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Facts Do Not Speak for Themselves

Lack of goodwill is the underlying factor in America’s extreme cultural polarization.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - “The facts speak for themselves” is commonly heard when there is a disagreement or dispute between people or groups. But do they? Here is a fact that does, indeed, speak for itself. But do you know what it says?

Unless you have a background in physics, you almost certainly don’t. And I am not talking advanced physics, but just a good layman’s grounding.

Beck, Limbaugh, O`Reilly; Ties to Racism & Murder?

You bet, their words of hate have led to horrible murders, and it is all documented, talk about having blood on your hands.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Those who believe right-wing politics are under-represented in today's American media, may enjoy this video segment from MSNBC's Keith Olbermann.

Olbermann exposes Limbaugh and O'Reilly, and most of all the overtly racist Glenn Beck, for their ironically dangerous statements about unfair media bias.

Sarkozy: Failure in Copenhagen Would be a Catastrophe

European leaders expressed themselves in no uncertain terms when addressing fellow heads of state and governments attending the penultimate day of the UN climate conference in Copenhagen.

(COPENHAGEN, Denmark) - While climate negotiations continued at full stretch in the Bella Center on how to share the burden of carbon emissions cuts and the cost of global warming, European leaders took turns in delivering their peptalks in the plenary hall.

"There is less than 24 hours. If we carry on like this, it will be a failure," French President Nicolas Sarkozy warned.

Soldier Warrior Grandfather
to Soldier Warrior Grandson

A WWII Army Combat Vet's words to his grandson serving in Iraq.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Being in the Infantry is like no other kind of experience. Basic Infantry training is almost nothing like anything else a young man will do. It is almost the measure of a man even if he is only eighteen.

The physical work putting muscles on a young man where none existed before is damned hard work. It is not surprising looking back that so few were “washed out”.

Congressmen Want Condolence Letters for War Suicide Victims` Families (VIDEO)

Burton-Kennedy Initiative Seeks To Honor All Military Families For Their Sacrifices.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - President Obama does not send a letter of condolence to the families of servicemen or women who commit suicide. It's a carryover from the Bush years.

The Debate Over Child Abuse in Oregon`s Ukrainian Community

People who move here should be educated about U.S. law and culture.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The stories we have published about a Ukrainian immigrant couple convicted of abusing their children in Salem, are bringing more story comments than we are accustomed to, and our stories receive these comments constantly.

Veterans Group Calls on Military to Refuse Deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq

Veterans against the wars overseas are seeing a rise in participation.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - The veterans group March Forward! is calling all service members to refuse orders to deploy to Afghanistan and Iraq.

They say it is a response to President Barack Obama's announcement on December 1 to deploy 30,000 additional troops to the occupation of Afghanistan.

Iranian Americans Gather in Orange County

It happened Sunday January 17th at the Renee & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, at the Orange County Performing Arts Center.

(COSTA MESA, Calif.) - As the United States enacts its latest sanctions against Iran, a group of Iranian-Americans gathered in Orange County that will highlight the accomplishments of this unique group.

In a remarkable setting, some of the most accomplished Iranian Americans visited the Orange County Performing Arts Center January 17th, to share their experiences with the next generation.

Israelis Shot Palestinian Man Who Was Bound and Gagged

In Palestine, there is no "Post" in PTSD because the trauma continues daily, weekly, monthly, for sixty years. When is the world going to do something about this?

(SALEM, Ore.) - The policies of Israel's military against the Palestinian people can be one of absolute cruelty, as a video clip recorded two summers ago shows.

The video shows a 27-year old Palestinian protester, with his arms tied behind his back, lined up and shot by Israeli occupational forces.

Brad Avakian Endorses John Kitzhaber

John Kitzhaber is a former two-term Governor of Oregon.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Oregon Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian announced his endorsement of John Kitzhaber for Governor today. Avakian joins Attorney General John Kroger, State Treasurer Ben Westlund and Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo in supporting Kitzhaber's campaign.

Kitzhaber has the support of every statewide elected official who has made an endorsement in the race.