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Kuchinich Bows Out of Presidential Race

Staff January 24, 2008 3 Comments

Democrat Dennis Kucinich is bowing out of the Presidential race without endorsing any other Democrat in the Primary. He will…

The Bush Years: A National Near-Death Experience

Staff January 24, 2008 3 Comments

We’re getting closer to the light — the one at the end of the George Bush tunnel. by Patt Morrison…

Writing the Obituary for “Bradley Effect” is Premature and Foolhardy

Staff January 23, 2008 0 Comments

Voters claim they only look at competence and experience in a candidate, but race still plays a roll By Earl…

Study: False Statements Preceded War

Staff January 22, 2008 2 Comments

A study by two nonprofit journalism organizations found that President Bush and top administration officials issued hundreds of false statements…

Going Bankrupt – America’s Greatest Threat

Staff January 22, 2008 0 Comments

Why the Debt Crisis Is Now the Greatest Threat to the American Republic By Chalmers Johnson The military adventurers of…

Cheney Impeachment Gains Traction in House Judiciary Committee

Staff January 22, 2008 2 Comments

By Marjorie Cohn Nine out of 23 Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee favor starting impeachment hearings against Vice-President…

In His Own Words — Martin Luther King Jr.

Staff January 21, 2008 0 Comments

by Moira

Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. inspired a nation to change largely through his riveting speeches. Considered one of the greatest orators in United States history, his thoughts on racial equality have been repeated by many speakers throughout the years since his assassination. His skill with words powered King’s nonviolent battle for integration and equal rights. Here are 10 quotations from the eminently quotable activist.

1. He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetrate it. — “Stride Toward Freedom,” 1958.

World Markets Dump In Reaction to Bush’s “Stimulus Plan”

Staff January 21, 2008 0 Comments

(Associated Press) LONDON – Stocks fell sharply worldwide Monday in reaction to President George W. Bush’s “stimulus plan” and to…

Media Punditry: The Beast Without a Brain

Staff January 21, 2008 0 Comments

Why Horse Race Journalism Works for Journalists and Fails Us (This article is from TomDispatch.com Jan. 20th. Here is Tom…

Another Old OB Rag — March 1972 — Scanned!

Staff January 21, 2008 1 Comment

See the Simmering Pages of the March 1972 Edition of the Original OB Rag! Yes, that’s right! See the issue…

“I Have a Dream”

Staff January 17, 2008 4 Comments

Text of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Speech from Aug. 28, 1963

(transcribed directly from the video)

“I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.

Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves, who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity. But one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacle of segregation and the chains of discrimination.