Category Archives: Civil disobedience

Chris Hedges on Occupy Wall Street

Posted on 16 October, 2011 by

Chris Hedges on civil disobedience taking on the corporatocracy in the movement to Occupy Wall Street — and beyond. Thanks Dean. Part One

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Lebanon Crisis: Overview and Nasrallah’s address

Posted on 10 May, 2008 by

A fair summation of the crisis and interviews with Nicholas Noe, Anwar Wazen and Mohsen Saleh from Al Jazeera’s Inside Story. Saleh is pro-Opposition, Brussels-based Wazen is obviously anti-Hezbollah. This is followed by Nasrallah’s address; a three minute highlights clip … Continue reading →

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A Political Guide to Lebanon: Keywords

Posted on 9 April, 2008 by

Having a good sense of humour is not a prerequisite for being Lebanese or living and visiting this simultaneously magical and troubled country, but it sure helps. (Fortunately, ordinary Lebanese, if not always their elected representatives, seem to be blessed … Continue reading →

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On This Day in Peace History: the Greenham Common Women and other inspiring people power episodes

Posted on 31 December, 2007 by

A very Happy New Year to you and yours. May 2008 be a good one for you personally and a more peaceful one for the world. We remember that these are sometimes quite politically grim times for a good slice … Continue reading →

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