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Monthly Archives: January 2016

Thorne Dreyer :
RAG RADIO PODCASTS | Interviews with Philip Russell, Jonah Raskin, and Roy Casagranda

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

We discuss the sad state of Mexico under Enrique Peña Nieto; we reflect on the lives of Jack London and Dalton Trumbo and do some California dreaming; and, in a two-parter, we look at Iraq, Syria, and the U.S. role … Continue reading →

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David P. Hamilton :
How Bernie Sanders wins

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

The key to the Sanders campaign is motivating people to participate in greater numbers and more actively than they have ever done before. By David P. Hamilton | The Rag Blog | January 12, 2016   Part A. Winning the … Continue reading →

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Roy Casagranda :
¡Oye ISIL! Aquí están unos consejos que no han sido pedidos

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

By Roy Casagranda | The Rag Blog | 16 de diciembre, 2015 Traducido del inglés por Cecilia Colomé Leer este artículo en inglés Mis consejos para todas las fuerzas pro-ISIL en Estados Unidos: Seguir bombardeando a Iraq y Siria. Esta … Continue reading →

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Lamar W. Hankins :
METRO | The religious pretense of Texas
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

These imaginary violations of religious liberty allow Texas politicians to pander to the religious right. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | January 7, 2016 SAN MARCOS — It will come as no surprise to anyone who watches … Continue reading →

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Jenn Lewis :
METRO | Homes for the brave? A vet’s story

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

I was officially a homeless military veteran in the otherwise vibrant city known as Austin. By Jenn Lewis | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2016 AUSTIN — Confucius once said, “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but … Continue reading →

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Shepherd Bliss :
FILM | Robert Bly: Tribute to a radical poet

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Robert Bly has made a big difference in the lives of many, bringing a contentious, creative presence into his prophetic work. By Shepherd Bliss | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2016 Poet Robert Bly, now 89 years old, is … Continue reading →

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Elaine J. Cohen :
METRO | Are the dreaded immigration sweeps coming to a city near you?

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

My friends trembled as they shared their stories of crossing the Rio Bravo and the desert, and hiding from ‘la migra.’ By Elaine J. Cohen | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2016 “Raids are planned in Dallas, Houston, El … Continue reading →

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Kate Braun :
¡Aquí está cómo pasar una navidad genial!

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

Durante el solsticio de invierno esperaremos mucha energía vertiéndose sobre nosostros. Por Kate Braun | The Rag Blog | 20 de diciembre, 2015 Traducido del inglés por Cecilia Colomé Leer este artículo en inglés El lunes 21 de diciembre de … Continue reading →

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Philip L. Russell :
Mexico’s Peña Nieto at midterm

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

The president’s low ratings reflect not only his performance but also the inability of his government to address basic problems facing the country. By Philip L. Russell | The Rag Blog | January 4, 2016 Leer este artículo en español … Continue reading →

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Maxine Phillips :
Do Christians and Muslims worship the
same God?

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

For non-Muslims to understand diversity among Muslims seems to be a leap too far. By Maxine Phillips | The Rag Blog | January 3, 2016 In December, a tenured political science professor at evangelical Christian Wheaton College was placed on … Continue reading →

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Swathi Narayanan :
METRO | Missing in action but not forgotten

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Thorne Dreyer

A daughter continues her quest to find her father and other lost soldiers. By Swathi Narayanan | The Rag Blog | January 2, 2016 AUSTIN — Karoni Forrester’s earliest memory of her childhood is sneaking into her grandfather’s study to … Continue reading →

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