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Denver “Gitmo” Can Hold 400 Arrestees During Dem’s Convention

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by Judi Villa / Rocky Mountain News / Wed Aug 20, 2008 There won’t be razor wire, but anyone arrested…

Women’s Health Debate Reaches Boiling Point

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More Than 325,000 Sign Petition Against Administration’s Women’s Health Proposal By Kate Barrett / ABC News / Aug. 21, 2008…

U.S. Role in Georgia Crisis

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By Stephen Zunes / ZNET /August, 20 2008 Source: Foreign Policy in Focus The international condemnation of Russian aggression against…

Russia and Georgia : Proportion and Distortion

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By Michael Neumann / CounterPunch.com / August 20, 2008 It’s said that Russia’s response to Georgia’s attack on South Ossetia…

Georgian minister tells Israel Radio: Thanks to Israeli training, we’re fending off Russian military

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Editor: This article is a week old, but should be viewed by Americans who are too quick to jump to…

‘What the Hell is Wrong with Progressives? I’m Sick of It …’

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‘I’m sick of progressives protesting Obama because of his imperfections.’ by EvilAsh / MyDD(direct democracy) / Tue Aug 19, 2008…

How Wind Farms May Really Replace Coal Mining

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One community is attempting to prove that clean energy can beat dirty power — even in the heart of coal…

Is the EPA Hidding Connections Between Bees’ Die-Off & Pesticides?

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EPA Buzz Kill: Is the Agency Hiding Colony Collapse Disorder Information? NRDC Forced to Sue to Get Public Records on…

Tom Hayden on Obama : Transformational President or Another Disappointment?

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‘Whether he wins or loses, the vast movement inspired by Obama will become the next generation of American social activists’…

New Bush Rule for Health & Human Services Defines Birth Control As “Abortion”

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Bush’s Prescription for Bad Health Care Planned Parenthood / August 8, 2008 [Go here for the original article.] A new…

Progressives and Obama: A Clash of Narratives

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by: Norman Solomon / t r u t h o u t / 18 August 2008 By now, across the…

High Cost of Diesel Protest Hits Tijuana

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by Kinsee Morlan / at Last Blog On Earth / August 18, 2008 Saturday night (August 16, 2008) at around…

CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31
Mary Katherine Reeber on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44
jaybird on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Meh. Totally planned sunset for this – just like the electric scooters & bikes that are soooo popular – uh,…” Apr 20, 20:23
Alfred Del Mastro on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Please watch the April 13th 2026 City Council recorded video. They have no idea where all the revenue is. Sean…” Apr 20, 19:11
Paul Krueger on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “I did send this to Richard Bailey and ask him to forward it to anyone in Coronado who can get…” Apr 20, 18:37
Lynne Miller on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “It is easy to be disheartened by government overreach. Leaders, with their broken record strategy have convinced voters that high…” Apr 20, 18:16
Kate Callen on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Good point. Richard Bailey, any ideas about how we can bring this to the attention of Coronado officials?” Apr 20, 18:12
Tigersharktoo on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Hmmm… I wonder what the FORMER Mayor of Coronado has to say.” Apr 20, 17:57