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Palin Reverses Press Ban | This shouldn't even be news, but yes, vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin has announced she will actually take questions from the press.
Ari Melber
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Not-Ready-for-Prime-Time Palin | GOP puts its candidate in a political witness protection program.
John Nichols
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What McCain Needs to Tell Us About Sarah Palin | Interviewing the VP choice is important, but the real questions can only be answered by McCain.
John Nichols
» The Dreyfuss Report
McCain and The Forrestal | Back in '67, McCain did recognize the horror of war. But he chose horror.
Robert Dreyfuss
» Editor's Cut
Inside Palin's Politics | A debate with Republican strategist Barbara Comstock over what McCain's running mate represents and where she would lead the country.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
» Capitolism
Community Organizers Fight Back | These people are not particularly practiced in taking things lying down.
Christopher Hayes
» ActNow!
Power Vote | New effort to build a green youth voter bloc of one million is growing.
Peter Rothberg
» And Another Thing
Sarah Palin, Wrong Woman for the Job | Seriously, people! Life is not a Lifetime movie.
Katha Pollitt
Jane Guskin, co-author of The Politics of Immigration: Questions & Answers, leads the discussion. Have you heard an anti-immigrant argument that you feel is wrong but need the facts to contest? (For example: "Immigrants are a drain on social services.") Bring these arguments and concerns to a dialogue, and we'll work together to develop responses using facts, reasoning and personal experiences. In Spanish. At Libreria Caliope, 170 Dyckman St (near Sherman Ave), Washington Hts. Information: 212-567-3511.
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A screening of a sixty-minute film adaptation of the widely seen touring theater production"Words of Choice": three actresses tell stories, humorous and poignant, from a dozen writers; filmed in Kansas by Linda Haskins. Post-screening discussion on reproductive freedom, arts and actions with Cindy Cooper, creator of "Words of Choice"; Stephanie MORIN of Women's Liberation Birth Control Project; Bree Wellwood of Haven Coalition; and Anita Schillhorn van Veek and Diana Whitten, co-producers of Vessel, a film in progress. Part of "Support Women Artists Now" of The Fund for Women Artists. 212-560-2616
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Haunting and compelling, Dirt is a telling story about racism and the havoc it wreaks upon the human soul. The play centers on a desperately alienated illegal immigrant from Iraq, who confronts xenophobia, latent racism and ethnocentrism as he sells roses on the streets to make ends meet. Presented by the Austrian Cultural Forum, Dirt will be performed at Under St. Marks at 94 St. Marks Place (between 1st Avenue & Avenue A. Closest subway: 6 to Astor Place. Basement theater, no wheelchair access). Tickets are $20 and $15 for students and can be purchased online or by calling 212-868-4444. For more info, visit the website.
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When the Soviet Union collapsed in 1990, Cuba's economy went into a tailspin. With imports of oil cut by more than half--and food by 80%--people were desperate. This film tells of the hardships and struggles as well the community and creativity of the Cuban people during this difficult time. 6:30pm: Potluck 7:30pm: Film showing and discussion moderated by Peter Werbe who recently visited Cuba Northwest Unitarian-Universalist Church 23925 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI (located along the south-bound Hohn Lodge Fwy service drive between 9 & 10 Mile
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