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Measure 80 Brings Legalize It Documentary, Filmmaker to Oregon

Shows from Oct. 18^th - 21^st at the Clinton Street Theater in Portland, Mt. Hood Community College and OSU.

(PORTLAND, OR) - The Yes on 80 campaign is bringing Legalize It, and its film-maker, Dan Katzir, to Oregon for a series of screenings and private events.

Legalize It is an inspiring journey demonstrating that even those without wealth and political connection can bend the arc toward greater social justice.

OIC Blasts Burma Govt.

Victims continue to suffer...

(RANGOON, Burma ) - The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has blasted the Burmese government for reneging on its commitment to allow the group to open an office in Burma, saying that it is not serious about humanitarian issues.

The director of the Muslim Minorities and Communities Department, Talal Daous, said, “It is an unfortunate thing to happen, because this office is only for humanitarian purposes.

2012 Lester Grinspoon Lifetime Achievement Award Winner is Vivian McPeak

A soulful humanitarian, Vivian McPeak is also Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Seattle Hempfest.

(SEATTLE) - It is with great honor that I proudly present to you this year's Lester Grinspoon Lifetime Achievement Award recipient winner, Mr. Vivian McPeak. The announcement was made last month at the 2012 High Times Medicinal Cannabis Cup Event, held in Seattle, Washington.

The Madness Continues: Ann Wright Disinvited to Sail

Once again, a Jewish activist decides who should be on board in the Palestinian Solidarity movement.

(LONDON) - The adorable solidarity activist Ann Wright, former US Army Colonel and retired official of the U.S. State Department, was dis-invited to be aboard the latest Gaza flotilla boat.

Known for her outspoken opposition to the Iraq War and support of Palestinian rights, Ann is now also subject to Palestinian solidarity internal war.

Hurricane Rafael`s Next Target: Bermuda

Rafael is currently a Category 1 hurricane and should maintain hurricane status as it passes Bermuda.

(STATE COLLEGE,, PA Accuweathter.com) - AccuWeather.com reports with the Caribbean in its rear view mirror, Hurricane Rafael is expected take aim at Bermuda this week.

A Tropical Storm Warning remains in effect for Bermuda with Rafael set to pass close to the island nation late Tuesday.

Forget Renewables, We Need Cheap Oil - An Interview with Gail Tverberg

We are right now experiencing adverse financial impacts from high oil prices, but these impacts are being disguised by artificially low interest rates and huge amounts of deficit spending.

(LONDON OilPrices.com) - What does our world's energy future look like? Does renewable energy feature as much in the energy production mix as many hope it will?

Will natural gas and fracking help reduce our dependence upon oil and how will the world economy and trade fare as supplies of cheap oil continue to dwindle?

`A little knowledge is a dangerous thing. So is a lot`

Sadly, Turatsinze is the latest innocent victim of this dangerous regime due to knowing too much about what really goes on inside the Rwandan Government.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Holding too much information and working closely with the government in Rwanda can be a lethal combination.

This was evidenced again on Monday when the body of Theogene Turatsinze was found after having been missing since Friday night in Mozambique. Sources held report that he had been abducted by unknown assailants and was never seen alive again.

America`s Anti-Muslim Ads Backfire

Muslim groups and activists did not organise protests but instead responded to the AFDI's campaign with ironic jokes on Twitter.

(NEW YORK) - Anti-Muslim posters in subway stations in New York and Washington, DC, have drawn muted reactions from Muslims, but Christian and Jewish organizations have countered with ad campaigns of their own.

And a United States congressman even called for a boycott of the capital's metro system.

Blasphemy Case in Karachi

“Had they not left the house, the situation could have been really bad,” - investigation officer Muhammad Bux

(ISLAMABAD, Pakistan) - On Friday evening, when I reached in AFP Karachi office directly from the airport, I observed some 600 extremists had attacked the St. Francis Church, old Goli mar.

Earlier the house of the accused Ryan Brain Patris (boy) was ransacked and furniture was set on fire in a violent protest, this time it was not in a slum but in SSGC, Karachi.

National Organizations Launch Open Letter for U.S. Investigation of Israel`s Injuring & Killing of Americans

Already, we’ve collected more than 9,000 signatures.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Cindy and Craig Corrie accepted the prestigious 2012 LennonOno Grant for Peace on behalf of their daughter, Rachel, who was killed by the Israeli military with a bulldozer in March 2003.

Cindy stated that Rachel’s "hope would be that it could somehow contribute to bringing people together to work passionately for justice, and to do so with the utmost respect for the rights and lives of all human beings."