We are a mining people. The residents of the Iron Range have been mining for more than a century and we have made a big impact on the entire country. Without the Iron we have, the American Industrial Revolution could not have been as successful as it was. Therefore, you could say that we are the foundation of modern America.

Most likely, you or someone in your family has been involved in a mine or a mining project. There were most likely some challenges that went along with that process also, whether it was before the mine was open, or after. PolyMet is now having some challenges for starting a mine.

The proposed mine would be an open pit that would extract copper, nickel, cobalt, palladium, platinum, and gold. Once operational, around 32,000 tons of material would be mined a day. Key portions of the LTV Steel Mining Co. taconite plant, near Hoyt Lakes, would be reused for crushing and processing. The capital cost is $601.9 million. It would create about 900 jobs, 400 of which are permanent. Why then, isn’t this mine open?

Those opposed to the mine have concerns about the environment and point to other sulfide mining projects in the country that created problems with pollution. They fear that the groundwater will become contaminated. Supporters argue that the minerals PolyMet will be mining have a lower sulfide

I am a 17 year old girl, I am a three sport athlete, I like to hang out with friends on the weekends, and I plan on going to college to get a good education. If I was to do any of these things in Iran , I could be sentenced to death. Sometimes we get spoiled by the world we live in America and forget the rights we have as women, and forget that in some other countries women are considered property with no rights, no privileges, and no future. They are subject to physical abuse, and punishment at times even including tortures death.

Sahineh Mohammadi Ashtiani age 44, the mother of 2 was accused of adultery and sentenced to stoning death in 2006. Due to world outrage she has been jailed since that time. Now they have ruled her sentence to death by hanging. In a world where you can not turn on your television without seeing adulterous behavior it is inconceivable that there are nations on this globe that have such extreme punishments for these crimes.

Over 400 years ago America had the Salem witch trials; which were the result of women’s first attempt of gaining independence and political, social, and religious rights in a male run early America . During this time hundreds were arrested and imprisoned and many were sentenced to death by hanging. The Salem Witch Trials caused mass

In North Korea on December 17, 2011 their leader Kim Jong ll died from a heart attack due to physical and mental over-work at age 69. Kim Jong ll was known to many as “Dear Leader”. Kim Jong ll third and youngest son Kim Jong-un in his late twenties will be taking over. It is said that Kim Jong ll was already getting Kim Jong-un ready to take his position for two years but that is nothing compared to the twenty year that Kim Jong ll was given before he took control. It is also said Kim Jong –un has little political experience. Kim Jong-un’s uncle Chang Song-taek will also be there to help out the new ruler.

Kim Jong ll death will go far beyond North Korea’s 24 million people. North Korea has been a source of worldwide concern because of its nuclear and missile programs people worldwide will have anxiety about possible instability and decisions of the new leader. What will happen next for this communist North Korean country? The question outside of North Korea, is Kim Jong-un to inexperienced to be leading a

“After nearly nine years, America’s war in Iraq will be over.” These are the words that our president, Barack Obama, said mid-October. This promise to pull our troops out of Iraq by the end of the year left many families with a sense of relief knowing that their loved ones over there would be home early, or that they would not have to worry about their loved ones being sent there. Although, could this possibly lead to a collapse in the fragile democracy of Iraq we have worked to hard, and sacrificed so much, to get too?

After 42 years in absolute power, Col. Qaddafi is feeling the pure hatred of those he suppressed for so long.

In 1969, Col. Qaddafi lead a group of young military officials to overthrow King Idris, gaining the support of many people. The Libyan Revolutionary Command Counsel (RCC), lead by Qaddafi, quickly got rid of the monarchy and the constitution. They soon adopted the slogan, "Freedom, Socialism, Unity."

At first, Qaddafi and the RCCs ruling style wasnt that bad. They pushed for directing funds towards public education, providing medical care and free housing for all. The public education was free to boys as well as girls. But after a few years in power, Qaddafi started manipulating the rules