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Odetta : Bid Farewell to Another Legend
Odetta at Radio City Music Hall in New York for a “Salute to the Blues” Benefit concert in 2003Odetta, Voice of Civil Rights Era, Dies at 77. Photo by Nancy Siesel / NYT.‘Her voice plunged deep and soared high, and … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Civil Rights Movement, Deaths, Folk Music, Musicians, Peace Movement, People, Political Activists, Sixties
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Joining the Peace Movement and Labor Activism
What If Labor Opposed War?By David Swanson / November 14, 2008 I think the peace movement and every justice movement in the United States should simply overwhelm Congress members during the next two months with one and only one demand: … Continue reading
Teaching War : What Did You Learn in School Today?
Veteran Fred Castaneda addresses Veterans Day assembly at Austin elementary school. Photo by Ricardo B. Brazziell / Austin American-Statesman.Is Veteran’s Day about War?By Fran Hanlon / The Rag Blog / November 14, 2008 Recently, the Austin American-Statesman ran a photo … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, CodePink, Education, Peace Movement, Public Schools, Texas, Veterans
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Austin : Iraq Veterans Speak Out Against the War
Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War march in Austin’s Veteran’s Day parade. Photos by Susan Van Haitsma / The Rag Blog.Iraq war veterans talk the walk at UTBy Susan Van Haitsma / The Rag Blog / November 13, 2008 … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-War Vets, Austin, Ft. Hood, Iraq Occupation, Iraq Veterans, IVAW, Peace Movement, Social Action, Texas
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Shalom : Jewish Activists Gather to End the War and Heal America
‘The gathering we are holding is intended to restart the energies of Jewish activism.’By Rabbi Arthur Waskow / The Rag Blog / November 12, 2008 On November 23, The Shalom Center and the Workmen’s Circle will hold an action gathering … Continue reading
Spy Vs. Spy : Cops Attacked by, uh, Cops During DNC Protests
Officers of the law at DNC protest in Denver, Aug. 22, 2008: Don’t spray me, bro’. I’M A COP!!ACLU: Pepper spray used on undercover cops in Denver may have heatened up scene.By Felisa Cardona / November 6, 2008 See videos … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, Democratic Convention, Denver Police, Direct Action, Peace Movement, Police Action, Social Action
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Obama Presidency : What the Left Should Expect
‘Obama won the presidency with the support of the American left. The antiwar movement was his first national constituency.’By David P. Hamilton / The Rag Blog / November 8, 2008 What the left should expect from Obama’s first term. We’re … Continue reading
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Tagged Obama Presidency, Peace Movement, Progressive Movement, The Left
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Obama, and Our Sixties Dreams of Peace
‘While we will never realize the utopian dreams of our youth, the imminent election of Barack Obama is likely to serve as a catalyst that will lead to an impressive series of reforms…’By Ken Brociner / November 2, 2008 I … Continue reading
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Tagged American Society, Obama Presidency, Peace Movement, Progressive Movement, Sixties, Social Change
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Austin Treasure : Vintage Video from Historic Protest Actions
Found Footage Reveals Bygone Era in AustinBy Amy Smith / October 31, 2008 See vintage Video of Austin protest activities in three parts, Below. Austin native Patrick McGarrigle has put together a treasure trove of Sixties-era video footage culled from … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, History, New Left, Peace Movement, Sixties, Texas, Vietnam
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Concerning Mark Twain’s ‘War Prayer’ and the ‘Right to Life.’
Photo by Alex Wong / Getty Images.‘In every presidential election for the past several decades we hear a hue and cry from the citizens who represent the “right to life” movement.’By Dr. S. R. Keister / The Rag Blog / … Continue reading
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Tagged Abortion Rights, Authors, Health Care, Mark Twain, Pacifism, Peace Movement, Pro-Choice, Pro-Life
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Censorship Revisited : Tommy Smothers Gets his Due
Tommy Smothers overlooking a valley in his Sonoma vineyard – he still gets together with brother Dick to perform their routine. Photo by Kim Komenich / San Francisco ChronicleTommy Smothers: ‘I dedicate this Emmy to all people who feel compelled … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadcast Media, Censorship, Comics, Entertainers, Freedom of Speech, Peace Movement, Sixties, Smothers Brothers, Television, Tommy Smothers, Vietnam
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