from: William Hughes

On Thursday, June 25, 2009, a spirited rally was held in John Marshall Park, in Washington, D.C. Its purpose: To demand that U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder appoint a “Special Prosecutor for Torture,” who will hold accountable to the supremacy of the Law, certain members of the Bush-Cheney Gang, including ex-President George W. Bush, Jr. and V.P. Dick Cheney. They are suspected of authorizing torture on numerous detainees, in violation of the Geneva Convention, International Law, the Nuremberg Principles and the U.S. Constitution. Featured in this video are excerpts of remarks from the following speakers: David Swanson, Njambi Good, Marjorie Cohn, Mara Verheyden-Hilliard and Kevin Zeese. For background, see: http://tortureaccountability.webs.com/ and http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/ For a brief overview of the Law concerning the subject matter of Torture, go to: http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/us_law/detainees/prohibits_torture.htm

from: William Hughes

In an act of nonviolent Civil Resistance, 11 activists participated in a “Die In” in front of the U.S. Justice, in Washington, D.C., on the afternoon of Thursday, June 25, 2009. The protesters were demanding a meeting with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to urge him to appoint a “Special Prosecutor for Torture.” Their purpose: To hold accountable to the supremacy of the Law, certain members of the Bush-Cheney Gang, including ex-President George W. Bush, Jr. and V.P. Dick Cheney, who are suspected of authorizing torture on numerous detainees, in violation of the Geneva Convention, International Law, the Nuremberg Principles and the U.S. Constitution. The police chose not to arrest any of the demonstrators even though they were blocking the sidewalk and the entrance in front of the Justice Department. Earlier in the day, a rally, with speeches, was held at John Marshall Park. For specifics on the Bush-Cheney Gang suspects; a list of the sponsors of this rally/march; and for other cities holding comparable actions today; and for any updates arising out of this event, see: http://tortureaccountability.webs.com/ and http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/
For background, and a history, on the legal principle of Civil Resistance, check out:
http://baltimore.indymedia.org/newswire/display/16855/index.php
For a brief overview of the Law concerning the subject matter of Torture, go to:
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/us_law/detainees/prohibits_torture.htm

from: William Hughes

Survivors of Torture participated in a rally, on June 25, 2009, in John Marshall Park, in Washington, D.C. They came from all parts of the world: Africa, Central and South America, the Philippines, and the Middle East. Patricio Rice, an activist, who was a torture victim decades ago, in Argentina, served as the spokesman for the group. He was introduced by David Swanson of afterdowningstreet.org. Mr. Rice said: “The Bush administration made torture a tool in the war against terrorism...Torture is a crime. It can never be permitted...All those involved...must be prosecuted...Torturers can’t be permitted to live normal lives. They must be prosecuted...Never Again!” Mr. Rice is a native of County Cork, Ireland. He urged U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to appoint a “Special Prosecutor for Torture,” to bring to the Bar of Justice the members of the Bush-Cheney Gang who authorized torture of detainees in violation of the law. For background, see: http://www.tassc.org/index.php?sn=42 and http://tortureaccountability.webs.com/ and http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/ For a brief overview of the Law concerning the subject matter of Torture, go to:
http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/us_law/detainees/prohibits_torture.htm

Homes that the Palestinian people were forced to abandon in the 1948 war, which have been illegally held by the Israeli occupier state are now being sold off to private buyers with the help of American real estate companies.

This will make it impossible for the Palestinian people to ever return to their homes and represents yet another huge injustice perpetrated against Palestinians by Israel and America.

Notice the For Sale sign on the building in this video, its being sold through REMAX, a U.S. based company.

At 19:05 June 20th Place: Karekar Ave., at the corner crossing Khosravi St. and Salehi st. A young woman who was standing aside with her father watching the protests (allegedly) shot by a basij member hiding on the rooftop of a civilian house. He had clear shot at the girl and could not miss her. However, he aimed straight her heart. I am a doctor, so I rushed to try to save her. But the impact of the gunshot was so fierce that the bullet had blasted inside the victim's chest, and she died in less than 2 minutes. The protests were going on about 1 kilometers away in the main street and some of the protesting crowd were running from tear gass used among them, towards Salehi St.

From Desertpeace

In the midst of the struggle, and the dust of battle, many people still don’t realize what this is all about… It is not only about land and rights …… take 2 minutes to see what it’s all about.

Is this how you want your tax dollars spent? Millions are unemployed in America, millions are suffering due to the criminal actions of the wall street mafia, 10,000 foreclosures PER DAY in America..... Do you want your money going to israel to bomb UN Schools, to murder children, to use illegal chemical weapons on the most densely populated area on earth. Are these the things you want to PURCHASE with your money, your tax dollars? It's time to end the looting of America. Take back the country and stop the bleeding of wealth to criminal zionist israel. Save America and Save the world.
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The cop says he did things by the book. What book is that, the book of brutal fascist oligarchies? Hey Obama you worthless corporate war monger, where is the hope and change you promised us? This cop will not be prosecuted or punished, they never are in a police state.

from: William Hughes

On Saturday, June 6, 2009, Anti-Zionist Orthodox Rabbis stood in solidarity with many other human rights activists, in front of the Israeli Embassy, in Washington, D.C., to protest Israel’s seizure, 42 years ago, of the West Bank and Gaza. The Rabbis are associated with “Neturei Karta International,” see: http://www.nkusa.org. Since it was a Saturday, the Jewish “Sabbath,” Ibrahim Ramey, an executive with the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation (MAS Freedom), read their statement of solidarity. The demonstration was sponsored by the ANSWER Coalition, among other groups. For details on the supporting organizations for the event, go to: http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ANS_homepage

from: William Hughes

On June 6, 2009, a spirited solidarity rally in support of the people of Occupied Gaza was staged by human rights activists in front of the Israeli Embassy, in Washington, D.C. The protest action demanded: “End the Siege of Gaza!” June 6th marks the 42nd anniversary of the Israeli “seizure of Gaza.” The demonstration was sponsored by the ANSWER Coalition, among other groups. For details on the supporting organizations for the event, go to: http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ANS_homepage
For background on the current humanitarian crisis in Israeli-Occupied Gaza, please see:
http://www.pchrgaza.org/ and
http://www.phrmg.org/ and
http://www.wrmea.com/ and
http://justiceandaccountability.org/ and http://www.endtheoccupation.org/ and
http://www.amnesty.org/en/gaza-crisis and
http://www.hrw.org/en/features/israel-gaza