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Purdue Pharma Places Price Tag on Life: We`re Worth $61.54 Each

A $13 billion pharmaceutical company responsible for criminally marketing OxyContin as less likely to be addictive or abused and Pike County, Kentucky thinks that $4 million will "make a difference"?

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - This past week, Pike County, Kentucky settled its lawsuit against Purdue Pharma over the company’s narcotic painkiller OxyContin.

The amount? $4 million for approximately 65,000 people in Pike County If you do the math that equates to $61.54 per person in Pike County -- a county crippled by OxyContin in deaths and addictions.

Indulging in Fallacies

Richard Nordquist defined ad hominem as: "An argument based on the perceived failings of an adversary rather than on the merits of the case; a logical fallacy that involves a personal attack."

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - "Apparently, you are too stupid to comprehend the difference between an insult and an ad hominem argument," someone argued.

Ad-hominem excuses for argument are rife on the internet, where some writers seem stupid enough to deserve the insults, and others are victims of underserved personal attacks.

Inmate Charged in Stabbing Death of Another Inmate

The victim was serving a 30 day sentence for Contempt of Court.

(SALEM OR) - The victim inmate stabbing victim in the June 4th assault that occurred in the Marion County Jail died from his injuries at about 8:45 p.m., Sunday night.

A press release issued by the Marion County Sheriff's Office indicates that the victim, 33-year old Gavin Lee Siscel, was only serving 30 days on a contempt of court charge.

Corporate Welfare or Education? America`s Public University System

The commercialization of American college and university life has been advancing steadily in recent years.

(ALBANY, NY) - Should a public university be transformed into a corporate welfare project?

That’s the key question surrounding “Tax-Free NY,” a new plan zealously promoted by New York State’s Democratic Governor, Andrew Cuomo, with nation-wide implications.

Appeals Court Binds Monsanto To Promise Not To Sue Organic Farmers

The Organic Seed plaintiffs’ complaint detailed Monsanto's abusive business and litigation tactics that have put several farmers and independent seed companies out of business.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Court of Appeals judges affirmed the Southern District of New York's previous decision that the plaintiffs did not present a sufficient controversy to warrant adjudication by the courts.

However, it did so only because Monsanto made repeated commitments during the lawsuit to not sue farmers with “trace amounts” of contamination of crops containing their patented genes.

New York Assemblyman Steve Katz Sets Record Straight on New Medical Marijuana Law

Study after study clearly shows that cannabinoid botanical medicine aids the treatment of intractable visceral pain from cancers...

(NEW YORK CITY) - As one of only two Assemblymembers with a professional background in healthcare, I feel compelled to discuss my recent affirmative vote for A.6357.

In a representative republic, such as ours, my voice and votes have been consistent with the values of my district. Voting on this bill last year was one of the most difficult decisions I have experienced as a legislator.

Random Shooting at Oregon Family`s Car on I-5

Three bullet holes were found in the left side of the car, neither the parents or children were struck.

(WILSONVILLE OR) - A family traveling down the I-5 in Oregon was shot at by strangers, it is an alarming report and Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are seeking the public's assistance for any information to help identify the person(s) responsible.

It happened Sunday night along the northbound lanes of Interstate 5 south of Wilsonville. Police say three bullets struck the vehicle containing a Cornelius-area family...

Not Impeaching Bush Is Sure Paying Off!

Refusal to impeach pulls the foundation out from under representative government.

(CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA) - Many loyal Republicans opposed impeaching George W. Bush.

So did most liberal and progressive activist groups, labor unions, peace organizations, churches, media outlets, journalists, pundits, organizers, and bloggers, not to mention most Democratic members of Congress, most Democrats dreaming of someday being in Congress, and -- toward the end of the Bush presidency -- most supporters of candidate Barack Obama or candidate Hillary Clinton.

Verax!: Bradley Manning II - America`s Whistleblower Saga Continues...

Former undercover CIA employee Edward Snowden proves again that America's criminal activity can only go so far...

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - A former undercover CIA employee named Edward Snowden who used the name Verax (Latin for truth-teller) is emerging as the whistleblower who would not stand for the latest intelligence scandal involving Verizon.

He tossed this hot potato into the world spotlight, again showing the public the degrading side of American politicians...

Iran Election is a Competition Between Clerical Favorites

Ahmadinejad’s successor is supposed to be chosen by the people, not guardians...

(BEIRUT) - Hand-picked to a man. That’s what you can say about the “candidates” for Iran’s presidential election this week.

The Guardian Council have ensured that the eight men – all are indeed men, of course – have the approval of the Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Power remains with the clique of clergymen, which was Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s intention.