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Organization dedicated to providing independent scientific and general information related to aspartame toxicity. Recent news and research.

Supports the use of Splenda as a safe sugar substitute. Information on how it's made, scientific testing, and a FAQ.

Forthcoming are tobacco and smoking fact sheets, statistics, news, projects, policies, and resources.

MPs will chose between three options to banning smoking in enclosed public spaces.

Policy research in Romania seeks to analyse the factors affecting tobacco consumption in that country.

Follows a single issue, tobacco control, through the phases of the Precede-Proceed model of health promotion.

Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that smoking cessation programs are cost-effective.

Nature Science report on how the tobacco industry manipulates restaurant and bar trade bodies to maintain smoking in public places.

Expose of Rick Berman and the Center for Consumer Freedom documents payments totallying $2,950,000 from tobacco giant Philip Morris to Rick Bermman.

Syllabus and resources for course at The University of Dayton Law School.

SFWeekly article covers tobacco industry activity in California between 1988 and 1993, primarily diversion of Prop. 99 funds; politicians who helped the industry; industry use of PR firms, lobbyists, and front groups.

"It's a huge market in India and South East Asia. Tobacco companies are also targetting youth between 15-25. Two countries where it will zoom up are India and Indonesia".

Includes news updates, online donation form, information about current campaigns and employment opportunities, and sections for Women and Youth.

Features a news index, publications list, members section, and briefings and factsheets on a number of issues. Also includes online donation form.

Founded in 1972, Group 11 meets monthly on the east or west side of upper Manhattan.

"Record makers are being sued by scientists who want to show up the holes in technology being used to protect music against piracy." By Mark Ward.

"The EFF is reporting that the Department of Justice has filed a motion to dismiss the pending Felten v. RIAA case because it's 'not ripe' and it fails to address serious First Amendment problems."

"A Russian computer programmer has been arrested for allegedly flouting a controversial US copyright law." By Mark Ward.

"A Russian software programmer and his employer were indicted today on charges of violating a controversial United States copyright law, signaling the collapse of plea bargain talks in a case that has set off international protests."

"PR terror does the job, but will DoJ stand down?" By Thomas C. Greene.

"The US-wide protests against Adobe and Dmitri Sklyarov's arrest in LA last week are running at full speed." News and discussion forum.

Works to replace violence, war, racism, and economic injustice through active nonviolence as a way of life and as a means of radical change. Action alerts, calendar of events, information about counseling, and volunteer opportunities.

Grassroots organization in St. Petersburg meets weekly to protest war, occupation, imperialism, and empire. Fact sheets, events, news, and contact information.

Building an independent network of New York City student anti-war activists. Message board, news, and articles.

Holocaust revisionist organization, challenging the conventional understanding of twentieth century Jewish history.

Several essays and reports on filtering software from one of the founders of the Censorware Project.

Image showing extensive damage to the western side and interior rings of the multi-ringed building, shot from 423 miles above Earth by the satellite Ikonos.

Roads to the Future feature story on the duo of transportation accidents of January 13, 1982, with maps.

Interactive guide.

Afghan leader Hamid Karzai vents his anger at the Taleban leader. He promises to establish peace and security for the people and to turn Afghanistan into a country ruled by law.

Monitored by a Serbian Orthodox monk in Kosovo who has been providing accounts of local military action and the refugee crisis.

An anti- "anti-Iraq occupation" weblog containing news analysis, links to articles and action links.

The background of the conflict as presented by an Israeli/Jewish peace organization.

Collection of official documents about Israel and Palestine from the UN, UK, US, Israel and several Arab countries.

A pro-Palestinian examination of the background of Arab - Israeli conflict and peace process with emphasis on historical documents. A compendium of reference information for those seeking deeper understanding of the issues.

Provides relief and human services to Palestinian refugees. Includes news, program information, publications, statistics, photos, and related resources.

Asserting that, in late 2001 through early 2002, the Israeli Defense Forces forced Palestinian civilians to assist its military personnel and operations, in what constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law. From Human Rights Watch.

A presentation of the issues involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the role of the United States and the United Nations in the conflict, from a perspective favoring Palestinian independence.

A group of Palestinian journalists and researchers to provide information on events in the West Bank (including East Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip.

IDF resisters' proclamation against the occupation, listing each soldier's name, rank and unit, current number of signers, and a discussion forum. They risk punishment to protest what they see as illegal military brutality.

Group's objective is to remove the Al-Aqsa and Dome of the Rock mosques. Site offers religious polemics and news commentary.

Hyperlinked encyclopedia article about the peace initiative first proposed in 2002 at the Beirut Summit of the Arab League by then-Crown Prince, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, and re-endorsed at the Riyadh Summit in 2007.

Presenting a Jewish perspective on the history of Palestine and Israel, with historic photographs, and links to news, analysis, resource, and opinion websites.

2001-2003 collection of news and commentary, interviews, photos and links. India.

Pro-life advocacy and practical help for the pregnant woman and new mother. Help includes clothing, shelter, baby supplies and educational assistance.

Located in Chicago. Overview, press releases, events calendar, and newsletter articles.

Includes legislative updates and releases, abortion laws in South Carolina, and links.

Overview, news, events calendar, issue policy statements, and contact details.

Mission statement, events calendar, fetal development information, newsletters, and links to pro-life resources.

"Be peaceful and non-violent in word and deed." Prolife news and information from a conservative Christian organization.