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Chris Hedges on the Death of the Liberal Class 0

Chris Hedges on the Death of the Liberal Class

I’m half way through Chris Hedges’ depressing and informative book, The Death of the Liberal Class. Hedges says, “The story began, I believe, in World War I, when there was a massive reconfiguration of...

Organizing 101, Part II 0

Organizing 101, Part II

I posted the first 4 points about organizing here. This is my condensed presentation of the 14 pages, the full presentation that is available here. This website title – The End of Capitalism –...

The twelve-step program that works, but probably not for you 3

The twelve-step program that works, but probably not for you

Over the last thirty years, Republicans, conservative Democrats, and their well-to-do allies have perfected a twelve-step program that has worked to transform America. Cut taxes and establish loopholes and subsidies for the rich and...

Pull Up Some Dust and Sit down 0

Pull Up Some Dust and Sit down

Every social movement has its music.  From the union movement  in the early part of the 20th Century to the 60’s revolution to Africa’s apartheid;  everywhere voices were raised together against the forces of injustice and misrule.  There are important...

Sister Jackie Hudson Needs Our Help 0

Sister Jackie Hudson Needs Our Help

June 10 update: Jackie continues to be weak and is reportedly being released to return to Washington State for medical treatment. June 5 update: Evaluated at the hospital and returned to prison Still no...

Organizing 101 – 10 Questions, Part I 4

Organizing 101 – 10 Questions, Part I

Tacoma activist Arthur M sent along an email and link about organizing that I think is right on. Thanks, friend. Here is the link if you want to read the whole article. It’s 14...