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The Siege of Gaza Must Be Broken
Can a handful of international activists and two boats break the siege of Gaza?by Sharat G. Lin / August 18, 2008 The voyage to “break the siege of Gaza” was originally planned for the summer of 2007. But it did … Continue reading
Perspectives on the Conflict in South Ossetia
And then there’s the near total silence about the strategic importance of Georgia in relation to the transport of oil and natural gas from the central Asian region. This is played out in US news as a clash between eastern … Continue reading
Ashamed and Disgusted at What is Happening
A Canadian Jew’s visit to the territory left him ashamed by what he saw Gaza’s shocking devastationBy Harry Shannon / August 14, 2008 I had expected conditions in Gaza to be bad, but I was still shocked at the devastation … Continue reading
Much of Iraqi Oil Remains "Off-Line"
An oil refinery in Basra, Iraq. Oleg Nikishin / GettyWhy Iraq is Still Oil PoorBy Mark Kukis / August 15, 2008 BASRA — Roughly once a week a flotilla of half a dozen or so tankers heaves into the steamy … Continue reading
A Video Series on World Agriculture: Monsanto, Part 6
The World According to Monsanto (Part 6 of 8) Right now, there is probably no other company that is doing more to endanger the health of this planet, and it’s inhabitants, than Monsanto. With Nazi-like attitude, they are leading the … Continue reading
Tom Hayden : Same Social Expectations Amid a Very Different War
‘The similarities between the movements for RFK and Barack Obama (the fervor and the interracial character) have been often noted. If anything, the Obama constituency is larger because of the mobilization of so many more young people’By Tom Hayden / … Continue reading
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Tagged Cold War, Iraq War, Obama, Peace Movement, Robert Kennedy, SDS, Sixties, Social Change, Tom Hayden, Vietnam
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Jerry Wexler: Invented Rhythm & Blues, Boosted Austin Artists Like Willie Nelson, Doug Sahm
Jerry Wexler with Willie Nelon in the late 1970s.Aretha Franklin producer, Atlantic Records co-chief and music business pioneer dies at age 91By Ashley Kahn / August 15, 2008 See ‘Wexler worked with Austin musicians like Willie Nelson…’ below. Jerry Wexler, … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Deaths, Entertainers, Jerry Wexler, Music, Music Producers, Musicians, People, Rhythm and Blues, Rock 'n Roll, Texas
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Houston : Few Cops Disciplined for Taser Abuse
Houston cop with Taser drawn. Photo by Dylan / Houston Independent Media.No wrongdoing found in 1,700 incidents where HPD officers intentionally fired a TaserBy Roma Khanna / August 17, 2008 The Houston Police Department has found no wrongdoing in some … Continue reading
Charges Likely Against Blackwater Guards in Shooting of Iraqi Citizens
An Iraqi policeman inspects a car that was destroyed when Blackwater security guards opened fire in Baghdad, killing 17 civilians. Photo by Khalid Mohammed / AP.‘An Iraqi government investigation concluded that the security contractors fired without provocation’By Del Quentin Wilber … Continue reading
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Tagged Blackwater, Criminal Justice, Defense Contractors, Iraq Occupation, Iraq War, Justice Department
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Swingin’ on Sunday – the East West Jazz Alliance
East West Jazz Alliance – In A Hurry / I Do Hope Musicians: John Hansen, Phil Sparks, Daisuke Kurata, Atsushi Ikeda, Yasuhiro Kohama, Jay Thomas. Recorded: 2006 in Seattle, WA. [I’m quite sure this is Tula’s on 2nd Street in … Continue reading
Texas Ethics Commission : Proposal to Regulate Blogs
‘Regulating Texas blogs would be regulation with out representation. Regulation that doesn’t protect the rights of citizens is not good government’ By Vince Liebowitz / August 15, 2008 The statement below is issued in response to a document that has … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Blogosphere, Internet, Political Blogging, Texas, Texas Blogs, Texas Ethics Commission, Texas Legislature
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