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Former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney and most other members of a group of foreign peace activists seized at sea by the Israeli navy remain in custody after an attempt to run Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Obama urged to seek release ofa
An Islamic civil rights group has urged US President Barack Obama to demand the release of a former US lawmaker who was detained by Israel on Thursday while trying to bring humanitarian relief to Palestinians under blockade in the Gaza Strip.
I will be spending part of mine at the walk-in clinic. You see, yesterday, I happened to be holding the kitty when the dog decided to introduce itself.
McKinney held in Israel, to be returned to U.S.
Former U.S. Rep. Cynthia McKinney -- who was aboard a ship the Israeli navy intercepted this week -- is in a detention center and will be returned to the United States, the U.S. Embassy said.
"Spirit of Humanity" Test s Obama s Resolve
Reportedly, Israeli forces in the international waters off the coast of Gaza have hijacked a Gaza peace mission of 21 humanitarians on board the boat, "Spirit of Humanity". Israel stopped the mission from delivering food, medicine and toys as a token of international support for the 1.5 million Gazans held under illegal siege since invasion of Gaza ...
McKinney still on seized ship; 2 released
Israel on Wednesday reportedly sent home two of the 21 people taken aboard a ship that attempted to break through a blockade and deliver supplies to Gaza.
Minnesota Supremes: it's Franken Time; Hell in Honduras
AT LAST : Minnesota's Supreme Court has declared Democrat Al Franken the winner of the state's disputed U.S. Senate race.
Detroit Demonstration to Protest Honduran Coup; Also to Demand the...
Demonstration to Protest the military coup d'A©tat in Honduras Protest Israeli piracy and kidnapping human rights workers Wednesday, July 1, 4:30 PM Hart Plaza, Woodward & Jefferson, Detroit Demand the restoration of the Manuel Zelaya as president of Honduras Demand that the U.S. cut off all economic and military aid to the military junta ...
BBC: Boat Carrying Cynthia McKinney Held by Israeli Forces
The BBC is reporting that a boat carrying aid to pro-Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip has been surrounded and boarded by Israeli forces.
NYC Councilmember Barron Demands US Call Off Israeli Warships...
CHARLES BARRON The Council of The City of New York COUNCIL MEMBER, 42nd DISTRICT 718 PENNSYLVANIA AVE BROOKLYN NY 11207 718-649-9495 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE & TIME: Tuesday June 30, 2009 12PM PLACE: Front of 250 Broadway Avenue Councilmember Barron Calls on President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton to Call off Israeli Warships ...
Woe is Rep. Maxine Waters. How could David Obey do such a thing? From Roll Call : A plan by House Appropriations Chairman David Obey to ban a oemonuments to mea in this yeara s appropriations bills has been sharply criticized behind closed doors by a senior Democrat who wants to direct $1 million to an employment center in her district bearing her ...
GOP kamakazi strategy for CD-10
God bless open primaries! Republicans in CD-10 have an exciting opportunity to be competitive in a district that is D+11 points and has a 19-point advantage from day one.
Israel lobby challenged during AIPAC conference [Code Pink]
A small band of determined women raised their voices against America's most powerful political lobby-the Israel lobby-and they got their point across.
The man who was stalking former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney has pleaded guilty.
CNN begins new feature: ‘Wingnuts of the Week’
Here is how CNN describes their new 'Wingnut of the Week' feature on American Morning: We're trying out a new segment on 'American Morning' called 'Wingnuts of the Week.' It builds on a simple premise - the far-right and the far-left are equally insane.
Wingnuts of the Week - By Former Giuliani Speechwriter
Here's how Avlon introduces the segment: We're trying out a new segment on "American Morning" called "Wingnuts of the Week." It builds on a simple premise the far-right and the far-left are equally insane.
With the entry of U.S. Rep. Nathan Deal in the governora s race, the boat is full.A On the GOP side, anyway.
Sojourner Truth Bust Unveiled in DC
Michelle Obama unveiled a bust of Sojourner Truth, known for her abolitionist and women's rights work, at the US Capitol yesterday.
Cynthia McKinney and the far-right. The red-brown convergence now includes the Greens
On Oct. 3, 2008 we reported that Cynthia McKinney got lost in black helicopter land based on her bizarre claim with no proof that 5,000 prisoners were executed by the US in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and dumped in swamps.
[Lindsey] Graham criticizes GOP lawsuit to close primaries [sides with Rats in lawsuit]
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