Author: whataboutbob

Yesterday Susan Hu posted here on the front page http://www.boomantribune.com/story/2005/6/9/8413/95718 about the very shaky political situation in Bolivia. Today, according to the BBC World News, it sounds like things have...

While I realize not a lot of people follow Swiss politics closely, I’m gonna keep y’all informed, as I learn about my new country. So…two days after a 54% yes vote (kinda close) on joining the Schengen...

(Update) Tonight the Swiss people voted by 58% yes votes to give Gay and Lesbian couples ,,partnership rights”, recognizing that they should have the same rights as straight married couples. Make no mistake, there is more...

This is cross posted over at DKos, but wanted to share it here too: My dear cousin sent me the article from today’s NYT, entitled: “Two No Votes in Europe: the anger spreads” (sorry subscription required) I...

I just recently discovered a Swiss government website that gives news in English, which I appreciate, because I want to understand better what is being discussed in my new home. Well this is good news (from Swiss Info):...