Non-Electoral Activism in Presidential Election Year
By Ted Glick Just about a year ago a leading activist in the climate movement made a comment that I…
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Update on Berkeley City Council vs. the Marines
Going into the wee hours of the night Wed from a meeting that started at 7pm Tuesday, Feb. 12th, the…
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Berkeley City Council & Marine Recruit Center Square Off Tuesday Feb. 12th
Staff February 11, 2008 1 Comment on Berkeley City Council & Marine Recruit Center Square Off Tuesday Feb. 12th
Bay City News Service 02/11/2008 Large crowds on both sides of the issue are expected at the Berkeley City Council’s…
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U.S. Troops Asked If They Would Shoot American Citizens
Iraq vet exposes how he was trained to round up Americans in martial law exercise, asked if he would kill…
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In His Own Words — Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
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Iraq vets call for Winter Soldier investigation
By Dee Knight – Published Jan 17, 2008 Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) has announced plans for “Winter Soldier:…
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Lessons from the 1970 Student Strike
(Editor’s Note: This article appeared a year and a half ago, but as it is mainly a history lesson from…
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January 8, 1912 – This Day In Our Region: The San Diego Free Speech Fight Begins
Staff January 8, 2008 0 Comments on January 8, 1912 – This Day In Our Region: The San Diego Free Speech Fight Begins
On this day in 1912, the San Diego City Council passed an anti-free speech ordinance, banning public speaking in a…
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More On the Future Direction of the Peace Movement
by Peter Bohmer I have found the discussion on the future direction of the antiwar/ peace movement very worthwhile. I…
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New Orleans: Tasers, Pepper Gas Greet Protesters At City Hall
Michael Steinberg December 20, 2007 10 Comments on New Orleans: Tasers, Pepper Gas Greet Protesters At City Hall
Police attacked housing rights activists locked out a City Council meeting to vote on the demolition of public housing. One…
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Future Direction of the Peace Movement – the Continued Debate
Gregg Robinson December 18, 2007 2 Comments on Future Direction of the Peace Movement – the Continued Debate
Ed: With Gregg Robinson’s post, we continue the much needed debate on the future direction of the antiwar movement. Gregg…
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The Anti-War Movement Needs This Debate: Why Is There Is No Mass in Our Mass Movement?
Frank Gormlie December 13, 2007 11 Comments on The Anti-War Movement Needs This Debate: Why Is There Is No Mass in Our Mass Movement?
Indebted is how I feel towards activists like Gregg Robinson and Rick Nadeau and Tom Hayden, for they all have…
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