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Yearly Archives: 2014

Dawson Barrett :
Kurt Cobain, King of the Outcast Teens

In recognition of the anniversary of the death of Nirvana leader Kurt Cobain, a host of retrospectives will recognize both the raw potency of Cobain’s songwriting and the tragedy of his heroin use and suicide. They will hide that Nirvana … Continue reading

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Alan Waldman :
The 17 best films I saw in 2013

My favorite films seen in 2013 include Saint Misbehavin’, Philomena, About Time, and the French film, The Well-Digger’s Daughter. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 I saw 17 excellent films in theatres, on cable/dish TV … Continue reading

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Ron Jacobs :
Julie Wark’s ‘Human Rights Manifesto’ points finger at neoliberalism

Julie Wark has written a manifesto for justice and it is clear for now that we as a species have failed. By Ron Jacobs | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 [The Human Rights Manifesto by Julie Wark (2013: … Continue reading

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Ted McLaughlin :
Why Congress can’t understand your financial struggle

For the first time in this country’s history, more than half of the members of Congress are at least millionaires. By Ted McLaughlin | The Rag Blog | January 11, 2014 The figures above are for Congress in 2012, and … Continue reading

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Lamar W. Hankins :
The ubiquitous influence of religion in America

Beginning with the push against the Communist menace in the 1950s, which led to the increased use of “In God We Trust” on our coinage , religion has increasingly pushed its way into public policy. By Lamar W. Hankins | … Continue reading

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Alan Wieder :
Bill Ayers’ ‘Public Enemy: Confessions of an American Dissident’

In his ongoing journey, and with his new memoir, ‘Public Enemy,’ Bill Ayers continues to bring the radical ‘spark’ forward. By Alan Wieder | The Rag Blog | January 7, 2014 Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn will speak at “Underground … Continue reading

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Michael James :
Like a Bruegel Painting, 1966

The JOIN Community Union was our effort in Uptown, Chicago, to build solidarity and create an organized force for change, especially among poor people of Southern origin. By Michael James | The Rag Blog | January 6, 2014 [In this … Continue reading

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Bob Feldman :
A People’s History of Egypt, Part 12, Section 2, 1947-1948

The movement to democratize Egypt:  Except for their religious beliefs, Jews shared lifestyles with those of Muslim background. By Bob Feldman / The Rag Blog / January 6, 2014 [With all the dramatic activity in Egypt, Bob Feldman’s Rag Blog … Continue reading

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Kate Braun :
Waxing Crescent Moon is time to set new goals

Moon Musings: The Waxing Crescent Moon — which falls on January 4–5, 2014 — is a time to set goals for positive changes in your life. By Kate Braun | The Rag Blog | January 3, 2013 Waxing moons are … Continue reading

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