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Greek Riots Expand; Address Corrupt Political System
Thousands march at funeral of Greek youth Alexandros Grigoropoulos; demand end to culture of corruption. There’s more to the Greek uprising then the alleged murder of an anarchist youth. Photo by Reuters / AP. ‘A switch has been flicked and … Continue reading
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Housing Crisis: 8 Million Foreclosures in 4 Years
Foreclosures could top 8 million: Credit SuisseBy MarketWatch / December 9, 2008 BOSTON — More than 8 million mortgages could go into foreclosure in coming years in the wake of the credit meltdown as the economy worsens and the U.S. … Continue reading
Rejecting Bigotry at Tyson, Shelbyville, Tennesee
An Injury to Eid is an Injury to AllBy Stuart Appelbaum / December 9, 2008 ‘The only way working people ever win is if we stand together. It doesn’t matter whether it’s race or religion: United we stand, divided we … Continue reading
Winning the War on Terror: Not in Afghanistan
An Afghan policeman destroys poppies in March. ICOS proposes using the poppies for medicine.Report: Taliban ‘noose’ around KabulDecember 9, 2008 LONDON, England — The Taliban insurgency is widening its presence in Afghanistan and “closing a noose around Kabul,” an international … Continue reading
Athens Shooting Fuels Anarchist Riots
A vitrine at Athens main commercial district is smashed by Greek youth following a deadly police shooting of a teenager last night, in central Athens, Dec. 7, 2008. Photo by Louisa Gouliamaki / AFP / Getty Images. A firefighter tries … Continue reading
Improving on Worker Exploitation : Smart Stitch
Ouch !!! What else can we possibly say? New Portable Sewing Machine Lets Sweatshop Employees Work On The Go Source / The Onion Thanks to Diane Stirling-Stevens / The Rag Blog
Curbing Emissions Through Construction Retrofits
Sustainable refit of the Department of Conservation office building in Wellington, New Zealand. Photo: Tom Walter.Construction Industry Could Trim Climate Emissions CheaplyDecember 8, 2008 POZNAN, Poland – Energy use in buildings accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, but … Continue reading
Andy Worthington On Addressing the Bush Administration Legacy of Torture
Eric Holder, Obama’s choice for Attorney General.Obama and Holder Must Return to a September 10th Mind-SetBy Andy Worthington / December 8, 2008 During the election campaign, one of the sticks with which John McCain’s team attempted to beat Barack Obama … Continue reading
Chicago Workers Forcing Management’s Hand
Making a new New Deal: Sitdown Strike in ChicagoBy John Nichols / December 7, 2008 Much has been made about the prospect that Barack Obama’s presidency might, due to economic necessity and the president-elect’s interventionist inclinations, be a reprise of … Continue reading
Singin’ on Sunday – Kelley Johnson
Photo: Steve Robinson I learned of Kelley Johnson rather accidentally when I was leaving for Austin the next day and needed some dinner and (I hoped) good music. Found both at a little club in Belltown, Seattle named Tula’s. Kelley … Continue reading
