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Tagged 2008 Elections, Cartoon, Discrimination, Homophobia, Proposition 8
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Violence in Gaza Breaks the Ceasefire
wednesday, mourners carry the body of a hamas fighter killed by israeli forces during ground incursions on the previous dayIsrael Breaches Gaza Ceasefire: Invades, Kills 7, Seizes ManyBy Michael / November 6, 2008 yesterday, while i worked alongside politicos; while … Continue reading
Let’s Bring Culture Not Only to the White House, But to All of American Government
My only question is why would we not desire a Ministry of Culture? Such a government department or agency is commonplace in other nations; why would we not want one in the US? Richard Jehn / The Rag Blog Robert … Continue reading
Ayers Seems Relieved That the Election Is Over
What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been: Looking back on a surreal campaign seasonBy Bill Ayers / November 7, 2008 Whew! What was all that mess? I’m still in a daze, sorting it all out, decompressing. Pass the Vitamin C. … Continue reading
US Says Iraq SOFA* Discussions Are Complete
From whence does this arrogance arise? Why do citizens and, more especially, the government of the United States believe that they can dictate to anyone else around the world the conditions of discussion? Why has the humility so necessary for … Continue reading
Much Work to Do to Bring Peace to the Middle East
MIDEAST: For Peace, the U.S. Will Have to ChangeBy Cherrie Heywood / November 5, 2008 RAMALLAH, West Bank – Barack Obama has been elected U.S. President at a time when the number of extremists has risen dramatically since the U.S. … Continue reading
Thousands Protest Gay Marriage Vote in SF Vigil
Coy Abellano is comforted by Erwin Barron as he cries outside City Hall where hundreds of people gather for a candlelight vigil in response to Proposition 8 in San Francisco, Calif., on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008. Photo by Lacy Atkins … Continue reading
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Tagged 2008 Elections, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Human Rights, Proposition 8, San Francisco
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Call to Action: Stop the Criminals on Television
Monsters on TelevisionBy Juan Cole / November 6, 2008 Paul Krugman, among my favorite political commentators, has spoken forthrightly of how during the past few years we have had “monsters” in office, naming Tom Delay, Karl Rove and Dick Cheney. … Continue reading
Mr. Ayers’ Neighborbood : Hanging With Bill on Election Day
‘Ayers seemed curiously calm and cheerful about the way he had been made an issue in the campaign.’ By David Remnick / November 4, 2008 Early this morning, the Obama family voted at the Beulah Shoesmith Elementary School, in Hyde … Continue reading
