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How to Deal with Legacies of Conflict in Afghanistan?

Certain initiatives—whether locally-driven or at the national level—have the potential to provide a measure of comfort to conflict victims while paving the way for a more enduring peace.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - There are millions of conflict victims in Afghanistan and the ongoing fighting creates new suffering every day.

With a complex and contested wartime history, how can a way forward be found that satisfies victims’ demands for justice and healing while delivering the peace that is so desired.

Pricing Orange County`s Higher Educational Out of Reach

The escalation began with the realization that young educated adults often challenge racism and the status quo.

(LAGUNA BEACH) - The movers and shakers of Orange County, California have always portrayed the county as Disneyesque.

When thinking about Orange County our leaders would have us recite Ray Stevens' lyrics: "Everything is beautiful in it's own way, under God's Heaven, the world's gonna find a way."

Police Drug Dogs Outweigh Education at Beverly Hills High
Rights, what are those again?

The rights of these kids and their families were trampled on by dogs.

(BEVERLY HILLS) - Ever wonder what life is really like for the so-called privileged teenagers of Beverly Hills, California?

While known for its infinite riches, a recent press release issued by this agency tells of a multi-agency police raid on the city's high school with drug dogs.

Agent Orange: A Tragic Legacy

Until the US govt and the responsible corporations are held accountable in this bioterrorism war crime, victims will continue to be overlooked and unassisted.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In an effort to help tip the scales for the United States during the Vietnam War, Agent Orange was developed by biotechnological companies in order to help clear dense fields, giving soldiers a clearer vision of their targets.

Along with the loss of vegetation, the was an additional hope that Vietnamese farmers would relocate to U.S. occupied cities, and no longer be able to grow and provide for the Vietnamese troops.

Gatewood Galbraith: The People`s Champion (1947-2012)

Gatewood: a true American hero and inspiration.

(PORTLAND, Ore.) - Kentucky Freedom Fighter Gatewood Galbraith has died at 64 years old. Galbraith spent his lifetime learning and working within the political and legal system.

He graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1974 and from the University Of Kentucky College Of Law in 1977 and became "The People's Champion".

Gov Brewer`s Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Officially Thrown out by FED`s Today!

The Honorable Judge Bolton may understand that marijuana crimes are all invalid due to lack of corpus delciti.

(SURPRIZE, Ariz.) - A lawsuit filed by the Arizona's Governor Brewer in an effort to stop medical marijuana patients from using the lawful herb was dismissed by the judge hearing the case.

The ruling seems to come as a response to the motion to dismiss filed by the ACLU. The judge agreed, stating "These issues, as presented, are not appropriate for judicial review."

Mysteries of Unseen Force: Racetrack Playa`s Sliding Rocks & River-Curved Rifles in France

Geophysics rendezvous with aerodynamics in Death Valley, possibly solving the 'traveling rock' mystery; while recovered war relics in France defy explanation...

(SALEM) - What elements of nature move solid objects with invisible force?

These questions and a possible answer to the first, are the nature of this article about seemingly unnatural occurrences, at least one of which, may not be such a mystery after all.

Senate Declares US Bestial Military Dictatorship

For the Senate, in its infinite wisdom, not only has unleashed the military against dissidents – but also against household pets: Senate Repeals Bans on Sodomy and Bestiality in the Military

(SUNDANCE, Wyoming) - On December 31, 2011, Obama signed the NDAA, codifying into law for the first time in American history that the military can imprison citizens or non-citizens indefinitely, inside or outside the United States, without charges or trial. - ACLU

This obscene bill was the work of the US Senate.

Visions of yesterday, today and tomorrow

Put in about one teaspoonful of good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a heaping cupful of good humour.

(MANAMA, Bahrain) - Have you chilled your bubbly for the New Year's toast? Thought about resolutions you want to make, and will probably break? Before getting carried away with tomorrow and what can make the New Year a happy one, give a few moments to the year only hours from passing.

Comparing Hitler`s `final solution` and Rajapaksa`s `final war` on LTTE

Groups urge opposition to heinous attempts to do business on the dead bodies of the Tamil martyrs.

(COLOMBO, Sri Lanka) - The UN Report "on accountability in Sri Lanka" is finally out, it amounts to a further brandishing of the liberation struggle for separate Tamil Eelam as 'violent ethnic conflict'.

It is a follow-up on the joint statement by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and the Government of Sri Lanka made in 2009.