Oct 15 2008
“Do me a favor, folks fretting about whether Mexicans will ever become Americans – fume about a substantial topic. Worthy choices: Al Qaeda, Hilliary Clinton as President. The sad state of the Chicago Cubs.” — Gustavo Arellano …
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Oct 15 2008
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The Death of Chief Victorio by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman
One-hundred and eighteen years ago on this day in history, the Apache Chief Victorio died following a battle with Mexican Troops. On October 15th, 1880, Victorio and his men had been surrounded in the Tres Castillos Mountains in Mexico just south of El Paso, Texas. A military strategist …
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Oct 14 2008
“Wars and elections are both too big and too small to matter in the long run. The daily work – that goes on, it adds up.” — Barbara Kingsolver …
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Oct 14 2008
Afghanistan’s Defense Minister has proclaimed 2008 the worst year since the fall of the Taliban in terms of violence and terrorist activity. Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak attributed his country’s state of affairs to a flow of Al Qaeda militants from Iraq to Afghanistan. But US and NATO forces have sharply stepped up their attacks this year, killing many civilians and increasing …
Oct 14 2008
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The Pittsburgh Proclamation by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman
Exactly one-hundred and twenty-five years ago on this day in people’s history, the Founding Congress of the American Federation of the International Working People’s Association occurred. On October 14th, 1883, U.S. anarchists and social revolutionary groups convened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to establish the radical organization. Delegates at the Congress approved without …
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Oct 13 2008
Since September 11th 2001, government targeting of Muslim community leaders has increased dramatically. Many of us recall the cases of Sami Al Arian and James Yee. Now, here in Los Angeles, the family and friends of a prominent Iranian American community leader, are calling attention to the persecution of yet another Muslim man. Seyed Mousavi is the founder of Al-Nabi …
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Oct 13 2008
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The Execution of Francisco Ferrer by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman
Ninety-nine years ago on this day in people’s history, anarchist philosopher Francisco Ferrer was executed in Spain. On October 13th, 1909, with no evidence of wrong doing, he was put to death before a firing squad as martial law cracked down on Spanish society. Ferrer had drawn the ire …
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Oct 13 2008
“But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.” — Thomas Paine …
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Oct 10 2008
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* How Republicans Plan to Steal the Next Election
* Empire Notes on the Decline of Empire
* Margaret Atwood on Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth
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Oct 10 2008
This year’s Presidential election may have the highest voter turnout in recent history with millions of new voters being registered. But as the last two presidential elections have shown, registering new voters is not enough. Getting their and others’ votes actually counted, is the real challenge. But party officials and the major media are focusing on voter fraud, a traditionally …
Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Is Coming To Los Angeles!
Come and hear Varoufakis speak in person on Saturday April 23rd in Pasadena, California, at his ONLY Los Angeles-area event!
WHEN: Saturday April 23rd, Reception at 12 noon, Event at 1 pm
WHERE: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
Yanis Varoufakis of the Syriza Party took the European political establishment by storm a year ago when he was appointed Finance Minister of Greece by Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. Varoufakis is an ……
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