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Students and community members rallied in June in Watts to protest the firing of Jordan High School teacher Karen Salazar. The second-year English instructor had been notified earlier in the school year that her contract would not be renewed. Salazar had been accused of being too “afro-centric.” She was observed by the …

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Glen Ford is a writer and radio commentator and the Executive Editor of The Black Agenda Report. This week’s commentary is called “The Church of the Ascending Obama.”

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The Panama Canal by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

Ninety-four years ago on this day in people’s history, the U.S. constructed Panama Canal officially opened. On August 15th, 1914, the S.S. Ancon cargo ship was the first vessel to pass through the man made structure linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The United States had originally been committed to …

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Major party presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain will be making their first joint campaign appearance this Saturday in Orange County. The Saddleback mega-church in the city of Lake Forrest will host the two as part of a Civil Forum on Leadership and Compassion. Pastor Rick Warren, who authored the best-selling book, “The …

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As Democrats gear up for their party’s convention in Denver, Colorado later this month, activists are making plans of their own. As has been the tradition for decades now, major party conventions are favored targets of dissatisfied progressives. You may recall our recent interview with Tom Hayden, a key figure in the demonstrations 40 years …

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If you thought you could avoid the ills of food industrialization by eating only certified organic food, think again. A new report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week revealed that some products labeled “organic” may not meet organic criteria. The USDA’s National Organic Program announced on August 5th that 15 of …

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The Boxer Rebellion by Subversive Historian Gabriel San Roman

One-hundred and eight years ago on this day in people’s history, the Boxer Rebellion ended in Beijing, China. On August 14th, 1900 an eight-nation international alliance mostly from the west repressed an uprising that highlighted the tensions of late 19th century China. The Boxer Rebellion began nearly one year prior …

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The Arctic Ocean’s sea ice is melting rapidly this summer at a pace that could eclipse last year’s record-breaking retreat. Scientists, who previously charted a moderate recovery for this year, modified their predictions after recent storms over Alaska’s Beaufort Sea accelerated the disintegration. With this year’s melting of Arctic sea ice set …

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Despite economic woes nationwide, Disney Corporation’s winter quarter profits hit a record high of $1.18 billion. Despite this the company is seeking to start charging employees at its three Anaheim hotels for health insurance. Disney also proposes denying health benefits to employees who work fewer than 30 hours or 5 days per week. …

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Nearly three years ago, Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region killing nearly 2000 people and displacing hundreds of thousands. But worse than the hurricane itself was the aftermath. Among those who did not have the means to leave the city, were a couple living in the ninth …

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