» The Beat
Obama's "Finish the Job" Talk Sets Stage for Afghan Troop Surge | But Appropriations Committee chair Obey warns the move would "wipe out every initiative we have to rebuild our own economy."
John Nichols
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» The Notion
Bad Black Mothers | For African American women, reproduction has never been an entirely private matter.
Melissa Harris-Lacewell
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» Act Now!
Coal Country | Stunning film reveals new dimensions to the cost of America's over-reliance on coal.
Peter Rothberg
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» The Dreyfuss Report
A Kingdom of Bicycles No Longer | China's ambassador for climate change speaks on the eve of the Copenhagen summit meeting.
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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» Altercation
Slacker Friday | The "Second Amendment" sale; the raving paranoids of the right.
Eric Alterman
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Join the Young Democratic Socialists for an unforgettable summer weekend of socialist politics, activist workshops, fun activities such as swimming, pick-up sports and much more. Our summer onference is special this year because it's at a retreat center--the Valley Brook Inn. We'll get away from the distractions of New York City and have a chance to get to know each other. Members and friends will be coming from across the country. Don't miss out! Housing, extensive materials and meals are covered by registration. Check conference page for more information.
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At the Doubletree Hotel. The keynote speaker will be Mary Major, creator and executive producer of TV One's Quiet on the Set. This four-day event will bring together hundreds of women from across the nation. Conference activities will begin on Thursday night with a welcome dinner and will include workshops and seminars on a range of subjects such as money management, health and wellness, stress management, entrepreneurship, business planning and grant writing. The weekend will be filled with networking and social events (for example, a benefit MSO Golf Tournament, Soul of a Woman Spa Day and A Night of Jazz). Please visit our website for registration and vendor or sponsorship information, or call 1-877-512-0771.
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Democracy Unlimited of Humboldt County invites concerned citizens to join us for an empowering weekend retreat at Democracy Unlimited headquarters. These full- weekend workshops will help participants effectively organize in their own communities to reclaim citizen sovereignty from corporate rule. We will offer tangible strategies, and suggest actions that we can take to collectively reclaim our democracy from corporations. For full details or to register, visit our website. Tuition is $250-$400 sliding scale, which includes all meals and lodging. Each retreat is limited to twenty participants--so register early! For more information, contact Democracy Unlimited via e-mail or by calling 707-269-0984.
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