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Yearly Archives: 2008
We, the People, Have Been Ambushed
When Will the People Fight Back? Oil and RacismBy Reza Fiyouzat / June 15, 2008 It is customary to run into brazenly racist commentary coming out of the U.S. liberals and right-wingers alike, especially when it comes to the question … Continue reading
Serving Time As a Profit Center for Our Economy
“I’m a Goddamned Magnet for Bad Luck”: Old Dogs and Hard TimeBy Joe Bageant / June 13, 2008 Late at night through my window by the computer I can see my neighbor Stokes bicycling at 10 pm to the local … Continue reading
William Michael Hanks : BEYOND COINTELPRO
J. Edgar Hoover served as founding director of the FBI from 1924 until his death in 1972. Hoover may be best remembered today for civil liberties abuses such as the COINTELPRO program. Photo from Library of Congress.Brief Reflections: Intelligence and … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, COINTELPRO, Criminal Justice, FBI, Internet, J. Edgar Hoover, Media, Military, Privacy, SDS, Surveillance, Technology
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Supremes Restore Hope : Habeas Corpus Ruling
Boumediene v. Bush: The Supreme Court Takes a Stand By David Van Os / Jun 13, 2008 David Van Os is a Texas attorney and a populist democrat. In the case of Boumediene v. Bush, issued on June 12, 2008, … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Guantanamo, Habeas Corpus, International Law, Supreme Court, Terrorism, Texas
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Snoop Dogg Salutes Johnny Cash
Somehow, Snoop Dogg’s repertoire gets weirder (and, consequently, more awesome) with this country-inspired ode to Johnny Cash. At this rate, Snoop’s entrance into experimental territory might make him the next Bjork. With braids. And weed. And songs about ladies’ butts. … Continue reading
The Japanese Use Less Energy, No Doubt
It is a rarity to see all the lights ablaze at Kiminobu Kimura’s home in Tokyo, where a fuel cell turns hydrogen into electricity and cold water into hot. The Kimura family heats very few rooms, and recycles its bath … Continue reading
Making an Impact by Stopping the Train
Climate Change Protesters Hijack Coal Trainby Martin Wainwright / June 12, 2008 Climate change campaigners hijacked a train carrying coal to Britain’s biggest power station this morning, swarming on to the roof of its 20 huge trucks. The 40 protesters … Continue reading
With Which They Will Be Forever Tainted
Do these men look like they’re worth $2 million a month? Rewards For The Bush Faithful by Christopher Brauchli / June 14, 2008 I am against government by crony. Harold Ickes, resigning as Secretary of the Interior, February 1946 It … Continue reading
Resolved that George W. Bush be impeached…
Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio. Photo/Charlie Neibergall / AP. Dennis Kucinich’s 35 Articles of Impeachment Against George W. Bush On June 9, 2008, Rep. Dennis Kucinich, (D.,Ohio) made a remarkable presentation before the Congress of the United States calling for … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Impeachment, Congress, Criminal Justice, Dennis Kucinich, George W. Bush, Presidency, Propaganda, War Crimes
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Some Ideological Housecleaning of His Own to Do
Obama’s Chicago Boysby Naomi Klein / June 12, 2008 Barack Obama waited just three days after Hillary Clinton pulled out of the race to declare, on CNBC, “Look. I am a pro-growth, free-market guy. I love the market.” Demonstrating that … Continue reading
Ghost of Election Past
Thanks to Harry Edwards / The Rag Blog
Iraqi Poetry Now Is About Death and Separation
Mass Marriage: Couples at a reception hosted by a businessman promotingIraqi reconciliation. Khalid Mohammed/APIRAQ: The Love Stories Are GoneBy Ali al-Fadhily* / June 14, 2008 BAGHDAD — As statistics go, at least 655,000 Iraqis have died as a result of … Continue reading
