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UN Special Rapporteur Declares Internet Access a Human Right

“legitimate expression continues to be criminalized in many States....” - Frank La Rue, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression

(GENEVA) - A UN expert says governments are increasingly restricting the flow of information on the Internet due to its potential to mobilize people to challenge the status quo.

Frank La Rue, Special Rapporteur on freedom of expression, told the UN Human Rights Council that governments are using technologies to block content and monitor activists and critics.

Open Letter to Paul Kagame Urges Rwanda Peacetalks

A turning point to the lives of the innocent, the defenceless and the downtrodden Rwandan, is at hand...

(LONDON) - Today, Rwanda is a ticking time bomb that could explode like a volcano. This is only the tip of the iceberg.

An iceberg that might still sink this beautiful country of ours in a new wave of genocide, if no dialogue is commenced.

Smoke and Mirrors Politics and Government

The government is continually laying down a smoke screen about economic recovery, but look around...

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - The unemployment Rate is currently at 9.1% according to the official count published with the blessing of the Obama administration.

Facebook and Mordechai Vanunu

“The Shen Beet, you know, like your FBI and the Mossad, like your CIA.”-Mordechai Vanunu

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - Yesterday morning, a link was disseminated to the 3,022 members of The Face Book Cause: Free Mordechai Vanunu, alerting them to an article in the UK about Meir Dagan, a “former head of Israel‘s spy service”.

Oregon Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Receive `Guidance` Letter from the Feds

The U.S. Attorney, District Attorneys, Sheriffs and Police Chiefs serve notice that selling marijuana will not be tolerated, even to the sick.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The wariness of many Oregon medical marijuana patients was validated Friday, when local MMJ dispensaries received a direct warning from the Federal Government and Oregon's top lawmakers.

In some areas, there have been privately run medical dispensaries...doing business on borrowed time. Without the affirmation from voters last fall, it looks like "dispensaries" may not have a leg to stand on. Or do they?

Rafah Update

In one disturbing report, a blacklist published by Egyptian security containing the names of over 5000 individuals to be refused passage at Rafah.

(WINDSOR, N.H.) - The situation at the Rafah border crossing continues to deteriorate as the days pass. In a previous report, it was noted that restrictions have begun to creep in and confusion along with much speculation had surfaced as to what has precipitated these moves.

Ciudad Juarez: The Long (and Bloody) Road to June 10

A trip back in history reveals a trajectory that leads straight to Ciudad Juarez.

(CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico) - On June 10, hundreds if not thousands of people from Mexican NGO's will gather to sign to halt to the so-called drug war and put Mexico on a new road.

The date, June 10, is an important one in the Mexican memory. On June 10, 1971, goons known as the halcones, trained and coordinated by the Mexican military, viciously attacked pro-democracy students in Mexico City, killing dozens

Alcohol Possible Contributing Factor in Serious Crash

Serious injury traffic crash happened on Highway 34 east of Interstate 5.

(LEBANON, Ore.) - Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are investigating a Sunday morning two-vehicle serious injury traffic crash that occurred at the intersection of Highway 34 and Seven Mile Lane east of Interstate 5.

Troopers say four people were injured, one critically, and alcohol is being investigated as a contributing factor.

Are Oxycontin Doctors Overmedicating Kids to Death?

"There have been tyrants and murderers and for a time they seem invincible but in the end, they always fall -- think of it -- ALWAYS." Mahatma Gandhi

(MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.) - In June 2010, I wrote about Lisa Humphrey, MD at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital in Ohio who was quoted as saying:

"Recognizing and treating pain in children can be a challenge. Unlike adults, kids may not cry or complain when in pain."

Report Reveals Toxic Pollution at Numerous US Bases in Korea

Conducted in 2007, study findings were not disclosed to the public due to the SOFA

(SEOUL, South Korea) - Analysis of an environmental contamination report obtained by the Hankyoreh of 22 U.S. military bases returned to South Korea showed the discovery of high concentrations of materials.

These include phenol, a toxic material that can cause organ damage, and benzene, a carcinogen, at some of the bases.