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Researching and Coming to the Truth of 9/11

It is too ugly, too preposterous.... but the evidences is too massive.

(EUREKA, CA) - We've got to come to grips with the entire 9/11 experience. Allowing it to be seen as simply a conspiracy, ignores information making that day's happenings impossible.

Unchallenged, it allows government to continue with policies and actions based upon that bogus and ominous day.

Hemp Hemp Hooray! (I mean Cannabis)

Even New York is joining the club.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - The title of this missive may be a bit confusing. It was an advertisement for the New Seasons market June 6, 2012 featuring hemp and hemp recipes at their 12 stores. Hemp Hemp Hooray! was one of Jack Herer's favorite lines, and it is great to see it repeated so vivaciously.

Mosque Building and Zones of Comfort

The best way to promote civility is to be civil and promote the common good for Muslims, Christians, and those of diverse convictions on religion and spirituality throughout the land.

(PORTLAND, OR) - USA Today released an article a few days ago about the controversy surrounding the building of mosques in America.

Strategies of Deception

Under a Republican president we could revive the spirit of revolt and mobilize the people of the world against the empire.

(OLDENBURG, Germany) - To get a preview of Obama's strategies for winning a second term, we just need to read the liberal press. They are giving lip-service praise to the current protests while trying to steer them in a direction that serves the Democratic Party.

They believe if Obama is given a second term, his true nature will emerge and he'll crack down on the greed and corruption of the 1% and lead the country in a progressive direction.

New Face in NYC and New Voice from Florida

Mordechai Vanunu's image lights up during rush hour in Times Square.

(CLERMONT, FLA) - Last week it became official that this citizen of conscience obtained beyond the required number of petition signatures to get my name of the 2012 ballot for US HOUSE of Representatives, District 5 in Florida.

Last week, this image also flashed during rush hour in Times Square, New York City, as Israel's Nuclear Whistle Blower's June 6 Appeal blanketed US Mainstream Media NEWS Desks nationwide.

Two Studies in Transparency... An Apology for JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase's trades were built around contracts tied to corporate bonds.

(SASKATCHEWAN) - Last week, a brace of headlines twitterpated the financial world.

One was out of romantic Italy, the other on the Street of Dreams, both dealing with the venerable bank/dealer/trader/broker with the curious amalgam of the oldest family escutcheon on Wall Street.

Too Big To Blame

I never knew a city boy who was worth a damn. - Ernest Hemingway

(SASKATCHEWAN) - The Dodd-Frank Bill, an Act to regulate the American financial industry and provide investor and public protection, was passed by Congress and the Senate over a year ago.

Since that time, at least one senator has observed that following the greatest scam in world history, all the known perpetrators are still prominent, richer than ever.

Merkley, Levin Call on Regulators to Close `JPMorgan Loophole`

The Volcker Rule goes into effect this July, but regulators have not yet finalized their rules.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Carl Levin (D-MI) today sent a letter to regulators, calling on them to close the “JPMorgan Loophole.”

Although the Dodd-Frank Act prohibits banks from proprietary trading, the regulators’ proposed rule creates a new loophole that could allow proprietary trading to continue even after the law goes into effect.

New York Judge Admits to Medical Marijuana Use and Endorses Legalization

“This is not a law-and-order issue; it is a medical and a human rights issue” - Supreme Court Justice Gustin L. Reichbach

(BROOKLYN, Raw Story) - Kings County Supreme Court Justice Gustin L. Reichbach revealed that he regularly smokes marijuana to cope with the side effects of his ongoing cancer treatment.

He pleaded with New York lawmakers to legalize medical use of the drug this year.

Homeland Security Documents Show Massive Nationwide Monitoring of Occupy Movement

This set of released materials reveals intense involvement by the DHS' National Operations Center (NOC) in these activities.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Documents just obtained by the PCJF show massive nationwide monitoring, surveillance and information sharing between the Department of Homeland Security and local authorities in response to Occupy.

The PCJF made a series of FOIA demands regarding law enforcement involvement in the Occupy Crackdown.