Archive for September, 2007
links for 2007-09-26
Liberal Denial: The Link Between Porno and War [AlterNet]
It’s time to admit that the subordination of women perpetuates the very conditions of repression and violence liberals abhor.
Why Does Everyone Bow Down to the Health Insurance Industry? [AlterNet]
After facing down the Third Reich, the Japanese Empire, the U.S.S.R., Saddam Hussein, the United States has met an [...]
links for 2007-09-21
The Presidential Pageant [The Nation]
Once again, bigfoot media are crafting bogus narratives–the costly haircuts, the sexuality questions and manhood issues–that will distort the candidates and the entire presidential campaign.
For Jay-Z, Inspiration Arrives in a Movie [New York Times]
Jay-Z, the rap superstar and president of Def Jam Records, has quietly returned to the studio to record [...]
links for 2007-09-17
For American Jews, Dissent Against Israel Has Become Mainstream [AlterNet]
The exceedingly narrow range of “correct opinion” on Israel for American Jews isn’t holding together like it used to. Is a Jewish glasnost coming to America?
America’s Deadly Shock Doctrine in Iraq [AlterNet]
This excerpt from Naomi Klein’s controversial new book, “The Shock Doctrine,” explains how the U.S. [...]
links for 2007-09-12
Oprah’s Star Power Won’t Do Much for Obama [AlterNet]
Why Oprah’s endorsement of Obama won’t help him gain votes, even with the thousands of Oprah’s faithful female viewers.
“NBA Syndrome” Helps Fuel Spiralling Inequality [AlterNet]
An exaggerated belief, especially among men, that they will be successful in competitive situations may be what’s preventing an uprising among working Americans.
The [...]
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The Outcome of Wanting (Gay) Sex [AlterNet]
Few mourned the downfall of Sen. Larry Craig. But what exactly did he do that was so wrong? And what kind of precedent has it set?
Are Men Threatened by Funny Women? [AlterNet]
Comedy isn’t just about laughter — it’s about power.
The Rip-off in Iraq: You Will Not Believe How Low [...]
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