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LaVena Johnson: Army Still Calls Grisly Rape and Murder `Suicide`

LaVena's father had to seek Congressional intervention just to receive the details of the death investigation.

(SALEM) - "My daughter was raped, beaten, murdered, set on fire, then they tried to burn the tent down with her body in it." John Johnson, father of LaVena, should never have had to say those words. His daughter suffered greatly before dying.

But the army called it a suicide.

Joint Statement: We Demand the Release of Journalists Detained in Egypt

Since December 29th, the three journalists have been placed in horrible conditions...

(TORONTO) - We ask the Egyptian authorities to stop their persecution and release all other detained journalists.

We aspire that they be proponents of democracy by enabling reporters to carry out their professions without fear of retribution and by empowering diverse voices for the purpose of building a greater Egypt with tolerance, civil liberties and understanding.

Wage Theft Education/Information - Feb. 19 & 20 at State Capitol

Rebecca Smith and Kim Bobo Headline Wage Theft Week at State Capitol

(SALEM) - Some of the nation’s leading voices in the fight against wage theft, including authors and activists Kim Bobo and Rebecca Smith, will participate at events next week at the Oregon State Capitol.

Organizers hope to bring attention the extensive problem of employers stealing from workers.

Growth of Racism and Religious Extremism in Israel: A Challenge to Friends

Examples of growing religious intolerance would fill many pages.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - The Israel/Palestine Mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), asked a question which few have thus far been willing to pose:

"Given the liberal values shared by many American Jews and the long, proud tradition of Jewish participation in the struggle for human rights worldwide, why has there been so little outrage expressed at Israel's human rights abuses of Palestinians...?"

Chennai Press Conference: Indian Elections and Sri Lankan Tamils

By: Prime Minister of Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam, Mr. V. Rudrakumaran - Chennai Press Club: February 14, 2014 at 11:00 am

(CHENNAI) - Mr. Visuvanathan Rudrakumaran, the Prime Minister of Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE), will hold a press conference at Chennai Press club on Friday (Feb. 14th) at 11:00 am.

He will discuss the upcoming elections in India and Tamil’s Freedom struggle in the island of Sri Lanka.

Ten Reasons Why I Support Alan Dershowitz... Not

Let’s review Dershowitz’ ten arguments against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

(NEW YORK) - Ethnic cleansing enthusiast Alan Dershowitz is unhappy with the current BDS efforts (boycott, divestment and sanctions against Israel).

Earlier today Haaretz published Dershowitz’ diatribe on the BDS. For the first time, I have to admit, I agree with the elder Zionist mouthpiece.

Petition Sent to Israeli Supreme Court About Circumcision

Over 35,000 Support Mother Who Resists Court Order to Circumcise Son.

(BOSTON) - The Jewish Circumcision Resource Center, representing Jews around the world who question circumcision and choose not to circumcise their sons, submitted a petition to the Israeli Supreme Court.

It supports a mother who wants to forgo circumcision and has over 35,000 signatures.

TNA Calls for International Probe Into Mannar Mass Grave as Toll Soars to 59

The skeletons recovered so far have been locked in boxes and preserved at Mannar hospital...

(COLOMBO JDS Lanka) - Sri Lanka’s major Tamil party, Tamil National Alliance on Wednesday called for an independent international probe into the Mannar mass grave.

The skeletal remains of people dug out from the grave site has risen to 59 by Tuesday, amid fears that it could well contain the remains of thousands of Tamil people who were made to disappear...

Mexico Medical Tourism Thrives

A large percentage of dental customers are from the U.S.

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - Price. Quality. Technology. That was the triple message Dr. Octavio Gonzalez had for attendees of the Medical Matters 2014 conference held earlier this week in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

The veteran dentist was among dozens of exhibitors at an event catering to expatriates, snowbirds and tourists in the Mexican coastal city.

Oregon Medical Amnesty Bill Passed Unanimously by OR House of Representatives

The House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 57-0.

(SALEM) - On Thursday, February 13, the Oregon House of Representatives passed House Bill 4094 (HB 4094), Medical Amnesty, which establishes protections for intoxicated minors.

Medical Amnesty provides intoxicated minors with a limited legal immunity when they seek help for themselves, or another individual, during a medical emergency.