Salem-News.com Politics articles Page 1

MYANMAR: Demand Open Trial, Retrial and Dropping of Contempt Proceedings Against Phyo Wai Aung

Salem-News.com Eye on the World Report.

(SAYDABAD, Bangladesh) - Myanmar police falsely accuse a young man named Phyo Wai Aung of conducting a bombing at the traditional New Year festival during 2010.

The case has seen multitudinous miscarriages of justice throughout the investigation and trial proceedings.

Medical Marijuana Finally Recognized by The Oregonian

Among other things, an Oregonian article this week cites the 30 or so Marijuana dispensaries in the Portland area and another 30 throughout the state.

(MOLALLA, OR) - To see an enlarged picture of a Marijuana leaf on the front page of The Oregonian Newspaper, Feb. 19, 2012, is like the breath of spring after a miserable winter.

For 20 years The Oregonian has belittled the Medical Marijuana patients as “potheads” and worse. To have an article with a positive message is truly a blessing.

Peace Chaplain - From the Book RADICAL PEACE: People Refusing War

RADICAL PEACE is a collection of reports from peace activists in the USA, Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - To celebrate Armed Forces Day the military base near my seminary held an open house, to improve their image and boost recruiting.

They invited the public in for a marching band parade, a precision flying show, and sky divers, even free lemonade and cookies.

What the Communist Party Accomplished in Washington State

Given the opportunity to influence legislation, look at what Communist influence accomplished.

(PORTLAND, OR) - A major theme of the McCarthy Era was the media influenced fear that Communist party members would take over progressive or liberal organizations if they were allowed to join.

The Washington Commonwealth Federation was described by a leading anti-communist historian, Harvey Klehr, as the most effective alliance between Communists and non-Communists of anywhere in the United States during the Depression era

Crowd Vandalizes UNRWA Clinic After Death of Woman Allegedly Denied Care

According to the UNRWA statement, the cause of death is being investigated by Rasul Azam hospital.

(SIDON, Lebanon Daily Star) - A crowd of Lebanese and Palestinians, furious over the death of a woman allegedly denied adequate treatment, vandalized an United Nations Relief and Works Agency clinic and pharmacy near the southern city of Tyre Tuesday.

The crowd broke into the clinic, which is located in the Shabriha Palestinian refugee camp in the Tyre district, destroying computers and scattering documents.

Former Afghan FM: US Seeking to Legitimize Taliban through Negotiations

Some analysts are skeptical of the prospects for meaningful peace negotiations with the Taliban.

(TEHRAN FNA) - A prominent Afghan opposition figure said that the US is seeking to legitimize the Taliban through holding negotiations with the belligerent group, but meantime underlined that the US has failed to attain its goal.

"… No doubt the Taliban is eager to negotiate with the US since the group sees the talks a positive step towards its legitimacy," former Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah told FNA.

Secretary Salazar Proposes Expansion of Ecological Forestry in Western Oregon

BLM to Schedule 5 Additional Ecological Forestry Sales and Update Resource Management Plans with Latest Science and Forestry Principles.

(MEDFORD, OR) - During a visit today to one of three ecological forestry pilot projects in Oregon, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced that the BLM will apply ecological forestry principles on a broader landscape.

The effort is to restore forest health and to provide sustainable timber harvests for local mills and the communities who rely on the timber industry for jobs and economic strength.

Sea Shepherd Cove Guardian Erwin Vermeulen Found Not Guilty By Japanese Judge

The Wakayama Prefecture Prosecutor’s Office pursued a flawed case simply because someone in power told them to do so.

(WAKAYAMA, Japan) - In a very rare example of extreme bravery the Wakayama Court Judge presiding over the case of Sea Shepherd Cove Guardian volunteer Erwin Vermeulen, has declared the Dutch activist not guilty.

This outcome was completely unexpected from a justice system that boasts a 99% conviction rate.

Do We Have Democracy or Fearocracy?

What on earth is going on?

(LAKE CITY, Fla) - A Social or Government tactic to not only used to scare the enemy, but to implant fear into the very citizenry of the country... to manipulate with consent due to shock.

This is far from a new concept. I provide a link below which explains it and how it has been used throughout history time and again.

Khader Adnan Is A Requested Palestinian Gandhi; Yet They Saw Him Not

Three of mainstream media’s major pundits have yet to address the Khader Adnan story.

(CHICAGO) - Khader Adnan has reached an agreement with the Israeli military authorities. He promises to end his hunger strike, but only if Israel guarantees to give him back his freedom April 17.

Israel blinked, saying, in effect, “Yes, you may go free April 17, four months after we put you in prison without charges. Your administrative detention will end and you may return to your wife and two daughters.”