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OBAMA BOWS TO PRESSURE: Drops U.S. from Major Anti-Racism Conference

Seeded on Tue Mar 10, 2009 7:14 PM EDT (eurweb.com)

Even with a Black man as president, the U.S. government appeared ready last week to bow to Jewish pressure and boycott a major international conference designed to combat racism.

world-news, israel, palestinians, u-s

Endgame Strategies

Seeded on Wed Feb 25, 2009 10:43 PM EST (Adbusters: The Magazine)

We have reached an impasse. Capitalism as we know it is coming apart at the seams. But as financial institutions stagger and crumble, there is no obvious alternative. Organized resistance is scattered and incoherent. The global justice movement is a shadow of its former self.

politics, economics, capitalism

Though Numbers Unclear, Iraqi Deaths Touch Many : NPR

Seeded on Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:49 AM EST (npr.org)

According to the Baghdad government, 138 Iraqis died in January and that, too, is one of the lowest figures since 2003. Estimates of the number of Iraqis killed overall vary wildly, from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands...

world-news, iraq, u-s, bush, bush-administration

YouTube - Gerald Celente on the Economic Meltdown of the U.S.

Seeded on Sat Feb 21, 2009 2:43 PM EST (YouTube)

Gerald Celente on Glenn Beck 's Radio 19 Feb 2009 pt 1/2 I've been listening to this economic and political trends guy Gerald Celente and wondering what others think of his predictions.

us-news, economics, obama, u-s-economy, glenn-beck, gerald-celente

Truthdig - Reports - It's Not Going to Be OK

Seeded on Mon Feb 2, 2009 11:01 PM EST (Truthdig)

My Title: Are we at the end of capitalism as we know it?

politics, economy, obama, capitalism, jobs

60 Minutes exposes the other face of Israel

Seeded on Tue Jan 27, 2009 2:00 AM EST (CBS News)

I rarely watch mainstream media anymore, but this video clip was emailed to me, and I want to share it any way I can. From what I've read and analyzed about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, this video sums it up pretty well.

world-news, israel, palestine, west-bank, gaza, middle-east, israeli-settlements

The Strangulation of Gaza

Seeded on Sun Jan 25, 2009 1:42 PM EST (The Nation)

The current squeeze on Gaza began in 1991. It was tightened with the institutionalization of the Israeli occupation enabled by the Oslo Accords of 1993. It was tightened further with the intensification of the occupation in response to the second intifada in 2000.

world-news, israel, palestine, hamas, occupation, apartheid, gaza, settlement

How Bush Should Spin His Legacy | Newsweek Politics | Newsweek.com

Seeded on Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:28 PM EST (Newsweek)

How will history view Bush? I say that's the wrong question. The only quesiton here is how do we keep this disastrous part of history from repeating itself?

us-news, bush, u-s-president, despot, corrupt

Bill Ayers and Bernardine Interviewed on Democracy Now

Seeded on Fri Nov 14, 2008 8:30 PM EST (Democracy Now!)

Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn interviewed for the first time since the election of Obama. This interview should give viewers a better understanding of what the Weather Underground was about.

us-news, bill-ayers, weatherground, obama-campaign

Prop. 8 victors upset by personal attacks - Sacramento Politics - California Politics | Sacramento Bee

Seeded on Wed Nov 12, 2008 6:23 PM EST (The Sacramento Bee)

This is the type of backlash that Prop. 8 supporters should expect, and much, much more.

us-news, proposition-8, gay-rights, california, gay-marriage

My chat on the Mormon church missionary hotline.

Sat Nov 8, 2008 12:36 AM EST

I clicked on the Momon church ad (posted on this site) tonight and discovered that they have a missionary hotline of sorts. So I to thought I'd ask them some questions. I didn't use my real name. I don't know why.

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religion, california-prop-8, mormon-church, proposition-8, prop-8, same-sex-marriage, gay-rights, gay-marriage

The Man Behind Proposition 8 - The Daily Beast

Seeded on Wed Nov 5, 2008 11:48 PM EST (thedailybeast.com)

This is another reason I can't stand religion and deity worshipers.

religion, california, proposition-8, elections

Governor Palin…

Seeded on Thu Oct 23, 2008 6:10 PM EDT (Real Women Respond to Palin Webathon)

An internet friend of mine just sent me this one.

politics, palin, campaign

In a More Diverse America, A Mostly White Convention - washingtonpost.com

Seeded on Fri Sep 5, 2008 5:54 PM EDT (The Washington Post)

This is a continuation of a article/question started here.

politics, race, republican-party

Seeds : The Anti-Abortion Mommy: Five Questions for Sarah Palin

Seeded on Fri Sep 5, 2008 4:52 PM EDT (blogs.theroot.com)

Sharp questions for a candidate who says she won't be holding any media interviews until after the election.

politics, paylin, republicans

GOP: Busted Brand | Views | TheRoot.com

Seeded on Fri Sep 5, 2008 2:38 PM EDT (theroot.com)

Fast forward to St. Paul, where a bad representation got worse. There are just 36 black delegates at the Republican Convention this year, 1.5 percent of the total delegates, according to a Aug. 29 report by the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington.

politics, race, republican-party, democratic-party

Where are people of color in the RNC?

Thu Sep 4, 2008 10:54 PM EDT

Where are people of color in the Republican National Convention? Were they denied access? Could a Republican please explain this?

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politics, rnc, republican-national-convention, race

Michael Moore Dares to Ask: What's So Heroic About Being Shot Down While Bombing Innocent Civilians?

Seeded on Wed Sep 3, 2008 2:13 AM EDT (AlterNet.org)

I've been meaning to purchase Moore's latest book. This article reminds me that I should.

politics, mccain, vietnam-war, presidential-election

The Wire

Seeded on Mon Jun 2, 2008 6:11 PM EDT (The Root)

Initially, I avoided The Wire because I wondered if it was truly drama or just TV intent on scaring white folks into voting Republican. Three seasons ago, I gave in to the buzz, and The Wire drew me in.

entertainment, african-american, television, drama

Photoshop Insider » Behind The Scenes with Cutting Edge Photographer Dave Hill

Seeded on Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:24 PM EST (scottkelby.com)

Scott Kelby posts a blog about the amazing "kick-butt" photography work of Dave Hill. Check out the link to the behind-the-scene work for the photos.

arts, scott-kelby, photography, lighting, dave-hill

With 'African-American,' hyphen bespeaks much | ajc.com

Seeded on Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:30 AM EST (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Therefore, until African-Americans are fully accepted by the majority and racial identity is no longer a factor on our streets and highways, in the workplace, housing and our justice system, African-Americans need that dash in front of "American."

politics, race, african-american, blacks, identity

Apple's iPhone Elixir: Cut Prices - News & Analysis - Tech Stock Update - NOK - RIMM

Seeded on Thu Jan 31, 2008 11:26 AM EST (TheStreet.com)

Some analysts say Apple will have to cut deals with more phone carriers outside the U.S., upgrade the iPhone and most importantly, drop the price in order to reach its ambitious sales target.

technology, apple, iphone, stock-market, sales

What Bugs Apple Fans - Forbes.com

Seeded on Fri Jan 18, 2008 11:39 AM EST (Forbes)

If there's one quality that sets Apple apart from other companies, it's the passion its users have for its products. "There's almost a personal connection with the computer," observes Herzl Goldin, a white-bearded man who has been an Apple user for nearly three decades.

technology

Freedom Rider: Obama's Hollow Victory

Seeded on Sun Jan 13, 2008 11:41 PM EST (blackagendareport.com)

Barack Obama flies high on white dreams of never again having to confront the realities of race in America.

us-news, obama, race, african-americans, whites, democratic-party

Film Portrayals of Racial Pride and Prejudice

Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:43 PM EST

I haven't been an avid movie goer in the last few years, but in the lasts several months I've noticed a spate of really good African American films that are examples of the type of positive and critical stories about the history and experiences of African American people facing a …

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education, movies, denzil-washington, african-americans, civil-rights, racism

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