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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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Frank Shepard Fairey: Grafitti Legend Claims Arrest Before Big Show is Political
Frank Shepard Fairey / ExopolisStreet artist Frank Shepard Fairey at Institute of Contemporary Art earlier this month. Photo by David L. Ryan / Boston Globe.Police arrest Obama artist and ‘Andre the Giant’ tagger just before opening at the Institute of … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Artistic Freedom, Artists, Freedom of Expression, Graffiti, Obama Campaign
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Sen. Bernie Sanders : Socialist Strikes a Blow Against Wall Street Greed
Socialist Senator-elect Bernie Sanders (I-VT): Way ahead of the curve on this one. Photo by Brian Snyder / Reuters.Obama backs limit to executive compensation similar to Sanders’ Stop the Greed on Wall Street Act ‘We are on the verge of … Continue reading
Sunday Snapshot: The Latest Fashion Statement
… Or Taking the Concept of Forked Tongue to New Heights (or Depths?).Thanks to Ned Salman / The Rag Blog
Medical Marijuana : Raids Continue But Policy Change in the Air
The message is clear, said UCLA professor Mark Kleiman, a former Justice Department official and an expert on crime and drug policy. ‘It is no longer federal policy to beat up on hippies.’By Devlin Barrett / February 7, 2009 See … Continue reading
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Tagged DEA, Drug Law Reform, Drug War, Medical Marijuana, Obama Administration
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