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“Like” a third-world country?

“Like” a third-world country?

If you want to live in the America you’ve heard about, you’ve got to start noticing what’s really happening. A democracy requires your attention and participation. Drollette has a few choice words for those who don’t understand that by many standard measures, we are a kind of banana republic. The comparisons have been made by others, with more facts and figures, but I like the wording here. The article is worth reading (actually the “Smirking Chimp” site, despite its dehumanizing…

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ACLU Freedom Files

ACLU Freedom Files

ACLU Freedom Files Today, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and award-winning producer/director Robert Greenwald’s Brave New Films announce an unprecedented new series entitled The ACLU Freedom Files. In ten 30-minute episodes produced and directed by award-winning filmmaker Jeremy Kagan, the series will explore pressing issues that are threatening the civil liberties of all Americans, regardless of political affiliation. Coming in September: Beyond the Patriot Act The first episode in the new series The ACLU Freedom Files. This hard-hitting 30-minute…

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Take action on Supreme Court Nomination

Take action on Supreme Court Nomination

Time to put the pressure on! Now that we’ve lost an important moderate swing vote in Sandra Day O’Connor, we have to make sure that a right-wing ideologue doesn’t take her place. A meaningful candidate, qualified for the job and acceptable to both sides of the aisle would go a long way toward protecting our liberty, rights, environment, choices, and all the rest while protecting us against the ongoing dismantlement of our representative democracy. Surely we deserve someone who will…

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75 Reasons to Reexamine George W

75 Reasons to Reexamine George W

This was originally titled 75 reasons not to hire Georgie, but I think it’s a little late for that now. I’m sure this has been circulating around for a bit, but it was still interesting. Here’s some of what we know, what is out in plain sight. Assess this resume again. Past work experience: 1) Ran for congress and lost.2) Produced a Hollywood slasher B movie.3) Bought an oil company, but couldn’t find any oil in Texas, company went bankrupt…

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