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In Austin and Everywhere : Today is the ‘Day Without a Gay’
December 10 is International Human Rights Day. ‘In order for this movement to continue it can’t just be about marching and being pissed off. It’s got to be creative in different ways to get into the hearts and minds of … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Gay Marriage, Gay Movement, Human Rights, Proposition 8, Social Action
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Massacre at Tlatelolco : Art Can Help Us Remember
Freedom of Speech (1968) by Adolpho Mexiac. Inspired by the student protest in 1968 in Mexico City and the massacre at Tlatelolco. As I started to tell the story behind these sculpted ghosts, I realized how little I remembered of … Continue reading
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Tagged History, Human Rights, Mexico, Mexico City, Police Riots, Sixties, Social Action, Social Movements, Student Movement
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Bailout Plan : Activist Moves the Homeless into Foreclosed Homes
Marie Nadine Pierre and her baby, Nennon, are squatting in a foreclosured house in Florida. Photo by J. Pat Carter / AP‘”We’re matching homeless people with people-less homes,” he said with a grin.’December 1, 2008 MIAMI – Max Rameau delivers … Continue reading
Sodomites! : Bigotry on the Bus
‘The bus driver surveyed the situation and exclaimed, loud enough for the passengers to hear, “sodomites!”‘By Dan Wentzel / November 24, 2008 A week after the election, I was riding the bus home in Santa Monica when we went past … Continue reading
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Tagged Bigotry, California, Gay Movement, Homophobia, Proposition 8, Social Action
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Texans by the Thousands Rally to Protest California’s Prop. 8
Photo by Laura Skelding / Austin American-Statesman.A rally against Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriages in California, drew more than 2,000 to Austin City Hall Plaza on Saturday. Protests were held in Dallas and Houston and across the U.S. Thousands … Continue reading
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Tagged Austin, Dallas, Gay Marriage, Gay Rights, Houston, Proposition 8, Social Action, Social Protest, Texas
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Austin : Iraq Veterans Speak Out Against the War
Members of Iraq Veterans Against the War march in Austin’s Veteran’s Day parade. Photos by Susan Van Haitsma / The Rag Blog.Iraq war veterans talk the walk at UTBy Susan Van Haitsma / The Rag Blog / November 13, 2008 … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-War Vets, Austin, Ft. Hood, Iraq Occupation, Iraq Veterans, IVAW, Peace Movement, Social Action, Texas
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Spy Vs. Spy : Cops Attacked by, uh, Cops During DNC Protests
Officers of the law at DNC protest in Denver, Aug. 22, 2008: Don’t spray me, bro’. I’M A COP!!ACLU: Pepper spray used on undercover cops in Denver may have heatened up scene.By Felisa Cardona / November 6, 2008 See videos … Continue reading
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Tagged ACLU, Democratic Convention, Denver Police, Direct Action, Peace Movement, Police Action, Social Action
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The GOP’s Blame-ACORN Game
Graphic by Christopher Serra / The Nation.‘Since the 1970s ACORN, which has 400,000 low- and moderate-income “member families,” has been warning Congress to protect borrowers from the banking industry’s irresponsible, risky and predatory practices.’By Peter Dreier & John Atlas / … Continue reading
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Tagged ACORN, Banking, Campaign Tactics, Community Organizing, Finance, Racism, Republican Party, Social Action, Voter Fraud, Voter Registration
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Camilo Mejia in Austin : Private Rebellion, Public Resistance
‘Mejia’s primary message is that conscience, not combat, is the source of our freedom.’By Susan Van Haitsma / The Rag Blog / October 20, 2008 When Camilo Mejia walked into the auditorium of UT’s Garrison Hall where he was to … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-War GIs, Authors, Books, Iraq Veterans, Social Action, War Resisters
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Mounted Cops Attack Protesters Led by Iraq Vets
Protesters at Hofstra University, site of the presidential debate, on Oct. 15. Photo by The West / College OTR. Around the time that Barack Obama and John McCain bent over backwards to show that they commiserated with the “hurtin’” middle … Continue reading
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Tagged Anti-War Vets, IVAW, Peace Movement, Police Brutality, Police Tactics, Presidential Debates, Social Action
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