Author Archives: Thorne Dreyer

Design and the Peace Sign By Kate Ward / February 21, 2008Fifty years ago, little known designer and activist Gerald Holtom revealed his logo for the newly formed Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. CND never applied for copyright on the symbol, … Continue reading →

Julian Beck’s Legacy Thrives : Radical Theater Alive and Living [The Rag Blog begins a regular feature on the people and groups that have contributed to the rich history of our Movement. The Living Theatre lives and co-founder Judith Molina … Continue reading →

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Civil rights leader switches to ObamaBy Ben Evans / February 27, 2008 Civil rights leader John Lewis dropped his support for Hillary Rodham Clinton’s presidential bid Wednesday in favor of Barack Obama. Lewis, a Democratic congressman from Atlanta, is the … Continue reading →

Generals to quit if US strikes IranFebruary 26, 2008 Some senior U.S. military commanders are prepared to resign if President Bush orders a military strike against Iran, a new report says. “There are four or five generals and admirals we … Continue reading →

Death Penalty Awareness Week in Austin / February 25-29, 2008 This is an annual event with participation from CEDP chapters across the United States. The Austin CEDP will be organizing a week of activities including: A People’s Tribunal Against the … Continue reading →

The Calm Before the Conflagrationby Chris Hedges / February 25, 2008 The United States is funding and in many cases arming the three ethnic factions in Iraq – the Kurds, the Shiites, and, the Sunni Arabs of $300 a month … Continue reading →

British Columbia Passes Heavy Tax on Carbon EmmissionsBy Mark Hume / February 20, 2008 VICTORIA — The government of British Columbia moved yesterday to the forefront of the battle against climate change by introducing what may be the greenest budget … Continue reading →

From Thomas Good / Next Left Notes

The Lost Boys of Sudanby Charlie Loving / The Rag Blog / Feb. 24, 2008 I was in San Antonio this week as a delegate to the Diocese of West Texas, hobnobbing with bishops and the powers that be in … Continue reading →