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Children First

This article is not a condonation or justification of any form of discrimination or persecution against people with various sexual orientations or disorders...

(LONDON) - For whatever reason, I often find myself engaged in writing about taboo topics which very few are willing to touch, and expressing “politically incorrect” views, which no one is willing to even ponder about, this article is just one of those.

One of the main reasons that pushed me to speed up and write this article, besides its core subject, the welfare of children, is my observation of some huge efforts which have been exerted to make the issue of “sexual orientation” an integral part of the Palestinian struggle for Liberation!

Between Barbarity and Exclusion, Circumcision: the Worst of Racism and the Greatest Crime Against Humanity

(Sexual mutilation, an unconscious ultra-racism masked behind religion, tradition, culture and folklore)

(PARIS) - Whereas most cultures respect the human body, a minority (20% of humanity), destroys the specific organs of autosexuality (the foreskin, and sometimes the clitoris).

The frequent use of the same term to designate both mutilations shows that circumcision and excision have the same end. However, the horrible havocs of excision are only the tip of the iceberg of sexual mutilation.

Postwar Reconstruction Looms...
Passing the Torch to a New Generation of Syrians

Reconstruction of Syria will be aided by three regime reshuffles since the beginning of the March 2011 uprising, which has infused much ‘new blood’ into the Syrian government.

(BEIRUT) - Few, one imagines, in the Syrian Arab Republic these days question the urgency and enormity of the task of reconstruction of their ancient country from war inflicted destruction caused by a carnage already more than half as long as World War I and approaching half as long as World War II.

For this ten millennium civilization and its thousands of priceless treasures, many partially destroyed, emergency efforts are needed today to preserve and protect the structures from thieves and war damage. Not many here would disagree with this priority of the Syrian government.

Study: Salem is Among Nation`s Most Generous Cities

All data was obtained from the Corporation for National & Community Service and the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

(SALEM) - Salem was recently ranked the #11 most generous city in the nation, according to a study on volunteerism and charitable giving by consumer finance site NerdWallet. Thought you might be interested in sharing this good news with your readers and congratulating your community. Some of Salem's impressive numbers include:

37.3% of residents volunteer
38.2 average hours volunteered
5.1% of average income donated

USTPAC Commends UN Human Rights Chief`s Challenge to Sri Lankan Government

USTPAC welcomes Commissioner Pillay's firm stance on justice and accountability for both sides.

(GENEVA) - United States Tamil Political Action Council (USTPAC) thanks UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ms. Navi Pillay and her team for their recent visit to Sri Lankaand the oral report provided on Wednesday to the 24th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

Commissioner Pillay's report to the Council, criticizes the heavy military presence in the North, and notes with concern ongoing sexual harassment of vulnerable groups, and the compulsory acquisition of private land.

Word of Surrender Uttering from Christie`s Cannabis Church Camp

Congregation, friends and family have mixed feelings about the surprise plea bargain acceptance.

(COTTAGE GROVE, Ore.) - An email was just received from Share Christie, wife of Reverend Roger Christie, founding minister of The Hawaii Cannabis Ministries and healer of the Oklevueha NAC branch of Hawaii, announcing that this coming Friday, Roger intends on withdrawing his "not guilty" plea.

He is expected to enter a plea of guilty to pending charges of "marijuana trafficking" which has kept him detained in federal corrections for more than 3 years.

Me, Gilad Atzmon and the `Truth`

The more he beat me, the more disturbed I became,
The more disturbed I became, the more he beat me
– how’s that for a vicious cycle?

(LONDON) - Introduction by Gilad Atzmon: Roy Bard is a known figure within Britain’s far left, anti-war and the Palestinian Solidarity Movement.

He is a member of the Indymedia UK collective, a leading British anti-capitalist media outlet. I first encountered Bard five years ago. At the time the site was subjected to an international Jewish ‘anti’-Zionist campaign: a cabal of ethnic activists demanded that Indymedia deleted my articles...

Life on the Line: Can Humanity Survive?

Can humanity survive? The odds are now stacked heavily against us...

(TASMANIA, Aust.) - As we approach the International Day of Nonviolence on 2 October, which recognizes Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, one challenge we face is to celebrate his life in a way that Gandhi himself would have found meaningful.

Gandhi was not a man of token gestures. His life was dedicated to his search for the Truth and guided by his passionate belief that nonviolence was the means to reach it. He was a visionary who was profoundly aware of the damage human violence is doing to ourselves, each other and the Earth.

APN Welcomes Obama`s Commitment to Middle East Peace and Engagement with Iran

President Obama recognizes a Palestinian State as integral to peace.

(Washington, D.C.) - Americans for Peace Now (APN) welcomes President Barack Obama’s commitment to continue pursuing Arab-Israeli peace and to continue focusing on peacefully preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

APN also joins the President’s call on friends of Israel in the US and worldwide to “recognize that Israel’s security as a Jewish and democratic state depends on the realization of a Palestinian state.”

Two Reports of NORAD Intercepting Aircraft over New York

The airspace over New York was busy this morning.

(PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.) - At 10:46 am (PT) it was reported by North American Aerospace Defense Command, NORAD helicopter intercepts aircraft in restricted area over New York: A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter flying under the direction of North American Aerospace Defense Command intercepted a general aviation aircraft that had entered the Temporary Flight Restricted area over New York City, N.Y. this morning.

The aircraft which entered the TFR at approximately 1:00 p.m. EST was intercepted and then escorted out of the area. Then, at 11:06 am (PT) we received another release from NORAD and USNORTHCOM.