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AIPAC Or US: Tell Congress Aid To Israel Should Take The First Cut

By Debra Ellis | Published: March 27, 2013
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$85 billion in cuts; Republicans blame Democrats, Democrats blame Republicans, but neither blame AIPAC. The Sequester On March 1, President Obama signed an order imposing across-the-board cuts to defense and non-defense spending, known as the “sequester,” after Congress failed in its final efforts to avoid such cuts. The cuts total about $85 billion for the…more »

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Matt Makes A Request Of Congress And Of You: Save A Home, Save A Future.

By Matt DeMaio | Published: July 2, 2012
Photo by Ian Leech

Hi Congressman Larson, My name is Matthew DeMaio and I have been a resident of West Hartford, Connecticut for my entire life. I am writing you right now from Nablus, West Bank, Palestine. I have spent 8 of the last 14 months living, working and studying in between Palestine and Jordan and I have met…more »

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The Department Of Justice Escalating Criminalization Of Speech

By Guest Author | Published: February 28, 2012
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Written by Glenn Greenwald Criminalizing Protected Political Speech Over the past several years, the Justice Department has increasingly attempted to criminalize what is clearly protected political speech by prosecuting numerous individuals (Muslims, needless to say) for disseminating political views the government dislikes or considers threatening. The latest episode emerged on Friday, when the FBI announced…more »

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Creating American Terrorists

By Guest Author | Published: January 22, 2012
Photo by Johnny Barber

Written by Philip Giraldi Introduction by Debra Ellis The follow article by human rights defender, Philip Giraldi, is particularly poignant, having just met with my congressman along with boat Captain, John Klusmire. I was a proud passenger aboard the Audacity of Hope, as part of the International Flotilla II ~ Stay Human and can attest…more »

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Enemies Of The State

By Debra Ellis | Published: November 29, 2011
Hedy Epstein, one of 36 passengers aboard the Audacity of Hope, in front of a cargo of love letters.

Take Action Today! Become a signatory on the letter below opposing H. R. 3131. A bill has been introduced into congress that, if passed, could set a precedent allowing the State Department to investigate you as an enemy of the state. “It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.” ~ Voltaire In…more »

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Occupy Wall Street With Fellow U.S. Citizens

By Len Tsou | Published: November 1, 2011
When INJUSTICE becomes LAW, RESITANCE becomes DUTY

When I approached Liberty Plaza around 6 am this morning (10/14), I saw a huge crowd gather there ready to defend the peaceful occupation from eviction planned at 7 am. I was thrilled to mingle with the 3,000+ crowd, mainly young people, students, unions and New Yorkers. At about 6:20 am when the people’s microphone…more »

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Brave Enough to Make a Stand

By Debra Ellis | Published: July 30, 2011
Child in Syria

“Perhaps we cannot prevent this world from being a world in which children are tortured. But we can reduce the number of tortured children. And if you don’t help us, who else in the world can help us do this?” Albert Camus Six brave congressional representatives heeded Camus’ call. Dennis Kucinich [OH-10], William Lacy Clay…more »

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