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Peace and War
McHugh Downplays Civil Liberty Concerns in Anti-Terrorism Campaign
Nov 28, 2001 — North Country Congressman John McHugh says civil liberties concerns over the Justice Department's anti-terrorism campaign are "speculative". While visiting Potsdam on Monday, McHugh said American citizens deserve the full protections of the Constitution. But he said in times of war, it's not unprecedented for foreign nationals to go through a different process, like trials in military courts. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
NY Greens Speak Out Against US Anti-Terrorism Policies
Nov 27, 2001 — Since September 11, criticism of US government policy has been muted, as many Americans and New Yorkers want to support their elected leaders in a time of crisis. One group that is still speaking out and questioning US policies regarding terrorism in New York State's Green Party. Karen DeWitt reports. Go to full article
Strategist Explains Tenth Mountain Division's Role in Uzbekistan
Nov 14, 2001 — About a thousand soldiers from Fort Drum's 10th Mountain Division are just north of Afghanistan in the former soviet state of Uzbekistan. David Sommerstein spoke with Michael O'Hanlon, a specialist in military strategy and senior fellow at the Brookings Institute in Washington DC, to learn more about the troops' possible role. David Sommerstein reports. Go to full article
Adirondack Artists' Guild Devotes Wall to September 11 and Aftermath
Oct 22, 2001 — The Adirondack Artists' Guild in Saranac Lake devotes one of its walls to a special exhibit in response to the attacks on September 11 and the ongoing events since then. Todd... Go to full article
Canadian-on-the-Street Response to War Mixed
Oct 19, 2001 — This week, Canadian naval ships are transporting hundreds of military personnel to the Persian Gulf. Throughout the crisis, Canadian support for the American response has... Go to full article
Canada Pledges Military Support
Oct 09, 2001 — The Canadian government has pledged its full support in the war against terrorism. As of yesterday that support now includes Canadian troops, warships and aircraft. Karen... Go to full article
New York City Reaction to Air Strikes
Oct 08, 2001 — Brian Mann was visiting Ground Zero in New York City when the first reports of the U.S.--British strikes against the Taliban in Afganistan broke. Go to full article
Fort Drum Troops Headed to Uzbekistan
Oct 08, 2001 — The Pentagon has confirmed 1000 soldiers from the army's 10th Mountain Division are headed to the former Soviet state of Uzbekistan. The soldiers leave behind families and... Go to full article
SUNY Plattsburgh Holds Disaster Teach-In
Sep 19, 2001 — A teach-in is scheduled for 1 pm at Plattsburgh State, allowing students and teachers and the greater Plattsburgh community a chance to discuss and learn about the potential... Go to full article
Students Respond to the Terrorist Attacks
Sep 14, 2001 — Todd Moe visited St. Lawrence University and SUNY Potsdam to see how student communities were coping with and responding to the terrrorist attacks. St. Lawrence University... Go to full article
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