News :: Civil & Human Rights
There They Go Again, Those Arab Racists
05 Jul 2004
(Updated)
by
Ariel Natan Pasko
It looks at the vicious attacks taking place in Sudan against black Africans, by Arab militias. It surveys the Middle East/North Africa, the so-called "Arab World," and proposes an Israeli foreign policy initiative to support the non-Arab and non-Muslim minorities in the region.
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Announcement :: Activism : Miscellaneous : Protest Activity
“Don’t Just Talk About a Movement, Build a Movement”: The NYC North East Mutual Aid Gathering (and the next one in Philly)
05 Jul 2004
(Updated)
by
dude
North East Mutual Aid is an informal network of anti-capitalist anti-authoritarians. Our purpose is to open lines of communication so that existing groups and individuals throughout the Northeast can better coordinate support for each other in our local actions and struggles.
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LOCAL News :: Elections & Legislation
Put Peace on the Ballot -- Road Trip For Ralph
05 Jul 2004
by
stolenmediafoundation
look what showed up in the smf inbox....
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Announcement :: Activism
Darkstar Days - Kevin "Darkstar" Gosnell Memorial Events in July
Darkstar Days!!! Kevin "Darkstar" Gosnell Memorial Events July 18-21
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News :: Media
The unmasking of rogue journalists in the U.S. has led to a witch hunt, intended to turn individuals into scapegoats rather than tackle the
The unmasking of rogue journalists in the U.S. has led to a witch hunt, intended to turn individuals into scapegoats rather than tackle the far more sensitive problems of misinformation in the mass media today thanks to the parasitic symbiosis between media corporations and the Administration. .
In the case of the Chicago Tribune v Uli Schmetzer, its veteran foreign correspondent, the Tribune had to back down after virtually branding him a serial liar. As Schmetzer said in his reply: "Echoes of the MacCarthy era?"
Here is Schmetzer's Open Letter in reply to a column by the Tribune's Public Editor published on July 1, 2004.
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BTL:Symbolic Transfer of Power in Iraq Changes Little in War-Ravaged Nation...
04 Jul 2004
by
Between the Lines' Scott Harris
...Costs of Conflict Detailed in New Report~Interview with Emira Woods, co-director of the group Foreign Policy in Focus, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
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Reagan Replace Hamilton on the Ten-Spot? Not!
03 Jul 2004
by
Mark Drolette
A move is afoot to supplant Alexander Hamilton’s image on the very currency he helped strengthen with that of a recently-departed president whose main political achievement was establishing style over substance. Should we put Ronald Reagan’s mouth (and the rest of his face, and for that matter, his hair) where our money is? For the answer, read on.
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Announcement :: Activism : Economy : Elections & Legislation : Environment
Citizens call for sustainability strategy from candidates
03 Jul 2004
by
Jeffrey Barber, Citizens Network for Sustainable Development
As the nationwide debate on who should be president kicks into higher gear, some Americans want to know their candidate's ideas and commitement to a long-range sustainability strategy for the United States. This Fourth of July, the Citizens Network for Sustainable Development launches its Leadership for Sustainability campaign calling on citizens, public leaders and candidates for office to do their part in developing a national sustainable development strategy for the United States.
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