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US Congress: Accused of War Crimes
I Accuse! An Open Letter to CongressBy Sarah Shields / January 13, 2009 I accuse you, the US Congress, of having voted for US House Resolution 34 by an overwhelming margin, 390-5. In the name of protecting Israel’s security, this … Continue reading
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Tagged Congress, Gaza War, Israel, Palestine, Palestinian Blockade
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Is the Gaza Invasion About Its Offshore Gas Fields?
Interestingly, one of our readers asks in a comment, “This doesn’t mean I agree with the invasion of Gaza which seems self-defeating – not because of the numbers killed (though that’s awful), but because tactically what is it going to … Continue reading
Even Israelis Are Asking : Who Will Save Israel From Itself?
The Israeli government’s justifications for the war are being scrutinised. Photo by Gallo / Getty. Israeli commentators and scholars, self-described ‘loyal’ Zionists who served proudly in the army in wars past, are now publicly describing their country, in the words … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Hamas, International Law, Israel, War Crimes, World Opinion
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Los Angeles and Owens Valley : An Epic Struggle Over Water
Harry Williams, member of the Paiute Tribe, wants to protect the Owens Valley from development. Photo by Jennifer I. Fenton / WIP. The struggle over Owens Valley’s water resources is spattered with tales reminiscent of an old Hollywood Western starring … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Environment, Los Angeles, Native Americans, Natural Resources, pollution, Water Conservation
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Democracy, Israeli Style : Arab Parties Banned from Elections
The Arab parties earned the ire of the most hawkish elements in the Israeli government by publicly opposing the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. Balad likewise made enemies by explicitly calling for equal rights for all citizens of Israel, … Continue reading
Juan Cole Proposes a Different Approach to Curbing the Influence of AIPAC
AIPAC controls Washington now. Photo: source.Only an America First PAC Can Stop the MadnessBy Juan Cole / January 12, 2009 I want to follow up today on my postings over the weekend on how organizing to defend progressive congressional representatives … Continue reading
New York Protest Against Gaza Assault Gets Ugly
15,000 March Against Israel’s Crimes in Gaza Police riot; beat, pepper spray, and arrest protestersJanuary 11, 2009 Today, more than 15,000 people rallied in Times Square to protest Israel’s ongoing assault against the people of Palestine . The demonstration stretched … Continue reading
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Tagged Gaza War, Israel, Palestine, Police Brutality, Political Protest
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Singin’ on Sunday: Michael Heart
We Will Not Go Down (Song for Gaza) Thanks to Jeff Segal / The Rag Blog
The Rogues’ Gallery of Food Awards
Damage control: Chinese workers destroy a batch of melamine-tainted milk powder under the watchful eyes of enforcement officers in Shanghai. Photo: source.My 2008 Food Products Hall of Shame AwardsBy: Asinus Asinum Fricat / January 10, 2009 The main award goes … Continue reading
Rafah Crossing: Let the Doctors Through !
Rafah crossing, EgyptReport From Rafah: Doctors Stopped at the BorderBy Bill Quigley / January 9, 2009 Rafah, Egypt — Dr. Nicolas Doussis-Rassias and many other volunteer doctors have been waiting in Rafah, Egypt for days. Nicolas and the other physicians … Continue reading
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Tagged Geneva Conventions, Israel, Palestine, Palestinian Blockade
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Death : ‘William Zanzinger Killed Poor Hattie Carroll’
William D. Zantzinger was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six months in 1963 in the death of Hattie Carroll. [Dylan dropped the “t” in “Zantzinger.”] Photo from Baltimore Sun via NYT.W. D. Zantzinger, subject of Dylan song, dies at … Continue reading
John Dean on Fixing the American Presidency
Dawn Johnsen, Obama administration head of the Office of Legal Counsel.The Damaged Institution of the Presidency, How the Obama Administration Intends to Restore It, And What We Can Expect from New OLC Head Dawn JohnsenBy John W. Dean / January … Continue reading
