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The Dialectics of a Genocide (Graphic Photos of war crimes!)

“When I first escaped, I decided to stop writing. I did not want to ever write again” - Lokeesan, TamilNet

(CHENNAI, India) - By the end of the Fourth Eelam War in May 2009, the genocidal massacre claimed between 40,000 and 100,000 civilian lives and marked the decimation of the Tamil Tigers.

In June, I interviewed TamilNet.com’s chief correspondent who stayed in Mullivaaikkal until just before the end of the war.

`Freedom Lies in Being Bold`

Jennifer Fierberg interviews Deo Lukyamuzi with the The United Democratic Forces of Rwanda.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In this interview, Deo Lukyamuzi with The United Democratic Forces of Rwanda, reveals his party's plans for a free and peaceful Rwanda.

He also discusses Victoire Ingabire; an opposition leader who Rwanda jailed.

Bishop Desmond Tutu Wants George Bush Prosecuted for the Iraq War

Tutu has been a fighter for human rights for decades and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1984.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Bishop Desmond Tutu stated in no uncertain terms that George W. Bush and Tony Blair should be held accountable for what they did during the war in Iraq.

Tutu says that the men behaved like “playground bullies,” and that they falsified information to justify Iraq's invasion.

The Politics of Power: Burying Truth through Resolutions

“in any war between the civilized man and the savage, support the civilized man. Support Israel Defeat Jihad” - (Pamela Geller, San Francisco ad campaign)

(LA VERNE, CA) - The California Assembly’s resolution passed on August 23, 2012, HR 35, purports to condemn “anti-Semitism” in public post-secondary institutions of higher learning.

How? By denying expression of opinions or statements that might be construed as critical of the state of Israel.

Letter from the Prime Minister of Hamas, to the Manning Peace Camp at the Democratic Party Convention

Palestinians hail all those courageous truth-tellers and activists everywhere who have shattered the veil of secrecy, for making information public at terrible risk...

(GAZA CITY) - I wish that I could be with you today to read these words to you myself, but obviously I cannot, as I remain unwelcome in the United States.

Instead I have asked my friend of many years Stanley Cohen to deliver this message of solidarity on my behalf.

Opioid Use: When is Enough Really Enough Dr. Webster?

"He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it." Martin Luther King

(MYRTLE BEACH, SC) - Last week I wrote about Physicians for Responsible Opioid Prescribing petitioning the FDA for stricter guidelines in prescribing opioids for pain.

Legislation Would Help Prevent Wrongful Convictions

The Innocence Project urges Congress to act quickly.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Lawmakers in both houses of Congress introduced legislation to help prevent wrongful convictions.

Proposed changes would bring reliable, science-based standards to forensic evidence.

Illegal Advice: Dr. Richard B. Harding Attorney At Lawl

On this labor day, if you remember nothing else, remember that those who work for a living will always be superior to those who only know how to lie cheat and steal.

(SANTA MONICA, CA) - As an esteemed member of the illegal profession I find people seeking my council from time to time in such matters and their complaints and concerns are frequently the same.

The backalleys of commerce contain in them a seemingly never ending circus of con men, hucksters, loan sharks, beggars, thieves...

One Dead, Two Injured, One Arrested Following Sunday Night Shooting near Bandon

Anyone who has information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Oregon State Police.

(COOS BAY, OR) - Sunday at approximately 6:00 p.m., the Coos County 911 Center began receiving numerous calls indicating two bodies were lying on or next to Highway 101 just north of the Seven Devils Road intersection near Bandon.

At least one call described some sort of altercation at that location and reported hearing gun shots.

Salem Police Investigate Early Morning Fatal Shooting

Anyone with further information on this case is asked to contact the Salem Police Department.

(SALEM) - 28-year old Bryan John Lee Knorr of Salem was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Walmart store at 1940 Turner Rd SE just before 6:00 am on Monday, September 3, according to Salem Police.