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New Mexico State Takes on Immigration Issue

The Las Cruces gathering promises up-to-date information on legislative proposals for addressing the US immigration crisis.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - As the immigration issue continues heating up and shaping US politics in the summer of 2010, New Mexico State University will once again play a role in the debate.

Sponsored by the school’s International Relations Institute and Center for Latin American and Border Studies, a summer institute on immigration will take place on the Las Cruces campus during the month of July.

Washington: Tacoma Hempfest 2010 Draws Awareness

It is inspiring to see that activism is alive and growing in Washington State.

(TACOMA, Wash. HEMP NEWS) - On Saturday, June 26, organizers from across the state celebrated the 1st Annual Tacoma Hempfest at Wright Park.

The weather was perfect for a day out as thousands converged and brought attention to the cannabis plant, as well as highlighting the injustice done to Canadian citizen Marc Emery who many feel is wrongly incarcerated in the United States for selling seeds.

Report from IHH Regarding Israeli Crimes Against the Flotilla

The Israeli military operation was hostile from the very beginning.

(ISTANBUL) - In the early morning hours of May 31, 2010, six ships of the Gaza Freedom Flotilla were in international waters, 75 miles away from the coast of Israel.

At around 3:00 am Cyprus time, Israeli warships were following the flotilla. The captains constantly repeated on the radios that the ships were traveling in peace and carrying nothing but humanitarian and construction aid...

Needed, A Just Accommodation

Displacing, assimilating or exterminating populations has been the course of human history from the beginning. Israel is no different than anyone else.

(GOLD RIVER, B.C.) - Needed, A Just Accommodation As most everyone who follows the news is aware, on May 31 the Israel Defense Force attacked a humanitarian aid ship headed for Gaza, killing at least nine people.

The world went into an uproar over this attack, and Israel's global propaganda machine went into high gear to control the damage.

Montel Williams to NY Legislators: Pass Medical Marijuana Now

Former Talk Show Host, U.S. Marine and MS Patient Urges Albany Lawmakers to Act Without Delay.

(ALBANY, N.Y. ) - At a press conference in Albany on Tuesday, former talk show host, U.S. Navy officer and New York City resident Montel Williams urged New York Governor David Paterson and members of the Legislature to act quickly in order to pass New York’s medical marijuana bill.

The New York bill would create one of the best-regulated systems in the country for providing seriously ill patients with safe and effective access to medical marijuana.

Portland`s Dr. Death Found Guilty in Australia

Oregon goes after esteemed medical marijuana physicians but allows the killers to move to Australia.

(MELBOURNE) - Following a 14 week trail and 50 hours of deliberation, a jury found Portland, Oregon's Dr. Jayant Patel dubbed “Dr. Death” guilty.

Patel was charged with 3-counts of manslaughter, from botched death resulting surgery he performed on three patient in Australia.

Independence Day Spillover: No Cause to Shoot Off Collective Mouths

No stars-spangled mantra for 2010.

(SALEM, Ore.) - This July 4th the flares are faltering into the vast expanse of the sea. The fallout is everywhere: pure pessimism on extracting ourselves from the BP-generated oil spill engulfing our very national psyches.

How Reporters Have to Identify Themselves

Some suggest reporter ID is not a big deal, but it is when you seriously cover news.

(SALEM, Ore.) - n a recent story comment, a woman describing herself as an Oregon reporter, suggested that news reporters don't need to identify themselves as such, while covering political events. I thought I'd take the opportunity to fill in a few blanks about media credentials and responsibilities.

Bloodthirsty Los Zetas are Striving for Control of Mexico

The Los Zetas strategic structure, their wealth, arms and fluid movement, have indeed succeeded in causing paralyses in the Mexican government.

(MIAMI) - Revolutionary conspiracy theorists within the southwest hemisphere could be getting closer to connecting the graphic dots of murder and violence with impunity, narcotics trafficking as revenue, and an ideology that seeks to go beyond just financial enrichment and wealth.