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Corporations Have Redefined Food as `Stuff`

Countries define food as "any item that is to be processed, partially processed, or unprocessed for consumption."

(LONDON) - While the ICESCR recognition of the human right to food remains in place, the definition of food itself has been hollowed out.

Some countries have created a new legal definition of food.

Jews & Their Self Interest-An Interview with Philip Weiss

Openly and bluntly, Weiss confirmed what many of us have been saying for a very long time.

(LONDON) - Over a week ago I emailed to the well- known blogger Philip Weiss, an interesting post written by Nahida Izzat.

In her article, Jewish Voice For Peace? Really??, Nahida expresses some sharp criticism of Jewish anti-Zionist groups, forcefully arguing that “Anti-Zionist Jewish organisations are trying to silence Palestine's supporters, to frame the debate” and to “steer the course of the liberation” of her homeland.

Dictator Kagame Humbled in Chicago

The brave protestors against the tyrant won the day.

(CHICAGO) - One Kagame praise-singer named Joseph Rwagatare writing in the Kagame propaganda paper New Times, would have you believe that the Rwandan dictator made a triumphant entry into Chicago according to plan. This is what the praise-singer writes:

“And the message to the thousands gathered inside the hotel, when it came, it was appropriately rousing and fit the occasion to perfection.”

El Grito de El Paso (The Cry of El Paso)

Defending Mexican refugees has emerged as a big issue in El Paso and other places.

(EL PASO) - On Memorial Day, Albuquerque resident Michael Brown embarked on a run of more than 260-miles to the US-Mexico border.

The long-distance runner began his marathon at the spot where the bodies of 11 murdered women were found on Albuquerque’s West Mesa back in February 2009. Headed south, the US Navy veteran stopped at a grave site to honor his fallen military brethren and then visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park in Truth or Consequences, NM.

Bill approved to expand dental care to underserved communities

SB 738 will use pilot projects to treat more low-income, rural Oregonians.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Senate approved legislation this morning that will expand access to dental services for underserved populations, such as low-income and rural Oregonians.

SB 738 allows qualified dental hygienists to provide essential dental hygiene services and creates a process for setting up pilot projects that will help expand access to dental care across the state.

US Orders News Blackout Over Crippled Nebraska Nuclear Plant

Report notes the “cover-up” of this nuclear disaster by President Obama is based on his “fantasy” of creating so-called green jobs which he (strangely) includes nuclear power into.

(MOSCOW ) - A report prepared by Russia’s Federal Atomic Energy Agency states that the Obama regime has ordered a “total and complete” news blackout relating to the near catastrophic meltdown of Nebraska' Fort Calhoun Nuclear Power Plant.

Out of Gas and Out of Luck
Police Arrest Fugitive Suspects from Wyoming

Jerry Freeman records the guns drawn police arrest in Salem.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A pair of men who police believed to be fugitives out of the state of Wyoming, were arrested in Salem, Oregon Thursday night. They reportedly ran out of gas and ended up in the parking lot of an Arco station at Market and Lansing NE.

The confrontation to come

The old system makes the rich richer, the poor poorer, destroys our environment, sees fake elections between waves of certain economic downturns and the occasional wars or terror attacks.

(BETHLEHEM) - Israel reported a record $7.2 billion weapons exports solidifying its position in the top four countries profiting from war and destruction.

Freedom Flotilla II sets sail for Gaza

Freedom Flotilla aid ship is setting sail for Gaza again.

(MELBOURNE) - The Palestinian message on the ground is clear, but no one’s listening. They won’t accept surrender for peace. They want nothing less than freedom and justice in their own unoccupied land.

The aid flotilla is being organized by a coalition of pro-Palestinian groups, most of them based in Europe, the Associated Press reported.

Jimmy Carter Calls for End of Global Drug War in NY Times Op-Ed

Carter calls for an end to the mostly U.S. fueled madness that has driven, rather than reduced, drug use globally.

(SALEM, Ore.) - I never fail to be impressed with the man I consider to be the best U.S. president in recent history.

I believe former U.S. President James 'Jimmy' Carter has a heart of gold and while he walks a difficult mile and ha faltered along the way, he remains dedicated toward locating this elusive thing called world peace.