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The Abu Salim Massacre: Cables on Libya`s Continued Impunity for 1996 Killings

Wondering how this all came about? The Libyan people are done with corruption.

(LOS ANGELES) - Two days ahead of calls to protest the Gaddafi regime in a “Day of Rage” on February 17, members of the Committee of the Families of the Victims of the Abu Salim Massacre came out to protest.

Libyan attorney and human rights activist Fathi Terbil, who represents families that had family members massacred in mass prison killings that took place at the Abu Salim prison in 1996, was arrested. Terbil’s arrest led to an eruption of protests ahead of the planned “Day of Rage”.

Don`t Look Now - the Emperor is Naked!

Now that the people of Tunisia and Egypt have managed to overthrow their dictators, both backed and supported by the US government, the drive for democracy is spreading wildly throughout the Middle East.

(JAMESTOWN, R.I.) - The final outcome of the Egyptian revolution is unknown, but a clear result now evident to the world is the exposure of US hypocrisy.

Hillary Clinton supported the dictator Mubarak, while US envoy to Egypt Frank Wisner, said it was “critical” that we support Mubarak.

Rebranding Egypt`s Revolution

In a truly democratic Egypt, political parties will have a place, the strength of which would be determined by the ballot box.

(LONDON) - The revolution in Egypt came in spite of (or perhaps because of) a long-standing US backing of the dictatorship there.

It was clear from the beginning that the protesters were united on one demand: namely that the unelected regime stand down or allow genuine political reform to be carried out.

Peace Resistance, Israeli Arrests and Shootings Continue

The number of arrests and charges being laid against the residents and activists are continuing to mount...

(AL ARAKIB Occupied Palestine) - Over the past two days, the Jewish National Fund (JNF), Israeli Land Administration (ILA) and Yassam riot police returned to Al Arakib.

After a brief few days of relative peace in the village, the residents had erected approximately 15 temporary wooden structures in between the terraces of earth that had been created by the JNF. On Wednesday, these were again demolished.

Albany Man Sentenced to Prison in Child Pornography Case

Attorney General Kroger says his top legislative priority in 2011 is to fix Oregon’s child pornography law in response to an adverse court ruling.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Investigations by Oregon Department of Justice’s Internet Crimes Against Children Unit have led to prison sentences in three child pornography case so far this year.

Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today announced a 73-month prison sentence for an Albany man who pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

In the Name of Love

Welcome to “The Good Stuff” where we shine a light on the good things that happen every single day! Everyday acts of love, bravery and kindness. Also en Español.

(ATLANTA) - What would we do in the name of love? How would we serve? What would it look like?

Our nation just spent millions celebrating Valentine’s day, yet who would believe that after reading the February 2011 edition of Town & Country magazine.

Wisconsin Revolt Reflects `Road to Cairo` In U.S.

Education, agency workers near strike-readiness prompted by unwarranted, unfair political attacks.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - Fair questions, fairly asked as demanded by any rational approach to a controversial subject, must be applied to honestly evaluate any one person's "opinion" about the menacing manipulative Wisconsin attacks on state/agency workers.

The honest answers, from personal experience rather than manipulative political sources, is more-desperately demanded these days than since the pre-Civil War era.

Abbas vs Obama

Instead of creating and using the boogeyman of Islamic fundamentalism, it would be wiser for the US administration to actually support democracy and human rights.

(BETHLEHEM) - Tomorrow, we were scheduled to go for a demonstration in the Nativity Square.

The collective decision was to delay this for a few days to give us time to digest the changes happening (see below) and soon to happen around us and put the best strategy to achieve our collective goals.

Reactor Reax Top Stories

This is a roundup of the top stories from the US this week on nuclear activities.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Stories include Why New Nuclear Loan Guarantees are Now More Imprudent Than Ever, No nuclear option, End Yucca Mountain, and CT copposes 60-year storage rule, and Obama's $36 Billion Nuke-Powered Giveaway.

'Reactor Reax' is from Physicians for Social Responsibility.

The Junk Bond `Teflon Guy` Behind Egypt`s Nonviolent Revolution

Since the ouster of Milosevic in 2000, Popovic has been busy spreading the gospel of nonviolent warfare.

(OSAKA, Japan) - On February 9, Al Jazeera aired an episode in its People and Power series entitled “Egypt: Seeds of Change.”

The programme offers a revealing behind the scenes look at a core group of activists from the April 6 Youth Movement who played a crucial role in Egypt’s nonviolent revolution.