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No Influential Voice in U.S. Supporting War on Iran: Peter Feaver

"As long as Ahmadinejad remains committed to walking further along the destructive path he has already walked, it is hard to see how Iran-U.S. relations can improve much." -Peter Feaver

(TEHRAN) - Peter D. Feaver is a Harvard University graduate, a current Alexander F. Hehmeyer Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at Duke University, and the director of Triangle Institute for Security Studies (TISS).

But Peter is perhaps best known for his mission under President Bush as the special advisor for strategic planning and institutional reform on the National Security Council from 2005 to 2007.

`Manila John` Basilone, USMC

William Douglas Lansford’s account of Basilone’s life is written by another Iwo Jima Marine who served with Basilone and survived the war to write about it.

(LOS ANGELES) - ‘Manila John’ Basilone’s name resonates with Marines, but except for some who live in his hometown of Raritan, New Jersey, it’s probably not familiar to many other Americans.

For most younger Americans today, WWII is ancient history. Enter Steven Spielberg and the magic of film.

Salem Police Arrest Suspect In Robbery/Assault Of South Salem Tool Shop Owner

The man is being charged with Robbery in the First Degree and Assault in the First Degree.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Salem Police detectives have arrested a suspect in the robbery and assault of the owner of the Thirteenth Street New & Used Tools Store in Salem on May 10th.

35-year old Salem resident Richard F Weaver was arrested at a local hotel in Salem during the early morning hours of May 12th.

Domestic Violence: Some Things Have to be Said

A member of our team struggles against Domestic Violence, and a system that sometimes caters to it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Recently it seems the media has taken a great interest in Domestic Violence. Although violence and abuse between family members has been a reality since the beginning of mankind, it is still wrong.

Barbie`s Bad Break-up: The Fight for Mexico`s Heartland

Violence threatens more than just Mexico's north.

(LAS CRUCES, N.M.) - From the bustling, smoggy innards of Mexico City, the cities of Cuernavaca, Morelos, and Acapulco, Guerrero, long loomed as tranquil getaways for the harried residents of the Mexican capital.

For the rich, weekend homes and estates in and around Cuernavaca and on the beaches of Acapulco stood as status symbols of class privilege, economic might and political power.

About anti Semitism

Israel: "94% voted for the attack on Gaza" - Jerusalem Post

(LONDON) - Talking about anti-Semitism, and the accusation of anti-Semitism, is to many people a very sensitive issue.

Nevertheless, I feel the need to highlight some points: As a Palestinian and as a Muslim, with first hand experience of racism, whether here in the UK or in occupied Palestine.

A Day in the Life of an Illegal Alien

This essay is about an average day here for an illegal resident and worker.

(RESTRICTED) - First I would like to say that I tried to come here legally. I filed the visa/passport application with the US State Dept and paid my 1250 peso ($100 US) application fee. I was turned down and did not get that fee back.

I try to do things correctly, but really wanted to come here...so I did. I am an illegal alien, working illegally and getting numerous benefits... health care, assistance with my electric bill and while I am not on food stamps, I get a lot of free food from various sources.

The Strong Weapon of Forgiveness

Forgiveness ennobles the spirit.

(MADRID) - This June, 38 years will have passed since the photos of that certain naked and frightened girl, running unclothed down the highway.

Salem-News Under Attack for Israel Stories

False accusations of anti-Semitism are easily dismissed by those who know us; for those who don't, the only thing we're guilty of is honest reporting on a very hard topic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - People who are dialed into the news know that Israel struck the people of Gaza during the winter of 2008/2009 , killing 1400 plus, primarily civilians, over 400 children among them.

Salem-News.com has been under attack in recent days in every imaginable public setting, because we tell the truth about Israel's military tactics, and oppression of the Palestinians.

Ethan Natelmann Critiques Obama`s New Drug War Strategy

This administration is headed in a new direction on drug policy - but too slowly, too timidly...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The White House's 2010 National Drug Control Strategy, released this morning by President Obama and drug czar Gil Kerlikowske, is both encouraging and discouraging.

There's no question that it points in a different direction and embraces specific policy options counter to those of the past thirty years.