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2011 Minidoka Pilgrimage in June Marks 69 Years

Pilgrimage honors Japanese-Americans incarcerated during WWII.

(SEATTLE, Wash.) - During World War II, almost 13k people of Japanese-American citizens, were forcibly sent to a desolate “incarceration camp” near Twin Falls, Idaho.

The pilgrimage will be made from Seattle and Portland to the former Minidoka Internment Camp.

APN: Palestinian Reconciliation Deal is an Opportunity for Obama

"For years the U.S. has made the mistake of opposing Palestinian reconciliation rather than encouraging it.."

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Americans for Peace Now (APN) today welcomed news of a Fatah-Hamas deal.

To the degree that the agreement provides for elections and a joint government, this is an opportunity that the Obama administration should not squander.

Truth vs. Fiction

I guess the Republican Party of Jesus speaks with one voice, if their voting as a block is any indication, and that is disturbing if not down right dangerous.

(PASO ROBLES, Calif.) - The Republican Party’s political agenda is founded on Christian beliefs that are firmly rooted in the minds, if not the souls, of those who embrace it.

It seems to affect about one third of the people of these United States who fail to understand that their religion is not, as Rev. Huckabee says, “totally relevant to politics.”

Holding the World Hostage

Should the world give up, bow down and pay the ransom, or should we seriously ask the daring questions?

(LONDON) - The world has almost become desensitized to hearing horrible news.

There isn't a day that passes without being bombarded with horrific reports; of some killed in a street in Pakistan, more are blown up in a village in Iraq, a drone dropped over a wedding in Afghanistan, a child shot in the back in Palestine, a bomb exploded in Libya, a "new and improved" version of an Israeli threat to Iran…etc…etc.

Cultures of Resistance Movie Debuts

As an activist, Iara has collaborated with numerous grassroots efforts

(NEW YORK) - The Cultures of Resistance feature documentary is rolling out this month across the United States, with premiere screenings in New York, Chicago, Boston, and LA.

Does each gesture really make a difference? Can music and dance be weapons of peace? In 2003, on the eve of the Iraq war, director Iara Lee embarked on a journey to better understand a world increasingly embroiled in conflict and, as she saw it, heading for self-destruction.

Dead End Gang Leader Robs Pillages Labor in Broad Daylight

An empire totally exhausted run by dead end gangs of self admitted underachievers.

(PHILADELPHIA) - Dead end gang leader and head spokesman Mr. Bernanke strikes again robbing labor, pilfering old lady's purses, and controlling futures, contracts and prices in broad daylight.

Oxycontin Clinics: They are Erupting Like Toadstools

Chills run down my spine when I think about it.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Marianne Skolek has been writing about the bad effects of Oxycontin for Salem-News.com for about three years. I have been aware of Oxycontin which is rightfully called “hillbilly heroin” for good reason.

It is most likely the most addicting and lethally dangerous drug ever approved by the FDA (Food & Drug Administration).

Gilad Atzmon: Drama in London

The original panel was supposed to include John Rose, Ghada Karmi, Alan Hart and myself.

(LONDON) - A panel discussion titled ‘Zionism, Jewishness and Israel’ takes place at The University of Westminster - Cavendish Campus on Tuesday.

The venue came under severe pressure that verged on abuse: one of the panelists admitted to the organisers that he had received twelve phone calls from different Jewish ‘anti-Zionist’ activists, who insisted that -- ‘for the sake of Palestine’-- no one should share a stage with Gilad Atzmon.

Kabul Airport Shooting Leaves Nine Americans Dead

Afghan military pilot is said to have opened fire; was also killed.

(KABUL / SALEM) - Nine Americans were killed at the Kabul Airport Wednesday, by an Afghan air force pilot.

Ahmad Gul reportedly opened fire, killing eight servicemen, and a contractor.

History is Made: Fatah and Hamas Reconcile Differences

Both sides sign reconciliation deal; Palestinian factions agree to form interim government and fix general election date following talks in Cairo.

(GAZA) - Fatah, the Palestinian political organisation, has reached an agreement with its rival Hamas on forming an interim government and fixing a date for a general election, Egyptian intelligence has said.