The Real Reasons for ‘Disengagement’
According to Israeli peace activists Yehudith Harel and Yaakov Manor, it is extremely unlikely that the withdrawal from Gaza…
AUGUST 29, 2004. United for Peace and Justice march. PHOTO: ANDREWSTERN.NET In the age of the Patriot Act, the…
Where are the Democrats? Mayor Not Held Responsible for RNC Police Conduct
COPS, DEMONSTRATORS ASSUME POSITIONS. PHOTOS: FRED ASKEW The overwhelming majority of protests during the Republican National Convention were peaceful,…
Last year’s protests against the DISSENT ON DISPLAY. PHOTO: ANDREWSTERN.NET Republican National Convention at Madison Square Garden were the…
Minuteman Militia Heads to New York
The anti-immigration militia group known as the Minuteman Civil Defense Corps is trying to expand its “border patrols” to…
Underground Railroad Stop in Brooklyn
A group of downtown Brooklyn residents are warning that the city is preparing to seize and demolish a row…
Protesters Tasered at Pittsburgh Military Recruitment Office Shut-Down
The police then attacked the crowd with pepper spray, dogs, and electric tasers. There were six arrests, and two…
Behold the Pale White Lie: Why Conspiracy Theories are Patriotic
Haven’t you heard the whispers? In the background, hands cup a tunnel between ear and mouth. A secret map…
In September the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives will vote on legislation that will determine the future…
Subway Searches: ‘I’d Rather Walk’
IN THE COURTS The first hearing of the NYCLU lawsuit against the searches will be held on Wednesday, Sept.…
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