ILWU to Shut Down West Coast Ports May 1 Demanding End to War in Iraq, Afghanistan : Indybay
For Workers Strikes Against the War! ILWU to Shut Down West Coast Ports May 1 Demanding End to War in Iraq, Afghanistan [From ILWU to Shut Down West Coast Ports May 1 Demanding End to War in Iraq, Afghanistan : Indybay] ————- oh my… it is about time!
Read Moresometimes… the puppets know… they just know.
—- this is a great little puppet show about neoliberalism with great social and political theoretical basis. from monochrome
Read MoreA to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science
In recent years, scientists who work for and advise the federal government have seen their work manipulated, suppressed, distorted, while agencies have systematically limited public and policy maker access to critical scientific information. To document this abuse, the Union of Concerned Scientists has created the A to Z Guide to Political Interference in Science. [From […]
Read MoreAardvarchaeology : US Politics Have No Left Wing
So, believe me, US politics don’t have a Left. Looking at the presidential candidates, I am frankly appalled. None of them would be a viable politician in Sweden. They all support the death penalty, none advocates strict gun control and all make frequent mention of their religious beliefs in public. These are extremist stances. Not […]
Read MoreBlog for Choice Day 2008
Today, on the 35th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we are asking pro-choice bloggers to join us for Blog for Choice Day! Blog for Choice Day provides us with an opportunity to raise the profile of reproductive rights in the blogosphere and the media, while celebrating Roe’s 35th anniversary. Plus, it’s a great way to […]
Read MoreCrooks and Liars » Justice, Guantanamo Style
Crooks and Liars » Justice, Guantanamo Style: This is justice Guantanamo style. This is the process that the government contends is the functional equivalent of habeus corpus. It’s a joke. The question is whether the Supreme Court will have the courage to say so. — just remember … this is not them doing it… torturing […]
Read Moreworking class warrior eh?
My Liberal Identity: You are a Working Class Warrior, also known as a blue-collar Democrat. You believe that the little guy is getting screwed by conservative greed-mongers and corporate criminals, and you’re not going to take it anymore. Take the quiz at www.FightConservatives.com found via Library Tavern
Read MorePatrick Tillman Was Murdered?
Patrick Tillman Was Murdered?: But it comes from the AP: Army medical examiners were suspicious about the close proximity of the three bullet holes in Pat Tillman’s forehead and tried without success to get authorities to investigate whether the former NFL player’s death amounted to a crime, according to documents obtained by The Associated Press. […]
Read MoreThe ReDistricting Game
The ReDistricting Game: “The polarization and poisonous atmo-sphere that have infected the House of Representatives for the past two decades or more can be traced — in large part — to the manner in which district lines are drawn in most states.” – Les Francis, former Exec Director of the Democratic National Committee —- cool
Read MoreFeminism Friday: Using pregnancy to criminalize womanhood at Pandagon
Feminism Friday: Using pregnancy to criminalize womanhood at Pandagon: Of course, the other part of this is redefining what a child is, taking women’s participation in the creation of one out of the picture and relegating pregnant women to the role of mere incubators for children that men make. To call something a “child†from […]
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