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The Sickness in the American Soul

Daniel Johnson's 100th article on Salem-News.com.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - “There is a great tendency in this country to refuse to see what is right in front of everybody’s eyes.”^[1] says Bob Herbert in a recent New York Times column.

Not Economically Viable

International Solidarity Movement Volunteer Shot by Israeli Military

Israel continues to violently attack peace protesters.

(AN NABI SALEH, Occupied Palestine) - Friday’s demonstration in An Nabi Saleh saw an increase in violence and collective punishment from the Israeli military, as twenty-five demonstrators were injured, windows of cars and homes were intentionally shattered, and three were arrested.

Operation Cyanide and Israel`s Role in 9/11

Israel seems to have a nasty habit of using false information to drag the U.S. into wars.

(SALEM, Ore.) - They say when you are in the military, that you are expendable; flat out government property. For Uncle Sam's sake you will do what you're told and if that includes dying, well... then you have to die.

Bill Bradbury Urges Oregon Delegation to Vote YES on Congressional Health Care Reform Bill

"The reform package before Congress today is a giant first step in making health care available to every Oregonian." - Bill Bradbury

(PORTLAND, Ore,) - “Today I am calling on the Oregon Congressional delegation to vote for the amended Health Care Reform package before them.

We stand at a momentous point in U.S. History. The passage of Health Care Reform this weekend will improve the health and quality of life of every Oregonian and every citizen in this country."

The Complicated Faces of Anti-Semitism

Exploring the three faces of anti-Semitism; two defined by assorted Gentiles and the third by Zionists.

(JACKSON, Miss.) - I cannot speak for the situation elsewhere, but in the US, I doubt if there is a another definable group that equals or surpasses Jews in their achievements in so many different fields, their support for civil liberties and civil rights, and their philanthropy or general support of charitable causes.

Man Arrested for Murder of Naturopathic Doctor

The suspect is reported to have been with the victim the day of the murder.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Police say last Sunday, Dr. David Greenspan was found by deputies in his car dead from an apparent gunshot wound to the head.

Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights Violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Israeli violations of international law and humanitarian law escalated in the OPT during the reporting period (11 – 17 March 2010).

(HEBRON) - The Palestinian Center for Human Rights reports the latest military action by Israel's military toward Palestinian civilians. A number of shootings are reported.

Israel`s Deadly 1967 Attack on the U.S.S. Ship Liberty

An event shrouded in mystery in 1967 left more than three dozen American sailors dead and many unanswered questions.

(SALEM, Ore.) - An amazingly large number of educated and intelligent people that I converse with have never heard of the Israeli attack on the U.S.S. Liberty that caused the deaths of 34 U.S. Navy sailors and injuries to 171.

Man Arrested in February Silverton Homicide

Charges include 1st degree Manslaughter, two counts of Pointing a Firearm at Another, and one count of Recklessly Endangering Another Person.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Investigators with the Marion County Sheriff's Office and the Silverton Police Department have arrested 18-year old Bo Dean Todd in relation to the February 27, 2010 shooting death of 22-year old Mark Patrick Berry, according to Deputy District Attorney Paige Clarkson.

Colorado Health Department Lobbies Against Access to Medical Marijuana For Veterans

CDPHE rushes to legislature to oppose compassionate amendment for Colorado veterans; ignores example set in New Mexico.

(DENVER, Colo.) - On Monday, March 22, the Colorado House Judiciary Committee will consider HB 1284, a bill to regulate the distribution of medical marijuana in the state.