14,000 people rally at the gates of Fort Benning
FT. BENNING, Ga. - Thousands of people converged Nov. 19 here for the vigil to close the School of the Americas.
Should the United States Harbor an International Terrorist?
That's the headline of a wonderful, powerful, full-page appeal in the November 18th New York Times to the families of the victims of 9/11/01 from the families of the victims of 10/6/76 when the Cubana passenger jet was blown up, killing all 73 people aboard.
Rep. Murtha calls for change in direction
The following is the transcript of the news conference Thursday by Representative John Murtha of Pennsylvania, as provided by Federal News Service.
CITGO to Distribute Heating Oil at Discounted Prices
HOUSTON - CITGO Petroleum Corporation plans to begin distributing heating oil at discounted prices next week as part of an initiative aimed at helping poor communities in areas of the country most affected by cold winters.
Democrats Have Proof Pre-War Intel Was Manipulated
Senate Democrats have dug up additional explosive evidence over the past week that they say will help prove the Bush administration deliberately manipulated pre-war Iraq intelligence that was used to convince Congress and the public to support a pre-emptive strike against the Middle East country in March of 2003.
Lawyer Richard Klugh explains aspects of the Cuban Five appeals process
Richard Klugh is an appeals process expert with the Public Defender's Office in Miami. A graduate of Harvard University, he has more than 25 years of experience as a jurist which has led him to determine that this case (of the Cuban Five) is very different.
House Democrat calls for immediate withdrawal from Iraq
WASHINGTON (AP) - An influential House Democrat who voted for the Iraq war called Thursday for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, another sign of growing unease in Congress about the conflict.
National Security Adviser was Woodward's source, attorneys say
National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley was the senior administration official who told Washington Post Assistant Managing Editor Bob Woodward that Valerie Plame Wilson was a CIA officer, attorneys close to the investigation and intelligence officials tell RAW STORY.
Get Rich Or Die Tryin looks beyond rappers image
As an actor, 50 Cent has zero charisma. As a rapper, he’s electrifying.
Speaking truth through poetic activism
CHICAGO — As these beautifully written words speak to the audience, Naima Penniman, 24, poetically captures her listeners. Naima and Alixa Garcia, 24, are weaving their words as a spoken word duo called “Climbing PoeTree” during a performance on this city’s South Side.
