Dec 22 2010
We’ll hear from Reese Erlich about his book Conversations with Terrorists: Middle East Leaders on Politics, Violence, and Empire. And, Larry Santoyo, Vice President of the Permaculture Institute, Co-Director of the Terra Foundation and the founder of the Microvillage Network will join us to discuss what Permaculture is and its potential in our communities. Plus this week’s Black Agenda Report. …
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Dec 22 2010
Following months of debate, the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday voted 3-2 to approve a set of rules governing aspects of the Internet. The two Republicans who voted against approval said the new rules on what is called Net Neutrality, would decrease investment and innovation in related technologies. A cadre of Republicans in Congress immediately vowed to try and …
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Dec 22 2010
While it is easy to take for granted today the free online distribution of information through blogs and sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, etc, one of the earliest forms of internet media was pioneered by grassroots social justice activists. In 1999, an historic convergence of tens of thousands of activists from across the political spectrum confronted the World Trade Organization …
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Dec 22 2010
While Indymedia helped pioneer independent media in the forms we know today, Pacifica Radio was a pioneer of publicly funded radio at a time when that model was unheard of. Out of Pacifica came many innovative ways to make media, including Free Speech Radio News, a collective of independent reporters from around the world that puts together a daily 30 …
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Dec 22 2010
The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued a long awaited memorandum on December 17th. Agency Director John P. Holden said the 4-page memo, “describes the minimum standards expected as departments and agencies craft scientific integrity rules appropriate for their particular missions and cultures.” The memo specifically prohibits “political interference in scientific processes”. Under President Bush the …
Dec 22 2010
“Truth is the most valuable thing we have, so I try to conserve it.” — Mark Twain …
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Dec 21 2010
The Obama Administration releases new science integrity guidelines that progressives call “timid, torn, and tardy.” We’ll find out why. And, what the FCC vote on Net Neutrality means for the future of internet freedom with Malkia Cyril of the Center for Media Justice. Plus a conversation with a prolific Indymedia activist from Cameroon who goes by the alias Sphinx. And why Free Speech Radio News is struggling to survive. …
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Dec 21 2010
North Korea this week refused to retaliate against a US-backed military drill by South Korea that took place on a disputed border. The 90 minute exercise on Yeongpyong Island was expected to draw a reaction from North Korea nearly a month after it sent a barrage of artillery fire over the military drills toward its Southern neighbor, killing two …
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Dec 21 2010
The Senate voted on Saturday, with a majority of 65 to 31, to repeal the military policy known as “Don’t ask, Don’t tell.” The bill passed the House on December 15th. It now heads to President Obama for a signature this week. Obama has indicated that he will sign it. Eight Senate Republicans crossed the aisle to vote …
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Dec 21 2010
Today is National Homeless Person’s Memorial Day. The memorial falls on or about the shortest day of each year, in Winter, to acknowledge those who have died without a home of their own. This year the Los Angeles Community Action Network will be using the occasion of the memorial to call attention to its report on the Los Angeles …
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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