SC indicates support for key piece of Arizona Show Me Your Papers law
Interesting news coming out of the Supreme Court. The timing of this case could play a role in the elections in the fall. Alabama and Utah have passes similar laws and I'm sure will be watching this...
View ArticleOf brick factories, bonded labor, medical care and debt
What do Americans have in common with Afghan families?Debt.Unfortunately, though, in countries like Afghanistan, debt can force a whole family into “bonded labor.” Can you imagine your 11-year old...
View Article"It's a home."
"In war, there are no unwounded soldiers." -Jose Narosky“We’ve known that veterans were particularly at risk to become homeless, but now we know that they’re more likely to stay homeless and face...
View ArticleGranite Mountain Hotshots: Updated
I saw some questions yesterday about where it was possible to donate funds for the hotshots who died this weekend. This is one option. All of the proceeds will be donated he 100 Club is giving the...
View ArticleA Soldier's Journey to East Berlin
I have heard the argument that the US is not on the path to totalitarianism. But what creates the environment that allows for the creation a totalitarian state? Hitler held the belief that...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
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The Breakfast Club *
Welcome to The Breakfast Club! We're a disorganized group of rebel lefties who hang out and chat if and when we're not too hungoverwe've been bailed outwe're not too exhausted from last night's...
View ArticleThe Berlin Wall: 25 Years After the Fall
Republished without any changes from the July 27, 2013 version.An article about the current state of Democracy in the US - which is what I was concerned about when I originally wrote this:Princeton...
View ArticleIn Memoriam: Edger
It is with a heavy heart that I bring the sad news that kossak Edger passed away on November 28 after a brief illness. As one friend noted Edger was caring, passionate and compassionate and with a...
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