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2010`s Carl von Ossietzky Medal, Mordechai Vanunu and More MEDIA Failures

Vanunu is still waiting for Freedom NOW!

(CLERMONT, Fla.) - On September 15, 2010 I broke the following story but was asked to pull it until the official announcement was made on October 2, 2010. I did.

But on September 19, PRESS TV published "Medal for Israeli nuclear whistleblower". That story has been disseminated all over the World Wide Web, but NOT one reporter bothered to contact Mordechai Vanunu for details...

Are You a Redemptive Leader?

Life’s greatest happiness is to be convinced we are loved.
* Victor Hugo, Les Miserables

(CHARLESTON, S.C.) - During my last visit to London a few years back, I had the wonderful opportunity to take my wife to West End to see the musical Les Misérables based on the novel by Victor Hugo.

American Indian Movement & John Trudell

On the 5-year anniversary of the death of John Trudell (February 15, 1946 – December 8, 2015), we are again highlighting this article on the amazing Native American author, poet, actor, musician, and political activist:

(CLEVELAND) - John Trudell has never let the plight of the Native American disappear from view. This former Chairman of the American Indian Movement has seen tragedy unraveled to the fullest extent.

Today his message is stronger than ever, with his latest double album, Madness & The Moremes, showcasing more than five years of new music.

Bicyclist Struck by Amtrak Passenger Train Dies

As of 10:05 p.m. tonight the train is still blocking two Milwaukie intersections.

(MILWAUKIE, Ore.) - A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak passenger train tonight at approximately 9:30 p.m. Officer Ulli Neitch with Milwaukie Police, says she responded to the incident quickly; it happened about half a block from the TV station.

"The incident occurred at the SE Oak Street intersection with Campbell, right next to Milwaulkie Shopping Center."

On Jewish Loyalty

The days of Israel are numbered, there is no way to rescue the Jewish state for it is founded on tribal and racist ideology.

(LONDON) - Recognizing Israel as uniquely Jewish is one of the key demands made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the latest talks with the Palestinians. However, Foreign Minister Lieberman took it one step further. He demands all Israelis swear an oath of loyalty to the Jewish state.

Liebermann’s campaign slogan is "no loyalty, no citizenship."

501(C)4 -The Money Finally Takes Over

Those who think the Tea Party movement is some grass roots movement to bring back real democracy, need to lay off the Kool-aid.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Forget about “we the people” and the “wit and wisdom” thereof. You’ve been had. There is no developed country in the world so out of control of their own destiny as the American people.

501(c)4 is the legal designation for the partisan committees that are taking in millions of dollars from shadowy people and corporations and putting it behind most of the Republican candidates in this year’s election.

According to the Government, the Truth is What They Say It Is!

We should examine the unemployment figures as published by the government.

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - If you ever have to testify in a Federal court (or any other court for that matter), you must place your hand on a bible and be sworn-in using an oath that goes: “Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God”.

Doesn’t it seem more than just a bit odd that government departments and officials are not held to that same oath?

Mexico`s 2010 Bicentennial Independence Celebration

You don't have to be Mexican to enjoy the Bicentennial/Centennial celebrations or appreciate the importance of the events to Mexicans all over the world.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - During the entire calendar year 2010, Mexico will celebrate the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence, which dates back to September 16, 1810, and eventually resulted in Mexico's independence from Spain in 1821.

Thus, this year there will be a concurrent Centennial celebration of Mexico's actual independence.

Ken O`Keefe Arrives in Northwest

In addition to helping out with Ken's Northwest tour, Salem-News.com is shooting a documentary to counter the BBC Panorama's 'Death in the Med'.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Ken O'Keefe, a former U.S. Marine who battled Israeli commandos last May when they raided the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, arrived in Portland tonight.

He went through scrutiny from Homeland Security, but this peace activist that Israel dubbed a terrorist, was treated well by U.S. authorities, unlike his experience with Israel's.

Alcohol-Related Crash Into Molalla River Claims Driver`s Life

The passenger was miraculously "self-rescued" with serious injuries.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Deputies say the out-of-control vehicle first struck a large post anchored in concrete, went off the road and careened over a 15' embankment, landing upside down in 3' of water in the river. Passenger Amanda Sowa climbed the steep bank and had to walk half a mile to reach help.