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Nobel Peace Prize Discredited

The issue is the historical sense of the committee, or the lack of it for that matter.

(ALEXANDRIA, Egypt) - Liberia’s President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Liberian peace activist Leymah Gbowee and Yemeni women’s rights activist Tawakul Karman have been named winners of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.

The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced the names at a ceremony in the capital, Oslo, on Friday, saying the three were honoured for their “non-violent struggle for the safety of women and for women’s rights to full participation in peace-building work”.

10,000 Plus Occupy Portland

What has happened on Wall Street affects everyone. This is very likely a major turning point in American history.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As the sun set on the first day of the Occupy Portland demonstration, the enthusiasm remained high. Thousands at Pioneer Square Want Americans to regain control of their nation from the scandalous banks that have raked the middle class over the coals.

Those taking part in the event that has saw 10,000 demonstrators gather on day one are Oregon residents like Geoff Thompson, whose hotel caught fire. He can't get a loan, he says he's mad and he's not going to take it any more, and he's one of many people with a similar viewpoint.

A Marine Discusses the Wall Street Protest and NYPD

Time For Police to “Back Off”

(CINCINNATI ) - Back in 2000, Americans sat on their behinds while their government was stolen. In New York, first responders, fire and police, were victims of a terror attack I am absolutely certain was planned in Washington.

We call such things “false flag.” 9/11 wasn’t the first and there have been many since, London, Madrid, Detroit, I could go on forever.

Is It Effective to Occupy Wall Street?

“The trade unions joined on Wednesday. That was good enough for me, and I joined, too,” writes Paul Berman. And for those who criticize the movement as lacking specific demands, he retorts: “Everyone intuitively knows the demands.”

(CALGARY, Alberta) - You may recall that when this protest movement began a few weeks ago, the mainstream media ignored it. It was only covered by less powerful outlets like Salem-News.com.

America itself, as a Crime Against Humanity

America, originally intended to be a “shining city on a hill” has in its moral priggishness turned out, instead, to be a sinkhole in the valley of the shadow of death.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - I am so angry today against the United States and its moral crimes, that I fear I may go a bit overboard. So be it.

We all know what’s happened and is happening in Mexico because of America’s drug policy. And now the same fate is befalling Guatemala. Mexican cartels working with local gangs control around 40 percent of the country.

Obama and Holder Deny Americans Real Scoop on Fast and Furious Gunrunner Operation (VIDEO)

Obama says Holder has been "going after gunrunning" when in fact the questions center around his own gunrunning operation.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Barack Obama and Eric Holder are not giving Americans the real scoop on the Fast and Furious Gunrunner operation where 1700+ weapons were smuggled to Mexican drug cartels through the ATF.

Whether Holder knew all along, which is how it appears, or actually had such a serious international federal weapons smuggling operation to aid Mexican drug cartels taking place under his nose with funds and employees he is responsible for, without his knowledge; frankly I don't know which is worse.

Steve Jobs, Palestinians`s steps and more

Demolitions by Israel increase fivefold, and Israel police turned a blind eye to a lynching.

(BETHLEHEM) - In this week’s digest, further tree uprooting and destruction in Walaja, upcoming Friday Demonstrations, and the death of Steve Jobs (co-founder of Apple and son of a Syrian immigrant to America).

The Three Centuries of San Miguel

Whether old-timer or newcomer, the residents of San Miguel take pride in their annual fiesta in honor of St. Michael.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - An old rural town just south of Las Cruces, San Miguel is a small community that could be overlooked by drivers headed elsewhere.

Yet a stop in the town reveals a treasured past that tucks in varied cultural influences, distinct waves of migration and epochs of economic growth and contraction. The following story is part of Frontera NorteSur’s special Centennial of New Mexico Statehood series and is made possible in part by grants from the New Mexico Humanities Council and the McCune Charitable Foundation.

Portland is Occupied

"Damn, you guys are showing us up!" - activist in Seattle

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police from all over Oregon have made their way to the streets of Portland, where the Occupy Wall Street movement has found its way to the Pacific Northwest.

Pete Bennett Launches National Music Program for TV

WANTED: Co-Hosts! A unique opportunity for two women to break into the entertainment industry with rockin' style!

(SALEM, Ore.) - “Models, actors and musicians are my life,” said Peter Bennett, who has spent the last four decades promoting and working with superstars from around the world. Now he’s looking at what Portland, Oregon and the region has to offer his upcoming national music show.

Producers have traveled around the country gathering material for the landmark TV series, The Pete Bennett Show, now finishing post production of the pilot. “The royalty of rock is what this is all about,” said Pete Bennett.