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Witnessing Republican Disaster in Mississippi | I traveled to Mississippi to probe the impact of a million-dollar Republican attack ad campaign that linked an insurgent Democratic candidate to Barack Obama and Rev. Jeremiah Wright.
Max Blumenthal
» J Street
Friday Capitol Letter | This week's round-up from Washington.
Te-Ping Chen
» ActNow!
No European Star Wars | Czech hunger strikers challenge Bush plan to deploy missile defense system in their homeland.
Peter Rothberg
» Editor's Cut
Pentagon, Pimps & Propaganda (continued) | The incestuous relationship between the government, the networks and so-called “independent” military analysts reveals the essence of a new military-media-industrial complex.
Katrina vanden Heuvel
» The Beat
California Decision Makes Same-Sex Marriage a 2008 Issue | Democrats need to recognize that social issues will be a part of the debate. And they need to get this one right.
John Nichols
» The Notion
Internet Gurus Flock to Harvard Conference | Blogging from the most important Internet gathering in the country.
Ari Melber
» Passing Through
The Disappearing Upper Class | Our focus on the "working class" vote highlights how oddly we use language to describe class in American politics.
Zephyr Teachout
» And Another Thing
Preachers and Politics | Secularism looks better and better.
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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