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The symbolic stoning of Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Brandeis University rescinds speaking invitation to Somali-born writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali, an outspoken critic of denigration of women in Islamic societies. By Lamar W. Hankins | The Rag Blog | April 15, 2014 The Somali-born writer Ayaan Hirsi Ali was … Continue reading
Allen Young : Ralph Dungan, the ‘Good Liberal’
Ralph Dungan in Chile, 1966. Photo from The Washington Post. Discretion, valor, and the ‘good liberal’ In the most patronizing tone, Mr. Dungan said if we opposed U.S. policy, we should ‘return to the U.S. and run for Congress.’ By … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Young, American History, Chile, Deaths, Freedom of Expression, JFK, Liberals, Rag Bloggers, U.S. Foreign Policy, Vietnam War
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BOOKS / Jonah Raskin : Marjorie Heins’ ‘Priests of Our Democracy’
Priests of Our Democracy:Marjorie Heins on Academic Freedom and the Red Scare of the ’50s “There were only a few exceptions to university collaboration in the Cold War heresy hunt.” — Marjorie Heins By Jonah Raskin | The Rag Blog … Continue reading
Jorge Rivas and Jamilah King : SOPA and the Internet Blackout
What is SOPA? Here are five things you need to know Wikipedia was among several websites to shut down Wednesday in protest of anti-piracy bills now in Congress that critics say could amount to censorship. Instead of the usual encyclopedia … Continue reading
Dave Lindorff : The Strange Case of Interpol’s Red Alert
A supporter of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange holds up a placard outside the City of Westminster Magistrates Court in London. Photo from The Hindu / AP. UPDATE: A British judge granted bail to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Tuesday, saying … Continue reading
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Tagged Censorship, Criminal Justice, Dave Lindorff, Freedom of Expression, Interpol, Julian Assange, Sex Crimes, WikiLeaks, Women
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William Michael Hanks : Net Neutrality / Stop Thief!
Stop thief!How the internet happenedand why it’s in danger nowBy William Michael Hanks / The Rag Blog / October 15, 2010 Also see Mike Hanks’ companion article: Net Neutrality / Open Internet Under Fire And see ‘Save the Internet’ video … Continue reading
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Tagged American History, Computers, Freedom of Expression, Net Neutrality, Technology, William Michael Hanks
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William Michael Hanks : Net Neutrality / Open Internet Under Fire
Cartoon from Schrier Blog.Is FCC dropping the ball?The fight for a free internet By William Michael Hanks / The Rag Blog / October 15, 2010 Also see Mike Hanks’ companion article: Net Neutrality / Stop Thief! And see Net Neutrality … Continue reading
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Tagged Broadband, FCC, Freedom of Expression, Internet, Net Neutrality, Technology, William Michael Hanks
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Internet Freedom : It’s On the Line
The battle for Net Neutrality:Corporate takeover or opportunity? By Megan Tady / April 12, 2010 On Tuesday, April 6, a federal court decision put the Internet, and your ability to use it, in jeopardy. It’s a major setback for free … Continue reading
Net Neutrality : The Fight Ahead
Image from Francesco Lapenta.Net Neutrality: All is not lost By Tim Karr / April 11, 2010 “The Day the Internet Lost” read a full-banner headline on Huffington Post. The New York Times held a wake for the Internet reporting that … Continue reading
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Tagged Communications, FCC, Federal Courts, Freedom of Expression, Internet, Net Neutrality
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Jonah Raskin : Google Is Not God
Illustration © 2007 by Stuart Brown / Modern Life.Google is not God:Whatever happened to privacy in America? By Jonah Raskin / The Rag Blog / March 3, 2010 Google often seems to be all-powerful, and as omniscient as God himself … Continue reading
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Tagged Freedom of Expression, Google, History, Internet, Jonah Raskin, Privacy, Technology
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Pirate Radio and the FCC : Blue Meanies in Austin
Blue Meanie (with antennas at alert) / Yellow Submarine.TAB conference in Austin:Keeping it legal By Jim Radio / The Rag Blog / August 25, 2009 AUSTIN — The Texas Associaton of Broadcasting (TAB) annual conference was held here in Austin … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, FCC, Freedom of Expression, Internet Radio, Pirate Radio, Texas
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Barack Obama’s Encouragement of Our Activism
President Obama, My Response To Your Fourth of July LetterBy Linda Milazzo / July 5, 2009 Yesterday morning I received the following letter from President Barack Obama: “Linda — This weekend, our family will join millions of others in celebrating … Continue reading
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Tagged Freedom of Expression, Political Protest, Wars of Independence
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