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When the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were hit on September 11th 2001, the fabric of American society changed forever. The consequences of President Bush’s actions both at home and abroad have eerie parallels with the actions of another infamous historical leader. Several years ago, when this program was called The Morning Show, our then …

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The streets of St. Paul last week showcased an era of repression whose starting point can be identified as September 11th 2001. Hundreds of protesters, bystanders, and journalists outside the Republican National Convention were hauled away to jails under the pretext of “domestic terrorism” and many of them now face felony charges. When the twin …

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Hudson’s Arrival to Manhattan by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

Four-hundred and ninety-nine years ago on this day in people’s history, English explorer Henry Hudson came ashore on Manhattan Island. Commissioned by the Dutch East India Company in order to find an alternative sea passage to Asia, Hudson happened upon the New York Harbor instead. He also happened upon …

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In countries across the Middle East, North Africa, and parts of South Asia, most of what we hear is the news of war, authoritarian regimes, gender discrimination, and religious fundamentalism. But struggling to be heard are the voices of a young generation of people singing, playing, and listening to hard rock, heavy metal, and hip hop, infused with musical …

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The Lattimer Massacre by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

One-hundred and eleven years ago on this day in people’s history, nineteen immigrant miners were massacred in Lattimer, Pennsylvania. On September 5th 1897, a county sheriff’s deputized posse opened fire on hundreds of mostly Slavic, Polish and Lithuanian anthracite miners. The peaceful demonstrators joined ten-thousand others in a strike that …

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Last Friday the U.S. Labor Department reported a five year high jobless rate, exceeding the prediction of some economists. 84,000 more workers lost payroll jobs last month as the unemployment rate reached 6.1%. Three quarters of the way into this year, job losses now total 605,000. Forecasts for the nation’s economy predict even more job …

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As Democrats and Republicans battle each other for votes, election-related propaganda is flowing at a high rate – from both sides. The economy, unemployment, and the price of gas are all high on the list of worries for every-day people. For many others, adding to that is the impact of hurricanes, more intense and …

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From the water wars of Cochabamba, Bolivia, to what’s contaminating the US water supply, the new documentary “Flow: For the Love of Water” examines the world’s most precious resource. Directed by Irena Salina and Produced by Steven Starr, the film explores the global water crisis in all its facets. Taking a global view …

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The Stono Rebellion by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

One-hundred and sixty-nine years ago on this day in people’s history, black slaves rebelled in the British colony of South Carolina. On September 9th, 1739 a group of twenty slaves met by the banks of the Stono River and began their march to freedom. Led by an Angolan named Jemmy, …

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President Bush is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas later this month to hold talks at the White House on the state of the Middle-East peace process. Bush hopes to reach a peace deal by the end of the year in an effort to create some type of positive legacy for his …

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