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

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.

Endgame Strategies

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.

Though Numbers Unclear, Iraqi Deaths Touch Many : NPR

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...

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

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.

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

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

60 Minutes exposes the other face of Israel

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.

The Strangulation of Gaza

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.

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

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?

Bill Ayers and Bernardine Interviewed on 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.

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

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

The Man Behind Proposition 8 - The Daily Beast

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

Governor Palin…

An internet friend of mine just sent me this one.

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

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

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

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

GOP: Busted Brand | Views | 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.

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

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

The Wire

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.

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

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.

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

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."

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

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.

What Bugs Apple Fans - Forbes.com

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.

Freedom Rider: Obama's Hollow Victory

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

Ron Paul 2008 › Issues › Racism

Government as an institution is particularly ill-suited to combat bigotry. Bigotry at its essence is a problem of the heart, and we cannot change people's hearts by passing more laws and regulations.

Bush Says Now Is Time for Mideast Peace

Why does this thug get away with saying it's "time for peace in the Mideast," and then at the same time he

5 Reasons to Take Your Camera Everywhere in 2008

I bought myself a Canon Powershot G9 for a Christmas present, and it's already changing how I'm doing photography.

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  • The God of Delusion, Richard Dawkins
  • The Science of Good and Evil, Micheal Shermer
  • Assta: the Autobiography of Assata Shakur
  • Killing Rage: Ending Racism, bell hooks
  • Teachers as Intellectuals, Henry Giroux
  • Design Workshop, Robin Williams
  • Design It Yourself, Ellen Lupton
  • Culture and Imperialism, Edward Said
  • Beloved, Toni Morrison
  • Upside Down: A Primer for the Looking-Glass World,
  • Malcolm X Speaks
  • What to Look for in a Classroom, Alfie Kohn
  • Literacy in a Digital World, Kathleen Taylor
  • An Ordinary Person's Guide to Empire, Arundahti Ro
  • Outside the Law: Narratives of Justice in America,
  • A History of Nearly Everything, Bill Byrson
  • The Rise of the Image, the Fall of the Word, Mitch

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