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Yearly Archives: 2016
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Dakota Access Pipeline: Legal encounters of
the third kind
The Indians do not claim their right to safe drinking water as U.S. citizens, but as human beings. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | September 28, 2016 Listen to the podcast of Thorne Dreyer’s September 23, 2016 Rag … Continue reading
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Two wars for the American West
The older war is known collectively as the Indian wars. The second is a continuation of the bloodiest conflict in the history of the nation, the Civil War. By Steve Russell | The Rag Blog | September 5, 2016 Two … Continue reading
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Donald Trump, white resentment, racism,
and a ‘great’ America
More than 40 years of racist actions and comments demonstrate what we normally call racism. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | August 6, 2016 I have been aware of white resentment toward blacks since at least 1954, … Continue reading
Posted in RagBlog
Tagged Donald Trump, Genotyping, Lamar W. Hankins, Racism, Rag Bloggers, Right Wing Extremists, White Privilege, White Supremacy
7 Comments
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The murder of George J. Vizard IV
George, a Ragstaffer and leading force in the Austin left, was found dead in the cold locker of an Austin convenience store in 1967. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | July 27, 2016 Rag Blog associate editor Alice … Continue reading
Posted in Metro, Rag Reunion 2016, RagBlog
Tagged Alice Embree, Austin Activists, Austin History, George Vizard, Mariann G. Wizard, Metro, Rag Bloggers, Rag Reunion 2016, SDS, Sixties, The Rag, Underground Press
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Donald Trump, the unexpected guest
with my curry
When I found my young friend, the attorney, was considering voting for Trump, it suggested to me that Trump might win. By David McReynolds | The Rag Blog | July 15, 2016 NEW YORK — A few weeks ago a … Continue reading
Posted in RagBlog
Tagged 2016 Elections, David McReynolds, Donald Trump, Presidential Campaign, Rag Bloggers
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Should we disarm the police?
A policeman who kills becomes prosecutor, judge, and executioner without facts and a trial. By Jeff Shero Nightbyrd | The Rag Blog | July 15, 2016 Five policemen were assassinated in Dallas. No surprise. In America on average 25 blacks … Continue reading
Posted in RagBlog
Tagged Gun Violence, Jeff Shero, Jeffrey Nightbyrd, Non-Lethal Weapons, Police Culture, Police Violence, Rag Bloggers
2 Comments
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METRO EVENT | ‘The Big Luauski’: Thorne Dreyer Birthday Bash and Rag Blog Hawaiian Shirt Blowout!
Legendary Austin band Greezy Wheels headlines the festivities at The High Road on Dawson. By The Rag Blog | The Rag Blog | July 13, 2016 AUSTIN — Dude. It’s the Big Luauski! Greezy Wheels will be rolling at the … Continue reading
Posted in Metro, RagBlog
Tagged Big Luauski, Bill Oliver, Dreyer Birthday, Hawaiian Shirts, High Road on Dawson, Metro, New Journalism Project, Rag Blog Benefit, Thorne Dreyer
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2016 Rag Reunion and Public Celebration: Where to stay in Austin this October
We have arranged for a block of comfy, affordable, and environmentally-friendly hotel suites for attendees seeking accommodations. By Alice Embree | The Rag Blog | July 6, 2016 Hi, Ragstaffers and fellow travelers! UPDATE: There are no more rooms available … Continue reading
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METRO | JAZZ | The magic of Sarah Sharp’s music: Be careful, or it will sweep you away
Sarah is poised to scale the tall slopes that stand between her and national record label success. By Bill Oakey | The Rag Blog | July 6, 2016 Sarah Sharp will be Thorne Dreyer’s guest on Rag Radio — in … Continue reading
Posted in Metro, RagBlog
Tagged Austin Music, Bill Oakey, Elephant Room, Jazz Singers, Jitterbug Vipers, Metro, Rag Bloggers, Sarah Sharp
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