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National Coalition Against Censorship Celebrates 40 Years of Promoting Freedom of Thought, Inquiry, and Expression

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NEW YORK, May 12, 2014 /Emag.co.uk/ The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) today announced the launch of its newly redesigned website in celebration of the coalitions 40th anniversary. The goal of the new site, with an updated design on a new platform, is to enable the NCAC to reach a wider audience in its continued mission to support First Amendment principles. New features include integration of a continually updated sample of tweets from people around the world who are talking about free expression as well as access to video clips from renowned artists, authors, and other free speech defenders.

With our 40-year history defending free expression, and our status as an umbrella for many organizations, NCAC can connect the dots on free speech controversies. Our new site features will help supporters stay updated on the latest free speech news and discover new connections between the issues, said NCAC Executive Director Joan Bertin.

The new site includes an archive of Censorship News, the NCACs newsletter, to enable visitors to read the latest issues as well as access a deep archive of censorship topics from the past 40 years. To build on the coalitions established role promoting free speech, the site encourages continued discussion via a platform for visitors to share their insights, experiences, and ideas.

Bertin continued, We are excited to showcase articles from our coalition partners and Free Expression Network members in the Our Network section of our homepage. Here, supporters can check out the latest news from organizations working with us to protect free expression, in education, art, theater, entertainment, and more.

To find out more about NCAC and to visit the new site, go to http://www.ncac.org.

About National Association Against Censorship

NCACs mission is to promote freedom of thought, inquiry and expression and oppose censorship in all its forms. The Coalition was formed in response to the 1973 Supreme Court decision in Miller v. California, which narrowed First Amendment protections for sexual expression. For the last 40 years, as an alliance of more than 50 national non-profits, including literary, artistic, religious, educational, professional, labor, and civil liberties groups, NCAC has engaged in direct advocacy and education and mobilized support for First Amendment principles and addressed new modes and targets of censorship.

Media Contact: Michael ONeil, National Coalition Against Censorship, 212-807-6222 x 107, michael@ncac.org

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Ron Paul talks gay marriage with Cavuto 5-9-12 – Video

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Texas congressman explains his position on controversial social issue. Ron Paul talking about Obama #39;s stance on gay marriage with Cavuto 5-9-12 Ron Paul 2012! From reddit.com Interviews...

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Ron Paul on the Foreign Relations Authorization Act 6102009 – Video

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Ron Paul warns of coming New World Order – Video

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Ron Paul: World can see America’s hypocrisy on Ukraine crisis – Video

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Ron Paul: World can see America #39;s hypocrisy on Ukraine crisis
Former congressman Ron Paul is again condemning US double standards over the crisis in Ukraine. In an op-ed piece, Paul takes issue with the US State Department #39;s declared support for the Maidan....

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Ron Paul: What does the U.S. government want in Ukraine?

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By RON PAUL GUEST COLUMNIST

In several eastern Ukrainian towns over the past week, the military opened fire on its own citizens. Dozens may have been killed in the violence. Although the U.S. government generally condemns a country's use of military force against its own population, especially if they are unarmed protesters, this time the U.S. administration blamed the victims. After as many as 20 unarmed protesters were killed on the May 9th holiday in Ukraine, the State Department spokesman said "we condemn the outbreak of violence caused by pro-Russia separatists."

Why are people protesting in eastern Ukraine? Because they do not believe the government that came to power after the US-backed uprising in February is legitimate. They do not recognize the authority of an unelected president and prime minister. The U.S. sees this as a Russian-sponsored destabilization effort, but is it so hard to understand that the people in Ukraine may be annoyed with the U.S. and EU for their involvement in regime change in their country? Would we be so willing to accept an unelected government in Washington put in place with the backing of the Chinese and Iranians?

The U.S. State Department provided much assistance earlier this year to those involved in the effort to overthrow the Ukrainian government. The U.S. warned the Ukrainian government at the time not to take any action against those in the streets, even as they engaged in violence and occupied government buildings. But now that those former protesters have come to power, the U.S. takes a different view of protest. Now they give full support to the bloody crackdown against protesters in the east. The State Department spokesperson said last week: "We continue to call for groups who have jeopardized public order by taking up arms and seizing public buildings in violation of Ukrainian law to disarm and leave the buildings they have seized." This is the opposite of what they said in February. Do they think the rest of the world does not see this hypocrisy?

The residents of eastern Ukraine have long been closer to Russia than to the U.S. and EU. In fact, that part of Ukraine had been a part of Russia. After February's regime change, officials in the east announced that they would hold referenda to see whether the population wanted autonomy from the U.S.-backed government in Kiev. The U.S. demanded that Russian President Putin stop eastern Ukraine from voting on autonomy, and last week the Russian president did just that: he said that the vote should not be held as scheduled. The eastern Ukrainians ignored him and said they would hold the vote anyway. So much for the U.S. claims that Russia controls the opposition in Ukraine.

Even though the Russian president followed U.S. demands and urged the eastern Ukrainians to hold off on the vote, the U.S. State Department announced that the U.S. would apply additional sanctions on Russia if the vote is held! Does this make any sense?

The real question is why the U.S. government is involved in Ukraine in the first place. We are broke. We cannot even afford to fix our own economy. Yet we want to run Ukraine? Does it really matter who Ukrainians elect to represent them? Is it really a national security matter worth risking a nuclear war with Russia whether Ukraine votes for more regional autonomy and a weaker central government? Isn't that how the United States was originally conceived?

Has the arrogance of the U.S. administration, thinking they should run the world, driven us to the brink of another major war in Europe? Let us hope they will stop this dangerous game and come to their senses. I say let's have no war for Ukraine!

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University Medal runners-up find turning point at Berkeley

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BERKELEY

About 250 graduating seniors this year were eligible to compete for UC Berkeleys coveted University Medal, an honor which requires a minimum GPA of 3.96 and favors a packed resume along with a track record of overcoming challenges and making a difference in peoples lives.

Of that elite pool, 35 applied for the University Medal, established in 1871, and the Prizes Committee selected five finalists. Water policy warrior Rebecca Peters triumphed, but the four runners-up Kevin Kennedy, Brooke Liang, Rohin Shah and Sarah Mohamed are each exceptional in their own right. The finalists will each receive a $500 award and undoubtedly go on to great things. Here is a little background on who they are, the philosophy that got them this far and where theyre headed.

Kevin Kennedy

Guiding philosophy

We have an ethical responsibility to help the less fortunate, and that personal benefit at the expense of others in society or around the globe is immoral.

Lesson learned

Do not allow yourself to think that the purpose of learning, say, the enzymes involved in cellular respiration is to answer questions on an exam. Think of the broader picture: about how elusive, complex, and beautiful nature is, and how bizarre our own role in the universe is. I regret that it took me so long to figure this out.

Proudest achievement

I am proud to have made it through Berkeley while dealing with bad insomnia and related difficulties.

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Crysis 3 Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 – Welcome to the Jungle – Mission 2 – Video

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NEW Crysis 3 Gameplay Walkthrough Part 2 includes Mission 2: Welcome to the Jungle of the Campaign for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. This Crysis 3 Gameplay. Crysis 3 Gameplay Walkthrough...

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Australia Post to deliver parcels on Sat

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Garrett grilled over insulation deaths

Former environment minister Peter Garrett is appearing before an inquiry into the home insulation scheme.

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Treasurer Joe Hockey says he is fully prepared to be criticised for the budget he will hand down tonight.

An inquiry has heard former PM Kevin Rudd ordered a senior minister to 'go and sell those pink batts'.

NBN Co is confident its first copper wire switch-offs will go to plan as 15 regions lose old connections.

Australian of the Year Adam Goodes says parts of Australia's constitution are racially discriminatory.

Sydney woman Leeza Ormsby has been charged with drug possession, three months after her arrest in Bali.

The Royal Commission into union governance and corruption continues in Sydney today.

Queensland police are negotiating with a man they say is holding his teenage son hostage on the Gold Coast.

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