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The U.S. Customs check-in on Heart Island by Boldt Castle
The U.S. Customs check-in on Heart Island by Boldt Castle

Border Security May Hassle Boaters

Boating season on the St. Lawrence River is still a few weeks away, but cross-border boaters and the businesses who rely on them are worried about new border security measures. As David Sommerstein reports, many boaters would have to cruise hours out of their way to comply.  Go to full article
One demonstrator brought a little humor to the dueling rallies.

War Opinion From Both Sides of the Street in Canton

For the past four months, a group of anti-war activists has been holding a weekly Friday evening vigil by the village park in Canton. Recently, supporters of the war in Iraq have staged a weekly counter-rally right across the street. David Sommerstein stopped by on Friday and has this report.  Go to full article

The Patriot Act: An Attack on Civil Liberties?

Communities across the country have adopted resolutions against the Patriot Act, sweeping new federal powers passed after September 11th to fight terrorism. Cities like Burlington have joined the ACLU and other civil liberties groups in urging federal, state and local officials to protect the civil rights of citizens. Martha Foley talks with Ken Gould, St. Lawrence University sociology professor and social activist, and Steve Horwitz, a St. Lawrence economics professor and libertarian.  Go to full article
Zen abbott Roko Sherry Chayat

Being Peace in a Time of War: A Conversation about Buddhism and Turmoil

Martha Foley talks with Roko ni-Osho Sherry Chayat, Abbot of Hoenji, the Zen Center of Syracuse. It's one of the oldest Zen Buddhist centers in the United States. Roko Sherry...  Go to full article

U.S.-Canada Relations: How Should Canada Respond?

While the majority of Canadians supported their prime minister's decision to stay out of Iraq, many are also expressing concerns about the ramifications. Business leaders,...  Go to full article

Canada?s Ambassador: A ?Squall? Hits US-Canada Relations

Canada's ambassador to the U-S says "emotional" times have strained relations between the two countries. Speaking Monday at Plattsburgh State University, Ambassador Michael...  Go to full article

War and Homeland Security: More Work for National Guard

With war underway in Iraq, the burden of homeland security has increased for members of New York's National Guard. Dozens of National Guardsmen from the North Country have...  Go to full article

Retired Ft. Drum Colonel Will Help Rebuild Iraq

A retired Fort Drum Colonel will join a dozen military officials in Baghdad to plan the reconstruction of Iraq when the war ends. David Sommerstein has more.  Go to full article

Thinking About War: Fort Drum Soldiers Await Deployment to Iraq

Earlier this month, David Sommerstein sat down with a group of soldiers waiting for war. They were members of the 4th battalion, 31st Infantry, known as the Polar Bears on...  Go to full article
There's little evidence of a nation at war on Watertown's Public Square

Watertown Rallies, Quietly

In Watertown, the military infuses nearly every aspect of life, and people are supporting the troops in Iraq. But patriotic displays are subdued. No more flags than normal....  Go to full article

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