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European Roma Apartheid--Immoral, Inhuman & a Sin

Rajan Zed, President, Universal Society of Hinduism, speaks out against European Roma (Gypsy) apartheid.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Americans hold a high opinion of Europeans and yet they fail to understand the disparity faced by Roma, or Gypsy people, who live with unequal laws, persecution and blatant prejudice.

Distinguished Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed dedicates his life toward raising awareness of this critical issue. In the video he reveals his sadness over the continuing problems that are an extension of centuries of terrible abuse..

Ben Zygier`s Affect

Zygier reportedly collected legitimate Australian passports for the Mossad.

(ST. AUGUSTINE, FL) - The bizarre case of Prisoner X is a security and moral disaster for Israel. Incredibly, it solves one issue.

How could a ten man Mossad assassination team be so thoroughly exposed?

Sarath Fonseka is Bluffing on War Crimes

Sarath Fonseka admitted that secretary of defence Gotabaya Rajapaksa was bypassing him and directly in touch with a few army commanders on the ground.

(PARIS) - A reputed newspaper in the United Kingdom, “The Independent”, published a disturbing news item and an article on 18 February 2013, under the headlines, ““Handed a snack, and then executed: the last hours of the 12-year-old son of a Tamil Tiger” (Photographs show boy was held before he was killed at close range) and “This is proof, beyond reasonable doubt, of the execution of a child – not a battlefield death”.

The author of this news item is Callum Macrae, director of No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka.

Reactor Reax Top Stories - Five Facts That Sink Nuclear Power

"Reactor Reax" is brought to you by Physicians for Social Responsibility.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In this week's Reactor Reax, 5 facts that sink nuclear power, Vogtle is progressing but nuclear revival is not, and Florida legislators hope to fix nuclear advance fee law.

Open Letter to the Media: Call to Action

If you are tired of all the lies and corruption that have plagued our magnificent planet for far too long, then this post is for YOU.

(WASHINGTON DC) - To think that this whole story broke less than two months ago is baffling, to say the least.

Examining the Generation Gap: Differences Needn`t Create Conflict

"Diversity should never to taken for perversity--it isn't."

(SALEM) - As a longtime gerontologist, I've worked hard to try to narrow the Generation Gap that often creates unneeded conflict between Youth and Elders.

When it comes to family members, the diversity is a bit different.

Without Truth, There Can Be No Justice or Peace

Callum Macrae insists that revealing the truth is essential to create peace and justice and that is his job.

(NEW DELHI Times of India) - Macrae‘s documentary No Fire Zone: Sri Lanka’s Killing Fields is making waves, showing war crimes during the LTTE-government conflict. Speaking with  Manoj Ramachandran for Times of India, Macrae discussed his views on the Sri Lankan government, why accountability is crucial — and how India can help:

What’s significant is the shocking scale of war crimes committed by a government which claims democratic legitimacy and adherence to international humanitarian law.

India: Growing Inequality and Destructive Development

Misery for the many, benefits for the few.

(LONDON) - Despite a foundation of deep spirituality and philosophical treasures, New India is racing, no time to spare towards the Alter of Materiality and Market Fundamentalism.

It is all taking place under the careful guidance of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The Truth About Political Prisoners and Apartheid

"Our revenge will be the laughter of our children" - Bobby Sands, Irish Republican Army

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - When examining the politics of hunger, we find the most selfless people in the history of mankind. It is the most extreme type of peace activism. Urging entertainers not to support states that ethnically cleanse populations, is small in comparison.

An Israeli law called Administrative Detention tends to inspire hunger strikes and that silent suffering is loud... very loud.

Severe Pain: Marijuana Versus OxyContin

Marijuana wins hands down.

(PORTLAND, OR) - For the lucky pain victim in states with legal medical marijuana, it is much better and much safer than OxyContin.

That drug has killed thousands of pain patients in the past few years while marijuana has never killed anybody in the past 5000 years.