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welcome energy crisis repsol mata 2007-02-01 5:43 AM
15 points to break with oil addiction (text/plain)

Rep. John Conyers: “Congress Can Fire Bush!” William Hughes 2007-01-28 9:28 AM

A massive anti-Iraqi War rally was held, in D.C., on Sat., Jan. 27, 2007. The Chairman of the House’s Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), sent an unmistakable warning to President George W. Bush. Conyers said he wants the “war stopped.” He reminded Bush, that the U.S. Congress “can fire him.” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said Bush “tricked the American people” into the war. She said, to loud applause: “Bush isn’t the decider. He’s the liar!” (image/jpeg)

BTL:Activists Opposing Iraq War Campaign to Enlist City, State Governments Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus 2007-01-27 8:20 AM
Interview with Joel Barkin, executive director of the Progressive States Network, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

Brazil: Paraná State demands respect. Santos Filho 2007-01-26 4:18 PM

In the case of BR-376 the situation is still more serious. Because it is intended to give to private exploration a federal highway that was constructed with money of the people of Paraná State. (image/jpeg)

Feb 2-4: Gathering for "Barricade the War Machine" Actions Pittsburgh Organizing Group 2007-01-26 2:54 PM
From Feb 2-4 Pittsburgh anti-war activists will host a weekend-long gathering to provide information and a forum for dialogue about direct action protests taking place in Pittsburgh on March 2. It is also intended to include social time for movement building and creating personal and organizational relationships. (text/plain)

BTL:Democrats' First 100-Hour Agenda Doesn't Address America's... Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2007-01-26 12:29 PM
...Racial, Economic Divide~Interview with Emma Dixon, executive director of the Creation of Wealth Project, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

Follow Chavez's Lead; Nationalize US Oil 2 benefit workers, residents and ecosystem 2007-01-22 3:49 PM
Chavez took the needed step of nationalizing Venezuela's petroleum reserves to prevent multinational corporations (ie., Exxon-Mobil) from continued theft of resources. Here in US, we would be wise to follow Chavez's example and nationalize our own oil.. (text/plain)

Lt. Gen. William E. Odom: A Cassandra for Our Times William Hughes 2007-01-21 5:53 PM

The Bush-Cheney Gang’s immoral and illegal war in Iraq “hugely advances” the interest of Al Qaeda and Iran. “No American interests” are served by that conflict, according to Lt. Gen. William E. Odom, USA, Rtd. The longer U.S. forces remain in Iraq, he said, “the worse it will get.” He added: “Staying the course makes no sense.” Leaving Iraq now, Gen. Odom insisted, “is the only way to recover from the greatest strategic mistake in American history.” (image/jpeg)

BTL:Bush's Iraq War Escalation Provokes Growing Opposition Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2007-01-20 11:29 AM
Interview with Chris Toensing, editor of Middle East Report, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

New Year Destruction at the Hill of Tara, Ireland turoe 2007-01-18 8:23 PM
In flagrant contempt of best archaeological and ecological practice, a systematic campaign of tree felling, earth clearance and monument removal has begun at the Hill of Tara. This is even before the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract for the M3 Motorway, through the Tara / Skryne Valley, has even been signed. Daily protests are taking place, every 7am in the morning at the Hill of Tara car park. (text/plain)

Dr. Suzan D. Johnson Cook Honors MLK Jr.’s Memory William Hughes 2007-01-15 1:42 AM

Martin Luther King Jr., a hero of the Civil Rights Movement, was assassinated in Memphis, TN, on April 4, 1968. His impressive legacy, however, lives on. For the last 25 years, the Enoch Pratt Library in Baltimore has honored his memory with a commemorative lecture. On Jan. 13, 2007, Dr. Suzan Johnson Cook filled that role with distinction. She called on her audience to do their part, “to make a difference,” and to be “strengthened by our struggle.” (image/jpeg)

Greece:Anarchists take over the Polytechnic University in solidarity to the May6 prisoners @@@ 2007-01-15 12:20 AM
Greece: Anarchists take over the Polytechnic University of Athens in solidarity to the May 6 prisoners -2 of them are on hunger strike for 46 and 28 days respectively- (text/plain)

FOIA,U.S.Attorney General Alberto Gonzales and SEC Chairman Chris Cox's Enron conflict Tony Ryals 2007-01-14 12:48 PM
Even old Saudi Iraqgate and Iran Contra arms trafficker for George Herbert Walker Bush,Adnan Khashoggi,besides being wanted in Thailand for his banking and stock frauds from 1997 there is being pampered here by SEC Chairman Christopher Cox and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales even after his worthless and hyped U.S. penny stock scam GenesisIntermedia collapsed on and around 9/11 leaving at least well over $100,000,000 in losses for his defrauded investors and bag holders. (text/plain)

BTL:Human Rights Groups Demand Closure of US Guantanamo Detention Center on... Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2007-01-14 10:45 AM
...Prison's Fifth Anniversary~Interview with Jennifer Daskal, U.S. advocacy director with Human Rights Watch, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:White House Moves to Build New Generation of Nuclear Weapons Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus 2007-01-13 11:17 AM
Interview with Lisbeth Gronlund, co-director and senior scientist, with the Global Security Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

BTL:Peace Movement Vows to Resist Bush Escalation of Iraq War Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2007-01-12 4:12 PM
Interview with Gordon Clark, communications director with Peace Action, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

Brazil: To whom belongs the future? Sergio Ferolla and Paulo Metri 2007-01-12 2:29 PM
In socially mature countries , consolidated and really sovereign, the prospections of the future are made by groups of university thinkers, of governmental and enterprise institutions, as well as groups associated to national NGOS. (text/plain)

Representative Ron Paul Is Running for President 2008 Ron Paul - Our Best Hope 2007-01-12 12:15 PM
"There's no question that it's an uphill battle, and that Dr. Paul is an underdog," Snyder said. "But we think it's well worth doing and we'll let the voters decide." Paul, of Lake Jackson, acknowledges that the national GOP has never fully embraced him despite his nine terms in office under its banner. He gets little money from the GOP's large traditional donors, but benefits from individual conservative and Libertarian donors outside Texas. He bills himself as "The Taxpayers' Best Friend," and is routinely ranked either first or second in the House of Representatives by the National Taxpayers Union, a national group advocating low taxes and limited government. (text/plain)

Shut Down The Guantanamo Penal Colony, Now! William Hughes 2007-01-12 10:11 AM

On the 5th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo, Cuba, Jan. 11, 2007, demonstrations were held across the country. In Washington, D.C., the Supreme Court was the site of a protest action, as was the U.S. District Court. At the latter, about 100 activists were arrested inside the building. Meanwhile, outside, activists dressed in orange jump suits, the uniform of the Gitmo detainees, demanded to have their “Day in Court!” (image/jpeg)

Daniel Ellsberg: “Bush is Dangerous. He has to Go!” William Hughes 2007-01-10 11:03 AM

Daniel Ellsberg of “Pentagon Papers” fame was one of the riveting speakers at an event at the National Press Club, in Washington, D.C., held on Jan. 4, 2007. It was sponsored by the World Can’t Wait organization. Ellsberg said that President George W. Bush and V.P. Dick Cheney have to go. He labeled Bush “dangerous!” He urged activists to push for a two pronged Congressional strategy: First, to cut off all funding for the Iraqi War; and, secondly, to investigate the serial crimes of the Bush-Cheney Gang. (image/jpeg)

BTL:Business & Consumer Groups Pressure New Congress to... Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus 2007-01-06 11:03 AM
...Shift Research Funds from Oil & Nuclear to Renewable Energy~Interview with Ken Bossong, of the Sustainable Energy Network, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

URGENT : Petition to halt GM crops in India brian 2007-01-05 8:52 PM
URGENT: On 31st January 2007 there's a major hearing in the Supreme Court in India on the writ petition over GM crops. The organisers of this petition want to be able to show that there's massive worldwide support for calling a halt to the problems being inflicted by GM crops on India. They can only do that with your support. PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION AND PASS THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES: http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/no-to-indias-crops-being-genetically-engineered.html (text/plain)

BTL: US Can Do More to Pressure Sudan to Allow UN Protective Force in Darfur Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2006-12-29 10:47 AM
Interview with Nii Akuetteh, executive director of Africa Action, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:Bush Moves Toward Increasing US Troops in Iraq Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2006-12-28 3:51 PM
Interview with David MacMichael, former CIA analyst, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

Disappearing world: Global warming claims tropical island Geoffrey Lean 2006-12-26 1:58 PM
The first inhabited island is officially gone. Swallowed up by the rising oceans. 10,000 people now homeless. 70,000 people will be homeless in the immediate future. New Orleans will be gone no later than 2035. (text/plain)

Free Stickers ........ IMPEACH NOW ! V & G 2006-12-26 12:11 PM

Free vinyl stickers with self-addressed, stamped envelope IMPEACH NOW ! (image/jpeg)

Sexual Abuse and Harassment In The Military Dorothy Mackey 2006-12-24 2:04 AM
I have two deadlines: 1st deadline: NEED AIR NATIONAL GUARD WOMEN OF SEXUAL ABUSE AND HARASSMENT: 2nd DEADLINE: ALL MILITARY SERVICES MEN AND WOMEN OF SEXUAL ABUSE, HARASSMENT -SYSTEM FAILED THEM. (text/plain)

Cop Assaults Activist at Lockheed Martin Protest William Hughes 2006-12-23 10:05 AM

A peaceful rally, on the morning of Dec. 22, 2006, protesting Lockheed Martin’s production of lethal cluster bombs turned ugly. The giant defense contractor’s headquarters are located in Montgomery County, MD, just north of Washington, D.C. As one of the activists, Patrick J. Elder, was speaking to the demonstrators about the deadly effects of the cluster bomb device, he was ordered “off the grass” by a police officer. When Mr. Elder immediately complied and moved to the sidewalk, he was then assaulted by a cop. (image/jpeg)

BTL:Bush Signs Federal Legislation Expanding Power to Declare Martial Law Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2006-12-22 4:49 PM
Interview with Frank Morales, writer & activist, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

WOMAN BEATEN IN JERUSALEM BUS FOR REFUSING TO MOVE TO REAR SEAT Faruque Ahmed 2006-12-22 4:38 AM
On a mehadrin bus, women enter and exit through the rear door, and the seats from the rear door back are generally considered the "women's section." A child is usually sent forward to pay the driver. (text/plain)

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