I often wondered why there has been so much conflict in the world, now that I have a better idea I don't like it!

I want emphatically to encourage everyone to check out www.democracynow.org this is a radio show that, as far as i know, is not broadcast in chicago. it's truly amazing, the stories they get. there are phonecalls from bethlehem and ramallah every day. 'refusnik' isreali soldiers. palestinian and isreali activists working together.
if you have the time, download it.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon threatened to give Yasser Arafat a "one-way ticket" to permanent exile as Israel's army rampaged through the West Bank in a ferocious new offensive.

The Saudis stand behind all of it. The kingdom pledged $400 million last year for the support of "martyrs' families," according to the Saudi Embassy's Web site. At $5,300 per "martyr," that works out to about 75,000 martyrs...

Descended from a long line of traitors and criminals George Bush seems to shine when it comes to criminal genes. I am sure pappy is proud of his half wit!

Monday's White House briefing. Really must be heard.

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An alternative, diverse, public-interest and clinically-oriented Washington, DC law school - the University of the District of Columbia’s David A. Clarke School of Law - is in its final push for full ABA accreditation and asks progressives to spread the word that it has raised significant scholarship funding for activist/scholars.

Over 1,000 Palestinians, Arab Americans, Muslims and anti-war activists marched on Chicago's Israeli Consulate on Monday to protest the worst Israeli violence against Palestinians since 1948. Activists have vowed to step up the pressure locally and in Washington, DC on April 22, where Ariel Sharon will address the annual AIPAC conference. Monday's action follows on the heels of a Saturday vigil on Chicago's Gold Coast that drew 250 in support of Palestinian rights.

Judge's Decision Against Microsoft
May Threaten Windows Trademark

By REBECCA BUCKMAN
Staff Reporter of THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

A court ruling in a trademark-infringement lawsuit brought by Microsoft Corp. against a tiny company called Lindows .com Inc. raises questions about the validity of Microsoft's long-held Windows trademark, intellectual-property lawyers say.