The heady days of "hope" are long gone and we are now faced with the dilema of supporting a president most of us only supported in theory. He was unknown, untested and now, it seems, untruthful. A man of the law who runs for president must completely comprehend and accept his campaign promises of transparency in governance and justice for ALL (not JUST US). What is Obama protecting by messing around with linguistics in policy? What have we done to maintain our se... Read Full Story
I love those moments in all the Rush Hour films when Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker burst into "War: What is it good for? Absolutely NOTHING!" The same can be said for prejudice. Recent events in the Sunshine State of Florida have brought home the message that the ugly, smelly, nasty underbelly of white power and/or free-flowing racism is alive and well in Fort Lauderdale. It's had a long nap and now is flexing its muscles, savoring a romp in the park or Fort... Read Full Story
Down in Texass the repuglican spin meisters are working overtime to proclaim that the alleged (remember, innocent until proven guilty?) shooter at Ft. Hood, Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan was a loser and miscreant who just didn't feel like going to Iraq to shoot other Muslims. Born in America, Maj. Hasan was a Palestinian Muslim whose family fled for a better life. To be a dutiful American son, he volunteered for military service years before 9/11. Maj. Hasan considered the military his family. ... Read Full Story
The NY Times report below attempts to place an ethical question onto this tragedy, but misses the point.Americans have been brainwashed into believing they are only as good, successful, and worthy as the things they own. Democracy Now's Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzales present the facts with clarity as well as compassion. Their interview with Patrick Purcell of United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1500 and Savriti D, Director of Rev. Billy's Church of Stop Shopping, discusses t... Read Full Story
Arise From Black Friday!Reverend Billy and The Stop Shopping Gospel ChoirNyack - Washington D.C. - New York CityIn respectful memory of Jdimytai "Jimbo" Damour,killed by shoppers at the Valley Stream Wal-Mart on November 28, 2008Nyack, NY: Riverspace ArtsThursday, December 4th at 8pm119 Main Street Nyack, New York 10960 http://www.riverspace.org/Reverend Billy and the Choir deliver songs and sermons, great gospel and hot preaching!Tickets are $12.00, click here to order now or call... Read Full Story
It would be wonderful to espouse the right to life not just for pregnant American teenagers but demand it for the lives within the wombs of women in war, and the women themselves! How can one pick and choose who gets the right to life? I have been completely bewildered by the mental gymnastics some folks must perform to justify bombing Iraq, or permitting economic blockades for Palestinians, even Cuba. What was it Jesus said about blessed be the poor ....?The Rights of Women as Casualties of ... Read Full Story
Guide to your “Secret Shopping”for Human Rights in BurmaThe U.S. Campaign for Burma is calling for action! During this holiday season, ask jewelry retailers about the origin of the rubies they are selling.Step by Step: How To Approach Jewelry Retailers, and politely get the information we need.1. Find a jewelry store in your area. All this takes is a simple Google search or thumbing through the yellow pages. Large nation wide jewelry stores are best, as changing in their policies will have th... Read Full Story
There was some coverage of the election day freak out that Tim robbins had to endure, but I'm very glad to promote his story further. As he made clear, he anticipated problems and was prepared, but STILL went through the farce and indignity of having to prove his determination to vote, no matter what obstacles placed in his way. How many others gave up? His letter was posted on OpEd News:Mr. Gregory C. SoumasBoard of Elections in the City of New YorkExecutive Office32 BroadwayNew York,... Read Full Story
Alternet [http://www.alternet.org/] is covering this story from a watchdog group which is "new" to me, Multinational Monitor. To read the full story click on the link at the end:The System Implodes: The 10 Worst Corporations of 2008by Robert Weissman 2008 marks the 20th anniversary of Multinational Monitor’s annual list of the 10 Worst Corporations of the year.In the 20 years that we’ve published our annual list, we’ve covered corporate villains, scoundrels, criminals and miscreants... Read Full Story
