Monthly Archives: December 2011

Jon Stewart and the first responders bill

Jon Stewart was very influential in getting Congress to pass a bill for the first responders on 9/11. The bill is for  health aid  needed  for the men and women who have fallen ill  due to their responding to the … Continue reading

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Warrior Woman Awakening

Thousands of women came out in the streets of Cairo in response to the beating of the “woman in red.” Her name is Azza Hilal Suleman. She was beaten and kicked in the head and body by security forces. A … Continue reading

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Saudi Woman Beheaded for “Witchcraft”

Two days ago a young Saudi woman was beheaded. Her crime, Sorcery and Witchcraft. It was the 2nd execution for sorcery this year. Philip Luther,the interim director of Amnesty International’s Middle East program condemned the execution of Amina Nassar, calling … Continue reading

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