Defiance in the face of tyranny

"One day they will physically kill me but I will never be afraid and I will never compromise with warlords and will always expose them if I see that they once again want to build laws against freedom, against democracy and against women's rights in Afghanistan." Malalai Joya, Hero of Afghani Human Rights Movement

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Mexican town shows heroism, now under threat

October 24th, 2008 by Glenn Caleval

Residents of a small Mexican town called Rafael Lara Grajales, showed the world the best of Mexican courage when confronted with the fate of strangers at the hands of organized kidnappers.

According to the Amnesty International report, the residents became involved when they witnessed a large group of people escaping from a gang. Some of the 60 people were naked and many were bleeding.

Towns people witnessed this group fleeing down a street and came to their aid. They provided first aid, clothing and food.

The entire group had been kidnapped for ransom,

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Letter to Peres: Save these kids

October 19th, 2008 by Glenn Caleval

Shimon Peres
President of the State of Israel
The Office of the President
3 Hanassi Street
Jerusalem 92188, Israel

Dear Mr. President:

I am a Canadian citizen living on the dryland prairies of Saskatchewan. In Canada, Saskatchewan is known as the “birthplace of Medicare” as it was in this province that universal access to necessary medical treatment was first legislated and given status equivalent to a human right.

Sir, I am writing you because I must seek your rapid intervention to ensure a group of children receive a similar right — a right to necessary medical treatment.

Here, thousands of miles removed from their plight, I have learned of the emergency

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