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Democrats Are Letting Net Neutrality Die
Graphic from techrepublican. [Network neutrality is a principle proposed for residential broadband networks and potentially for all networks. A neutral broadband network is one that is free of restrictions on content, sites, or platforms, on the kinds of equipment that … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Democratic Party, FCC, Internet, Net Neutrality, Telecoms
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Sacramento : Tea Bagger Hate-Fest
“Tea bagger” protests took place all over the United Sates Wednesday. Pictured is Vince Schuck at a rally in Montpelier, Vt. Photo by Toby Talbot / AP. Too many liberals are trying to deal with this with dismissive humor, but … Continue reading
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Tagged Conservatives, Political Protest, Right Wing Media, Talk Radio, Tax Protests
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Rejecting the Oppression of Women in Afghanistan
Malalai Joya believes the US and other foreign powers are making a mockery of democracy and the liberation of Afghan women by empowering the warlords and fundamentalists.A voice of hope for Afghanistan’s womenBy Frud Bezhan / April 14, 2009 FOR … Continue reading
Perry to Limbaugh : ‘Ya’ll Come On Down, Y’Hear?’
Mr. Hospitality his own self: the Hon. Rick Perry, Governor of Texas. Photo by Harry Cabluck / AP. Gov. Rick Perry: ‘I think Austin would be an awesome place for Rush Limbaugh. You know, keep Austin weird.’ By Eric Zimmermann … Continue reading
Gov. Rick Perry says he’s delighted that Rush Limbaugh has mentioned maybe moving to Texas. And the governor is throwing out the welcome mat to the conservative radio talker. Limbaugh says he’s tired of the taxes in New York and … Continue reading
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Drone Attacks: Killing Civilians at the Rate of Fifty to One
60 drone hits kill 14 al-Qaeda men, 687 civiliansBy Amir Mir / April 10, 2009 LAHORE — Of the 60 cross-border predator strikes carried out by the Afghanistan-based American drones in Pakistan between January 14, 2006 and April 8, 2009, … Continue reading
Dennis Kucinich: Get Out of Afghanistan, Too
Obama has proposed an $82 trillion dollar WAR SUPPLEMENT to the budget. I do not believe in war, whether in Afghanistan or along the Mexican border, where a huge chunk of this money is also destined. I am hearing that … Continue reading
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Tagged Dennis Kucinich, Military Budget, Peace Activists, Peace Movement, U.S. Government
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The Meaningful Way to Combat Terrorism
Greg Mortenson, shown with students from the Sitara School he established in northeast Afghanistan in 2005, says education is the best ammunition against misogynistic terrorist regimes like the Taliban. Photo: Greg Mortenson.Build relationships, author tells cadetsBy Alexa James Recommends ‘3 … Continue reading
Somali Pirates: Other Than What We Are Told?
Johann Hari: You are being lied to about piratesBy Johann Hari Some are clearly just gangsters. But others are trying to stop illegal dumping and trawling Who imagined that in 2009, the world’s governments would be declaring a new War … Continue reading
Religious Right Concedes Defeat!
‘Armageddon for the Religious Right.’ Art by Matthew Bors / Orlando Weekly. America’s religious Right has conceded that the election of US President Barack Obama has sealed its defeat in the cultural war with permissiveness and secularism. By Alex Spillius … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Evangelical Christians, Obama Presidency, Religious Right
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Leon Panetta’s CIA : Getting Away With Torture
CIA Director Leon Panetta at his ceremonial swearing-in on Feb. 19, 2009. Photo by Jonathan Ernst / Reuters.Hope Abandoned:Obama Protects CIA Torture Memos By Chris Floyd / April 11, 2009 It was obvious from the moment that Barack Obama appointed … Continue reading
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Tagged Bush Legacy, CIA, Leon Panetta, Obama Administration, Torture, War Crimes
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Interview with Tim DeChristopher, Utah Oil Lease Spoiler
In its final days, the Bush administration tried to sell drilling rights to Utah’s Red Rock Country. Student Tim DeChristopher purchased a chunk of that land in an act of civil disobedience.Modern-Day MonkeywrencherBy Martin Stainthorp / April 10, 2009 During … Continue reading
