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Kevin Annett Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rev. Annett, a Salem-News.com writer, presently serves as the Field Secretary for the International Tribunal into Crimes of Church and State.

(NEW YORK CITY) - Reverend Kevin Annett has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a group of American and Canadian academicians, it was learned today.

Annett is currently on an extended speaking tour in Holland, France, Italy and other countries.

A True Champion

There are no words to adequately define this young man, this is a true story of self-sacrifice...

(HARRISVILLE, N.H.) - It is rare to find a truly selfless human being willing to put the welfare of a total stranger before personal reward.

Cameron Lyle, A 21 year old senior at the University of New Hampshire and Division I college athlete, has trained hard for 8 years to compete in the American East Track and Field Championships to be held this month.

Integrity in Policing Yesterday and Today

What does it take to be a good police officer today? It starts and ends with honesty and integrity.

(PORTLAND, OR) - Integrity is a signpost that sits at the fork in the road. One fork takes the high ground, bound by the officers sworn oath to “protect” and the US Constitution, which mandates police behavior.

The other fork is the road to, the 'end justifies the means' ideology.

Armed Forces Memorial Month

All we ask is for our Legislators to do their job, pass legislation to help our veterans in need.

(MEDIA, PA) - Armed Forces of wars past and present are honored with monuments and memorials. They are symbols to remind us Freedom is not Free, it is paid for in blood.

Those who served wrote a blank check to our Country payable at any cost to include the giving of their life in the name of Freedom.

VOTE FOR USMC Combat Veteran MWD Lucca K458: AHA Hero Dog Award Contest

“Lucca was the only reason I made it home to my family.” - Gunnery Sergeant Chris Willingham, USMC

(QUANTICO, VA) - Marine Corps MP Explosive Detection Dog and Military Working Dog Lucca K458, a Combat Veteran, has entered the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards Contest and needs your support...

MWD Lucca K458 served in the MARINE CORPS for six years and was honored to be a MWD MARINE. She retired in 2012 due to injuries sustained while serving in Afghanistan.

Twice Vandalized NJ Memorial to Clergy Sex Abuse Victims Rededicated in Special Ceremony

Now, female victims are the focus as two national advocates, Jill Starishevsky and Angela Rose, pay tribute to survivors in honor of Child Awareness Abuse Month.

(MENDHAM, NJ) - Blue Sunday at the Millstone Memorial, the nation’s first memorial in remembrance of clergy sex abuse survivors which was destroyed by a vandal for the second time in less than two years.

It happens Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception at Black Horse Inn following the ceremony.

Ode to One of Our Fathers

Last week I learned from my friend Agron Belica that his father Selamin wasn't well. I decided yesterday to play an Astor Piazzolla's Libertango here in the street of Buenos Aires for Selamin Belica and his three sons. -Gilad Atzmon

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - News that the father of one of our team members was diagnosed with a serious illness this week, stirred the Salem-News.com family into action.

Selamin Belica, father of Agron Belica, is a well-loved man, but we can never offer too much love, respect and support to one of our own in a time of need.

Belica Family Video/Selamin Belica

Includes the words of Jay R. Crook Ph.D (Md, Nur) and Professor Mahmoud Ayoub.

(BOSTON) - A family is a microcosm of humanity. It has been the basic building block of society since the beginning of civilization.

It is also under attack by the contrary winds of social change, growing economic inequality, a culture of conspicuous consumption and political correctness...

The First Reaction to Truth is Hatred

Jennifer Fierberg Interviewed Noble Marara on Rwanda, Political Parties and the Rwandese living abroad.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Jennifer Fierberg has been our investigative reporter covering Rwanda since early 2011.

Along the way she has broken a number of important stories about Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, often with the help of direct witnesses to the carnage of the Rwandan Genocide, men like Noble Marara.

Zed Seeks `Avenida Cesar Chavez` in Major Nevada Cities

Rajan Zed further said that Nevada should honor Chavez’s Gandhian principles for social change.

(RENO) - Nevada Cesar Chavez Day Committee has urged that one major street in all major cities/towns of Nevada be renamed as Avenida Cesar Chavez after civil rights icon Cesar Estrada Chavez.

In a release in Nevada today, Zed also stressed that Nevada should declare March 31 as state holiday.