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A Palestinian in Deutschland

Most know that Zionism is to Judaism what Crusaderism was to Christianity and BinLadenism to Islam.

(MUNICH) - At speeds that at one time reached 208 km/hour we drove the length of historic Palestine in about three hours on the Autobahn between Fulda and Munich.

Is Arab Spring Spreading to US Congressional Staffs?

Congressional scholars, historians, & observers of Congress are expressing dismay...

(BEIRUT) - With 41 applause interruptions and 29 standing ovations, even with some appearing half-hearted and somewhat forced, Congress sent a message that US politics are under the control of a foreign power.

Millions of American voters were offended this week by the vulgar display on Capitol Hill.

Galbraith on Goldman Sachs and the Fed

It was clear by 2008 that more remained to be learned about the management of money.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - I am just rereading John Kenneth Galbraith’s 1977 book, Age of Uncertainty which came out of a BBC series of the same name.

While there was much of interest a second time around, a couple of items jumped out at me.

The Israeli Military`s Unforgivable Abuse of Women

Israeli 'soldiers': unregulated thugs, monsters, trained to brutalize, no checks, no balances.

(SALEM, Ore.) - It's almost three o'clock in the morning. I finally stop publishing news and sit down to watch a video about the way Israeli soldiers have been treating peace protesters; women, senior citizens, you name it.

Here I am, again reporting for duty. The monsters wearing the Israeli uniform are out of control. I can't stand what is taking place and every human should feel the same.

1.5 million Honduran thugs give Hero`s Welcome to Copa Airlines

Tear gas, teachers, traffic and tragedy in Honduras.

(TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras) - A few days prior to the return to Honduras of former president Mel Zelaya, overthrown in a June 2009 coup d’état, I met with the director of the state-owned Radio Honduras.

Previously a top employee with anti-coup Radio Globo, Gustavo Blanco said the anti-coup National Popular Resistance Front as composed largely of violent troublemakers and uneducated poor people...

US Congress Becomes a Mob of Mindless, Cheering Synchophants

Are national leaders wandering into the wilderness?

(CHICAGO) - Scenes like the one above evoked veteran Jewish activist Uri Avnery to write this harsh description in his weekly Israeli-based column, Gush-Shalom: 'It was all rather disgusting'.

No one has said it better, nor with greater passion.

Dissent and Compromise

Obama calls for a two-state solution to appease others.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - President Barak Obama is the great compromiser. For Obama, barter is so essential that he's willing to sacrifice his integrity for compromise.

Memorial Day

Remember what it is actually about.

(CLEVELAND) - As another Memorial Day dawns in America, many might wonder about the origin of this sacred day and why it came to be a widely observed national holiday.

OLCV Praises Cannon Effort to Force Vote on BPA Ban

Oregon House Leaders blocking vote on bill to ban toxic chemical Bisphenol-A (BPA) found in children’s products like baby bottles and sippy cups,

(SALEM, Ore.) - With Senate Bill 695, the BPA-Free Baby Bill, stuck in committee in the Oregon House, today state Representative Ben Cannon (D-Portland) filed a discharge petition in an attempt to force the bill to the House Floor for a full vote.

OSU names Duke University leader, OSU alumnus as director of Alumni Association

Greenwood succeeds Jeff Todd, who resigned last year to accept a position at the University of British Columbia. Christi Kasten has been interim director.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Scott Greenwood, a Duke University administrator with extensive ties to the Pacific Northwest, has been named associate vice president and executive director of the Oregon State University Alumni Association.

He also will direct the university’s Department of Alumni Relations.