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A group of conservative activists huddled behind closed doors Thursday at a Washington hotel to plot strategy to stop Republican front-runner Donald Trump , including calling for a unity ticket to oppose him and a floor fight at the GOP convention to deny him the nomination. The meeting was led by conservative talk radio host Erick Erickson, a longtime outspoken critic of Mr. Trump . “We believe that the issue of Donald Trump is greater than an issue of party. It is an issue of morals and character that all Americans, not just those of us in the conservative movement,...

A key figure in the Black Lives Matter movement who claimed he was the victim of a horrific hate crime in his youth as a result his race has been outed as white. Shaun King, an author and writer who is one of the leading voices speaking out against police brutality on social media, has claimed he is biracial in numerous interviews. King has said that his father is black and his mother is white and of Irish descent - but his birth certificate lists his parents as both white. In addition, King's race is listed as white in the...

I would also remind any Conservative that America is in the hole it is today because we have forgotten so much of our history. We are right to demand that our representatives remember the founding documents, we are right to demand these documents be taught in school. Again, how is studying the Confederacy any less important? Is not the essential question right now, on so many issues, NOT States rights? And what was the fight from 1861-65 over again? Yes, States rights.

Tens of thousands marched on Washington last Saturday to protest George Bush's war in Iraq. The crowd included college-age activists, veterans of Vietnam War protests, entire families united against the war, and parents whose children have been killed in Iraq. It was the largest protest yet against this war. Larger ones will almost surely follow. If there had been a soundtrack to Saturday's march past the White House, you couldn't pick a much more appropriate song to kick it off than Jefferson Airplane's "Volunteers." Released in 1969 by one of the most politically acute bands of the era, "Volunteers" was...

P.O.W. NETWORK APPEALS FOR HELP In light of the many appeals for help following hurricane Katrina and its devastating aftermath, we realize that this is not a good time for POW Network to ask for help. But we have no choice. We must raise $15,000 by next Monday, September 25, 2005, in order to sign a retainer agreement with a Washington, D.C., libel defense lawyer. After 16 years of serving the public interest, pro bono, by identifying and exposing thousands of military imposters, and making our research available without charge to countless individuals, organizations, and scores of law enforcement agencies...

Our Overseas “Cousins” Moscow: Police have arrested a man suspected of having robbed several women in a Moscow park. The man would accost his victims while in the nude : startling most so badly they would drop their purses and flee. A few victims stood their ground , and were robbed by force. Police officers became suspicious , when they observed the defendant prowling through the park - in the nude. ( It is difficult to put one over on the Moscow Militsia ! ) Edinburgh : A member of the House of Lords has been charged with setting fire...

CRAWFORD, Texas (AP) -- Cindy Sheehan still hasn't achieved a meeting with the president during her three-week-long war protest near his ranch, but she met a man who plays one on TV. Martin Sheen, who plays Democratic President Josiah "Jeb" Bartlet on NBC's "The West Wing," went to Sheehan's makeshift campsite Sunday. He is known for his peace activism. "At least you've got the acting president of the United States," Sheen said as the crowd of more than 300 people cheered. "I think you know what I do for a living, but this is what I do to stay...

CRAWFORD, Texas - Cindy Sheehan hasn't achieved a meeting with the president during her three-week war protest, but she met a man who plays one on TV. Martin Sheen, who portrays the president on NBC's "The West Wing," visited Sheehan's makeshift campsite Sunday. "At least you've got the acting president of the United States," Sheen said as the crowd of more than 300 people cheered. "I think you know what I do for a living, but this is what I do to stay alive." Sheehan arrived in President Bush's adopted hometown Aug. 6 and promised to stay until she could...

RNC RESEARCHPOLL WATCH for May 30th, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEM VOTERS PREFER “NOT SURE” OR GORETwice As Many Dems Undecided As Support Frontrunners NATIONWIDE “Not Sure” Has Twice Support Of Top Dem Candidates. A CNN/Time Poll asked, “Thinking ahead to the 2004 presidential election, if you were asked to vote for a Democratic presidential nominee for president today, which of the following Democrats would you vote for?” Not sure. . . . . . 30% John Kerry . . . . . . 14 Joseph Lieberman . . . 13 Dick Gephardt. . . . . 13 Al Sharpton. . ....

Fund raising by potential 2004 Democratic presidential candidates for their political action committees and other candidates this year, and some of those who have received campaign contributions: SENATE MAJORITY LEADER TOM DASCHLE OF SOUTH DAKOTA: -PAC: Dedicated Americans for the House and Senate. Raised at least $138,447. Donations include at least $15,000 to Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, $5,000 each to Tennessee U.S. Senate candidate Bob Clement and Texas Democratic Party, $2,500 each to California House candidates Linda Sanchez and Dennis Cardoza, $1,000 to Iowa House candidate Leonard Boswell. NORTH CAROLINA SEN. JOHN EDWARDS: -PAC: New American Optimists. At least $658,750...