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Sri Lanka`s Frontline Denial

It isn't rocket science to see that Sri Lanka needs outside monitoring.

(LONDON) - The room was packed. The panel, consisting of journalists, activists and relatives of the victims, were speaking to an audience made up mainly of Sri Lankans.

I was there too, partly because I admire the work of the film maker Callum Macrae and partly because this kind of bunfight is worth watching.

Never Forget That Bradley Manning, Not Gay Marriage, Is The Issue

Obama's historic achievement as president of the United States has been to silence the anti-war and social justice movement associated with the Democratic Party.

(SYDNEY ) - In the week Barack Obama received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, he ordered bombing attacks on Yemen, killing a reported 63 people, 28 of them children.

Michael Bloomberg Enters CA Prop. 29 (Cigarette Tax) Money Race with a $500K Contribution

The nonpartisan MapLight Voter Guide was made possible in part by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation.

(BERKELEY, CA) - A MapLight analysis of campaign contribution data from the California Secretary of State shows that a recent contribution of $500K from New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg raises the total for committees supporting California's Proposition 29 (Cigarette Tax) to $8.5 million.

Committees opposing California's Proposition 29 have raised nearly $40 million.

Iceland`s Amazing Peaceful Revolution - Still Not in the News

The best part is, all of this happened without violence or bloodshed.

(ICELAND GP) - No news from Iceland? Why? Last we heard, people were rising up and overthrowing the bankers. Then, no news on the television or newspapers for two years. What happened?

Why won’t the papers and TV tell us how the bankers successfully crushed or minimized another rebellion? Because… THEY DIDN’T! This time, the people won.

Commemorate the Innocent

ACT NOW continues to work side by side with Tamils.

(CHENNAI, India) - This year the Tamil community and their friends are commemorating the genocidal massacre of Tamils that took place in Mullivaikal in May 2009 in a week of action and activities.

Act Now will be attending the two large rallies that are to take place this weekend.

Randy Hayes at Hallie Ford Museum of Art

“Randy Hayes: Unfamiliar Territory” is supported in part by grants from the City of Salem's Transient Occupancy Tax funds and the Oregon Arts Commission.

(SALEM) - Look closely at Seattle artist Randy Hayes’ painting and you wont find a typical canvas.

What you will find is an assemblage of photographs that intriguingly float just below the surface.

Old Age and the Modern Libido: All Men Aren`t Predatory

Lifespan has lengthened due to medical science; it underlies the fact that men do live longer and are thus around later in life to admire the female form.

(SALEM) - Despite my being happily married and in the senior citizen bracket of life, I haven't quite given up my keen admiration of a pretty female face.

However, that doesn't qualify for the "dirty old man" stereotype.

Too Big To Blame

I never knew a city boy who was worth a damn. - Ernest Hemingway

(SASKATCHEWAN) - The Dodd-Frank Bill, an Act to regulate the American financial industry and provide investor and public protection, was passed by Congress and the Senate over a year ago.

Since that time, at least one senator has observed that following the greatest scam in world history, all the known perpetrators are still prominent, richer than ever.

Dr. Leveque to Speak at Armed Forces Day Recognition in Yamhill County

Keeping America strong and secure, United in purpose, Steadfast in Service.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Stand and be recognized! Past and present members of all branches of the Armed Forces are invited to attend a special celebration, Saturday May 19th in McMinnville, Oregon.

Gaza`s Ark: Building Hope

With your support, the work on Gaza's Ark will start this summer.

(BEARSVILLE, NY) - The Canadian Boat to Gaza, in cooperation, with international initiatives in the US, Australia and other countries, is launching a new initiative to challenge the illegal and inhumane Israeli blockade of Gaza.

This new initiative: Gaza's Ark, will build a boat in Gaza, using existing resources.