DhafirTrial

Felicity Arbuthnot is an independent journalist who has reported from Iraq since the 1990; she was research assistant to John Pilger on his film, “Paying the Price: Killing the Children of Iraq.” She mentions Dr. Dhafir’s case in this letter to the President. 11/26/06

Dear Mr President,

It occurred that at this time when Americans have celebrated with family (more…)

For Immediate Release 11/20/06

Freedom Delayed for Dr. Sami Al-Arian

There have been several important developments in the case of Dr. Sami Al-Arian, which was thought to have been resolved last May. Last week, Dr. Al-Arian was placed in civil contempt for refusing to testify before a grand jury in Virginia, prolonging his imprisonment by up to 18 months. (more…)

Nat Parry consortiumnews.com 11/22/06

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff, who runs the giant agency that keeps track of threats to the United States, has shared what he calls his “chilling vision” of the future — a time when U.S. government actions might be constrained by international law. (more…)

AP International Herald Tribune 11/21/06

MINNEAPOLIS: A Muslim cleric on Tuesday called for a boycott of US Airways, and an Islamic advocacy group called for an investigation, after the cleric and five other imams were removed in handcuffs from one of the carrier’s flights shortly after three performed their evening prayer ritual. (more…)

Hugh Muir guardian.co.uk 11/21/06

Muslims are being singled out for demonisation on a par with the victimisation of Jews during the last century, the mayor of London claimed today.

Unveiling new research indicating that 75% of those polled in the capital support the right of Muslims, and those of other faiths, to dress “in accordance with their religious beliefs”, Ken Livingstone criticised the “barrage” of attacks as an assault on freedom of religious and cultural expression. (more…)

By Mike Whitney ICH 11/20/06

Give me 5 minutes and I’ll convince you that you should sell your house immediately and invest your life-savings in gold or a Swiss bank-account. (more…)

Joel S. Hirschhorn 11/20/06

A great democracy offers citizens sharp political choices. That’s what gives political freedom meaning. With two-party control of America’s political system, political options and discourse are stifled. We badly need more visible third-parties that can fully participate and reach the public with information about their platforms and candidates. In a nation that so worships competition it is hypocritical that there is so little political competition. (more…)

American Anthropologists Stand Up Against Torture and the Occupation of Iraq

By DAVID H. PRICE counterpunch.org

In San Jose, on Saturday evening, November 18, 2006, the rank and file members of the American Anthropological Association (AAA) attending the Association’s business meeting approved resolutions condemning the occupation of Iraq and the use of torture. (more…)