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Life in American Prisons: Radicalizing the Masses
The Radicalization Of An American PrisonerBy George Peter Jr. / December 5, 2008 During a hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee in 2006, high- ranking F.B.I. officials testified that the Bureau considered U.S. prisons to be “fertile grounds for extremists”, … Continue reading
The Secret Laos Bombing and Legacies of War
Drawing the Future from the PastBy Channapha Khamvongsa / December 5, 2008 The bombing was relentless. From 1964 to 1973, the United States dropped more than 2 million tons of ordnance on Laos. That’s a planeload of bombs every eight … Continue reading
Russell Weiner : This Rockstar Hits Sour Notes
‘He is a “chip off the old block” and donates significantly (using his Rockstar profits) to many many many far right causes.’By Thomas Cleaver / The Rag Blog / December 7, 2008 It’s always amazing what you can discover, reading … Continue reading
‘Socialized Medicine’ : It Works for Others
‘Sweden and other European countries have some of the best health care in the world and provide it at a cost far less than in America.’By Hosea W. McAdoo M.D. / The Rag Blog / December 7, 2008 [President-elect Barack … Continue reading
Richard Rodriquez : Why Churches Fear Gay Marriage
Author Richard Rodriguez is Mexican-American, gay and a practicing Catholic. Photo by Christine Alicino / salon.com. As the American family fractures and the majority of women choose to live without men, churches are losing their grip on power and scapegoating … Continue reading
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Tagged Authors, Catholic Church, Gay Marriage, Gay Movement, Hispanic, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Proposition 8, Religion
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The Real Bill Ayers Stands Up
I was cast in the ‘unrepentant terrorist’ role; I felt at times like the enemy projected onto a large screen in the ‘Two Minutes Hate’ scene from George Orwell’s ‘1984,’ when the faithful gathered in a frenzy of fear and … Continue reading
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Tagged Colleges, Obama Campaign, Obama Smear Campaign, Peace Movement, SDS, Sixties, Vietnam, Weather Underground, William Ayers
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If We Do Not Change the Way We Produce Food, There Will Be Crisis Within Ten Years
‘Yes We Can’ Create a Sane Food Policy in the USBy Bruce Friedrich / December 6, 2008 Two extensive reports released in April indicate that our current method of devising food policy is broken and that the current system is … Continue reading
Indictments Expected in 2007 Blackwater Shooting
This actually comes as quite a surprise, since we’re dealing with the Bush administration and the myriad declarations of immunity that Jerry Bremer left behind in Baghdad. I won’t be holding my breath expecting these men to serve any prison … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackwater, Criminal Justice, Iraq, Iraq Occupation, Military Contractors
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Sorry Hillary : Obama Boys Behaving Badly
Jon Favreau, left, and unidentified friend with Sen. Hillary Clinton cutout. From the “44” Blog / Washington Post. ‘Asked about the photos, Favreau, who was recently appointed director of speechwriting for the White House, declined comment. A transition official said … Continue reading
Academic Study : Hot Sounds, Cool Stock Market
Dan Burrows: ‘Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back” beat variance is as smooth as, well, a baby’s bottom. Maybe that’s why there was mad volatility on the market’s dance floor.’ ‘When the stock market endures periods of high volatility — such … Continue reading
Foodie Friday: Champandongo and Black-Eyed ‘Peans’
High time we resurrected the “Foodie Friday” tradition with the Rag Blog. I was doing this in the early days of the blog, but let it slip as political events overtook us. Now we bring it back in all its … Continue reading
Supremes Take Case Challenging President’s Right to Indefinite Detention of Suspects
Supreme Court to decide if the president can order the indefinite military detention of people living in the United States?By Adam Liptak / December 5, 2008 WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the most fundamental question … Continue reading
