What happens when one county in a nation of thousands is crippled by hatred? Is it merely an unfortunate reality in a city far far away? Or is it a prelude, a symptom of something more sinister that affects us … Continued
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Panic Erupts in Wake of New Anti-Immigrant Law
This article by Valeria Fernández was published a few weeks in IPS News. Nationally, this situation has received little attention, despite its horrifying effects. According to sources on the ground in Arizona, the crisis is ongoing and getting worse by … Continued
Be a Patriot. Start a Rock Band!
On Wednesday, December 16, 2009 the Local Community Radio Act passed through the House of Representatives with a voice vote. The action surrounding Low Power FM radio and it’s course through our legislative system is something I’ve been observing since … Continued
Individual Courage Precedes Big Change in Heartland
According to a report released in October by Nebraska Appleseed called “The Speed Kills You”, meatpacking remains “one of the most dangerous jobs in America”. Citing its survey in which packinghouse workers reported higher injury rates than official statistics, the … Continued
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What is an ‘Illegal Student”?
An article on immigration in USA Today caught our eye yesterday due to its excessive sourcing of anti-immigrant groups. Specifically, it quoted FAIR and Center for Immigration Studies – both organizations were founded by John Tanton who has ties to … Continued
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Willis Carto Reaches Out to More Extreme Anti-Semites
Willis Carto is not your typical 83-year-old. Instead of spending his days basking in the Florida sun or playing cards, Willis is still very active in his life’s work. His activities revolve around anti-Semitism and racism. Carto runs the anti-Semitic … Continued
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Gov. Arpaio Activates Guard, Proposes Hispanic Registry
Phoenix, January 17, 2011—At his inauguration today, Governor Joe Arpaio activated the Arizona Army National Guard to “round up illegals” and called for a “Hispanic registry” to identify “non-citizens.” Arpaio’s inaugural speech, and emerging plans for his administration, focused entirely … Continued
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The Balkans – Twenty Years Later
This year marks the 20-year anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the same year that Slobodan Milosevic seized power in what is now former Yugoslavia. It is not surprising that the two events took place the same year. … Continued
Chicago’s Bosnian Community: Healing, Reflection & Struggle
Next year will mark the thirtieth anniversary of the death of former Yugoslavian President Josip Broz Tito. Tito’s death was a significant moment in Yugoslavian history that ushered in a new era of ethnic conflict, nationalism, and war. The war … Continued
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An Open Letter to Arizona
by Veronica Isabel Dahlberg When I was a kid in the 70s, we had a sky-blue station wagon with wood paneling on the side. Like many families, we took vacations driving across the country, staying in Holiday Inns, my brothers … Continued