New law aims to destabilize North Korea
President Bush recently signed the “North Korea Human Rights Act of 2004” (NKHRA), which earmarks over $23 million dollars a year for what many see as interference in the internal affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). Critics and supporters alike say it is aimed not at human rights, but at destabilizing and even overthrowing the DPRK government.
Texas gov. halts womans execution
HOUSTON — On Dec. 1 Texas Gov. Rick Perry agreed with a rare recommendation from his state parole board that he intervene and stop a Harris County woman from being executed by lethal injection.
Vermont third party celebrates victories
MONTPELIER, Vt. — The Vermont Progressive Party convention here Dec. 4 celebrated the party’s electoral achievements and mapped plans for the upcoming legislative session.
National Clips
WASHINGTON: Soldiers sue to come home / SACRAMENTO, Calif.: Repressive ‘parade law’ repealed / DETROIT, Mich.: Kurdish restaurant owner fights deportation
Texans brace against new power grab
HOUSTON — Texans who value democracy are preparing for yet another major challenge from George W. Bush’s party. Three Republican candidates for state representative who were beaten in the Nov. 2 ballot count have appealed to the state Legislature to have their election defeats overturned.
How much for that dog?
Every so often, while I’m out walking my dogs, someone offers me money for my well-behaved beauties. Sometimes it’s just a playful and friendly joke – people are often inspired to say friendly words at the sight of such happy dogs.
Phil who? Ochs legacy continues today
For those not fortunate enough to recall, Phil Ochs was one of our nation’s most profound folk singers in the period that bridged the Civil Rights, antiwar and feminist movements.
A must-see film on the great theft of 2000
Review Imagine being an African American pastor never arrested for anything in your life. You show up at the polls on election day and are told you can’t vote because you’re a convicted felon.
The perfect gift for the holidays
Each year it seems the holidays come a little earlier. Before you’ve put away your bathing suits and sunscreen, bells are jingling and kids are lined up to see Santa.
Put this Canadian duo on your Christmas list
Review Tegan and Sara, If It Was You, (Vapor Records), 2002 I’m on a mission. It’s a one-woman campaign to tell the world about two women, musicians Tegan and Sara. You’ve probably never heard them or even heard of them.
