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From Nightmares to Revelations

To proclaim a nation civilized, advanced, democratic, and assured means it must possess inner trust, so that what the nation proclaims to be, truly exists and can stand examination by others.

(LAVERNE, CA) - Dreams have in centuries past been understood to reveal truths about the conscious world that provide deeper insight into our day to day lives than what we discern when awake.

Similar insight can come through the arts whether in the form of novels, short stories, films or plays.

The Psychology of Denial

Despite conclusive evidence, some people deny the ongoing climate catastrophe. Why do they do this?

(TASMANIA, Aust.) - If you terrorise a child out of taking action to change its circumstances for the better (for example, to get out of a situation in which it is suffering the violence of a parent), then that same terror that stopped it changing its behaviour will also cause the child to now unconsciously delude itself that there is nothing wrong.

Why?

Leaders Fear More Violence Against Christians

"India opened their gates for Hindu fellows, why can’t Christian counties do the same for Christians"
- Joseph Francis

(LAHORE, Pakistan) - Joseph Francis, International Director of CLAAS (Centre for Legal Aid Assistance & Settlement), says Pakistani Christians are in great fear of facing more violence and torture under the government of PML-N.

In a press conference at Lahore Press Club, Joseph Francis said that "we are afraid that during the PML-N rule, Pakistani Christians will face more violence as they have faced similar situation in the past during PML-N government..."

Medea Benjamin: A Real Hero for America and for Peace

Never go out quietly, raise a storm, bring the roof down, interrupt when they least expect it.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Few people could get away with what she did, but Medea Benjamin got her point across to Barack Obama this week and it won't soon be forgotten. She questioned the top U.S. official for several minutes while security personnel drug her from the room.

The most explosive aspect of this story to me, is that Medea is Jewish. A Jewish American woman rallying for Muslims being killed by American drones, that is something to notice.

Obama: Clean Up the Dirty Wars!

Stop the lethal drone strikes. The drone strikes have killed countless civilians, are a recruiting tool for extremists and spread anti-American sentiment.

(WASHINGTON DC) - In light of Jeremy Scahill's shocking documentary film Dirty Wars: The World is a Battlefield that exposes the hidden truths behind America's expanding covert wars, CODEPINK has launched the campaign "Clean Up the Dirty Wars".

The covert drone strikes and night raids approved by President Obama's administration--masked by the language of precision--are anything but clean.

The Story Of One Man`s Untiring Efforts To Bring Peace To The Middle East

From bomb shelters in Tel Aviv to the Wailing Wall and beyond, Romano has gained an expert’s perspective. “I was recently in Tel Aviv, Israel, when sirens screamed,” says the peace activist.

(NEW YORK CITY) - President Obama called for it in his recent trip to the Middle East. Pope Francis prayed for it on Easter Sunday. But in spite of all these powerful voices, peace in the Middle East remains elusive.

It may take all the resources the world community can muster, but Frank Romano believes in it with all his heart: he is putting his life on the line.

Do You Want a Cure for Cancer or do you Want to Stay in Afghanistan?

I am asking my Congressional delegation to answer my specific questions, and if they cannot, then why do they continue to fund this disaster, and I ask the public, would you prefer using the 6 trillion to find a cure for cancer, or for the senseless policy in Afghanistan?

(JAMESTOWN, RI) - Since Congressional delegations only respond to inquiries in the form of computer generated gobblygook letters that speak in generic rhetoric and never answer specific questions, I ask the following of citizens, and especially of their Congressional delegation.

Why are we in Afghanistan?

What BDS Activists COULD Learn from George Costanza

“Do the opposite and it will Do Something”

(CLERMONT, FL) - Jason Alexander, the “actor/director/producer/author/magician/poker guy” who played GEORGE COSTANZA on “SEINFELD” is also the spokesman and representative for One Voice, a grassroots organization of Israelis and Palestinians committed to a peaceful, two-state solution in the Middle East.

The Jewish National Fund of Canada is featuring “GEORGE COSTANZA” as their headline entertainer at its June 4th fundraiser in Winnipeg at the Centennial Concert Hall.

Time for Israel to Accept the Arab Peace Initiative as a Basis for Peace Negotiations

If Israel rejects the latest API, the Arab League will probably continue to ratify it.

(SAN FRANCISCO) - What happened to the recent Arab Peace Initiative (API) unanimously endorsed by the 22-member Arab League in 2002 at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League?

The Arab League latest proposed API to Israel states in brief that if Israel ends the occupation of the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem, and allows the Palestinians to build their own state, the Arab world will recognize Israel's existence and establish normal relations with it.

Opinion - America Must Keep A Strong Military

However, we must get out of the war business. We do not have to be in an ongoing war.

(NEWBURGH, Indiana) - The recent assassination of a British soldier walking down a street in London was a despicable act. He proudly wore his country's uniform and for that he gave his life.

Most of us are very proud of our military. We should be. Without our armed forces we would not be the free country we are today.