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Israel Strikes Back

Though the U.S. reliably vetoes Security Council resolutions at Israel’s request, sentiments are shifting as a global public awakens to the costs of the U.S.-Israeli relationship.

(TEMPE, Ariz.) - Timing is everything when waging war “by way of deception,” the motto that has long guided Israeli war-planners. Whenever Israel’s geopolitical goals are threatened, chaos is assured.

In national security terminology, the January 24th bombing at Moscow’s busiest airport was “out of theater repositioning.”

Construction Employment Declines in 36 States

Latest Construction Employment Figures Underscore Need for New Infrastructure and Growth Measures the President is Expected to Announce During Today’s State of the Union Address

(ARLINGTON) - Thirty-six states lost construction jobs in 2010 as the industry shrank by 93,000 employees nationally, according to an analysis of state employment data released today by the Labor Department.

The figures underscore the challenges facing the construction industry and echo the results of the construction industry outlook the association released yesterday.

Respect Oregonians` Historic `Yes` Vote

Handing a big tax break to the wealthiest Oregonians at the expense of everyone else could not be more at odds with the will of Oregonians reflected in last year's historic vote.

(SILVERTON) - A year ago Oregonians glowed under the national spotlight.

Facing a severe fiscal crisis brought on by the recession, Oregonians voted for a modest tax increase on the wealthiest households and corporations to help protect our schools, our health and human services and our public safety system.

Former Colonel Sues Marine Corps Over Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

A veteran who served on the base in the late 50's is Lejeune's 65th male breast cancer victim.

(WASHINGTON D.C. McClatchy) - A man who served at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for nearly two years in the 1950s has sued the federal government for $16 million, saying poisonous water at the base caused his cancer.

Joel P. Shriberg of Pinehurst, N.C., was diagnosed in 2004 with male breast cancer and had a radical mastectomy on his left breast.

Knife Fight in West Salem Bar Leaves One Dead

Suspect is in custody, charged with Manslaughter in the First degree.

(SALEM, Ore.) - First responders found 24-year old Christopher Lindsay injured and bleeding severely from a knife wound.

Is the Salem NAACP Ready to Fight?

The goals may remain distant if priorities center around friendly relations with the right organizations...

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Salem NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has new officers and the change could represent a brighter future for people here who are faced with challenges due to the color of their skin.

Among those in attendance were four local men with law enforcement backgrounds, who are all Black, with fairly amazing stories of what they perceive as racially charged justice.

Traumatized Soldiers are Being Redeployed to War

The United States redeploys traumatized American soldiers and marines to Iraq and Afghanistan, giving a rise to the suicide rate among service members, says a peace activist.

(TEHRAN Press TV) - "Even though they are suffering from mental trauma, from PTSD, they are often redeployed to Iraq or Afghanistan without treatment," Dr. Dahlia Wasfi said in a Sunday interview with Press TV's US Desk.

This while suicide rates among American soldiers and Marines, particularly those serving overseas, is on the rise.

Afghanistan: The Karzai-Medvedev Russian Roulette

Out of desperation, Karzai opens dialogue emphasizing Russian's role in Afghanistan...

(SEATTLE) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's recent trip to Moscow marks an unprecedented state level rendezvous by an Afghanistan Head of State.

The first since the Soviet backed President Najibullah's trip; whose term ended shortly after the Soviet Union withdrew its forces from Afghanistan.

Hot-Rivet Syndrome; Understanding Your Stress Points

The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection. – Thomas Paine

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - In Everyday Business – A Field Guide to the 600 Leading Companies in America, Milton Moskowitz shares an amusing story about the challenges of change and adaptability.

The Crusade of Western Media Against Islam

Unfortunately, the public opinion in the West is unaware of the realities of Islam and Muslims.

(TEHRAN) - As the Western governments add fuel to the fire of Islamophobic sentiments in their societies with inflammatory and rabble-rousing actions and statements, the Western media mischievously try their best to portray a lopsided, biased and prejudiced image of Muslims.

It as an attempt which should be interpreted as an incontestable crusade against more than 25% of the world population.