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The Jokes of Partisan Politics By Steve Russell Will Rogers, the Paint Clan Cherokee cowboy turned entertainer turned political pundit, used to say he did not make jokes. “I just watch the government and report the facts.” Like any intelligent … Continue reading →

The Most Important Thing to Know by Bill Meacham Philosophy has to do with many things, but historically the major ones have been three big questions: What’s real? How do we know what’s real? And what shall we do about … Continue reading →

Eyeless in Gaza By Tom Hayden / The Rag Blog / November 21, 2012 The Israeli political establishment — and donors like Sheldon Adelson and the militant neo-conservatives — seem to be eyeless in Gaza, in the phrase of Aldous … Continue reading →

“They cling to guns or religion” By Ed Felien  / The Rag Blog / November 20, 2012 In the 2008 Presidential Campaign, Obama committed what was thought to be a gaffe that the Republicans were quick to jump on. He … Continue reading →

The FBI vs. the People of Berkeley By Ron Jacobs / November 14, 2012 November 4, 1980, 9:00 p.m. Jimmy Carter had conceded the presidential election earlier that evening. Hundreds of people gathered at the Shattuck Avenue BART station in … Continue reading →

The Shalom ReportMazeltov, America! By Rabbi Arthur Waskow / The Rag Blog / November 9, 2012 I feel enormous relief at Mr. Romney’s defeat but only moderate pleasure in Mr. Obama’s victory. I worry that with a right-wing House and … Continue reading →

The Kinkster, who was our guest on Rag Radio, said he’s seriously considering a second try for governor of Texas in 2012, this time as a Democrat. Singer-songwriter, mystery writer, and social satirist Friedman talks about politics, music, “political correctness,” … Continue reading →

Rag Blog Digest: “Weimar Moment?” by Jay Jurie; Dreyer interviews Kinky Friedman; “Reds Under Romney’s Bed!” by Mike Davis; Jonah Raskin on “Uncle Tom Vs. Simon Legree” — plus Alan Waldman, “Texas Cheerleaders for Jesus,” “Do the Romneys Own Your … Continue reading →

Author Tova Andrea Wang and journalist Harvey Wasserman were Thorne Dreyer’s guests on Rag Radio, produced in the studios of KOOP-FM in Austin, on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012.Rag Radio podcast:Tova Andrea Wang and Harvey Wassermanon voter suppression in America By … Continue reading →