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Israeli Military Fires on Media Crew in West Bank (VIDEO)

Israeli forces terrorize peaceful Palestinian protesters who decry the theft of their land by Israeli settlers.

(BILIN, Occupied Palestine) - Al Jazeera Correspondent Jacky Rowland was fired on today by Israeli soldiers while covering protests at an Israeli separation barrier in a West Bank village.

An AL Jazeera journalist and photographer team stood their ground while IDF soldiers lobbed and fired tear gas canisters directly at them. Jacky Rowland had to move to avoid being struck.

CONTRA AVNERY: A Case for Boycott, Divestment & Sanctions (BDS)

One should never put down any weapon when one’s arsenal is so nearly empty and the struggle is so uphill.

(JACKSON, Miss.) - Avnery has written and done many good things, but on this issue I believe he is wrong.

Avnery’s position on BDS reminds me of a Jewish colleague in the US who had a lot of visibility debating the AIPAC crowd on the OT (Occupied Territories) issue.

Maslow Effect Amok

What has happened to America the free?

(CALGARY, Alberta) - It was only yesterday that I published my article explaining the Maslow Effect. Today, the New York Times has a story egregiously demonstrating it.

The story is about some conservative parents in Houston (and around the nation), who are absolutely opposed to President Obama’s speech next Tuesday from a school in Virginia being streamed live on the White House website to classrooms nationwide where their children will be exposed to it. They see it as political propaganda.

Appeasing Israel: At What Cost?

Any objective assessment of this presidency would reveal its disproportionate pro-Israeli composition.

(SAN DIEGO) - Barack Hussein Obama’s June 4th speech in Cairo was awaited with keen anticipation by a global population of 1.3 billion Muslims outraged at the abuse that Zionism has long inflicted on its neighbors—with U.S. support.

The potentially positive impact of his remarks was immediately offset when he appeared the next day at the Buchenwald death camp in Germany.

Report Highlights `Woes and Wishes` for Workers This Labor Day

Not all workers find themselves in a precarious position, particularly CEOs, whose compensation has held up well.

(SILVERTON, Ore.) - This Labor Day Oregon workers confront near record-high unemployment, falling wages and a safety net with holes. That's the assessment of the latest economic data in a report released today by the Oregon Center for Public Policy.

Current economic woes, said OCPP, follow on the heels of an economic expansion that saw income inequality grow further and wages for most Oregon families stagnate or shrink.

Beneficial Higher Humidity Comes to Southern California

Poor air quality has led to some schools being closed and the postponement of some outdoor sporting events.

(LOS ANGELES) - AccuWeather.com reports an increasing marine influence will continue to aid firefighters battling Los Angeles County's largest fire on record, as well as others in Southern California.

Crystal Apple Nominations Now Open

The 2009 celebration will again feature a red carpet walk for nominees.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The community is once again invited to help recognize its great educators with a prestigious honor. Nominations are now open for the 2009 Crystal Apple Awards.

The 13th annual event recognizing excellence in education is set for November 12 at Salem’s historic Elsinore Theater.

Gaza in 24 hours

I want the world to remember what was done here in Gaza, and that those of who are picking up the pieces, as hard as we try, we cannot forget.

(GAZA CITY, Occupied Palestine) - As soon as I arrived home, I felt a great relief, if that is the right word.

I had been unable to return home to Gaza since before the 23 days of bombing of Gaza earlier this year, because of the ongoing siege.

Has FOX News Gone Too Far?

In the first week of this petition campaign, 11 advertisers canceled their support of FOX.

(NEW YORK) - It isn't news nor is it slanted to say that FOX News has always been the propaganda arm of the Republican Party, willing to twist facts and even lie to promote the Republican agenda.

But the election of President Obama in 2008 pushed FOX News into outright hate-mongering and incitement of violence, which is intolerable in a democracy.

Grant Supports Oregon Housing Program Combating Violence Against Women

$499,978 will Support Program in Klamath County, Oregon.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Attorney General Eric Holder says $499,978 in Recovery Act funds was awarded to an Oregon organization by the Office on Violence Against Women Recovery Act Transitional Housing Program.