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Cheryl Biren is a Philadelphia-based researcher, writer, editor and photographer with a focus on social justice. From 2007-2011, she served on the editorial board of Opednews.com.

Cheryl has also consulted for the Rob Kall Radio Show with guests such as Noam Chomsky, whistleblower Jesselyn Raddack and former FBI agent and Time Person of the Year, Coleen Rowley. She co-hosted the program with guests Daniel Ellsberg, Rep. Robert Wexler and author Naomi Wolf.

She has covered numerous protests with a focus on First Amendment rights and getting stories out that are ignored, underreported or misrepresented by the corporate media.

Cheryl's photographs have appeared in various publications including Truthout, The Huffington Post, Firedoglake, LA Progressive, The Philadelphia Jewish Voice, The Nuclear Resister, France 24, along with print magazines, The Humanist and The Progressive. Her protest photography is seen in the film, Democracy and Human Rights. A collection of her photographs can be found here:

http://bit.ly/birenpics

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Friday, January 11, 2008
When We Find Evil
Pres. Bush offers the people some insights and guidance as he visits Jerusalem.

Saturday, September 29, 2007
The Democrats Are Doing What?!
(1 comments) Ya gotta be kidding me. I was just snooping around at the DNC website. Guess what the Dems are doing?

Thursday, August 2, 2007
The DNC Responds to a Military Mom's Plea With Politics As Usual
A Military Mom sends a passionate letter to the Democratic National Committee and receives politics as usual in return.

Saturday, July 28, 2007
Changing Batteries. Changing Guards?
Dick Cheney is scheduled Saturday to undergo a procedure to replace the battery of the device that monitors his heart rhythms. Will he invoke Section 3 of the 25th Amendment to the Constitution and hand over his Presidency to George Bush? More importantly, who knew he had a heart?

Wednesday, July 4, 2007
Talkin' About Freedom and Independence Day
Sifting through old photos, I came across one from 35 years ago today. The state of the nation is hauntingly familiar. Having a few years on me, my state of mind is strikingly different.

Thursday, June 7, 2007
"Hey, wait a minute George!"
President Bush's admonishment of Congress for passing the Stem Cell Research Bill leads to a, "Hey, wait a minute!" moment.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Nancy, The Party's Over!
(9 comments) Nancy Pelosi has chosen her party's future over the Constitution by continuing to keep impeachment at bay - unfortunately, this will most likely cost us both the party and the Constitution.

Saturday, May 12, 2007
Mr. President, Members of Congress: I'd Like a Number Please
While the President and members of Congress continue they're debate over the Iraq War in comfort and safety, blood is being spilled and lives are forever changed.

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