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Munib Masri Did Not Throw a Refrigerator

Includes video from 'Stone in my Hand' by Everlast....

(PANAMA CITY) - A curious article from the Israel Defense Forces, begins with the following summary in bold of Nakba Day protests:

"Throwing televisions, refrigerators, large stones, burning tires and more, Palestinian protestors didn’t hold rioting against IDF forces in the events of Nakba Day. Four combat soldiers and one officer in a special unit stationed in the area tell the story of what it all looked like up close".

The Spider`s Web

Are you up for the challenge?

(LONDON) - The ADL and other Jewish Zionist organizations continue to agitate the public with the scarecrow of anti-Semitism attempting to suppress truth about the illegality, brutality and barbarity of the zionist project.

They continue to moan about the life-old crime of anti-Semitism that has plagued the planet and caused "unique" and "immeasurable suffering" for the Jews throughout history.

Middle East Perspective on Obama`s New Position on Palestine

Nothing comes easy...

(SALEM, Ore.) - When our writer Ken O'Keefe recommends a particular story as the most accurate reflection of Middle east developments, we pay attention.

The Real News has been bringing facts forward for years with truth and accuracy, so I am not entirely surprised that this may be the best single video in existence, gauging the developments from a Middle east perspective.

Putting Obama`s Irish Visit Into Context

Most Irish people support change in Middle East policy and more specifically want the USA to change its blind support for Israeli war crimes and the suppression of democracy in Palestine.

(DUBLIN) - Like thousands others I travelled to Washington DC in January ‘09 to witness Barack Obama replace George W. Bush as President of the United States of America.

I did so as the son of a man asked to kill and be killed for the folly of the Vietnam War and as somebody who had resisted Bush’s use of Shannon Airport for wars of aggression and the torture of suspects since 2001.

Vietnamese-American Army Captain Awarded Bronze Star in Iraq

Why would an educated Law School graduate choose a dangerous job as an Infantry Officer in active combat as a Military Advisor in Iraq?

(NEW YORK CITY) - Special interview with Vietnamese-American U.S. Army Captain James Van Thach who was awarded the Bronze Star in Iraq, for his work as a Military Advisor to the Iraqi Army.

As Memorial Day approaches and we thank our Veterans for their service to our nation as well as appreciate the contributions that U.S. Asian Pacific Americans have made to our country

Restrictive Pot Initiatives Complicate Colorado Cannabis Reform

Will out-of-state interests amend Colorado's Constitution again?

(DENVER) - On the heals of historic grassroots victories in the state legislature, Colorado cannabis patients and advocates are confused and surprised by an attempt to undermine these victories by a conservative faction of national and local drug policy reform groups.

MPP/DPA/Sensible/SAFER filed 8 different versions of a ballot initiative Thursday creating a Constitutional amendment for a marijuana distribution system controlled by law enforcement.

Memorial Day Undercurrents: Curtail Bullies in Early Years

This Memorial Day, let us get to the grassroots and teach the lessons of peaceful resolution to our children and our grandchildren.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The drums beat and the trumpets sound as Memorial Day enters its beckon call to each of us. Yet that consecrated day means much more than uttering a mass eulogy for all those who have given their lives to ensure America's thirst for enduring freedom.

The death of vets from all five services is a summons for us to examine their unfinished business. Those military battles for which blood was shed may seem like merely history.

Going Beyond Euthanasia

“It is important to point out that suicide is a gruesome, immoral, and cowardly act”, stated the German movie director Oliver Hirschbiegel.

(MADRID) - Before the recent Japanese nuclear catastrophe, Japan had the world’s record for highest suicide rates: more than 35,000 suicides per year. In the land of the rising sun, one human being commits suicide every 15 minutes.

Through the use of Internet, the so called “collective suicide” pacts are becoming an epidemic trend among the Japanese youth. The first incident took place in Minano, near Tokyo.

Party Differences are Set-Aside for Veterans

Four New Hampshire officials set aside political differences to establish a full-service hospital for military veterans in their state.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - Anyone who has regularly read my opinion pieces knows that I tend to be a critic of most Washington politicians.

The regular collusion, corruption, and selfishness that exist in and regularly emanates from our nation’s capitol are shameful at best.

Garnishment Bill Will Help Protect Oregonians` Basic Living Needs

SB 926 builds on Senate Democrats’ work from 2009; updates garnishment law.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Senate approved legislation this morning that will align Oregon’s garnishment practices with federal policy, providing greater protection to Oregonians so they can meet their basic needs.