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In the Beginning and the Now of Nakba

An Israeli author says ethnic cleansing in Israel has progressed because the world doesn't care, and because of the denial of the truth by the USA media.

(JERUSALEM) - Every May 15th since the creation of the state of Israel in 1948, the Palestinian Exodus from the Holy Land, is acknowledged as Nakba, meaning their "day of the catastrophe".

This commemorates the day Palestinians were expelled from their towns and villages began when Israeli troops forced them from their land and created over 750,000 refugees.

Friday Nakba Events

Despite all the Zionist migrations and colonial activity, we remain here.

(BETHLEHEM) - In this digest: The meaning of Nakba and the right of return, video of events in Bethlehem area including our Nakba commemoration in Al-Maasara, review of popular actions this week including in Sheikh Jarrah, Bil'in etc.

Today is the day we actually commemorate Nakba Day, 14 May 1948, the date the state of Israel was declared.

Salem-News Under Attack for Israel Stories

False accusations of anti-Semitism are easily dismissed by those who know us; for those who don't, the only thing we're guilty of is honest reporting on a very hard topic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - People who are dialed into the news know that Israel struck the people of Gaza during the winter of 2008/2009 , killing 1400 plus, primarily civilians, over 400 children among them.

Salem-News.com has been under attack in recent days in every imaginable public setting, because we tell the truth about Israel's military tactics, and oppression of the Palestinians.

Lena Horne (In Memorial) R.I.P.

With her passes a great part of an era in American music and entertainment.

(LOS ANGELES) - The unforgettable Lena Mary Calhoun Horne died today at the age of 92. She will always be remembered as an iconic American singer, actress, and dancer.

Lena Horne first joined the mike chorus of the infamous Cotton Club at the age of sixteen, where she became a popular nightclub performer.

`Ten Days Later` - Kent State... What about Jackson State`s Tragedy?

"The police fired in excess of 460 rounds of ammunition in less than a minute, leaving over 160 holes in the walls of Alexander Hall." -FBI

(SALEM, Ore.) - Google Kent State and hit the 'Images' button, what you mostly see, are photos of young Americans being shot down by the Ohio National Guard in 1970.

So now Google Jackson State and hit the 'images' button. You have to work to even catch a glimpse of the violence from May 14th and 15th 1970.

Medical Marijuana Video Q&A with Dr. Phil Leveque

The doctor is in, and you can always send your questions in for a future segment.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of our regular features at Salem-News.com, are the question and answer videos about medical marijuana and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) with Dr. Phillip Leveque.

He is one of the nation's most well known experts on the subject. In addition to being a retired Osteopathic Physician, Dr. Leveque is also a Professor of Pharmacology and a Forensic Toxicologist.

Gaza Antique Gallery Safeguards Valuable Artistic Pieces

Gaza residents endeavor to protect history.

(GAZA CITY) - Gaza, a city steeped in history, has only one official public museum, which is run by the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities.

One historical building, Pasha's Palace, was built about 650 years ago. It is amazing, but too small to really show the history of the region.

Here is What Marijuana Laws Mean for Americans

Cops shoot dogs and traumatize children over a few grams of marijuana in Missouri.

(COLUMBIA, Mo.) - Are you angry today? Well get ready, because here is another video showing what police are all about today, along with the country's outdated marijuana laws.

The video shows Colombia, Missouri police raiding a family's home, to serve a warrant. They are regular stormtroopers, working as a team with no chance of not succeeding.

Open Letter to the United States Supreme Court over Monsanto, Dow and Agent Orange

Letter is addressed in particular to Chief Justice Roberts, Justice Stevens and Justice Thomas.

(HANOI, Vietnam) - A year ago, March 2009, your court denied the appeal of behalf of over three million Vietnamese seriously affected from the effects of the herbicide Agent Orange, by so doing you found in favour of the thirty-seven American chemical companies headed by two of the major ones, namely MONSANTO and DOW CHEMICALS who had manufactured Agent Orange.

The Funeral of Jack Herer, American Cannabis Warrior

Cannabis activists joined together with family and friends to celebrate the life of Jack Herer in southern California.

(MISSION HILLS, Calif.) - What a life. The journey of Jack Herer was one of struggle and uncertainty, exhilaration, passion, generosity, appreciation- and happiness. He joined this earth June 18, 1939, and passed through the door to eternity on April 15, 2010. He was a legend, an icon, a good American.