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Reflecting on America`s Connection to Guatemalan Atrocities

Rios Montt, the same man Reagan said "is totally dedicated to democracy... and has been getting a bum rap" is the one whom over 100 victims have testified in recent months about the atrocious acts of rape, violence, torture, and extreme human rights violations.

(GUATEMALA CITY) - My Guatemalan host brother and I are at a museum centered on the history of inequality and injustice in Guatemala, located in Guatemala City.

We are pictured here watching interviews with victims and relatives of victims who underwent the extreme oppression, genocide, and torture of the U.S-backed 36-year-long civil war.

Oregon Legislature Votes to Allow PTSD Sufferers Medical Cannabis

Great news for PTSD sufferers in Oregon, now just waiting for the Governor's signature.

(SALEM) - The Oregon Legislature voted to add Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) as a qualifying condition under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA) just a few days after Memorial Day.

While any patient diagnosed with PTSD may get qualified under the state’s medical law, the plight of veterans dominated hearings and discussions surrounding the bill. Now, onto Governor Kitzhaber’s desk.

Animal Welfare Expert, Dr. Temple Grandin Calls Horse Tripping Abusive

Other horse and animal experts have also added strong statements in defense of the bill and against horse tripping which can cause severe injuries such as broken necks, injured spines and broken legs to the animals.

(JORDAN VALLEY, OR) - World renowned animal welfare expert and critically acclaimed author Temple Grandin, Ph.D., has issued a stinging statement against horse tripping, an event that is held at the Jordan Valley Rodeo in Oregon.

Currently under consideration, Senate Bill 835 would ban tripping horses and roping horses' legs in the course of a rodeo event. Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, is sponsoring the bill with Sen. Brian Boquist, R-Dallas.

Obama: Clean Up the Dirty Wars!

Stop the lethal drone strikes. The drone strikes have killed countless civilians, are a recruiting tool for extremists and spread anti-American sentiment.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In light of Jeremy Scahill's shocking documentary film Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield that exposes the hidden truths behind America's expanding covert wars, CODEPINK has launched the campaign "Clean Up the Dirty Wars".

The covert drone strikes and night raids approved by President Obama's administration--masked by the language of precision--are anything but clean.

Doolittle Raiders: The Last Reunion (VIDEO)

Of the 80 Raiders, 62 survived the war. They were celebrated as national heroes, models of bravery.

(WASHINGTON DC) - It's the cup of brandy no one wants to drink. On Tuesday, April 17, 2013 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, the surviving Doolittle Raiders gathered publicly for the last time.

They once were among the most universally admired and revered men in the United States. There were 80 of the Raiders in April 1942, when they carried out one of the most courageous and heart-stirring military operations in this nation's history. The mere mention of their unit's name, in those years, would bring tears to the eyes of grateful Americans.

The Story Of One Man`s Untiring Efforts To Bring Peace To The Middle East

From bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to the Wailing Wall and beyond, Romano has gained an expert’s perspective. “I was recently in Tel Aviv, Israel, when sirens screamed,” says the peace activist.

(NEW YORK CITY) - President Obama called for it in his recent trip to the Middle East. Pope Francis prayed for it on Easter Sunday. But in spite of all these powerful voices, peace in the Middle East remains elusive.

It may take all the resources the world community can muster, but Frank Romano believes in it with all his heart: he is putting his life on the line.

Prof Rajiva Wijesinha Wrangles His Way Out

The standard answer these Sinhalese diplomats give, in addition to blank denials, is that the videos are faked or edited, yet to be proven that they had committed it, and a few other ways as you see in this tube.

(MELBOURNE) - The Sri Lankan government conducted a war without witness. Unfortunately, however much the government wanted to hide the truth, Channel 4 has brought the truth out.

When the government officials are confronted with the truth, they come out with a blank denial, hoping the listeners will buy it. This is typical Sri Lankan style of hiding the truth under the carpet.

Sexual Mutilation and the Moral Order - Part 1-4

This information was presented in a lecture in the University of Keele (UK) at the 10th Symposium of NOCIRC 4 September 2008.

(PARIS) - Below are the links to the 4 videos of Michel Hervé Bertaux-Navoiseau's paper about sexual mutilation: "Sexual mutilation and the moral order"

This was given as a lecture in the University of Keele (UK) at the 10th Symposium of NOCIRC 4 September 2008.

Bridge Collapse Is Another Wake Up Call

Currently we have a mentality that we must go around the world building cities and nations in other countries. We are doing this much to the demise of our own country.

(NEWBURGH, Indiana) - The collapse of the Interstate 5 bridge in Mt. Vernon, Washington should be another wake up call to all of us. America cannot continue to ignore our own schools, highways and bridges while we build schools, highways and bridges around the world. We have a deteriorating infrastructure problem.

I support helping our neighbors around the world but we cannot continue to borrow the money to do so. America is trillions of dollars in debt.

Do You Want a Cure for Cancer or do you Want to Stay in Afghanistan?

I am asking my Congressional delegation to answer my specific questions, and if they cannot, then why do they continue to fund this disaster, and I ask the public, would you prefer using the 6 trillion to find a cure for cancer, or for the senseless policy in Afghanistan?

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Since Congressional delegations only respond to inquiries in the form of computer generated gobblygook letters that speak in generic rhetoric and never answer specific questions, I ask the following of citizens, and especially of their Congressional delegation.

Why are we in Afghanistan?