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Student Protests in Solidarity with Palestine Cross the Atlantic
At a Campus Sit-In Against Israeli Occupation: An Interview with Three ParticipantsBy Ron Jacobs / February 13, 2009 On Friday, February 6, the University of Rochester-SDS (UR-SDS) organized an occupation of Goergen Hall at the University of Rochester for peace … Continue reading
US Policy in Afghanistan: Destined for Failure?
An Afghan boy walks by a destroyed Soviet made helicopter in Kabul in this picture taken February 5, 2009. February 15th marks 20 years since the last Soviet troops withdrew from Afghanistan. Moscow’s forces pulled out of the country in … Continue reading
Lincoln: ‘If Slavery Is Not Wrong, Nothing Is Wrong’
RIGHTS: Human Slavery Thriving in the ShadowsBy Mirela Xanthaki / February 13, 2009 “Dora”, a young Mexican woman, was helped by another Mexican woman to cross the U.S. border in the promise of a good job there. She ended up … Continue reading
Off and Running : Recovery Bill Big on Transit, Green Energy, Science
Obama Recovery program provides $8 billion for high-speed rail. Pictured is a high speed rail project that Californians voted for in 2008.Progressives, Obama keep promise to jumpstart clean energy, economy. By Joseph Romm / February 14, 2009 Years from now, … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Recovery, Green Jobs, Obama Administration, Sustainability, Transit
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Lest We Forget the Beauty of the Actions We Take
Embedded video from CNN VideoSarah Palin Raises Over $1 Million for Planned ParenthoodBy David Knowles / February 13, 2009 Via today’s Miami Herald comes a story that might be filed under “the law of unintended political consequences.” Way back in … Continue reading
Wall Street Journal : Librarian Laments Research Shutdown
The following would just be a sad but passing story except for one thing. It is emblematic of what’s happening all over the country. Reporters are being “let go,” bureaus are being closed, broadcast news departments are suffering daily funding … Continue reading
Is Armageddon Closer Than Most Americans Think?
Frankly, I am not so concerned about doomsday and don’t believe it will come to that. But the thoughts that Hirschhorn expresses here are worthy of consideration, and the steep increase in firearms sales is rather disturbing. Richard Jehn / … Continue reading
Britain: The Resurgence of the Student Occupation
Oxford students demand the university condemns Israel’s attack on Gaza. Photo: Rex.Students are revolting: The spirit of ’68 is reawakeningBy Emily Dugan Campus sit-ins began as a response to the Gaza attacks, but unrest is already spilling over to other … Continue reading
We Won’t Pay for Your Crisis !!
In December 2001 Argentina was caught by street protests when former President Fernando de la Rua froze bank accounts to pay off the country’s foreign debt. The continuing protests, street riots, and looting of shops caused De la Rua to … Continue reading
James Howard Kunstler : ‘Economic Recovery’ and a Poverty of Imagination
James Howard Kunstler has a comprehensive and blistering view of the current crusade to stimulate the economy; he thinks it won’t work and that it’s based on obsolete and wrongheaded assumptions. He believes a basic change in attitude is required; … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Consumerism, Economic Recovery, Peak Oil, Sustainability
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Homeowners Storm Gold Coast Mansions of ‘Predatory Lenders’
Neighborhood Assistance Corp. of America (NACA) members outside the home of Greenwich Financial’s William Frey on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. Photo by Danielle Robinson / The Hour / AP.Grab Your Torch ‘n Pitchfork! ‘Sporting bright yellow shirts that read, “Stop … Continue reading
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Tagged Economic Crisis, Finance, Foreclosures, Loan Sharks, Social Action
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Dear Sen. Cornyn : You Have Pork for Brains
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX). Image by Bill Narum / The Rag Blog. Senator Cornyn: ‘Your political ambitions are clearly far more important to you than the well being of ordinary Americans who are losing their jobs in the millions.’ By … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Corn Dog, Economic Stimulus, John Cornyn, Sarito Carol Neiman, Texas, U.S. Senate
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