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Paul Krassner on The Virtues of Irreverence, Indecency and Illegal Drugs
The Right Irreverent Paul Krassner. ‘In the wishful-thinking corner of my mind, pushing the limits and fostering social change are inextricably connected, but I don’t have any delusions that I’ve inspired an epidemic of epiphanies.’ — Paul Krassner. By David … Continue reading
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Tagged Alternative Media, Authors, Drug Legalization, Journalists, Paul Krassner, Political Activists, Political Satire, Sixties
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Israeli Jew : Bring the Suffering Gazans Home
Israelis, led by Peace Now, demonstrate for peace in Gaza. The following article by an Israeli Jew may at first blush seem a bit idealistic. But there are times when idealism may be the only practical answer. Thanks to Rag … Continue reading
No Wealth Creation Since the Turn of the Millennium
Decade at Bernie’sBy Paul Krugman / February 15, 2009 By now everyone knows the sad tale of Bernard Madoff’s duped investors. They looked at their statements and thought they were rich. But then, one day, they discovered to their horror … Continue reading
The Missing Billions from Iraq Reconstruction: A Story That Won’t Go Away
The missing billions – the story that no one ever really cared to follow to its conclusion. Why? I could probably make a pretty fair case that it’s a function of racism – most of the money wasn’t American taxpayer … Continue reading
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Tagged Corporate Corruption, Iraq, Iraq Occupation, Political Corruption
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The Pentagon : Attack of the Killer Robots
The Pentagon’s dream of a techno army is doomed to fail. ‘They don’t get hungry,’ Gordon Johnson, who headed a program on unmanned systems at the Joint Forces Command at the Pentagon told the New York Times in 2005. ‘They’re … Continue reading
Big Oil Led the Fight Against the Stimulus Plan
North Carolina millionaire businessman and former state legislator Art Pope is a director of Americans for Prosperity. Why would an organization funded by oil and gas interests be hostile to the economic stimulus plan? Could it be the $50 billion … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Conservatives, Economic Recovery, Oil Companies, Stimulus Bill
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‘America’s Toughest Sheriff’ : Arizona’s Joe Arpaio Finally Called to Account
Maricopa County Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio: such a lovely fellow. Dennis Gilman /Adolfo Maldonado / Phoenix New Times.‘It is high time that somebody on the national scene notice, and the Federal government take action on, the egregious and violative conduct … Continue reading
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Tagged Arizona, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Brutality, Prisoner Abuse
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American Crimes Against Humanity Slowly See the Light of Day
Former Guantánamo prison guard Brandon Neely has come forward to air his feelings of guilt about how he and some soldiers treated the prisoners shortly after 9/11.Photo: Pat Sullivan/AP.Ex-Gitmo guard describes abuseBy Mike Melia / February 15, 2009 SAN JUAN, … Continue reading
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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