Tag Archives: Political Activists

Mariann G. Wizard : Poet/Political Prisoner Marilyn Buck Dies in New York

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

UPDATED Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 9:03 a.m. (CST) Marilyn Buck was released from prison July 15, 2010.Recently released from Texas prison:Cancer takes poet Marilyn Buck By Mariann G. Wizard / The Rag Blog / August 3, 2010 AUSTIN — Friends … Continue reading →

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Thorne Dreyer : Poet Marilyn Buck Freed After 25 Years in Prison

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Poet-activist Marilyn Buck was released from a federal prison hospital on July 15, 2010. Photo taken at Dublin Fci, 1998. Photo from The Rag Blog.Poet and political prisoner Marilyn BuckFreed after 25 years in federal prison By Thorne Dreyer / … Continue reading →

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Amy Goodman : In Praise of Lena Horne

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Singer, actress, and civil rights activist Lena Horne died this week at 92. Photo by Cinetext / Sportsphoto Ltd / Allstar.She fought segregation, McCarthyism:Singing Lena Horne’s praises By Amy Goodman / May 13, 2010 ‘Mississippi wanted its movies without me. … Continue reading →

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Book Ends : Writers Salinger and Zinn Made a Difference

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

“The Man in the Books,” by Andre Martins de Barros / Found Shit.Two writers who changed us:J. D. Salinger and Howard ZinnBy Carl R. Hultberg / The Rag Blog / January 29, 2010 It is impossible to predict whose writing … Continue reading →

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People’s Historian : The Singular Legacy of Howard Zinn

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Thorne Dreyer

Historian and activist Howard Zinn, 1922-2010.How the great Howard ZinnMade all our lives better No American historian has had a more lasting positive impact on our understanding of the true nature of our country… By Harvey Wasserman / The Rag … Continue reading →

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FILM / William Kunstler : Disturbing the Universe

Posted on October 28, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe… Remarkable film tells story ofFamed civil rights attorney By Alice Embree / The Rag Blog / October 28, 2009 William Kunstler: Disturbing the Universe, a film by Emily Kunstler and Sarah Kunstler, premiered as part … Continue reading →

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Food Democracy Now: Advocates for Sustainable Farming Practices

Posted on May 26, 2009 by RagBlog

Dave Murphy, left, director of Food Democracy Now, talks with Paul Willis, manager of Niman Ranch Pork Co., and Lisa Stokke, assistant director of Food Democracy Now. All are founders of the nonprofit organization, which was started at a time … Continue reading →

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Paul Krassner on The Virtues of Irreverence, Indecency and Illegal Drugs

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

The Right Irreverent Paul Krassner. ‘In the wishful-thinking corner of my mind, pushing the limits and fostering social change are inextricably connected, but I don’t have any delusions that I’ve inspired an epidemic of epiphanies.’ — Paul Krassner. By David … Continue reading →

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Worse Than Thought : Maryland Spied on EVERYBODY

Posted on January 4, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Maryland State Police Superintendent Terrence B. Sheridan announced in October that the department was sending letters to activists, inviting them to review their files. Photo by Sarah L. Voisin / The Washington Post. ‘The Maryland State Police surveillance of advocacy … Continue reading →

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Brandon Darby : Austin Activist Outed as FBI Spy

Posted on January 2, 2009 by Thorne Dreyer

Austin activist and admitted FBI informant Brandon Darby. Austin has its very own FBI spy. Recall that Scrub Bush took all the FBI agents off enforcing banking laws, and put them to work watching political groups here at home. — … Continue reading →

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A History Lesson from Cuba: The PIC

Posted on December 29, 2008 by RagBlog

Members of the Party: the Independents of Color. Photo: © Gloria Rolando, 2001.Cuba marks centennial of Independent Party of ColorBy Mike Taber / December 29, 2008 Two presentations on little-known history of party that championed black rights in Cuba in … Continue reading →

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Austin : The Radical Humanism of Abe Osheroff

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Abe Osheroff in October 1998 at the University of Washington. Photo by Larry Davis / NYT.‘Abe Osheroff: One Foot in the Grave, the other Still Dancing.’ By Robert Jensen / The Rag Blog / December 3, 2008 In 2000 and … Continue reading →

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