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U.S. Boat to Gaza Update and Report from Madrid Meeting of International Flotilla

We are thrilled by the success of the people's revolution in Egypt.

(MADRID, Spain) - We have recently returned from the Madrid meeting of the international flotilla and want to take this opportunity to bring you up to date on the U.S. Boat to Gaza campaign.

Enthusiasm and support for the international flotilla has continued to build with representatives from 22 countries at the meeting. Current plans are for the flotilla to sail in the second half of May.

Crying Baby Draws Blunted Response in Depressed Mom`s Brain

Researchers use fMRI at the University of Oregon to see how brains differ in depressed and non-depressed mothers, identifying key differences; findings could pave way to more focused treatment approaches.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - Mothers who are depressed respond differently to their crying babies than do non-depressed moms.

In fact, their reaction, according to brain scans at the University of Oregon, is much more muted than the robust brain activity in non-depressed moms.

From Tahrir Square To Shatila Camp, `Hurriya` (freedom)

Palestinian refugees in Lebanon seem mesmerized by what’s been happening.

(BEIRUT, Lebanon) - Panicked Israeli leaders and their agents in Congress are busy trying to convince the American public how vital and cheap the $3 billion per year cost of Camp David is for America’s security while they know the truth is precisely the opposite.

The Tahrir Square “Hurriya!” tremors spreading across the Middle East may or may not be impacting today’s events in the historically liberal Wisconsin and other areas of America, yet most of us would agree that the Tunisian-Egyptian revolutions are being felt far and wide and appear to be dramatically gaining steam.

U.S. Confused by Lack of Press Freedom in Turkey

Ambassador cries out for journalist rights in Turkey- as US harasses members of the press routinely.

(ISTANBUL) - Last week Turkey arrested four journalists suspected of linked to a plot to force a military coup against the ruling AK Party.

Côte d’Ivoire: Sexual Violence and Human Rights Abuses Must STOP!

Amnesty International has also urged security forces to reveal the whereabouts and fate of all those who have disappeared after having been detained.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Amnesty International has revealed numerous human rights violations, including sexual violence and unlawful killings by forces loyal to both Côte d’Ivoire’s outgoing President Laurent Gbagbo and internationally recognized incumbent Alassane Ouattara.

“In the west of the country, women told us that they have been gang-raped in January 2011 in their homes in view of their children and others told us they were raped on their way to the market..."

Dr. Burzynski`s Natural Cure for Cancer: One Family`s Story

This article is a response to The Burzynski Witchhunt: Curing Cancer, Saving American Lives, and Dodging Political Bullets

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - My family has personally watched and experienced the miracles that come from the clinic and treatments provided by Dr. Burzynski.

Truth Jihad Radio Interview - `Wikileaks on Steroids`

Hard talk about nuclear terrorism; audio editing by Edward Rynearson.

(CINCINNATI) - There are few more controversial figures than Dimitri Khalezov, former officer in the Soviet Union’s nuclear intelligence services.

Khalezov, staff writer for Veterans Today, an online journal that seldom ducks controversy, endures the better part of two hours, a combination of friendly questioning and inquisition, at the hands of Dr. Kevin Barrett and Gordon Duff.

Africa: Faces in Words

New weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

NORML Women`s Alliance Hosts Clothing Swap for Portland Women in Need

A collaboration to raise awareness for NWA and help local women's groups

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - “My hope is to include women – and men – both within and outside of the medical cannabis community,” says Anna Diaz, event coordinator and member of the NWA Steering Committee.

Visiting Nasser

The tents are flapping in the wind, you can see the two thin mattresses on the floor...

(GAZA) - It’s stormy, the wind is whipping through the trees, and scattered rain drops hit us in the face as we go down the muddy dirt road to Nasser's house. It’s a few hundred yards from the couple of houses around the cemetery, which form the village of Juhor al-Dik, to his small house near the border.

"Goodbye," shouted the driver who will pick us up from this remote area again, and with a look at the path we chose he added laughingly: "Insha Allah - God willing."