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The Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility leads successful effort to retain California’s nuclear safeguard laws

Staff April 14, 2008 0 Comments

On April 7, 2008, Rochelle Becker, the executive director of the Alliance testified before California’s Assembly Natural Resource Committee in…

The Peace Movement Shows Its New Face and It’s Beautiful

Frank Gormlie April 10, 2008 12 Comments

Recent antiwar “march madness” reflects a more decentralized, more youthful & more militant movement Wanting to provide a contemporaneous record…

SEIU: A less perfect union

Staff April 9, 2008 0 Comments

At a time when organized labor is slipping, SEIU’s national leaders are wasting their resources trying to discredit Sal Rosselli…

Painful Performance by General Betray Us

Staff April 9, 2008 0 Comments

by Robert Scheer / April 9, 2008 General Betray Us? Of course he has. MoveOn.org can hardly be expected to…

Petraeus-Crocker Hearings: Political Theater on Message

Staff April 9, 2008 0 Comments

By Phyllis Bennis / Institute for Policy Studies / 8 April 2008 Even before the House version gets underway on…

Beyond Despair–The Young People Are Our Hope

Patty Jones April 8, 2008 1 Comment

By Jeri Reed Originally posted at Fire on the Mountain I stood out on the street Monday night with about…

General Petraeus calls Iran-funded “special groups” the “biggest threat” to Iraqi democray

Frank Gormlie April 8, 2008 0 Comments

Iraq Commander Refuses To Set Any Date for U.S. Military Involvement; Senate Committee Ignores Iranian Contributions to the Current Cease-fire…

AMERICA, STAYED TUNED: Petraeus Testimony to Defend False “Proxy War” Line

Staff April 8, 2008 0 Comments

Analysis by Gareth Porter WASHINGTON, Apr 7 (IPS) – A key objective of the Congressional testimony by Gen. David Petraeus…

British fear US commander Petraeus is beating the drum for Iran strikes

Staff April 8, 2008 0 Comments

British officials gave warning yesterday that America’s commander in Iraq will declare that Iran is waging war against the US-backed…

There were 365 documented arrests during the “March Madness” of antiwar protests

Frank Gormlie April 7, 2008 2 Comments

OB Rag Continues its Documentation of Antiwar Protest Arrests Due to Lack of Mainstream Media Coverage From March 15, 2008,…

1968 The Mysterious Chemistry of Social Change

Staff April 6, 2008 0 Comments

The last thing the legacy of 1968 needs is nostalgic commemoration, writes Mike Marqusee. Even as it was happening, it…

A Pervasive Militarism Threatens American Democracy

Richard Nadeau April 4, 2008 3 Comments

April 4,2008 It is a beautiful day in Sacramento. The freedom of wild wings, the flight of birds, bees, and…

Ned on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “California prohibits write-in candidates in general elections.” Apr 21, 21:51
KB on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “The cuts are to the City’s two grantmaking programs to arts and culture organizations, OSP and CCSD. In zeroing out…” Apr 21, 18:32
Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
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