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Drug Czar Kerlikowske: Misinformed Anti-Cannabis Attack Pit Bull

Punishing the sick & PTSD Veterans.

(MOLALLA, OR) - I just don’t know where this guy came from. I have read much garbage about him and I can distill it into two words, “IGNORANT SCOUNDREL”.

His latest diatribe before Memorial Day made me sick.

Vanunu`s Invite, Israel`s Nuclear Apartheid and The Real Deal About Iran

Today from east Jerusalem, Mordechai Vanunu issued the following Global invitation: "The court hearing June 6, Wednesday 11:30, Israel Supreme Court. It is open for all. See you there."

(CLERMONT, FLA) - The day before his latest historic trial, Mordechai Vanunu issued the following Global invitation:

"The court hearing June 6, Wednesday 11:30, Israel Supreme Court. It is open for all. See you there."

Sri Lankan president`s Speech Cancelled Amid Torture Claims

Protests halt Rajapakse's address in City of London as Tamils deported from UK claim abuses.

(LONDON) - A MEETING in the City of London due to be addressed by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapakse has been cancelled following the threat of large demonstrations by Tamil groups, Channel 4 reports.

Metropolitan police had raised concerns about policing the event organised by the Commonwealth Business Council.

ASIA: Torture: Asian Perspectives to be Launched on 26 June

Torture is often used by authoritarian regimes as a means to retain control by suppressing dissent.

(HONG KONG) - The Asian Human Rights Commission wishes to announce the release of its new bi-monthly magazine, Torture: Asian Perspectives.

The first issue will be released on 26 June, on the occasion of the International Day against Torture and Ill treatment.

The Mass Graves at Brantford

An Update from the ITCCS Indigenous Elders Advisory Council and Kevin Annett.

(BRUSSELS) - The first successful uncovering of apparent mass graves at a former Indian residential school in Canada began in October, 2011.

The location is the “Mush Hole” Mohawk Institute: the former Church of England (Anglican) facility in Brantford, Ontario.

Beauty and the Beast

Subdued
She was lying on the floor
Injured and hurting

(LONDON) - Symbolism is often at the heart of creative expression. While it is symbolic, I see in Nahida's poem strong parallels with reality that are inescapable.

SRI LANKA: Is The Police Spokesperson Living On The Moon?

Had Ajith Rohana examined YouTube he would have been able to watch over a hundred and fifty Sri Lankan victims of torture speaking of their ordeals in graphic detail.

(HONG KONG) - The Daily Mirror online edition the police spokesperson, SP Ajith Rohana is quoted as saying "Generally as a practice torture never takes place in Lankan Police stations."

This police spokesperson, who is also said to be an Attorney-at-Law, is further quoted as saying, "Torture is often misconstrued by the Media and the public.

CoreLogic® April Home Price Index Shows Year-Over-Year Increase of Just Over One Percent

—New Pending HPI Forecasts Further Increase in May Driven by Low Home Inventory Levels— Home Prices in Salem Decrease.

(SANTA ANA, CA) - Home prices nationwide, including distressed sales, increased on a year-over-year basis by 1.1 percent in April 2012 compared to April 2011.

This was the second consecutive year-over-year increase this year, and the first time two consecutive increases have occurred since June 2010.

Dr. Boyce: Gwyneth Paltrow and All Her N*ggas

We should all be concerned with those who travel the world and bastardize the black experience with buffoonish behavior.

(SYRACUSE, NY YourBlackWorld) - Someone recently gave me a call about the incident in which actress Gwyneth Paltrow used the term “Ni**as in Paris”.

Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed Given Leadership Award by Reno Police

Rajan Zed takes up the cause of religion worldwide, and also raised huge voice against the apartheid faced by 15-million Roma (Gypsies) in Europe.

(RENO, NV.) - Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was presented with a “Leadership Achievement” award at the 3rd Annual Excellence in Policing & Community Leadership Awards Banquet of Reno.

The citation said: For your leadership and continued commitment to…our community.