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Fox News, Fear Peddlers and Falsehoods Reshape Congress

There may be no joy among Mudville progressives, because so many mighty Caseys have struck out. But rest assured, there is considerable joy in AIPAC-land because the new Congress is even more solidly pro-Israel,

(CHICAGO) - Politicians, pollsters, media and pundits would have us believe ”the economy and taxes” were the burning issues in our late, unlamented midterm elections.

Don’t believe it. A 30 second campaign ad (shown below) was used by a winning Republican candidate to peddle fear.

Marijuana is a Hot Topic for Voters

Cannabis advocates say prohibition's days are numbered

(SALEM, Ore.) - With governor races and other tight contests fighting for that last minute of "TV time" or spinning their wheels vying for another column inch of ink, voters are noticing that they're spending their time not talking about politicians nearly as much as they're discussing... pot.

The whole country's gone to it, or is clearly on their way. And now that most of the propaganda smoke has cleared, it seems the general public is coming to the same conclusion: marijuana isn't the villain it was cut out to be.

Morality Derived from the Intellect Leads to Enslavement!

(LOS ANGELES) - This is Project Humanbeingsfirst’s response to the moral reflections of an ordinary mortal using the nom de plume ‘lwtc247′ on the web, in “The importance and benefits of self honesty” where he mused:

‘When you stand before God to be judged, do you really think at that time you will be able to enter a debate with God about your behavior? Playing with or bending some words to cover-up or justify your bad deeds? Perhaps a little “white lie” here and there? Do you really think you can deceive God?’

Interview with Jamal Krayem Kanj: Author Children of Catastrophe

I am not sure I understood at the time, what it was like not to be a refugee.

(ENSENADA, Mexico) - In this special interview, Author Jamal Kanj talks about life in a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon.

In his recent book “Children of Catastrophe: Journey from a Palestinian refugee camp to America”, he provides an account of life from Palestine to refugee camps in Lebanon and the events leading for the creation of the state of Israel.

Students Denounce Demonization of Student Activism by Anti- Defamation League

On campuses around the country, groups promoting Palestinian freedom respond to attack by the Anti-Defamation League

(UNITED STATES) - Representing campus organizations at over 60 campuses around the country, university students promoting Palestinian freedom have responded to a vilifying report by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) listing “Students for Justice in Palestine” (SJP) and a variety of other American organizations as the “Top 10 Anti-Israel Groups in America.”

The report was released the same day the ADL honored Rupert Murdoch, the media mogul who owns Fox News Network.

Expert Reveals Little Difference Exists Between Instance of Rape On the Frontier and Today

Women in the wild west didn’t have it so good.

(MEADVILLE, Pa.) - Sexual assault ran rampant in the Old West, as career options for women were split evenly between being a teacher, a nurse or a prostitute.

More importantly, the numbers of rapes that went unreported or unprosecuted back then aren’t much different than those today, according to one expert.

Faithful Circle - A Response to Noam Chomsky`s book `Fateful Triangle`

Hypotheses and Tests
"Israel has never fired a shot in the defense of American interests"
Jay Knott, August 2010

(EUGENE, Ore.) - "Dear Mr. President: We write to affirm our support for our strategic partnership with Israel, and encourage you to continue to do before international organizations such as the United Nations..."

Op Ed: Historic U.S. Facts Reflect Continued Writer-Camouflage

Pundit-Palaver Illuminated by Detailed National Record.

(SEASIDE, Ore.) - “What are your intentions, sir ?” demanded the traditional Victorian virgin when confronted by her canny and contriving seducer. In a second “joke” often used in psychiatry, the judge demands “Yes or No” answer from an accused: “Have you stopped beating your wife?”

Thousands Head for Seattle`s Hempfest 2010 Honoring Jack Herer

"This one's for you, Jack!" The 19th Annual Seattle Hempfest is dedicated to the late hemp guru.

(SEATTLE, Wash.) - Hippies and hempsters from high and low are coming together at the biggest hemp festival in the United States this weekend, August 21-22. The Seattle Hempfest celebrates its 19th year by remembering the late, great Jack Herer, a moniker of hemp events whose absence is greatly felt throughout the cannabis community.

For over forty years, Jack Herer, the Emperor of Hemp, shouted from the rooftops, "Hemp will save the world!" He spoke to advocates and critics alike, filling in the gaps created by propaganda and misinformation.

Memorial Tribute DVD Honors the Late, Great Jack Herer

"Emperor of Hemp" is narrated by Emmy winner Peter Coyote, with songs by Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, Cheap Trick, The Rascals and Maroon5

(SALEM, Ore.) - Double J Films announces the release of the “Emperor of Hemp: Memorial Tribute Edition” DVD honoring the late great cannabis crusader Jack Herer, who died April 15, 2010.

The DVD includes a remastered “Emperor of Hemp,” regarded by many as the best marijuana documentary ever made; a 20-minute bonus feature containing never-before-seen interviews with Jack Herer, and “Hemp for Victory,” the 14-minute U.S. government-made newsreel promoting hemp farming during World War II.