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Yearly Archives: 2017
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METRO EVENT | Bill Ayers & Bernardine Dohrn present a ‘Radical Manifesto’ June 21 in Austin
Ayers and Dohrn will speak and Bill will sign his new book, ‘Demand the Impossible.’ Event: Demand the impossible! What: Booksigning and discussion Who: Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn When: Wednesday, June 21, 2017, 6-8 p.m. Where: High Road on … Continue reading
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The political time of day: Neoliberalism, resistance, and a left yearning to grow
Progressives today must mobilize against Trumpism while articulating an alternative political and economic analysis. By Harry Targ | The Rag Blog | May 30, 2017 The rift within the Democratic Party was on full display at the California Democratic Party … Continue reading
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Tagged American Left, Harry Targ, Neoliberalism, Progressive Politics, Rag Bloggers, Resistance, Trumpism
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TELEVISION | ‘The Detectorists’ is a sly, deadpan Britcom with many unexpected laughs
Two odd Brit zanies with metal detectors lead a fun cast in this ribald rural romp. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | May 29, 2017 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his favorite films … Continue reading
Posted in RagBlog
Tagged Alan Waldman, British Television, Criticism, Detectorists, Mackenzie Crook, Rag Bloggers, Toby Jones
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To impeach or not to impeach? That is not
the question.
Like a horrific accident on the highway, Trump now serves as a dangerous distraction. By Marilyn Katz | The Rag Blog | May 29, 1917 CHICAGO — The daily revelations of the entanglement of Trump’s entourage have Republicans squirming and … Continue reading
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Tagged Donald Trump, Impeachment, Marilyn Katz, Political Action, Rag Bloggers, Trump Presidency
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METRO | Filmmaker Eagle Pennell’s downward spiral in Houston
Texan Pennell, a ‘patron saint of American independent film,’ became his own worst enemy. By Ivan Koop Kuper | The Rag Blog | May 25, 2017 HOUSTON — Independent filmmaker Eagle Pennell had become somewhat of a permanent fixture in … Continue reading
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How Emmanuel Macron won and how
he will govern
Macron is a centrist neoliberal who favors unregulated capitalism. By David P. Hamilton | The Rag Blog | May 23, 2017 PARIS — Emmanuel Macron is a clever guy, as befits his history of being an outstanding student at all … Continue reading
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Tagged David P. Hamilton, Emmanuel Macron, French Elections, French Politics, Rag Bloggers
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METRO EVENT | People’s Climate March at State Capitol on Trump’s 100th Day
By Kerstin Johansson | The Rag Blog | April 25, 2017 Event: Austin People’s Climate March & Rally Dates: Saturday, April 29, 2017, 1-3:30 p.m. Where: Texas State Capital, 1100 Congress Ave., Austin Sponsors: Austin People’s Climate Mobilization, 350 Austin, … Continue reading
Posted in Metro, RagBlog
Tagged Climate Change, Kerstin Johansson, Metro, People's Climate March, Rag Bloggers
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The neocons, the humanitarian interventionists, and the new Trump
His foreign policy combines the worst aspects of the two factions of the foreign policy establishment. By Harry Targ | The Rag Blog | April 19, 2017 Although most progressives preferred a Hillary Clinton victory in the 2016 election, strong … Continue reading
Posted in RagBlog
Tagged Donald Trump, Harry Targ, Imperialism, Militarism, Rag Bloggers, Trump Foreign Policy
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VERSE | Republic
Republic We are the public. As in public health and public education. As in public parks and public transportation. Public safety, public libraries, public funding for the arts, public assistance, public discourse, public outcry and public demonstrations. We are … Continue reading
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Tagged Activism, Carlos Rumbaut, Poetry, Public Space, Rag Bloggers, Resistance, Verse
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TELEVISION | ‘Marcella’ is a twisty 8-part U.K. mystery from a popular Swedish writer
Anna Friel is a female detective with memory problems who suspects she may have killed her husband’s lover. By Alan Waldman | The Rag Blog | April 8, 2017 [In his Rag Blog column, Alan Waldman reviews some of his … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Waldman, Anna Friel, British Television, Criticism, Rag Bloggers
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