This is a phenomenal video of the immigrant rights community in southern Arizona & their battle last summer against Governor Jan Brewer's draconian legislation regime....

Another report from police chiefs denigrating the ACCESS programs' inevitable results of destroying all the trust which they have spent years building with the immigrant community & driving that population underground into a world of fourth-class citizenship!

This latest report by Wendy Cervantes and Donald J. Hernandez of First Focus shows that we cannot afford to ignore the needs of the children of immigrants.

It's comforting to know that at least some Republicans are standing up to the newly-established orthodoxy, as Daniels here shows by calling for a "truce" in the culture wars so that government can deal with the financial crises we are all facing....

"Mandatory E-Verify without comprehensive immigration reform will not end illegal immigration, free up jobs for unemployed Americans, or save the country money. In fact, studies of E-Verify predict the opposite."

Paul Barrow points out that "the real focus" of DHS "is not on prevention but on management of disasters" which "have created immense political backlash." But the real backlash will come when we attempt to use the new software & there's noone to show us how!

An overview of the trial of Shawna Forde in Tucson tells us little we don't already know.... I kept missing the fact that she was a beautician....

A fascinating overview of the issues surrounding the expansion of immigrant detention in Essex County, New Jersey, & around the country....

How can anyone justify threatening rape victims with a Bad-Conduct Discharge if they dare to speak out about their assaults? I'm just dying to hear the argument, if you've got one!

Rick Scott says that he's going to focus on jobs, education, and the rule of law; but Gary Borders is running Lake County like his own personal mafia! And the governor is instead involved in promoting an Arizona SB1070-copycat bill - I guess that's his definition of rule of law!

Apparently, Tony Leys of the Des Moines Register has finally discovered this incredible documentary by Luis Argueta of the ICE raids at Agriprocessors in Postville, Iowa & the impact which it had on that midwestern town & the families involved.

Fascinating debate about the MSM's power or lack thereof over the outcome of the revolution on the streets of Cairo....

If you were fascinated by the treatment of Couric & Anderson, you should be mesmerized by the way the rest of the foreign press is being handled by the Mukhabarat - though not surprised as they have been trained & funded by the CIA for decades!

A crucial reminder that myths are precisely that: halfway between fact/truth & lies/falsity! As Joan says:

Words from the street in Cairo echo in my mind, "It's time for change!" We need to legalize prostitution so that we can regulate it and protect children from being exploited!

Another shock video campaign proven to be based on a hoax!

A genius piece of journalism on "the other Arizona" explores the state that time forgot, the liberal intelligentsia oft overlooked by the MSM: it starts with a story of how a (most likely Muslim) African scout led the first (Spanish) settlers to the gates of the Salt River & ends …

"Alarming trends" is the understatement of the day!

A brilliant academic piece which shows that not only will rescinding birthright citizenship create a massive new bureaucracy at a time when we need to streamline but it would deprive us of the crucial resource of young people who are paying taxes, fulfilling civil & military serv …

The Center for American Progress' latest study outlines the local measures, the legal battles, & the costs of the growing backlash against Hispanic immigrants, one "driven by fear, economic uncertainty, and cultural differences" in certain small towns of New Jersey, Nebraska, Pen …

A rundown on the follow-ups to the Mississippi move this week....

"Count to ten; & take a deep breath!"

From her Facebook page

A second time around, this expose on the culture of corruption & secrecy that allows Border Patrol officials literally get away with murder was even more rewarding & meaningful: it is an absolute must-read, regardless of your political persuasion.

A fairly decent rundown on the 287g controversy in Tennessee: a must-read if you care about the ensuing civil rights struggle in this country! When was the last time you were indefinitely detained because of the color of your skin?

"Thirteen more demonstrators were shot dead in Tunisia's capital Tunis on Thursday night, despite President Zine el- Abidine Ben Ali promising an end to the use by police of live bullets on protestors, hospital sources said.

-----> NOTE: I accidentally typed in an incorrect url-- use THIS ONE instead! (These videos are from a pro-democracy Iranian blogger): "Where else in the world would you find police smashing up people's cars and throwing rocks at people's homes?

Sunday, Adam was arrested by the Metro Vegas PD earlier today for "obstructing". The bail amount is $640 but Adam indicated prior to being transported that he did not want people to bail him out but that if they're so-inclined they can make calls on his behalf.

"Just over 60 years ago, with the horrors of the Holocaust fresh in mind, the world adopted the U.N. Genocide Convention, and promised to prevent and punish the crime of genocide.

"A Jaffa youth choir made up of Jews and Arabs girls isn't just sharing a message of coexistence with audiences throughout Israel, it is also practicing that message."

About the band ("Blurred Vision"): "The band is in the studios with legendary Rock producer Terry Brown, working on the follow up singles to their online hit and remake of Pink Floyd's iconic track- Another Brick In The Wall- dubbed "Hey Ayatollah Leave Those Kids Alone".

"People in this Russian town used to stare at Jean Gregoire Sagbo because they had never seen a black man. Now they say they see in him something equally rare – an honest politician. Sagbo last month became the first black to be elected to office in Russia.

"The fact that in some way, the products that I'm buying is supporting [violence against women in Congo] is something I can't live with. So it just seems like a no brainer," Smith said.

May 29, Forth Snelling, Minnesota. Minnesotans of many ethnicities gathered to support the Arizona Boycott in protest of new immigration law (SB1070) and to prevent introduction of similar laws there. The rally was combined with a Native American rally to take down Fort Snelling.

"The Supreme Court has ruled that human rights advocates, providing training and assistance in the nonviolent resolution of disputes, can be prosecuted as terrorists," said Georgetown University law professor David Cole, who argued the case.

"In this exclusive report, former senior members of the Revolutionary Guard offer a view from behind the scenes of the government following the disputed elections. A horrifying portrait from inside Iran's security institutions and prisons.

The video speaks for itself

Ehav Ever is a blogger of mixed background. This video presents his own personal view on this subject. "

Today, we need a no-strings-attached, full-court press of people of faith and people who express no particular faith -- ethical and compassionate people -- to stand in the gap for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in Uganda.

It has not been a good week for Saudi Arabia's morality police, defenders of the kingdom's strict Islamic values and the scourge of young men and women who dare to meet in public out of wedlock.

"This month marks the 65th anniversary of a daring escape from Auschwitz, by a teenager who then revealed the truth about the death camp - only to be ignored by the Allied leadership.

The situation worsens....

"Ahead of a planned opposition rally on Monday, Iran tightened security and arrested over 20 mothers who were mourning children killed in the unrest that has broken out since the disputed June 12 elections.

"State prosecutor Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehei said the opposition leaders could be accused of supporting people who defy God by protesting against the government on Sunday. He said the leaders may face charges of supporting apostates, or those who go against God.

"I cannot use my real name. If the freedom of expressive condemnation practiced in this article were associated with my name I would never be permitted to return home. Dozens of family members would be in danger of interrogation and persecution for my words.

"When you see footage such as this, with anti-regime Iranian protesters losing any concern about their own safety, it's hard to imagine the current leadership hanging on.

"Iran Protest: Obama ya ba oona ya ba ma Translated.. Obama your either with the people of Iran or the Iranian goverment

Many people claim that Muslims never speak out against extremism.. Of course this is totally false. One such example is Irshad Manje-- a devout Muslim, but despite numerous death threats she is also a voice for reform in her faith.