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Category Archives: Culture, Society & Humanity
Howard Zinn: The Problem is Civil Obedience
Matt Damon, a lifelong friend of Howard Zinn and his family, read excerpts from a speech Howard Zinn gave in 1970 as part of a debate on civil disobedience. This performance was part of “The People Speak, Live!” with Matt … Continue reading
The Sadomasochistic Origin of Valentine’s Day
Abby Martin takes a look at the history of Valentine’s Day, commenting on its sadistic origins and the corporate takeover of the holiday, which pushes the idea that consumerism equals love.
Posted in Culture, Society & Humanity, Videos & Documentaries
Tagged consumerism, USA, Valentine's Day
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Russia: Sochi Games Highlight Homophobic Violence
The Russian authorities need to address a deteriorating situation of widespread and concerted abuse against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people and activists. The authorities’ failure to act and some officials’ homophobic comments expose LGBT people to further harassment … Continue reading
Rick Rozoff Exclusive TV Interview on Ukraine Crisis
Ukraine Rioters Brutally Beat Police, Storm Local Admin Building See also: The Militarisation of Kiev Protesters
Posted in Culture, Society & Humanity, Videos & Documentaries, War & Terror
Tagged Kiev, protests, Rick Rozoff, Ukraine
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The Militarisation of Kiev Protesters
Demonstrations against the Ukrainian government are intensifying and expanding both in Kiev and the western part of the country. The protesters – supported by the leaders of the U.S. administration, the European Union and NATO, who went to salute them … Continue reading
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Tagged Kiev, militarisation, protests, Ukraine
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America on MLK’s Birthday: The Trifecta of Evils
By Glen Ford The people of the world think the U.S. is the most significant threat to peace.” When Dr. Martin Luther King died at the age of 39, he was quite clear about who and what was at the … Continue reading
Cops War on American Citizens Deadlier than Iraq War
Over 5,000 people have been killed in the US by police than US soldiers have fallen during the Iraq war over the last 10 years. The figure seems to reflect the increased militarization of police and, shockingly, means that you … Continue reading
Alive Inside: How the Magic of Music Proves Therapeutic for Patients with Alzheimer’s and Dementia
Could a pair of headphones change the lives of millions of Americans suffering from Alzheimers and dementia? “Alive Inside: A Story of Music & Memory,” a new documentary at the Sundance Film Festival, follows a social worker named Dan Cohen … Continue reading
“Drugs Aren’t the Problem”: Neuroscientist Carl Hart on Brain Science & Myths About Addiction
As we continue our conversation on the nationwide shift toward liberalizing drug laws, we are joined by the groundbreaking neuropsychopharmacologist Dr. Carl Hart. He is the first tenured African-American professor in the sciences at Columbia University, where he is an … Continue reading
Alan Watts: What is Wrong With Our Culture?
Thought-provoking 5 minutes on the state of the world from the late, great Alan Watts, a man far ahead of his time. Also by Alan Watts: What If Money Was No Object?
