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We talk with the folks who made the film and run the venue — with live performance from Shake Russell, one of the artists who helped to make it famous For the Sake of the Song: We talk with the … Continue reading
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By Ted McLaughlin / The Rag Blog / March 15, 2010 For years now, doctors have been able to save lives and prolong lives by performing organ transplants. Hearts, livers, kidneys, lungs, etc. can be taken from those who’ve died … Continue reading
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I do cartoons for the Starbucks workers who are trying to unionize and get better working conditions. This rape case shows the total lack of care for an employee and automatic defense of anything a manager does. I think more … Continue reading
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Duh! Glenn Beck Discovers Springsteen’s a Pinko
Glenn Beck finally listens to‘Born in the USA’ — and freaksBy Jason Linkins / March 12, 2010 You wouldn’t think this was possible, but Glenn Beck had apparently never actually sat down and listened to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The … Continue reading
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Tagged 9/11 Truthers, Bruce Springsteen, Glenn Beck, Lyrics, Musicians, Peace Activists, Vietnam
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By Dr. Stephen R. Keister. Even though many in the Congressional fight for health care reform are primarily driven by personal political agendas (read: abortion and Rep. Bart Stupak), it appears that some form of legislation may actually be passed. … Continue reading
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SUNDAY : Celebrate Albert Einstein’s Birthday With Us
THIS SUNDAY!Rag Blog Benefit Bash andAlbert Einstein Birthday PartyThe Rag Blog, the Austin-based progressive internet newsmagazine, is celebrating Albert Einstein’s 131st birthday with a big benefit bash at Jovita’s, 1617 South 1st Street in Austin, from 6-9 p.m., this Sunday, … Continue reading
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MEDIA / ACORN Hoax : Times Won’t Admit It Was Wrong
Pimp and ho: James O’Keefe and Hannah Giles went undercover at ACORN. But guess what: They weren’t dressed like this!NYT and the ACORN Hoax:Paper won’t admit its mistakes March 11, 2010 Ignoring calls from numerous critics, the New York Times … Continue reading
Gilbert Shelton, the legendary underground comix artist who created the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers and Wonder Wart Hog, started out with the famed Texas Ranger humor magazine in Austin, where he and Ramsey Wiggins first met — back in the … Continue reading
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Student Protests : Education Funding Cuts vs. Sports Largesse
Students and supporters rallied against funding cuts to higher education at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. on Thursday, March 4, 2010. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli / AP.National Day of Action:Students protest massive funding cutsWhile millions goes to coaches, stadiums By … Continue reading
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Tagged Activism, California, Campuses, Dave Zirin, Economy, Education, Social Protest, Sports
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Naomi Klein : Chile and the Free-Market Fundamentalists
Salvador Allende, Chile’s democratically-elected socialist president, removed in a U.S.-backed coup in 1973. Photo from Jaume d’Urgell / Flickr.Credit where credit is due:Chile’s socialist rebar After the coup and the death of Allende, Pinochet and his Chicago Boys did their … Continue reading
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Tagged Chile, Earthquake, Free Market, Naomi Klein, Natural Disasters, Salvador Allende, Socialism
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Chile’s Socialist Rebar by Naomi Klein / March 6, 2010 Ever since deregulation caused a worldwide economic meltdown in September ’08 and everyone became a Keynesian again, it hasn’t been easy to be a fanatical fan of the late economist … Continue reading
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