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The Wall Trump and House Republicans are developing will be funded using taxpayer money through a 2006 law that put up 700 miles of barriers along the southern US border. Trump’s campaign focused on “the wall” but he failed to address key questions By Eileen Fleming Beyond the philosophical arguments of what building a wall between…
Organized resistance to Donald Trump’s brand of racism, sexism, xenophobia and bigotry began before Inauguration Day Resistance is the refusal to accept or comply by way of action or argument. By Eileen Fleming Once upon a time in America newly elected presidents enjoyed a honeymoon. Donald Trump will enter the White House as the most unpopular…
Morocco Bans the Burqa The Moroccan authorities have invoked security reasons to prohibiting the burqa, which is rarely worn by Moroccan women who prefer the hijab. Moroccan authorities have prohibited the manufacture and sale of burqas for security reasons. The measure appears to be motivated by security concerns, where “bandits have repeatedly used this garment…
Regarding Media Mr. Trump recommends “people that have some moral compass”, when asked how he would reform the News Media By Eileen Fleming “I recommend people that have some moral compass. I don’t recommend reforms”, Mr. Trump replied when asked how he would reform the news media during his January 11 News Conference The Media…
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Algeria: Aging Power, Longevity and Credibility Too many old Guard, no Young replacements on the horizon — and the people remain in misery – but will they act? will collective action on the part of the people make for change? By Abdennour Toumi One measures a nation by its natural resources, military power, political system…
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“How America Lost Its Secrets: Edward Snowden, the Man and the Theft,” by Edward Jay Epstein will be released on January 17 “Beyond Nuclear: Mordechai Vanunu’s FREEDOM of SPEECH Trial and My Life as a Muckraker” the unauthorized biography of Israel’s nuclear whistle blower was published in 2010 By Eileen Fleming Edward Snowden and…
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Without Arab World action, Kerry’s truths mean nothing US Secretary of State John Kerry has once again exposed Israel’s rightwing government as the true obstacle to peace in the Middle East. As secretary of state, his words have true meaning. But his indictment of Israel’s failure to support peace means nothing unless the Arab World…
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420 (pronounced four-twenty) refers to the consumption of cannabis On Trump’s Inaugural Day, the DC Cannabis Coalition will be handing out 4,200 free cannabis joints— to urge federal legalization of pot By Eileen Fleming Donald Trump’s inaugural celebrations are open to the public. On January 20, beginning at 8 a.m. on the west side…
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Reality TV winner gives proceeds to Palestinian refugees Kal Penn Wins ‘MasterChef Celebrity Showdown,’ donates Prize Money to Support Palestinian Refugees through the UN In a tight culinary competition last night, actor and public servant Kal Penn, of ABC’s Designated Survivor, took on and beat Son of Zorn’s Cheryl Hines to win FOX’s MasterChef Celebrity…
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Dubai New Years fireworks display dazzles Dubai brightens up the world with dazzling New Year’s Eve fireworks show by Emaar Dubai has once again mesmerised the world with a magnificent New Year’s Eve fireworks spectacle by Emaar Properties, bidding farewell to 2016 and welcoming in 2017 in resplendent style. Thousands of spectators from all over…
“Our Fates Are Linked” A conversation with Robin Yassin-Kassab, Co-Author of Burning Country; Syrians in Revolution and War. Dezeray Lyn sits down with writer Robin Yassin-Kassab for a Q&A on the book Burning Country, Syrians in War and Revolution that he co-authored with Syrian anarchist Leila al-Shami. By Dezeray Lyn Journalist Zouhir Al Shimale recently unpacked the…
Post Apartheid South Africa applauds criticism of settlements The Government of South Africa, a nation that had been saddled with the world’s greatest racist system of government, Apartheid, for many decades, applauded the passage of a resolution by the UN Security Council condemning Israel’s continued expansion of illegal and racist settlements as obstacles to peace. Many…
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Here are the full text of US Secretary of State John Kerry’s speech regarding failed Middle East peace efforts and Israel’s illegal settlement expansion. The speech was made on Dec. 28, 2016 at The Dean Acheson Auditorium in Washington, DC. Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you very, very much. Thank you. (Coughs.) Excuse me. Thank…
UN vote a slap at Netanyahu than defense of peace Rather than do what she has done repeatedly during the Obama administration UN Ambassador Samantha Power abstained from a critical vote condemning Israel’s racist and illegal Jewish-only settlements. But the vote is irrelevant in the face of America’s do-nothing policies and the do-nothing policies of the Arab…
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Lebanese American leads Middle East fitness Q & A interview with Lebanese American fitness expert Maya Nassar, Lebanese government endorsed bikini fitness athlete. Nassar entered the Miami Pro European Championships in 2013 in London, England. She did not place in the event, but returned to competitions the following year at the 2014 Pure Elite UK…
“Every man, woman and child lives under a nuclear sword of Damocles, hanging by the slenderest of threads, capable of being cut at any moment by accident or miscalculation or by madness.” -President John F. Kennedy, 1961 By Eileen Fleming The “sword of Damocles” is an ancient parable and the modern expression of impending doom…
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USS Liberty Veterans Association President’s New Year Mission Letter and a survivors Christmas Email follow: By Eileen Fleming On Christmas Eve, USS Liberty Veteran and speaker Don Pageler emailed the following piece written by a peacekeeping soldier stationed overseas: The Night Before Christmas T’was the night before Christmas, He lived all alone, In a one…
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UN denounces illegal Israeli settlements UN chief welcomes Security Council resolution on Israeli settlements as ‘significant step’ United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the adoption of a Security Council resolution which states that the establishment of Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory occupied since 1967, have “no legal validity,” constitute a “flagrant violation” under international…