PeoriaStory : Outrage in Haiti

July 02, 2010

PEORIA -- Haitian Hearts founder Dr. John Carroll has been in Haiti for several weeks.

Here is his horrendous account of what's going on there. It's a must read, and on his blog.

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Great links

Peoria Peace Network
Lots of information about this active group that mounts a peace demonstration at noon on Saturdays at University and Main in Peoria.
Peoria Area Voices for Animals
Good site with useful information, links.
Unpleasant Truths
Randy Fritz of Williamsfield, IL has begun this blog, giving a unique small town perspective on the events of the day.
Robert Parry's Consortium News
Parry is one of the most insightful journalists working today. He tells the truth about politics and the sad role of some of the mainstream media in perpetuating lies.
SHARK, an anti-animal-abuse group
For horse lovers. Exposes the cruelty of rodeos.
Alternet
Great site for news, opinion, blogs.
Peoria Journal Star
Largest downstate Illinois daily.
Peoria ACLU Chapter
Protecting civil liberties for all.
Peoria's Medical Mafia
Dr. John Carroll's blog. All about OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Haitian kids, and emergency medical services in Peoria.
Truthout
Terrific news and politics site.
Buzzflash: The un-Drudge Report
Collects news from sites famous and obscure. Stories you won't see in the corporate media.
Historic preservation in Peoria (NOT!)
The inside story on the loss of a century-old building with a historic past.
Downstate Story
Short stories and original art since 1992.

Great quotes

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