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Medical Marijuana: 22 Million Felon Users

US government statistics....

(PORTLAND, OR) - The recent elections with Washington and Colorado legalizing marijuana has caused a tremendous kafuffle. THe police and district attorneys are hustling about like a chicken with no head. (Very appropriate, they are not acting!)

Meanwhile, TV stations and newspapers are flapping their wings. ---- What are we going to do?

Is Bill Clinton Hinting He Supports Legalizing Marijuana?

This is very significant, coming from a former president who ramped up the war on drugs during his two terms.

(WASHINGTON DC) - Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is one of several prominent people who discuss the failure of the war on drugs in the new web documentary Breaking the Taboo.

Many news outlets have covered the fact that the former president is shown on screen saying the war on drugs "hasn't worked."

Ten Reasons to Consider Salem-News.com this Holiday Season

Thanks for keeping us in your prayers and good thoughts.

(SALEM) - This year as you make your holiday list and wonder who to spread cheer and share that spirit with, please consider Salem-News.com and know that every dollar received helps us sustain and carry on this operation.

What is special about our group? Perhaps if we just name one thing, it is that we provide the news that the mainstream ignores.

The Empire Behind World`s Largest History Magazine Chain: How American History Magazine Censored Palestine

The investigation began when American History magazine refused to run our advertisement for the new book by CNI’s founder, former Congressman Paul Findley.

(VANCOUVER, WA) - Researching the ties between a particular group of magazines and their advertisers, we learn that the magazines are part of a massive and lucrative empire based on bodybuilding and related products.

Sampanthan`s Speech in Parliament

Rajavarothiam Sampanthan is a leading Sri Lankan Tamil politician, Member of Parliament and leader of the Tamil National Alliance.

(COLOMBO) - This is the Hon. R. Sambanthan's speech in Parliament, though long, covers the whole range of discussions of the Tamil issues in the Parliament.

Please read this document to understand the problems the Tamils face in Sri Lanka.

Tim King, Live Tonight on Air Amarteifio Radio

7:00 p.m. West Coast... 10:00 p.m. EST.

(LOS ANGELES) - Tim King of Salem-News.com will be a guest tonight on Air Amarteifio Radio with Ruthann Amarteifio.

Tim will explain how he and his wife, Bonnie, started an on-line news source that has over 100 journalists from 22 countries. The joys and trials of juggling the people and the events----How their mission has expanded over the years.

What Every News Organization Needs to Know About Copyright Law

Article by Kathleen Kirby, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP & Ari Meltzer, Associate, Wiley Rein LLP

(AUSTIN, TX) - For many news organizations, copyright issues can be afterthought.

After all, the thinking goes, if the story is informative and engaging, then any copyright concerns can be solved by “fair use.” But the copyright law is not so black and white.

A Visual Journey into the Heart and Soul of Ciudad Juarez

An old city sees new life...

(LAS CRUCES, NM) - In recent pieces, FNS has mentioned the revitalization project that is underway in the historic downtown of Ciudad Juarez.

The state-city plan moves forward, with workmen now engaged in constructing a controversial train tunnel/underpass.

Leveson`s Punch And Judy Show Masks Hacking On A Scale You Can Barely Imagine

Those who have long tired of deconstructing the clichés and deceptions of “news” say: “At least there is the internet now.” Yes, there is, but for how long?

(MELBOURNE Information Clearing House) - In the week Lord Leveson published almost a million words about his inquiry into the “culture, practice and ethics” of Britain’s corporate press, two illuminating books about media and freedom were also published.

Their contrast with the Punch and Judy show staged by Leveson is striking.

BBC Trust Admits Failings in Accuracy in News Reports on Pro-Palestinian Protests

"We welcome the BBC Trust’s admission that these news bulletins were inaccurate..."
- Amena Saleem, media campaigner for PSC

(LONDON Refugee News Network) - The BBC Trust has admitted that the BBC breached its own editorial guidelines on accuracy when reporting on protests against an Israeli theatre company playing in London.

Having initially denied the breach, the BBC backed down following a six month campaign by Palestine Solidarity Campaign (UK), and this week released its new ruling.