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Palestine and Optimism

We remain optimistic because our children and grandchildren are optimistic and we should not try to dissuade them from optimism or from acting to improve their lives. As we free our minds of dark thoughts, we can see the light.

(BETHLEHEM) - Overall life is good and people are good. Some people do foolish things once in a while: oppress, kill, steal land, destroy trees etc.

But life continues and people survive, adapt, and struggle to get to a better place. Here in Palestine, the apricots are in season and they are as sweet as can be.

Keystone XL: Will EPA Concern Over 61 Water Crossings Go Unanswered?

Approval from the Army Corps is virtually all that stands between TransCanada and pipeline construction.

(BROOKLYN, NY) - The Army Corps is not responding to an EPA scientist's letter about 61 water crossings in Texas as the White House works to expedite pipeline approval.

Captive, Handcuffed and Dying... `Brutal` and `Shocking` Describe Newly Released Sri Lanka War Crime Images

War Crimes, Sex Crimes; photos and videos just released offer more compelling evidence.

(SALEM) - A system of doubt exists at every step along this road when this government starts talking.

Are Addiction and Death the FDA`s Counterproductive Prescription for Pain?

Talking heads from dozens of groups discuss, again... what is good and bad for patients suffering from pain.

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - The FDA recently held a workshop to discuss the efficacy of analgesics in the treatment of chronic non-cancer pain.

Several who discussed opioids in treating non-cancer pain were affiliated with the pain foundations funded by pharma.

Bananas Over Fair Trade

One group of farmers who benefit from fair trade is banana growers. Bananas are the most consumed fresh fruit in the U.S., and represents 50 percent of all U.S. fresh fruit imports.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - The main goal of Fair Trade is to ensure that producers -- usually located in underdeveloped countries -- treat their workers well and pay them a fair price for their labor, which in turn helps the workers to improve their lives.

For consumers, it’s a simple way to choose products, knowing that those who grew or made the products were treated fairly and paid a fair price for their labor.

Motherhood Redefined

Arming and training of Jewish-settler women, the Illegal colonists.

(LONDON) - How could anyone develop such a perception of themselves, of others, of the world, and of reality around them?

Human Rights Groups Call for Immediate Transfer of Hunger Strikers to Civilian Hospitals

Call is for immediate intervention to provide all hunger strikers with unrestricted access to independent doctors.

(FREIDBURG, Germany) - Two organisations dedicated to the promotion and protection of human rights are calling for Israel to transfer hunger striking prisoners to civilian hospitals.

The 'Palestinian Council of Human Rights Organizations' and 'Physicians for Human Rights-Israel' are gravely concerned for the lives of three Palestinian prisoners who remain on hunger strike in Israeli prison.

Humane Society and Oregon Wild Join Coalition to Stop Gillnetting

Chief petitioners are David Schamp, Fred Girod and Rod Monroe.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Two nonprofit groups today announced their support for a proposed ballot measure to stop commercial gillnet fishing on the lower Columbia.

The Humane Society of the United States and Oregon Wild endorsed the measure sponsored by the Stop Gillnetting Now coalition, which is headed for the November ballot.

New Song: `One for the People` by Agron Belica

"This song celebrates the unsung heroes who work for a better, fairer, and more just world..." - Agron Belica

(BOSTON) - Agron's new song, 'One for the People' celebrates those intrepid souls who fight for the human rights of others.

Don't think for a moment that Agron isn't firmly engaged in this fight for justice on a personal level, in fact he is a field grade officer as I see it...

Former Child Sudanese Refugee, Graduate Returns to See Mother

On May 4, Bior graduated from Salt Lake Community College.

(SALT LAKE CITY) - Dut Aguer Bior was separated from his family as a child in Sudan.