Archive for April 18th, 2006

Activism

Has the social justice movement become a thing of the past, or has civil rights activism moved in new directions?

The Global Police?

So, what I want to know is, what exactly are “meaningful consequences?”
IN THIS ARTICLE the Bush Administration says they will send Iran “a clear message” about their nuclear program, and will impose meaningful consequences if they don’t comply.
Didn’t the Bush Administration basically say the same thing to Iraq?
Where is this heading?
Are we prepared [...]

It’s lonely at the top

According to this article from MSNB.com, the “US market share of international tourism is at an all-time low, dropping 35 per cent between 1992 and 2004, which translates into $286bn in lost revenue, according to the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA).”
Hmm…might it be because the people of this world have learned [...]

Republicans are E.V.I.L…..evil

Yup, I said it –Republicans are evil.
And here’s just one step by step explanation of why…
1.) Insane republicans wanted to ensure that they would win the 2002 senate election in New Hampshire.
2.) Since republicans don’t feel they have to follow the rules, they decided to use illegal tactics to ensure this victory.
3.) Republicans decided that [...]

Segregation migrating to Omaha?

According to THIS ARTICLE legislators want to split Omaha schools into three districts that would be divided largely by race.
One Nebraska Senator said history would not judge the state “kindly” for their decision, should it become law in 2008.
And, race rears its head in the school testing arena, too.
CHECK OUT how some [...]

Photo: GOP on Election Day
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