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The Bradley Manning Matter

It is important to note that Manning testified that "most of the cables were unclassified” indicating that possibly some were not.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Bradley Manning, a U.S. Army soldier, admitted sending 700,000 government documents to Wikileaks in 2010. It was the biggest leak of classified information in U.S. history.

Manning is now charged under Articles 92 and 134 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) , which incorporates parts of the Espionage Act in Article 106a of the UCMJ. The Manning case is ongoing at Fort Meade, Maryland.

Prosecuted for Embarrassing Obama

Knowing his obligation to report war crimes, Manning went to his superior officers to report war crimes and other atrocities he discovered. His superiors refused to act. Eventually he gave the information to Wikileaks.

(RICHMOND, RI) - If you or I do something bad, we would prefer that others not learn of it. Criminals go so far as to bribe, beat or kill witnesses to prevent them from testifying.

But presidents have another option. A president anxious to keep secret an illegal action or an embarrassing memo simply classifies it “secret.” Then if a whistleblower reveals something, prosecute him for “aiding the enemy.”

`Who are my People` Film Premieres

EMMY® Award winning filmmaker Robert Lundahl takes a hard look at U.S. energy policy and its effects on desert ecosystems and communities across the West.

(SAN DIEGO) - The Bureau of Land Management scoping meeting for the Rio Mesa Solar Plant outside Blythe, California likely caused heartburn for the BLM, applicant Brightsource, and related subcontractors and agencies last Fall.

Time and time again Native elders stood up to declare concerns and articulate potentially unresolvable conflicts of values, goals and process.

6 Years Later, Fugitive Sought in Fatal Crash That Killed Marion County Deputy Still Not Located

Alfredo De Jesus Ascencio has been sought by police since he was indicted August 3, 2007 by a Marion County Grand Jury on two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide.

(SALEM OR) - Sunday, June 16, is the sixth anniversary of the death of Marion County Deputy Kelly Fredinburg who was killed in a late night traffic crash involving another vehicle on Highway 99E north of Gervais.

The driver of the other involving vehicle, Alfredo De Jesus Ascencio, is still a fugitive wanted for two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide for causing the death his 19-year old passenger and Deputy Fredinburg.

The End of Syria as We Know It?

Why Obama is Declaring War on Syria...

(BEIRUT) - The short answer is Iran and Hezbollah according to Congressional sources. “The Syrian army’s victory at al-Qusayr was more than the administration could accept given that town’s strategic position in the region. Its capture by the Assad forces has essentially added Syria to Iran’s list of victories starting with Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, as well as its growing influence in the Gulf.”

Other sources are asserting that Obama actually did not want to invoke direct military aid to the rebels...

Three People Shot, One Dead in Sacramento Gas Station Shooting

A Sacramento Police spokesman says homicide detectives are on the scene, as investigators try to piece together the details.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - "Pop, pop pop pop pop" - the sound of a gun interrupted an otherwise quite morning in Sacramento today. This reporter was in traffic about 75 feet from the scene of the shooting. It happened just after 11:30 at an Arco station on Mack Road in Sacramento.

Doug North, spokesman for Sacramento Police, tells Salem-News that three people were shot in the incident, one died at the scene.

Occupy Marines (OMC) Issue Statement on Obama, Future of America

The decision has been made the world over, your time has ended and we go forth to usher you and your kind from power.

(BOSTON) - As humans, when making mistakes, erring in judgment, indiscretions are a part of our learning capabilities; and learning is essential to becoming a better discretionary, leader, and human.

However, some indiscretions are inexcusable. When the consequence of a decision impacts another human life so far that, that affected life is lost or is so inadvertently altered there exists no chance for recourse.

Myriad Genetics Not Allowed To Play, `GOD`

Luke Easter takes a poetic look at the issues surrounding Myriad Genetics and their controversial attempt to patent technology.

(CLEVELAND) - When options for healthcare are denied, and scientific advances thwarted, the results are staggering and tragic. Medical care is no option for so many people in this nation where some of the most powerful voices hold only disdain for the poor.

Americans are a proud lot, so why do they harm each other so intensely? Luke Easter's poem below goes right to the heart of the matter.

Rukokoma! Rukokoma! Faustin Twagiramungu Plans his Return to Rwanda

Some say, “Why are you going to Rwanda?” Our message is simple; the Rwandan people are not in Belgium or Holland or in the USA therefore if we want to create a political system we have to be in Rwanda and not abroad.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Will democracy ever be realized in Rwanda?

Nearly twenty years ago one of history’s worst genocides took place in Rwanda where over 800,000 Tutsi, Hutu and Twa were murdered in less than 100 days.

Israel Reverses Ben-Gurion on U.S. Jews as `Americans`

David Ben-Gurion once agreed that American Jews are 'Americans'; Israel now abandoning that view.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Shortly after the creation of the State of Israel, the American Jewish Committee (AJC) abandoned its opposition to Zionism.

It sought to strengthen Israel's position with the U.S. Government, struggled with the proclamations of Israel's prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.