Hot Coffee, a documentary that premiered at Sundance. the film’s director, Susan Saladoff. She spent 25 years as a public interest lawyer representing victims of … American judicial systemRead more
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Windshield perspective of a Pulitzer-winner
Pedestrian advocates sometimes talk about an attitude called “windshield perspective.” That’s the point of view people develop when their ass is planted firmly in the … Windshield perspective of a Pulitzer-winnerRead more
Posted inEgypt / International / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Too valuable for the Empire
The official U.S. response to events unfolding in Egypt has been mixed. For days, the Obama administration has refused to call for President Mubarak to … Too valuable for the EmpireRead more
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Narus in Egypt
What we’re seeing is the same technology that has enabled freedom movements around the world is also being used to target and track down political … Narus in EgyptRead more
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Hot Coffee
The documentary Hot Coffee premiered at Sundance Film Festival. It tells the story of Stella Liebeck. She was 79 years old. She made national headlines … Hot CoffeeRead more
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Wasted money on roads
A new study by the respected Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University shows that traffic congestion is starting to creep back toward its pre-recession … Wasted money on roadsRead more
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As long as they’re quiet, who cares?
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpBinX7XXfY] What’s happening is absolutely spectacular. The courage and determination and commitment of the demonstrators is remarkable. And whatever happens, these are moments that won’t … As long as they’re quiet, who cares?Read more
Posted inEgypt / International / Military / Politics / ToMl / USA Empire
Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.
When we say tens of billions of dollars has been given to the regime, one of the highest recipients of foreign aid in the world, … Democracy: Made in the U.S.A.Read more
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King Leopold’s Ghost
This week marks the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Patrice Lumumba. He was the first democratically elected leader of what is now known as … King Leopold’s GhostRead more
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Making roads for Indians
Wilbur Smith Associates, a South Carolina-based transportation consultant, recommended a solution to the city’s jammed roads: a 6-mile-long elevated expressway running through Chennai’s four beaches … Making roads for IndiansRead more