Sunday, January 12, 2014

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Y Archives - date unknown - Photographer Bob F...Y Archives - date unknown - Photographer Bob Feldman - International Student Welcome Weekend 4H Memorial Camp - students play baseball together umpire wears traditional dress (Photo credit: universityymca)
The bench in Viretta Park, Seattle, Washington...The bench in Viretta Park, Seattle, Washington, has been heavily graffitied as a de facto memorial to singer , who lived the last part of his life in a home directly adjacent to the park. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

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Noam Chomsky: 1971 Burglary of FBI Office Proved Agency Had Become a "National Political Police"
"It Was Time to Do More Than Protest": Activists Admit to 1971 FBI Burglary That Exposed COINTELPRO
From COINTELPRO to Snowden, the FBI Burglars Speak Out After 43 Years of Silence (Part 2)
 
The Rag Blog

Dawson Barrett : Kurt Cobain, King of the Outcast Teens

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In recognition of the anniversary of the death of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, a host of retrospectives will recognize both the raw potency of Cobain’s songwriting and the tragedy of his heroin use and suicide. They will hide that Nirvana … finish reading Dawson Barrett : Kurt Cobain, King of the Outcast Teens

Alan Waldman : The 17 Best Films I Saw in 2013

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My favorite films seen in 2013 include Saint Misbehavin’, Philomena, About Time, and the French film, The Well-Digger’s Daughter. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 I saw 17 excellent films in theatres, on cable/dish TV … finish reading Alan Waldman : The 17 Best Films I Saw in 2013

Ron Jacobs : Julie Wark’s ‘Human Rights Manifesto’ Points Finger at Neoliberalism

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Julie Wark has written a manifesto for justice and it is clear for now that we as a species have failed. By Ron Jacobs | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 [The Human Rights Manifesto by Julie Wark (2013: … finish reading Ron Jacobs : Julie Wark’s ‘Human Rights Manifesto’ Points Finger at Neoliberalism

Ted McLaughlin : Why Congress Can’t Understand Your Financial Struggle

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For the first time in this country’s history, more than half of the members of Congress are at least millionaires. By Ted McLaughlin | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 The figures above are for Congress in 2012, and … finish reading Ted McLaughlin : Why Congress Can’t Understand Your Financial Struggle

Lamar W. Hankins : The Ubiquitous Influence of Religion in America

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Beginning with the push against the Communist menace in the 1950s, which led to the increased use of “In God We Trust” on our coinage , religion has increasingly pushed its way into public policy. By Lamar W. Hankins | … finish reading Lamar W. Hankins : The Ubiquitous Influence of Religion in America

Alan Wieder : Bill Ayers’ ‘Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident’

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In his ongoing journey, and with his new memoir, ‘Public Enemy,’ Bill Ayers continues to bring the radical ‘spark’ forward. By Alan Wieder | The Rag Blog | January 7, 2014 Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn will speak at “Underground … finish reading Alan Wieder : Bill Ayers’ ‘Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident’

Michael James : Like a Bruegel Painting, 1966

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The JOIN Community Union was our effort in Uptown, Chicago, to build solidarity and create an organized force for change, especially among poor people of Southern origin. By Michael James | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2014 [In this … finish reading Michael James : Like a Bruegel Painting, 1966

Bob Feldman : A People’s History of Egypt, Part 12, Section 2, 1947-1948

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The movement to democratize Egypt: Except for their religious beliefs, Jews shared lifestyles with those of Muslim background. By Bob Feldman / The Rag Blog / January 6, 2014 [With all the dramatic activity in Egypt, Bob Feldman's Rag Blog … finish reading Bob Feldman : A People’s History of Egypt, Part 12, Section 2, 1947-1948

Kate Braun : Waxing Crescent Moon is Time to Set New Goals

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Moon Musings: The Waxing Crescent Moon — which falls on January 4–5, 2014 — is a time to set goals for positive changes in your life. By Kate Braun | The Rag Blog | January 3, 2013 Waxing moons are … finish reading Kate Braun : Waxing Crescent Moon is Time to Set New Goals

Alan Waldman: ‘A Bit of Fry & Laurie’ Was Brilliant British Sketch Series

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Waldman’s film and TV treasures you may have missed: This was most people’s first exposure to the highly original comic genius of English national treasures Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie, who wrote and performed many classic sketches. By Alan … finish reading Alan Waldman: ‘A Bit of Fry & Laurie’ Was Brilliant British Sketch Series

Tom Hayden : Progressive Dems See Opening for New Politics

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Elizabeth Warren and the populists say ‘No way!’ to ‘Third Way.’ Conditions ripe for a new politics: An opening for progressive Democrats The Democratic progressive base is making clear that Hillary Clinton must make an adjustment from her hawkish centrism … finish reading Tom Hayden : Progressive Dems See Opening for New Politics

Jack A. Smith : Climate Change Confab Brings Too Little Too Late

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Climate change activists in Warsaw, Friday, November 22, 2013, portray, from right, French President Francois Hollande, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Obama, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Photo by Czarek Sokolowski, / AP. Climate Change meeting in Warsaw brings … finish reading Jack A. Smith : Climate Change Confab Brings Too Little Too Late

Lamar W. Hankins : Opportunist Narvaiz Takes On Doggett Again in Gerrymandered 35th

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Congressional candidate Susan Narvaiz and friend. Image from Facebook. Unsolicited advice, Dept.: A Narvaiz strategy to defeat Doggett Narvaiz is a political chameleon who says what she needs to say and does what she needs to do to protect herself … finish reading Lamar W. Hankins : Opportunist Narvaiz Takes On Doggett Again in Gerrymandered 35th

Steve Horn : Keystone XL’s Houston ‘Fork in the Road’

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Houston’s refinery row. Image from Gulf Restoration Network / DaSmogBlog. Keystone XL fork in the road: TransCanada’s Houston Lateral Pipeline Houston’s LyondellBasell refinery is retooling itself for the looming feast of tar sands crude and fracked oil bounty that awaits … finish reading Steve Horn : Keystone XL’s Houston ‘Fork in the Road’
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Would Sharon Have Brought Peace to Israel?

 

Main points in the Iran nuclear deal

Iran said on Sunday that an accord it struck with world powers on its disputed nuclear programme in exchange for an easing of sanctions will take effect from January 20. The United States confirmed the news although President Barack Obama warned of a tough road ahead to real a comprehensive…
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Exclusive: Iran to get first $550 million of blocked $4.2 billion on February 1

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iran would receive the first $550 million installment of a total of $4.2 billion in previously blocked* overseas funds on or about February 1, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday

Aid agencies head to Tonga amid reports of extensive damage

Relief agencies were sending aid to Tonga on Monday amid reports of extensive damage to low-lying islands in the South Pacific archipelago after they were battered by a strong cyclone at the weekend.


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Fire destroys ancient Tibetan town in China (9 photos)

A fire that raged for nearly 10 hours Saturday razed an ancient Tibetan town in southwest China that's popular with tourists, burning down hundreds of buildings 

Bangladesh’s Radical Turn

In 1971, the U.S. abetted a genocide in Bangladesh—and it’s now siding with the radical Islamist culprits, who are fomenting the country’s latest political crisis.

How Organic Vegetables Are Rehabilitating San Quentin Inmates

But a program taking place in San Quentin has flipped that script, using quality whole foods to empower the incarcerated.  The Insight Garden Program at San Quentin State Prison, located outside of San Fran


 

W. VA WATER LIGHTS ON FIRE

A chemical spill has left 300,000 in West Virginia without tap water since Thursday and it'll be days before the restrictions are lifted. FEMA delivered a million liters of water over the weekend to help the nine counties affected and Saturday the U.S. Chemical Safety Board opened its investigation…
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