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A. Embree : 1968 Columbia Student Revolt Remembered in New York
Mark Rudd and Grace (Linda) LeClair, vets of the 1968 Columbia occupation, at 40th anniversary of the uprising in New York. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.Columbia 1968: The View From TexasBy Alice Embree / The Rag Blog … Continue reading
A. Pogue : The Sad Tale of a Good Samaritan
Alan Pogue’s new look: “All I need is the two knobs, one on either side of my neck, for the perfect Halloween mask.” Painful self-portrait by Alan Pogue / The Rag Blog.“No good deed goes unpunished”: A cautionary tale of … Continue reading
Indiana : The Ball’s in Your Court
Homesick Texan on Chicanos and Mexican-hating Hoosiers (Oh, and the presidential match-up)By Steve Russell / The Rag Blog / May 2, 2008 If it was not already clear to me, the place I lived most of my adult life, Texas, … Continue reading
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Tagged Hillary, Obama, Presidential Campaign, Racism, Sports, Texas
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"No Borders!" : May Day in Austin
MDS/Austin and the Rhizome Collective (with papier mache figures) were among dozens of groups participating in Austin May Day activities. Photo by Alice Embree / The Rag Blog.Hundreds march in Austin for Immigrants’ RightsBy Thorne Dreyer / The Rag Blog … Continue reading
M. Wizard and T. Dreyer on Alleged Child Abuse at Eldorado Compound
Religious freedom is not a cloak for abuse.By Mariann Wizard / The Rag Blog / May 1, 2008 Just wondering; what are people thinking now about this stalwart group of religious freedom pioneers? Yesterday’s news that the little boys of … Continue reading
C. Loving : Buy American!
Your Tax Rebate: The federal government is sending us a $600 rebate… some more & some less. However, if we spend that money at Wal-Mart, the money will go to China. If we spend it on gasoline it will go … Continue reading
J. Retherford : Some "Smart Advice" for Obama
Here’s my “smart advice” to Obama as he campaigns in Indiana.By Jim Retherford / April 27, 2008 / The Rag Blog Forget bowling. That gutter ball proved that Barack is no Lebowsky. Stick to hoops, dude. If ya got game … Continue reading
A. Pogue on Torture and the Law
Reflections on torture and criminal procedure.By Alan Pogue / April 27, 2008 / The Rag Blog Look at today’s NYTimes report on our fabulous government’s justifications for torture. What they said was, basically, “When we think we might have a … Continue reading
M. Wizard and D. Hamilton Discuss the Seizure of the Children of Eldorado
Flora Jessop poses with her truck Friday April 18, 2008 in Phoenix, Ariz. Jessop is a former member of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints who left the church years ago and leads the nonprofit Child … Continue reading
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Tagged Civil Liberties, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Religion, Texas
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Beltane Seasonal Message – Kate Braun
Tarot by Katehttp://www.tarotbykateinaustin.com/512-454-2293kate_braun2000@yahoo.com “Rise up, rise up, all hands together gonna rise up” Wednesday, April 30, 2008, is Beltane; 4th spoke on the Wheel of Life and second only to Samhain in spiritual importance. Also known as Walpurgisncht and May … Continue reading
Election Analysis – D. Hamilton
My take on what lies ahead. By David Hamilton / April 26, 2008 / The Rag Blog The remaining Democratic primaries. The remaining Democratic primaries are Guam (5/3), North Carolina and Indiana (5-6), West Virginia (5/13). Oregon and Kentucky (5/20), … Continue reading
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Tagged Democratic Party, Hillary, Obama, Presidential Campaign
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Listen to the Sabre Rattle: Iran-Attack Redux
Youth in Tehran (Photo: WorldIsRound) Attacking Iran redux Besides the clear threats contained in Bush’s speech yesterday, Gen. Petraeus testified repeatedly this week before Congress that Iran was supplying weapons to Shiite militias what were being used to kill American … Continue reading
