July 2, 2009
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Moving Chess Pieces: The Illusion of Withdrawal in Iraq By Janet Weil
While it may seem like a step forward toward ending the six-year occupation of Iraq, the Pentagon is doing what it can to dodge or play down these SOFA stipulations. In recent weeks, it has been re-classifying bases and troops, hiring ‘corporate security’ mercenaries, and preventing Iraq from having jurisdiction over those actions. It’ll get… Continue reading
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The Real News Network – Chuck D & Johnny Juice on hip-hop and America Pt1
Chuck D On The Real Off The Record: Rap getting less and less relevant to today’s world? Johnny Juice was raised in the Bronx and witnessed the birth of HipHop right on his doorstep. Now, a Legendary Strong Island DJ/Producer and EMMY nominated Composer, his work, especially with the first two Public Enemy albums has… Continue reading
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"Mobilization against the Coup d'État Overflowed Plaza Morazán, Tegucigalpa"
Since last Sunday, popular movements have been demanding the restoration of the government headed by Manuel Zelaya, the legitimate president of Honduras, and they vow to advance the call for a Constituent Assembly to reorganize the various branches and institutions of the country which have been devastated following the coup d’état. Continue reading
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"The Indigenous in Honduras Denounce Humiliating Treatment of Honduran Women"
Antonio Martínez, an indigenous leader, via TeleSur, reported on Wednesday that the international agencies that talk so much about gender freedom have the responsibility to speak out against this coup d’état. Continue reading
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Day Three: Democracy Held Hostage in Honduras By Al Giordano
Today in Honduras, various important things happened. The illegitimate ‘president,’ Roberto Micheletti, convened a rally (see photo above) where he stood side by side with the military general that led the violent coup. So much for the spin that the generals handed over the reins to civilian authorities: the coup has expanded their power vastly.… Continue reading
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Report: Mainstream media leaves the British public confused and excluded?
The report investigated the dynamics of news production and consumption, to ascertain if there is a difference in what ‘the public expects from news media and what journalists mean by serving the public’. The paper highlights the underlying causes of an apparent widespread disenchantment with the media and the detrimental effects this is having on… Continue reading
The New Dark Age 