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Our View-Obama should ‘AIM’ at pardoning Peltier

Most American Indian nations detest the distorted history of the first “American Thanksgiving” between indigenous peoples and the pilgrims. Traditionally, we write an article debunking myths about the “first” Thanksgiving in order to provide alternate perspectives on one of America’s biggest ongoing lies; the tender story about turkey, cranberry sauce[Read More…]

Unwed S. Korean mothers fight back

A taboo demand has begun to be whispered through South Korea; women who are not married and pregnant want to keep their babies. In the U.S., where mothers are given numerous rights concerning their children, people probably have a hard time understanding the threat imposed on South Korean women and[Read More…]

Our View-Hunger becomes national security issue

One of the topics that rarely reach the American public is expanding hunger within our structures. The ugly phrase “very low food security” has surfaced in our government’s lexicon that should send off red flags, but is likely so disturbing, we don’t want to acknowledge its existence. Perhaps starving children[Read More…]

Our View- Mexico drug cartels create narco-widows

Desperate families that reside in drug-infested cities and states in Mexico seem to be living their lives with a “if you can’t beat them, join them” attitude. Drugs have lured in the youth of Mexico, demolishing once positive attitudes. Desperate fathers have turned to smuggling resulting in countless jail sentences.[Read More…]

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