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Yearly Archives: 2008
Bush’s Toxic Legacy : The EPA’s ‘Stalin Era’
‘It’s absolutely shocking what’s going on,’ say insiders. ‘Secretive changes have diluted science and jeopardized public health.’By Rebecca Clarren / November 11, 2008 This may sound like just another Erin Brockovich-style tear-jerker. Enter stage right: Poor people exposed to toxic … Continue reading
Varieties of State Capitalism : China’s Plan to Kickstart its Economy
An elevated highway site near Hangzhou, the sort of project that would be financed in a new economic stimulus package. Photo by Qilai Shen / European Pressphoto Agency.‘China has a more efficient kind of state-nourished capitalism; they can mandate that … Continue reading
‘Mama Afrika’ : Singer Miriam Makeba Dies at 76
Miriam Makeba performed in a concert on Sunday night in southern Italy shortly before she died early Monday. Photo by Cesare Abbate / European Pressphoto Agency.Jacob Zuma: ‘Miriam Makeba used her voice, not merely to entertain, but to give a … Continue reading
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Tagged Africa, Apartheid, Deaths, Entertainers, Freedom Fighters, Musicians, People, Singers, South Africa
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Zwarich: The True Democracy Project
The time is ripe for a discussion of the structure of a viable progressive organization. Now that the election cycle (and all it entailed this year) is completed, let the discussion begin. Here is a proposal from Ray Zwarich that … Continue reading
More Bailout Bonanza : A Quiet Windfall for U.S. Banks
Lotsa’ kibble: Typical US banker post-bailout windfall, thanks to sneaky tax law adjustment.‘Corporate tax lawyers quickly realized the enormous implications of the document: Administration officials had just given American banks a windfall of as much as $140 billion.’ By Amit … Continue reading
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Tagged Bank Bailouts, Banking, Bush Administration, Economic Collapse, Political Corruption, Tax Breaks, Treasury Dept.
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Iran Nuke Documents May Have Been Forged
The parade of Bush administration fabrications to achieve their objectives seems endless. I guess it’s gotten them what they’ve wanted so frequently and with little hassle that it’s a strategy that’s hard to set aside. Richard Jehn / The Rag … Continue reading
Hayden, Dohrn, Joseph : 1960s Radicals Predict Rebirth of Social Activism
1960s Radicals Predict Rebirth of Social Activism By Manny Fernandez | November 7, 2008 See ‘DAVID FENTON: Eye of the Revolution’ with vintage photo of Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver, Below. Nothing is more non-nonconformist than a nearly two-hour panel … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Bernardine Dohrn, LNS, New Left, Photography, SDS, Sixties, Social Activism, The Left, Tom Hayden
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Spy Vs. Spy : Cops Attacked by, uh, Cops During DNC Protests
Officers of the law at DNC protest in Denver, Aug. 22, 2008: Don’t spray me, bro’. I’M A COP!!ACLU: Pepper spray used on undercover cops in Denver may have heatened up scene.By Felisa Cardona / November 6, 2008 See videos … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, Democratic Convention, Denver Police, Direct Action, Peace Movement, Police Action, Social Action
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Bert Garskof on the Obama ‘Movement’ : Shoot Where the Ducks are
Turning the Obama campaign into a real movement: Get your ducks in a row.Ducks in Flight: The Obama campaign has often been described as the Obama Movement. Why? Because of the huge number of young people, students and others who … Continue reading
Kahlah al-Marri : Supremes May Hear Major Detention Case
The Supreme court may hear the case of Ali Saleh Kahlah al-Marri who has been detained in a brig in South Carolina for five years. Photo from www.psaonline.‘The Supreme Court is now being asked to consider the legality of Marri’s … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, al-Qaida, Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Justice Department, Supreme Court, Terrorism
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MEDIA / Larry Ray : Parsing the Pundits
Graphic by Larry Ray / The Rag Blog.‘Like pond minnows swarming around a morsel tossed into the water, every news outlet on TV, and especially cable talk shows, have a feeding frenzy when a speculative gem is broadcast by any … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008 Elections, Broadcast Media, Cable News, Journalism, Media
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Fossil Fuels : The Crisis Facing Obama
Cartoon by Married to the Sea. “…The challenge just ahead is going to be the greatest since the Republic was founded. It will dwarf the challenges of the War Between the States, the Great Depression and World War II and … Continue reading
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Tagged Energy Crisis, Fossil Fuels, Obama Presidency, Peak Oil
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