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The Lies of Hiroshima Live On, Props in the War Crimes of the 20th Century

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The 1945 attack was murder on an epic scale. In its victims’ names, we must not allow a nuclear repeat…

Follow This Dime-Why Misgovernment Was No Accident in George W. Bush’s Washington

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By Thomas Frank / TomDispatch.com / August 4, 2008 Washington is the city where the scandals happen. Every American knows…

The Price of Oil, Tripled? An Attack on Iran Could Make It Happen

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A war with Iran would ruin our economy and finally kill off our weakened, anemic democracy. By Chris Hedges /…

Book says White House ordered forgery to link Saddam Hussein & Al Qaeda

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by Mike Allen / Politiclo / August 5, 2008 A new book by the author Ron Suskind claims that the…

This is Horseshit

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by Cindy Sheehan / www.opednews.com / August 6, 2008 You know, I don’t care if it’s not proper for a…

New poll shows Obama losing support among young and women

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By Steven Thomma / McClatchy Newspapers / August 5, 2008 Barack Obama has lost ground among some of his strongest…

3 more arrested protesting movement of combat vehicles at Ft. Lewis, Washington – total now 11

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The Olympian • Published August 04, 2008 Police arrested three anti-war activists – including two South Sound residents – early…

cartoon o’ da day

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DEA Agents Raid Calif Medical Marijuana Dispensary Same Day As Pro-Medicinal Pot Court Ruling

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California Appeals Court Backs Medical Marijuana Posted by Jacob Goldstein / Wall Street Journal / August 1, 2008 California’s medical…

Blue Notes #48 – BOXER BILL BRINGS OCEAN ACT CLOSER & more …

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By David Helvarg / August 1, 2008 / Summer Recess Blue Notes #48 Senator Boxer Introduces Ocean Act On July…

Local Resident & Participant in 1970 Fight to Stop the Jetty Speaks Out

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OCEAN BEACH,CA. A local OB resident who was involved in the Summer 1970 fight to stop the jetty that the…

Military’s Social Science Grants Raise Alarm

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Critics of Gates’ Proposals Say Pentagon Funding Could Make Universities an “instrument rather than critic of war-making” by Maria Glod…

Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49
Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57
Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21