet, Hinting at a Rift Among Hard-Liners
The NY Times reports on a letter sent by a large number of parliamentarians to Ahmadinejad asking that they be consulted on any cabinet appointments.
Economist – Iran’s enduring turmoil: It is far from over
The Economist writes about the political drama unfolding in Iran and the longer term implications this has for Iranian society and the current regime.
NY Times – The Pour – Where Anxiety Is All That’s Flowing
The NY Times’ wine critic writes about the tough business environment winemakers and grape growers in California are facing.
WSJ – Tehran Court Tries Top Reformists
The Journal’s coverage of the show-trial resorted to by the Iranian regime in an attempt to suppress and intimidate the opposition.