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Cannabis Intelligence Contest: Dwight Holton vs Medical Marijuana Patients... the Patients Won

Almost every major newspaper in Oregon and 20 organizations of every stripe supported Holton, dozens of Sheriffs were in lock-step...

(MOLALLA, OR) - When I first heard about Holton’s total arrogant antagonism to Medical Marijuana patients, I wasn't surprised.

But when I read about all of his supporters and endorsements I nearly fell off my stool.

Israel`s Nuclear Whistle Blower`s June 6 Appeal Seeking Revocation of Citizenship as the Way to Freedom from Israel

"This administration tells me I am not allowed to speak to foreigners, the Media, and the world." - Vanunu

(JERUSALEM) - Eileen Fleming, author, reporter and now a candidate for US House of Representatives from Florida, began documenting the ongoing saga of Mordechai Vanunu, Israel's Nuclear Whistle Blower, in June 2005.

In 1987, Vanunu was convicted of espionage and treason. Fleming contends he was only guilty of revealing Israel's nuclear Facility at Dimona.

13th Annual Bites for Rights to be held June 21st

BRO’s most delicious fundraiser of the year hopes to hit 100 spots across Oregon.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Restaurants, coffee shops, carts, bars and bakeries around the state will donate a generous percentage of their day’s proceeds to Basic Rights Oregon on June 21st.

“This is one of the most fun – and easy – fundraisers we have all year,” said Basic Rights Oregon’s development Director Juan Martinez.

US EPA Failing to Warn Public of Dioxin Exposure Disease Risk

Those who consume animal fats receive dioxin exposure in excess of the oral reference dose. Exposure in excess of the oral reference dose means that significant disease risk is imposed.

(WASHINGTON DC) - The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently published a document titled, “Reanalysis of Key Issues Related to Dioxin Toxicity and Response to NAS Comments”.

This document is being described as part of the agency’s dioxin reassessment.

Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest coming June 16th!

Otter Rock n Roll began 4 years ago in celebration of International Surfing Day.

(NEWPORT, OR) - The Surfrider Foundation will host the 4th annual Otter Rock n’ Roll Youth Surf and Beach Cleanup Challenge in celebration of International Surfing Day.

Observed globally, International Surfing Day celebrates the sport of surfing and helps raise awareness about issues facing our oceans, waves and beaches.

Important Call to Action: A Message From Moira Jilani

None of our children are safe in a world in which the children of Gaza can be imprisoned and bombed.

(GAZA) - My beloved husband, Ziad Jilani, was executed by Israeli Border Policeman, Maxim Vinogradov on June 11, 2010.

There is undeniable evidence that my husband was lying unarmed and wounded on the ground, posing no threat when Israeli Border Policeman Maxim Vinogradov shot him point blank in the head.

Poverty is Tearing the Middle Class Apart, in the Hell of the `New Poor`

Any of us can fall into extreme poverty.

(MADRID, Spain) - About 3,000 “new poor” arrived to Caritas Spain in 2010.

Most of them families who went from lassitude to homelessness in the wake of endless unemployment caused by the economic crisis. Most of the cases seen were families, about 74%.

Is 2013 the Real 2012?

The scenarios are stunning---tsunamis, earthquakes, floods, as the world comes crashing down around us.

(PROGRESO, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico) - Apocalyptic fever is running high. A friend in the Bible Belt, who recently became “born again,” called me excitedly to tell me she was leaving me her house. “In case I suddenly vanish,” she confided.

Of course. She would be raptured up and I, a hard core “One God” believer, would be left behind. How sweet of her to make preparations for the damned.

Hafez Aladdeen is an Israeli Patriot

The Dictator-A Film Review by Gilad Atzmon

(LONDON) - On the face of it, Baron Cohen’s The Dictator is a horrid film. It is vulgar, it isn’t funny and if it has five good jokes in it, they appear in the two minute official trailer.

In short, save your time and money – unless of course, you are interested in Jewish identity politics and neurosis.

Vietnam Airport World`s Most Dioxin Contaminated Place

t least 94,000 square meters of tainted soil have been buried at the airport.

(DOIN NAI, Viet Nam) - The Bien Hoa military airport in the southern province of Dong Nai has the world’s highest Agent Orange/dioxin contamination level, a meeting heard Thursday.

The office of the national steering committee tasked with handling the consequences of toxic chemical used by the US during the Vietnam War reported at the meeting that the airport has more than ten hectares of heavily polluted soil.