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Coal Country | "This is a civil war."
Peter Rothberg
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A Blow to Privatization in Israel (and Perhaps Beyond) | A potentially historic ruling on prison privatization, in Israel.
Eyal Press
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» The Dreyfuss Report
Can China Help on Afghanistan? | Beijing wants a broader role in the Middle East and South Asia. Will Obama bring them in?
Robert Dreyfuss
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» Editor's Cut
Around the Nation | The week we went Rouge. Plus, Moyers on Afghanistan.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
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» The Beat
Health Care Bill Advances, as Harry Reid Trumps Sarah Palin | The death panelist-in-chief rallied her followers to "KILL THE BILL." But 60 senators decided to follow the real leader.
John Nichols
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» Altercation
Slacker Friday | The "Second Amendment" sale; the raving paranoids of the right.
Eric Alterman
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A presentation by photojournalist Mark Manning of ConceptionMedia, an independent film production company specializing in documentaries. In 2003, Mark retired from twenty-two years of professional deep sea diving to produce factual, truthful and socially responsible presentations of issues, to find common ground and connect people to their shared humanity. Presented by the Humanist Society of Santa Barbara. The Patio Room at Vista Del Monte, 3775 Modoc Road (Las Positas exit off 101). $5 general, $2 students. Website has maps to the meeting room and free parking.
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Join us for this gathering of activists, scholars, artists, and all those who are interested to collectively imagine and grapple with issues of human rights, political power, and struggles for social justice. Speakers include Rashid Khalidi (Columbia University), Laura Flanders (Air America), Bill Fletcher (Center for Labor Renewal), Bernardine Dohrn (Northwestern University), and Salim Muwakkil (In These Times). Experimental Station, 6100 South Blackstone Ave. Dinner will be provided. This program is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. 312-422-5580
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A day-long festival featuring RadioNation's Laura Flanders, Rashid Khalidi (Columbia University), Bill Fletcher (Center for Labor Renewal), Bernadine Dohrn (Northwestern University), and Salim Muwakkil (In These Times). Taking place at Experimental Station, 6100 South Blackstone Avenue. More information online or call 312-422-5580.
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LA Music Academy is hosting a benefit for Pasadena’s Union Station Foundation. Guests will enjoy wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, performance and an intimate reception. The intimate nature of the event, along with the dedication and year-round involvement of the performers makes this a truly unique and special evening for the guests and performers. The artists are donating their time and talent, ensuring that all proceeds from the concert benefit Union Station’s programs for homeless adults and families. Tickets are $250 per person. Dessert and reception follow the performance. 370 S. Fair Oaks Ave. (three blocks south of Old Pasadena)
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This retreat includes Woodhull's core program modules: Ethics and Leadership Development, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Financial Literacy, Advocacy and Identity/Voice workshops. Meditation, hiking, journaling and group discussions are encouraged. At the Woodhull Retreat Center, Ancramdale, NY, two-and-a-half hours north of New York City in the beautiful Berkshire Mountain region. E-mail for info.
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