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Rwanda: Where There was Hate, There is Now Hope

An atmosphere of forgiveness and reconciliation is occurring in Rwanda...

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Rwanda Partners is a Christian Non-profit organization founded in August 2004 who works directly with the Rwandan people through the development and implementation of programs that promote reconciliation and poverty reduction.

Not only does Rwanda Partners serve to promote social reconstruction their focus is on hope through healing through the power of their faith and determination.

Africa: Faces in Words

Salem-News.com's weekly update from African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Kremastics

For the last half century or more the American people have been damned fools. It may be too late to do anything about it; in fact it almost certainly is too late.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - Many, if not most, Americans are in serious denial. The country they know and love is almost finished. As Lincoln famously said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand,” and America has never been so divided.

The Democrats hate and fear the Republicans, and the Republicans hate and fear the Democrats.

Ghana: Free the Slaves for $92 Each

In the fishing industry in Ghana the boy slavery problem is systemic and has been going on for decades.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - In order to free a child slave who is a part of the fishing industry in Ghana one only has to pay $92 USD.

This covers the rescue, use of speed boats and rehabilitation services which include school supplies and money to assist the family so they will not have to sell their children again.

A Note on the American Psyche

In one of my stories last year I reviewed Shock Doctrine by fellow Canadian Naomi Klein. She recounted in depressing detail the horrors visited on other nations by American policies—almost always on behalf of business.

(CALGARY, Alberta) - With all the negative commentary on my “Shutdown” piece, I would just like to clear the air on what I write and why I write it.

Note: Rather than qualify every statement let me make clear that when I say “Americans”, I mean most or the vast majority of American citizens, but not all.

Africa: Faces in Words

Weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant. Our commitment to one another, to human rights, and the ability to learn should always keep us connected no matter the severity and complexity of problems.

Kagame`s Rwanda: Myth and Reality

The U.S. should endorse Amnesty International's request that the UN create a structure in which the cases can be heard and trials conducted.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - In April 2010, President Barack Obama marked the 17th anniversary of the "unimaginable slaughter" of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, saying it reminded the world of its duties to civilians in places like Libya.

President Obama made no effort to dispel the myth used by Rwanda President Paul Kagame about the 1994 Rwanda genocide and the role played by the U.S. leading up to the genocide.

Military Deaths Nearly Every Day in March; Almost a Third are Californians

20 dead in Afghanistan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - As you read through these events that claimed the lives of 25 Americans overseas, you will note that two soldiers in Afghanistan were allegedly killed by an individual from a military security group. Military security group means private contractor, like the group formerly known as Blackwater.

One death was the result of a shooting that happened at the Frankfurt Airport, Germany. You will also see that Americans are still dying in Iraq.

Linfield Gallery Hosts First Northwest Showing of Abu Ghraib Exhibit

The exhibit runs through April 30.

(MCMINNVILLE, Ore.) - Saturday marks the opening reception of a remarkable Linfield Gallery exhibit featuring portraits and words of former Abu Ghraib detainees.

Africa: Faces in Words

Weekly update on the breaking stories in the African nations.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Unseen, unheard; no one should be the bearer of these two words. Unfortunately, Africa is often in the forefront of this association.

Our common humanity should change this; we should never look away because it is too distant.