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EXTRA : Rag Blog Editor Dreyer Does it in Public this Friday!

Poster art by James Retherford / The Rag Blog. The banner, designed by famed comix artist Gilbert Shelton, is from the original Rag, Austin’s legendary underground newspaper published from 1966-1977. Rag Blog editor Thorne Dreyer just keeps getting older! “Growing old … Continue reading

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The Rag Blog : Peace and Justice Activist Tom Hayden in Austin

Progressive activist and New Left pioneer:Tom Hayden in Austin Saturday The Rag Blog and Rag Radio are presenting progressive activist and New Left icon Tom Hayden at the 5604 Manor Community Center, 5604 Manor Rd. in Austin, on Saturday, August … Continue reading

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INTERVIEW / Jonah Raskin : Mariann Wizard’s Odyssey

Above, Mariann Wizard at Threadgills, Austin, Texas, 2012. Photo by Gloria Badilla-Hill. Inset below: Mariann with former cable television commissioners, Jack Hopper and Tommy Wyatt, at ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch Austin’s public access TV. Mariann was the chair of the … Continue reading

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Shelley Seale : CultureMap Picks Austin’s Top Political Bloggers

CultureMap Austin‘s top political bloggers: Above, The Rag Blog‘s Thorne Dreyer, photo by James Retherford. Inset, below, from the top: Rachel Farris, photo by Wildhouse Photography; Harold Cook, courtesy of Harold Cook; and Katherine Haenschen, courtesy of BOR. All photos … Continue reading

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RAG RADIO / Thorne Dreyer : Restoration Ecologist Bill Neiman on Saving our Texas Environment

Environmentalist Bill Neiman at the KOOP studios in Austin, Friday, April 13, 2012. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio.Rag Radio:Restoration ecologist Bil Neimansays we need a paradigm shift By Rag Radio / The Rag Blog / April 18, 2012 … Continue reading

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James Retherford : Old Skool Reunion!

Spencer Perskin of Shiva’s Headband performs at the Rag Blog benefit. Photoillustration by James Retherford / The Rag Blog.‘Feed Your Head!’Rag Blog benefit is boffo bash Photography by James Retherford | The Rag Blog | April 5, 2012 “Feed Your … Continue reading

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The Rag Blog : ‘Old Skool’ Will Be in Session on April Fool’s Day

Famed Austin surrealist graphic artist Jim Franklin designed a special commemorative poster for the event.‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day:Legendary Austin Bands at Rag Blog Bash A Rag Blog Benefit Bash withShiva’s Headband, Greezy Wheels & Jesse SublettJovita’s, 1619 … Continue reading

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Rag Blog : ‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day!

Art by Jim Franklin; poster by James Retherford / The Rag Blog.‘Feed Your Head’ on April Fool’s Day:Legendary Austin Bands at Rag Blog Bash Go to the Facebook “Feed Your Head!” event page. “Old Skool” will be in session on … Continue reading

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The Rag Blog : Technical Difficulties!

After the apocalypse:We’re baaack! By Editors | The Rag Blog | December 12, 2011 You may have noticed that there hasn’t been much activity on The Rag Blog for the last week or so. And, if you are a subscriber, … Continue reading

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Rag Radio : Suspense Novelist David Lindsey on the Private Intelligence Industry

Suspense novelist David Lindsey during broadcast of Rag Radio, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011, at the studios of KOOP 91.7-FM in Austin. Photo by Tracey Schulz / Rag Radio / The Rag Blog.Suspense novelist David Lindsey on Rag Radiowith Thorne Dreyer. … Continue reading

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Rag Radio : Legendary Houston Folksinger Don Sanders

Don Sanders sings in front of the Sam Houston statue at Hermann Park in 70s Houston.Legendary Houston folksinger Don Sanders onRag Radio with Thorne Dreyer. Listen to it here:Don Sanders was a central figure in the early Houston folk scene, … Continue reading

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Rag Radio : Carl Davidson on Mondragon and Workers’ Cooperatives

Rag Radio’s Tracey Schulz (left) and Thorne Dreyer, with guest Carl Davidson at the KOOP studios in Austin, Friday, Sept. 9. Photo by Jim Cleveland / KOOP Radio / The Rag Blog. Noted writer and political activist Carl Davidson onRag … Continue reading

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