On May 23, 2013, President Obama again promised to close the prison camp at Guantanamo. His pledge came in response to the mass hunger strike by men protesting their indefinite detention and to the renewed, global condemnation of the prison.   Since Obama's speech, only 12 men have been release, 154 remain, nearly all of whom have never been charged with a crime. 76 were cleared for release by the US government years ago. 56 men are from Yemen, the largest national group at Guantanamo, but they remain subje ...Continue Reading

many thanks to my friend, chuck searcy, a vfp member living in hanoi, for sending this story of a young, idealistic american working as a u.s.a.i.d. volunteer in vietnam, who got launched into a career in journalism because of his courage and compassion.  good stuff.mike ----- Forwarded Message ----- *From:* Chuck Searcy <chuckusvn@PROTECTED> *To:* Tom Searcy <tesearcy@PROTECTED> *Sent:* Sunday, May 18, 2014 1:27 PM *Subject:* Fwd: Ron Moreau I'm passing along this story circulated by one of man ...Continue Reading

yup -----Original Message----- From: Jeff Klein <jeff.warrenproffitt@PROTECTED> To: PEOPLE who still give a shit <people@PROTECTED> Sent: Sun, May 18, 2014 11:12 am Subject: [nwopc] This is a test (Mailing list information, including how to remove yourself, is located at the end of this message.) I installed a new version (badly needed) and this is just to see if it is working. Hopefully, this will help with the recent problems. JK Subscription Reminder: You're Subscribed to: PEOPLE who still give a ...Continue Reading

thanks Jeff.  anneOn May 18, 2014, at 11:10 AM, Jeff Klein wrote: This is a test I installed a new version (badly needed) and this is just to see if it is working. Hopefully, this will help with the recent problems. JK ...Continue Reading

Got it, Jeff.   Wolf In a message dated 5/18/2014 11:10:47 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jeff.warrenproffitt@PROTECTED writes: (Mailing list information, including how to remove yourself, is located at the end of this message.)__ I installed a new version (badly needed) and this is just to see if it isworking. Hopefully, this will help with the recent problems.JK open_img--> ...Continue Reading

I installed a new version (badly needed) and this is just to see if it is working. Hopefully, this will help with the recent problems. JK ...Continue Reading