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Publisher's perceptions per Palast's probe Progressive Post's Publisher Rick Hall's thoughts about Greg Palast's expose' Read More A soldier of extraordinary moral courage Forty years ago a "Nazi kind of thing" was committed by U.S. soldier, the My Lai massacre of some 500 unarmed Vietnamese civilians, including many children. There was one extraordinary man among them who brought a halt to the massacre -- Hugh Thompson, a helicopter pilot. Read More

Event Reminders: Robert J. Hamilton challenges Darrell Issa Tuesday, 03/18/2008 Robert J. Hamilton, a Democrat from Fallbrook, kicks off his campaign with a public event at 4 p.m. on March 18 at Pala Mesa Resort, 2001 Old Highway 395, in Fallbrook. He is running against incumbent Darrell Issa in the 49th District. Bob will fight to fix our economy, end the war in Iraq (his son fought in Iraq) and restore our reputation abroad and our civil liberties at home. You can count on Bob to share our Democratic values for a better America. Read More VERY SOON: Vigil for 4,000th soldier killed Wednesday, 03/19/2008 CANDLELIGHT VIGIL - VERY SOON ~~ For the 4,000 U. S. Military killed in the Iraq war. Where's The Rage? Don't forget to bring a candle! Where -Corner of Park Blvd/President's Way in Balboa Park. When-The day after the announcement of 4,000th U. S. military deaths in Iraq. Time-6PM to 9PM. The current toll of KIA is 3,990 as of Monday, March 17. Read More The Admiral who stood in Bush's way of War Wednesday, 03/19/2008 This is the extremely important article in ESQUIRE which so enraged Bush that he fired Admiral Fallon, the only man who stood in the way of Bush's plans to launch war against Iran. Read More Voter registration for newly naturalized citizens Wednesday, 03/19/2008 You are invited to help new citizens make their first prideful action as new citizens: HELP THEM REGISTER as voters. On Wed, March 19, at Golden Hall in downtown, 10:15 AM. Read More Concrete plant gets second hearing Wednesday, 03/19/2008 Attend a rally against a proposed concrete batch plant at the Oceanside Civic Center prior to the City Council Meeting on March 19th at 4:30PM, then proceed to the hearing at 5pm. Read More Oceanside City Council Meeting Wednesday, 03/19/2008 Join North County Coalition for Peace and Justice and other Oceanside residents and concerned citizens.