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Human Rights: We Shall Overcome

Palestinian people continue to dream and hope and yearn for freedom, and acts of heroism and resistance continue.

(NEW HAVEN, Ct.) - Netanyahu looked old, tired, and angry as he delivered his “speech” in front of the Knesset. He had nothing new to say so he regurgitated the old myths about how Palestinians better recognize Israel as a Jewish state in order to have peace on the occupier’s terms.

A little bit earlier, Mahmoud Abbas gave a speech in which he stated that Hamas leaders are using the Goldstone issue to escape from signing reconciliation agreements.

Activists Charge: Palestinian Authority Failed to Advocate for its People

Calling for a Special Session: An Opportunity to Ensure that Justice is NOT Delayed, an Opportunity to Rectify the Wrongs, and an Opportunity for the Member States to Act for Victims at the UN Human Rights Council.

(GAZA CITY, Occupied Palestine) - On 1 October 2009, the UN Human Rights Council decided to defer consideration of the report issued by the UN Fact Finding Mission investigating last winter’s Israeli aggression into Gaza until March 2010.

This decision represented a failure of the international framework for the protection of human rights, and a blow to the victims of violations of international human rights and humanitarian law.

Ending America`s Acceptance of Permanent War
Building an America we Can Live With

What invisible force is driving us to continue a seemingly endless war?

(CINCINNATI, Ohio) - Whatever happened to America? Millions of Republicans voted for Barack Obama, hoping he would just simply do something, maybe anything, not just health insurance reform and political grandstanding for the party faithful.

Bush left us up to our necks in quicksand of Afghanistan and the Democrats seem to think it's their job to put us the rest of the way under.

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Salem`s Cherry City Roller Derby Girls are on Fire! (VIDEO)

They're simply too hot, the flames were searing... and the burning excitement means one thing; All-Girls Roller Derby is here to stay.

(SALEM, Ore.) - There was a certain kind of feeling present Saturday at the State Fairground Pavilion that's a little hard to describe.

Electricity was in the air and the place had a magical sense as Salem residents lined up for a night of roller skates and fishnet stockings, to watch ladies with names like "Areola 51" and "Like a Virgin" compete in a sport that used to be very popular in Oregon.

Event Will Raise Awareness About Suicide, Depression and Addiction at WOU

"...we will also be providing counselors, trained professionals and other resources for those dealing with depression, addictions, self-injury and suicide." - Organizer Sean Bitzer

(MONMOUTH, Ore.) - A group in Monmouth is taking big steps to raise awareness about giving hope, and finding help for those struggling with depression, addictions, self-injury and suicide.

In a sometimes depressing world; one that all too often offers little or no hope, non-profit organizations are reaching out to create a hope filled solution.

It`s all Kosher for Kasher

Every decent man continues to believe that unnecessary killing of civilians is a criminal act.

(TEL AVIV Haaretz) - Whoever said that intellectuals are keeping silent?

Who claimed that academia is ensconced in an ivory tower? And who dared to think that Israel lacks a moral voice? One day, when historians take the time to examine Israel's brutal offensive in Gaza, otherwise known as "Cast Lead," they will settle a score with political leaders and officers who were responsible for committing war crimes.

Weekend in Palestine Part 2

A very candid look at what takes place on a regular basis on the West Bank, plus photos from the bombing of Haifa and the Israeli reprise against Hezbollah in Lebanon.

(JERUSALEM) - In part one of this special two-part series, Dexter Phoenix describes starting out in the early morning in Jerusalem, and traveling with a group of Palestinian demonstrators to the West Bank where they go every week to demonstrate, and typically, clash with Israeli soldiers. We join the story after Dexter has arrived at the point where protesters draw the attention of the IDF.

We quickly walked back towards the road where all the action was going to be, the people had already started marching towards that main area. Every kind of person was there; kids of all ages, old ladies, men (but oddly enough no Palestine woman?!) and of course the overly excited photographers and video people that were running around like headless chickens buzzing from there adrenaline rushes of finally getting involved in what they have a huge passion for... serious worldwide news.

Weekend in Palestine: Part 1

Part one in a memorable account and photo essay of a day on the West Bank.

(JERUSALEM) - It was an extremely hot day when we all grouped up from a Hostel in Jerusalem. It was not easy getting up early in the morning after a rather heavy night of enjoying the night life in this city... which seemed to go on forever. The place was bustling with young college type people who somehow managed to find enough money on their student loans to pay for Israel's extremely expensive and heavily taxed drinks, especially the liqueur.

We woke up around about 7:30 a.m. due to the hostel only having two showers, and we were told we had to get to another hostel "dead on" at 9:00 a.m.