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Forced Marriage - A Tragedy in Muslim Communities

“There is no compulsion in religion, the right path and wrong path, both have been clearly explained and explicitly differentiated from each other.” [2:256]

(RICHMOND, TX) - Forced marriage describes a marriage that takes place without the free or valid consent of one or both of the partners and involves either physical or emotional duress.

APN Condemns Terrorist Attack against Israelis in Bulgaria

"“Today's horrendous attack, targeting Israeli civilians who were vacationing in Europe is reprehensible..." - APN’s Debra DeLee

(WASHINGTON DC) - Americans for Peace Now (APN) strongly condemns the bombing in Bulgaria today, which targeted Israeli tourists and killed at least seven innocent civilians.

APN extends its condolences to the families of those killed in the attack and extends its wishes for a full recovery to those who were injured.

Talking Truth About Assange and Vanunu by Noble Laureate and a Candidate for US HOUSE

Many believe those in high places not only wish to punish Assange for outing them, but as a warning to others to remain silent.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - As concerned citizens of the World know, the Editor-in-Chief of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, is currently inside the Ecuadorian Embassy, in London, having gone there to ask for Political Asylum.

I would add my voices to that of many people of conscience, around the world, in urging President Correa to grant political asylum to Julian Assange.

Joseph Smith was a Pro-Slavery Essayist:
Popping the Bubble Around Mormon Racism

Tim dispels rumors that racism was not part of the foundation of the Mormon church: Part 2

(SALEM) - I find it rather odd that Joseph Smith's name is not on the top 73 list of abolitionists. This, when people of the LDS Church are writing in objection to my last article, claiming that I am calling an "abolitionist" a racist.

Coalition to Announce Ramadan Boycott of Israeli-Occupation Dates

Press Conference at 11 a.m. today in Chicago

(CHICAGO) - The American Muslims for Palestine has called a press conference Wednesday, at the office of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago.

CAMBODIA: Immediately Release Independent Radio Owner Mam Sonando

He faces a long prison sentence if convicted.

(SALEM) - No amount of political fairness could be too much for the Cambodians.

News of a Cambodian radio station owner being jailed is both shocking and tragic; however it is not surprising as Human Rights mean little here.

The Disintegration of The Jewish State Has Begun

Earlier this week we learned about an Israeli who set himself on fire during Tel Aviv social protest. Israel, so it seems, is on the verge of disintegration.

(LONDON) - Israeli Generals expressed dismay yesterday over a violent assault on a senior Air Force officer perpetrated by a gang of soldiers.

Senators Will Call on Senate to Pass Veterans Omnibus Legislation

Murray will ask for ...immediate passage of the Honoring America’s Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Tomorrow, Wednesday, July 18th, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Senator Richard Burr will make floor speeches to introduce "The Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act".

Corn Disaster: Rain Coming, But Not Enough

Essentially, most of these areas are beyond hope for a significant crop this year.

(STATE COLLEGE, PA ) - AccuWeather.com reports additional corn crop failures are likely, due to too little rain and too much heat through the middle of August.

Apartheid Israel Selections

British government report finds wide spread human rights abuses of Palestinian Children.

(BETHLEHEM) - *The right wing Zionists keep **invoking** "anti-Semitism" and the events of WWII to try to deflect any legitimate criticism of their cherished idol: the apartheid state of Israel. But this is no longer working. The list below just gives a glimpse from the past few days.