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Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre

Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre

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Fallujah, The Hidden Massacre Wikipedia has some links and information about the documentary film, which argues that the US is guilty of war crimes in Fallujah. Among other human rights abuses, it shows our use of chemical weapons of mass destruction. An English version is downloadable at http://www.rainews24.rai.it/ran24/inchiesta/video.asp. The film documents the use of chemical weapons based on white phosphorus and other substances similar to napalm, such as Mark-77, by American forces. Interviews with ex American military personnel who were…

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President Cheney’s Goose

President Cheney’s Goose

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Perhaps this is why our “energy bill” looks like it does, why even after the Enron scandal those meetings remained a secret, why the oil companies are raking in profits over the last quarter that dwarf budgets of many countries, why we rushed into war, and why Libby lied. From “President Cheney’s Goose Is Cooked,” Trey Ellis, 10.28.2005, The Huffington Post: So once in office Cheney looks around the world and what does he see? Does he want to beat…

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Protest Atempted Gag on Voter Registration

Protest Atempted Gag on Voter Registration

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House Attempt to Suppress Voter Registration Efforts – action.pfaw.org Some in Congress are actively working to discourage voter registration drives. Protest the inclusion of an anti-advocacy provision in H.R. 1461 (the Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2005), which would disqualify non-profit organizations from receiving grants if they engage in lobbying or non-partisan election activities – including voter registration drives – even with their own funds. If within the 12 months prior to application for a grant they engage in…

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Protest Sale of Park Lands for Mining and Development

Protest Sale of Park Lands for Mining and Development

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Despite assurances by House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo that the reconciliation package he proposed would not make any national park lands available for sale, a new draft proposes to do just that. The new version, scheduled for a vote tomorrow morning, would make available for sale lands that contain mineral deposits, including park lands where those deposits previously have been mined, for development or hard rock mining. Tell Congress to reject this dangerous provision that would sell national park…

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2000 US Dead in Iraq

2000 US Dead in Iraq

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The number of reported U.S. military casualties in Iraq has reached 2000. Not one more day, not one more dollar, not one more life. Wage Peace. Join or organize an event in your community to honor the dead and call for the troops to come home. American Friends Service Committe, Cosponsored by Gold Star Families for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Military Families Speak Out

Who will the US invade next?

Who will the US invade next?

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So – in your opinion which country will be the next one to be invaded by the US? Will it be an on the ground attack? Air only? Nukes? Or just a corporate takeover? I’m thinking Syria, possibly Iran? In advance, now: What will be the reasons given to the American people to justify another illegal war? What will be the secret reasons (given Iraq, I think we are probably somewhat safe in thinking they won’t be identical)? Discuss among…

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