Category Archives: RagBlog

is a journalist, a community organizer, an editor of Left Turn Magazine, and a staffer with the Louisiana Justice Institute. He was the first writer to bring the story of the Jena Six to a national audience, and audiences around … Continue reading →

Noted adventure and travel writer Miller, researching a book on Cervantes, visits Madrid for “El Dia del LIbro,” where the “Lectura Continuada” takes place. Tom joins in this marathon reading of the thousand-page “Don Quixote,” the world’s best-loved and most … Continue reading →

WAR AGAINST THE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENT: The Bombing of Judi Bari On the 24 of May, twenty years ago sensationalist headlines across the country announced the arrest of two leading environmentalists, Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney. Their car had been bombed—but … Continue reading →

Austin writer and activist Hamilton discusses the intrigues and idiosyncrasies of getting around in France. And he sees much to like in the French way of handling travel and transportation, though some of it is sure to confound the tourist. … Continue reading →

Your Good Vibes Are Needed:Freedom Fighter Marilyn Buck Fights for Her Life Before August Release An “Alleged Un-Crossing Candle” burns before a Dharma Wheel based on the Whirlpool Nebula. The small photo of Marilyn, made when she was incarcerated at … Continue reading →

Your Good Vibes Are Needed:Freedom Fighter Marilyn Buck Fightsfor Her Life Before August Release By Mariann Wizard / The Rag Blog / May 12, 2010 AUSTIN, Texas — As I write this, a member of the original Rag family needs … Continue reading →

Paris traffic circle webshots View of traffic circle below the Arc-de-Triomphe. Photo from travelpod.com. By David P. Hamilton / The Rag Blog / May 11, 2010 [This article was written in consultation with Chris Dobbs, American expatriate artist living in … Continue reading →

On the road in France. David Hamilton with consultation from Chris Dobbs, American expatriateartist living in Lyon, France. When making comparisons between France and the United States, I typically favor France, but not always. France has no Grand Canyon or … Continue reading →

Deepwater Horizon oil rig burning before sinking into the Gulf of Mexico. Photo from U.S. Department of Energy / Leonard Doyle / Flickr. Global movement building…From the Massey Coal to the BP Oil Spill:Fossil fuels are killing us By Alex … Continue reading →