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News :: Civil & Human Rights : Education : Government Secrecy : International Relations : Regime |
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Union of Concerned Scientists Report: US Science Policy Swayed by Politics |
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08 Jul 2004
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``These are increasing bits of evidence of attempts at control over the way the business of science, the open communication between scientists, is being conducted.'' |
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News :: Elections & Legislation : Globalization : International Relations : Labor : Media : Political-Economy |
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Media Class War: Firing Shots Across the Edwards Bow |
by Norman Solomon
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08 Jul 2004
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Whether praising Edwards, bashing him or somewhere in between, the mainstream spectrum of media punditry is on the same page about "globalization" (the misleading buzzword for corporate globalization). Media coverage often equates promoting the trade agendas of huge corporations with providing responsible leadership.
And, in the simple algebra of corporate media, "protectionism" equals "demagogic." So, in the media world view, economic populism is like a dog that must be housebroken and kept on a leash. Sometimes, to maintain discipline, it needs to be whacked on the nose with a newspaper. |
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In Consumer America it Should be Easier to Shop Our Values |
by Lauren Raheja
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08 Jul 2004
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In a country that's defined by consumerism, and one that touts the word "freedom" as a symbol of its ideals, it should be easier for shoppers to feel confident that their dollars are going toward companies that they can stand behind. |
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News :: Protest Activity |
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Israel's Chemical Weapons |
by James Brooks repost by DAN Disinfo
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08 Jul 2004
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"On June 10th, 2004, the two clinics in Al-Zawiya treated 130 patients for gas inhalation. The patients were children, women, old people and young men. Dr. Abu Madi related that there was a high number of cases of [tetany], spasm in legs and hands, connected to the nervous system. Pupils were dilated. … Other symptoms included shock, semi-consciousness, hyperventilation, irritation and sweating." |
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LOCAL Announcement :: UCIMC |
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Help cleanup the UC IMC! Saturday, July 10 at 1pm |
by ML
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08 Jul 2004
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Help cleanup the UC IMC!
Saturday, July 10 at 1pm
Please pay careful attention if you have any property stashed in the storage/librarian's area behind the curtain, next to the kitchen area!
Pickup your stuff before Saturday! |
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BTL:Violence and Scandals Surround Newly Appointed Iraqi Interim Government |
by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
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08 Jul 2004
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Interview with Denis Halliday, former United Nations under-secretary general and past coordinator of Iraq's oil for food program, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris |
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News :: Civil & Human Rights : Labor : Protest Activity |
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Largest Union endorses Million Worker March |
by Jonathan Nack
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07 Jul 2004
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The 2.7 million member National Education Association (NEA) voted to endorse the call for a Million Worker March in Washington, D.C. on October 17, 2004. |
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News :: Civil & Human Rights : International Relations : Latin America |
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Venceremos Brigade Launches Cuba Travel Challenge July 4: Group Travels to Cuba "Unlicensed" to Oppose Bush Travel Restrictions |
by Venceremos Brigade
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07 Jul 2004
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The Venceremos Brigade is an educational work project that has sent over 8,000 U.S. citizens to Cuba since 1969. It is the oldest friendship organization with Cuba in the country. This year's contingent is comprised of 81 participants from all over the United States. |
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