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Israel Demolishes Palestinian Home in East Jerusalem

The demolition took place without any prior warning...

(JERUSALEM Ma'an) - Israeli forces demolished a Palestinian home in the East Jerusalem neighborhood of Jabal al-Mukabbir on Monday, the owner told Ma'an.

Israeli military and police officers blockaded the al-Jisr neighbor early Monday to allow bulldozers to move in and destroy the apartment building, owner Muhammad Hasan Mousa Jaafira said.

Whistleblower Says BOLI is Complicit in Coverup of Oregon Prison Racism

Examining the role of the Bureau of Labor and Industries plays in suppressing racism in Oregon's prisons.

(SALEM) - When prison guards know that their ability to wage acts of racism is so powerful that they can operate with impunity, and that no action will ever be taken against them, it is hard to deny that the problem on the taxpayer's back is systemic.

This story details how an African-American prison guard found a sure-fire way to expose blatant racism and hate crimes against Black inmates that ultimately, backfired.

Port of Portland`s Corporate Welfare

In any case you forgot, the Port of Portland is run by nine members appointed by Gov. Kitz and confirmed by the Oregon senate.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Did you know the Port of Portland is offering to pay a Korean shipping line up to $4M to continue container service?

Last year, it gave them $1M and in 2012 $175,000. Last year, it gave the Philippines company $3.4M to, as the ILWU charges “mismanage” the port.

Before the Last Home is Torched...

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says he wants to change the Bank. Let’s hold him to his word...

(NAIROBI) - Heavily armed police just burned 1,000 homes to the ground to force indigenous families out of the Kenyan forest where they’ve lived for centuries. This desperate community needs our help to save their homes -- and the forest -- before it’s destroyed forever.

The World Bank has given millions of our tax dollars to the Kenyan forest police who are annihilating this ancient community. And -- with new funding at stake this year -- the Bank has massive leverage over the government.

Victoria Nuland: ``F….the EU`` is Not the Larger Story.

Because lying is the norm in government, none of the public political liars has been reprimanded, they cannot be trusted.

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - US Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland embarrassed herself and her country with her comment: “F…..the EU!”, but that is only a small part of a much larger story.

When the leaked phone conversation appeared on YouTube, Ms. Nuland and the US were outraged at the invasion of her privacy.

Paul Ryan`s Promise for Veterans: a Load of Crap

The same politicians who root for war in the first place belong to this new movement to rollback cost of living increases for retired veterans.

(SALEM) - USA Today gave Paul Ryan a nice big page to outline his thoughts on how it is OK to make U.S. military retirees foot the bill for this country's ridiculous budgetary priorities.

They want to balance the budget on the backs of veterans by lowering the cost of living increase for retired vets until they hit the age of 62.

Burma Arrests 5 Journalists

Media groups say the arrest of the five journalists “reminds us of the practice of the former military regime.”

(YANGOON Burma Times) - In what some fear could be a backsliding to authoritarian rule, Burmese police arrested five local journalists over a report they published alleging the existence of a secret chemical weapons plant operated by former Burmese generals.

The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA), a regional network of media organizations advocating the freedom of the press, said the arrests were “a throwback to the junta days.”

The Jewish Civil War

The Labor and its left wing allies have been thoroughly expunged from Israel's politics, gathering on its best day, perhaps 20% support. But it controls Israel's financial industry and its media.

(ST AUGUSTINE, FL) - In the first month of '14, two events occurred that united the struggle within the Jewish people and explained the horror we have to live with, which is no less seminal to our history than the Roman decimation of Israel 2000 years ago.

And no Jew uttered even a peep of understanding. And this ignorance will cost us mightily.

Bolivia: Human Rights Ambassador Shared Concern About Death Threats Against Ms Emma Bolshia Bravo Cladera

The intimidation and threats against ITEI and its director are not isolated threats.

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On 23 January 2014, the Institute of Therapy and Investigation into the After-effects of Torture and State Violence publicly and internationally denounced the continuous intimidation and death threats against director, Ms Emma Bolshia Bravo Cladera, and staff.

The ITEI is an independent organisation which works on defending citizens against violations of their human rights by the State.

Shinseki Must Fire VA Director Beiter or Obama Must Fire Him!

The Los Angeles VA is a national disgrace and that’s because Donna Beiter’s “leadership” is a disgrace.

(LOS ANGELES) - Donna Beiter, executive director of the Los Angeles VA must be fired posthaste because serious misconduct is her Modus Operandi and it flows downhill.

She has two Federal Judgments against her so why do you suppose a VA law officer sees nothing wrong with sending a nude photo of himself to a young woman who sought VA help for her missing uncle who is a Veteran?