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Democratizing Communications |
by John Buell
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16 May 2006
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The consequences are most dire when the communications industry is involved because democracy is at stake. In an era in which media consolidation has substantially narrowed the range of debate, Internet blogs and open access on local cable television provide at least some openings for diverse voices |
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News :: Civil & Human Rights : Elections & Legislation : Government Secrecy : Labor : Political-Economy : Regime : Urban Development |
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Supreme Court Officially Emasculates Taxpayers |
by David Sirota
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16 May 2006
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All of the sudden, the yapping chorus of Republicans worried about taxpayer rights falls strangely silent. |
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News :: Protest Activity |
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Greece, Athens 4-7 May: An anarchist forum, a demo and a riot (Photos) |
by zxc
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16 May 2006
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Greece, Athens 4-7 May: An anarchist forum, a demo & a riot (photos) & the co-operation of the European Social Forum with the police in arresting dozens of innocent passers-by and bystanders and charging seventeen of them. |
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The $70 Billion Tax Cut: Irresponsible and Obscene |
by Robert Reich
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15 May 2006
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This tax cut is not going to the middle class. Like the Bush Administration’s previous tax cuts, most of this one is going to people who are already very comfortable. Hence, it’s both irresponsible and obscene. |
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Paul Krugman on Medicare D |
by Paul Krugman
mbatko (nospam) lycos.com (verified) |
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15 May 2006
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The Bush administration turns out to be the reverse Midas, everything it gets its hands on from reconstruction of New Orleans to the drug benefit and reform of the CIA turns to crud. |
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Hey, Neil Young: We Young Singers are Hog-Tied, Too |
by Stephan Smith
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15 May 2006
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Even though "The Bell" was downloaded hundreds of thousands of times, printed over 250,000 times on various compilations, and was covered by artists from Dave Matthews to DJ Spooky, booking agents and managers remained too fearful to take it on. Why? Because most industry professionals, even those who pride themselves on their left leanings, believe they have to protect their audiences from politics. |
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News :: Iran |
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English Translation of Iran's Letter |
by Iranian president
mbatko (nospam) lycos.com (verified) |
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13 May 2006
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The unanswered and unusual letter of the Iranian president to US president Bush raises many questions and enigmas. Is it provocation, propaganda, criticism or invitation? |
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