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Even Israelis Are Asking : Who Will Save Israel From Itself?
The Israeli government’s justifications for the war are being scrutinised. Photo by Gallo / Getty. Israeli commentators and scholars, self-described ‘loyal’ Zionists who served proudly in the army in wars past, are now publicly describing their country, in the words … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Hamas, International Law, Israel, War Crimes, World Opinion
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Los Angeles and Owens Valley : An Epic Struggle Over Water
Harry Williams, member of the Paiute Tribe, wants to protect the Owens Valley from development. Photo by Jennifer I. Fenton / WIP. The struggle over Owens Valley’s water resources is spattered with tales reminiscent of an old Hollywood Western starring … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Environment, Los Angeles, Native Americans, Natural Resources, pollution, Water Conservation
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Democracy, Israeli Style : Arab Parties Banned from Elections
The Arab parties earned the ire of the most hawkish elements in the Israeli government by publicly opposing the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Balad likewise made enemies by explicitly calling for equal rights for all citizens of Israel, … Continue reading
Death : ‘William Zanzinger Killed Poor Hattie Carroll’
William D. Zantzinger was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six months in 1963 in the death of Hattie Carroll. [Dylan dropped the “t” in “Zantzinger.”] Photo from Baltimore Sun via NYT.W. D. Zantzinger, subject of Dylan song, dies at … Continue reading
Robert Jensen : Beyond Grief and Rage: Palestine and the Politics of Resistance
Israeli and American Flags Lapel Pin / Judaica Heaven!. The grief is achingly real, and the rage is morally justified. Our task today is to think about how to channel the power of those emotions into effective political action. By … Continue reading
Dr. Stephen R. Keister : Tell the Republicans: ‘Without Health Life is Not Life’
François Rabelais lisant, anon. drawing, early 17th Century / Wikimedia Commons. Rabelais: ‘Without health life is only a state of languor and an image of death.’ This reminded me of a painting of a 17th century hospital with its endless … Continue reading
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Tagged Health Care, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Medicine, Public Health, World History
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Imagine Yoko Ono : Tower of Peace
Yoko Ono John Lennon Peace Tower, Reykjavik / Photo by goecco.com. Yoko Ono. Photo by Christopher Furlong / Getty. John Lennon was shot 28 years ago this month, but his widow, now 75, travels the world preaching peace and love … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Artists, Beatles, John Lennon, Musicians, Peace Movement, Rock 'n Roll, Sixties, Yoko Ono
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Warsaw and Gaza : An Inevitable Comparison
New York Times, May 10th, 1943: ‘Warsaw Ghetto Uprising an Over-Reaction.’ From Kevin Dayhoff’s Storage Closet. Click for larger image.. In 1943 members of the Jewish population dug in and organized a poorly armed last-ditch resistance. They were crushed by … Continue reading
Israel Bombs Civilians Evacuated by UN
Smoke rises from Gaza for a 15th straight day of bombing. Photo from Mail Onlin, UK.UN: Israel bombed building used for evacuated PalestiniansJanuary 9, 2009 See the latest news, Below: Israeli forces have dropped dozens of leaflets over the Gaza … Continue reading
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Tagged Civilian Fatalities, Gaza War, Israel, Palestinian Occupation, United Nations, War Crimes
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Thorne Dreyer : While Opposing Israeli Aggression, We Must Also Fight Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitic cartoon from Arab press / WMD. Anti-Semitism is for cowards. We believe Israel as it positions itself in the world to be a reactionary force, a rogue state. But that has nothing to do with the Jewish people or … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-Semitism, Bigotry, Gaza War, Imperialism, International Law, Israel, Palestinian Occupation, Racism
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Michael Moore and Paul Krugman : Is Sanjay Gupta a ‘Sicko?’
CNN’s Sanjay Gupta vs. Michael MooreBy Jim Galloway / January 9, 2009 See ‘PNHP Opposes Gupta for Surgeon General,‘ by Larry Jones; and Video of Sanjay Gupta and Michael Moore on the Larry King Show, Below. Speculation in Washington is … Continue reading
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Tagged Health Care, Michael Moore, Obama Administration, Public Health, Sanjay Gupta, Surgeon General
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New Reports : Did KBR Poison GIs in Iraq?
Welder testing for hexavalent chromium. Photo by Orbital Joe.In 2003, James Gentry and his men were responsible for guarding a KBR-run power plant. The soldiers were stationed there for months before being informed that the site was contaminated with a … Continue reading
