False history gets made all day, any day,
the truth of the new is never on the news
- Adrienne Rich

It's often easy to let today's mass media feed you your news each morning and night. As the number of corporations owning the media dwindle, the viewpoints will get narrower and narrower. The purpose of this site is to give you links to find out some of the alternatives to common points of view. Agree with them or not, but take a moment out of each day to look past the headlines.


Is the NSA Spying on you? See if your name is on this list.
 
Read the Downing Street Minutes posted by the Times of London regarding the UK's Iraq policy. Decide for yourself if the invasion was justified.
Ask yourself why this isn't bigger news in the US...
 
Is this the kind of Democracy that America is trying to export?
 
The federal government’s fiscal exposures now total more than $46 trillion,
up from about $20 trillion in 2000.

(and this doesn't include future costs from Katrina, Iraq or Afghanistan)
 
Looking for good news? There isn't any when Peak Oil is discussed
 
America's contaminated food supply
(and how hard it is to avoid)
 
Why the US wants to invade Iran
- why doesn't the MSM mention the Iranian Oil Bourse?
 
Who is Jack Abramoff,
and why are so many Congressmen sweating these days?
 
How many times a day do you poison yourself?
Check out the whole site.
 
The Pentagon 'lost' 2.6 trillion dollars. Why is this old news?
Why doesn't anybody care?
 
The Top 25 Underreported Stories of 2003-4   Click for 2007
 
The Top 40 Lies about the "War on Terror"
 

What's DU - and why do you need to know about it?
DU - Coming to a town near you? - Just in case you need more info

 
What was known about Iraq before the invasion
 
Iraq Uncensored - A photojournal that goes beyond the news
 
CLICK HERE for Dahr Jamail's Iraq Dispatches < EXCELLENT REPORTING
 
Let's start with the military records of the current US president.
Where was Bush?
Why is this important? If the leader of the largest military has no idea what responsibility is about, why is he leader? But didn't he look cool in the flight suit?
 
Ok, that was kind of scary, why not lighten the mood with some great comics.
Clay Bennett
Clay Bennett is a Pulitzer prize winner editorial cartoonist. "Cartoon" barely describes this man's talents as an artist and commentator. Check out his most recent here.
 
Back to reality. The cost of the Iraq was high - in civilian deaths
Iraq Body Count
Iraq body count dotnet has been keeping track of the 'reported' civilian deaths that have occurred since the start of Iraq II. All of these people that 'got in the way' had families and hopes for a better future.
 
Let's get to the root of the problem, visit the White House website
The White House
Ok, maybe not the White House, but one just chock full of information and fun facts. The site is laid out nice, and has some wonderful gifts for sale.
 
How about some articles and news that don't get heavy airplay with the MSM
The MainStreamMedia (MSM) seems to have their own agenda - one that doesn't include informing people of what is really going on. It's up to websites such Truthout dotcom to highlight some stories you missed.
 
One of the few great journalists left
Greg Palast
Greg Palast reports things like you'd want to see in mainstream news, such as the theft of the presidency 2000. You should also read his outstanding book: " The Best Democracy Money Can Buy "
 
   
Well, someone must want Bush in power, let's find out who!
White House for Sale
Who are the people that gave Bush over $100,000,000 to get re-elected? Find out at: White House for Sale dotorg. See who all those "Pioneers" and "Rangers" are (any why) - Great site.
   
If you think site is just for bashing "Dubya" - here's a site full of great articles.
Znet Magazine
Zmag dotorg is renowned for it's articles covering topics around the world. Bookmark this page and return daily to see what they have posted.
   
Wow - that was a lot of reading, let's look at some animated cartoons.
Mark Fiore
Mark Fiore is an amazing cartoonist. His Flash animations are second to none. He has a huge number on his site - betcha can't watch just one!
   
Here's a great site with a ton of interesting links.
What Really Happened
Each day, What Really Happened dotcom has a lot great links to articles that make for some fantastic reading. Make a habit of checking out this award winning site daily.
   
Confused? Why not read it in their own words.
National Security Archive
The National Security Archive (George Washington Univ.) has a fantastic collection of declassified documents on a full range of topics from JFK to the Rumsfeld-Saddam meetings. Better than any spy novel!
   
Political Advertising at it's best - the truth hurts...
Bush in 30 Seconds
Bush in 60 seconds dotorg is a site showcasing the winners of a nationwide contest aimed at telling "the truth about President Bush's failed policies".
   
For those that care, I have no political affiliation - in fact, I can't even vote in the US (not a citizen). But I pay taxes, and would like to see honest, decent people in charge of the country. Please get informed and vote accordingly - that's all that is needed. More sites will be added from time to time. Let me know if you want one added - click here.

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