What can you do? Some. Call your congressional representatives and express your views. Even if you know they won’t agree, someone keeps track of the numbers. Be polite and specific about your support or opposition on a particular bill, resolution, or issue. Here are a few actions that I did today to get you started. The top one is very time-sensitive in the US since the vote is tomorrow (Friday). Ok, on with the armchair activism… 1. Don’t Bundle Minimum…
Listen to Neil Young’s new album, Living with War. Visit the blog. Don’t need no ad machine Telling me what I need Don’t need no Madison Avenue War Don’t need no more boxes I can see Covered in flags but I can’t see them on TV Don’t need no more lies Don’t need no more lies Don’t need no more lies Click on the track title for the lyrics in ticker formet at the official website, or here for the…
ACLU Reveals New Evidence that Government Knew Abuse was Widespread Before Abu Ghraib Photos – OK, we knew that just by following the tracks of Bush’s legal team… Still, here’s some more proof for you. Torture is UnAmerican. Sign the petition. Army Documents Show Senior Official Reportedly Pushed Limits on Detainee Interrogations (5/2/2006) NEW YORK — New Army documents released by the American Civil Liberties Union today reveal that Lieutenant General Ricardo Sanchez ordered interrogators to “go to the outer…
“I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” -Albert Einstein
It’s International Worker’s Day, and the news is covered with images of protesting immigrants, some of whom are citizens already. Thousands marched today for immigrant rights. They have done so in a dignified and peaceful way, and have made a statement about their value to the US economy as well as reminding everyone about the “American dream.” “We are all immigrants.” “Hoy Marchamos, Manana Votamos.” “Today we march, tomorrow we vote” Take notice, Washington! They will not be erased. Thank…
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