US staff sergeant kills 16 Afghan civilians, officials say

Via MSNBC: "A U.S. service member shot dead at least 15 members of two Afghan families as well as a 16th person before turning himself in, officials said Sunday. U.S. officials said the soldier was a staff sergeant." More here.
This is sick, and part of the reason we need to get out of these pointless wars.
Peace and Love,
The Rebellion Magazine

14 Shaman Murdered in Peru

This is one of the most horrible things I've ever heard!

From Disinfo: “The death of these shamans represents not just a tragic loss of life, but the loss of a huge body of knowledge about rainforest plants and the crucial role shamans play in traditional medicine and spiritual guidance in indigenous communities.” More here.

Peace and Love,

The Rebellion Magazine