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Prison Activism from the InsideA prisoner discovers activism from the inside
Interview with Roderick P. Robinson: Ex-Convict Turned Prison Rights ActivistWhen Roderick P. Robinson was incarcerated in Ohio prisons, he claims to have been both physically and psychologically abused at the hands of prison guards, and staff. He claims to have proof of the corruption of America's prison system in this shocking interview.
What is Convict Activism?Prison writer sees a multitude of social ills which has created the crisis of mass incarceration, but puts the responsibility for change directly on the shoulders of his fellow prisoners.
From Prison to CancerI was finally going to be released from prison after ten amazingly long years. I had poor decisions and mistakes even after I had stopped drinking.- The Political Effects of Islamic ActivismAnalysis of how Islamic Activism effects the economic and political systems of Egypt and Algeria.
Texas Prison Hunger StrikeTexas inmates to go on hunger strike in protest of deplorable conditions.- The Ann Arbor Hash Bash: 40 Years of Pro-marijuana Activism and CelebrationThe 40th annual Hash Bash has become a longtime Ann Arbor institution, traditionally held on the first Saturday every April. The Hash Bash celebrates marijuana use and culture, and has been instrumental in helping to decriminalize its use in Michigan.
- Prisoner Activism is Alive and WellA prisoner discovers he can be an activist from behind the razor wire.
- Community Activism and Doing Our PartAn article about my involvement in helping the community and trying to be a better person to help those in need
Interview with Sandie, Death Row AdvocateSandie, is a prison rights advocate who will soon marry the man she fell in love with Chucky Mamou, by proxy.
Interview with Capital-"X"Raised by the streets, and locked in prison for many years, this performer has turned his life around with his powerful "message music".- Another Woman Reportedly Arrested for Driving in Saudi ArabiaDays after women's rights activist Manal Al Sharif was released from prison, a prominent Saudi actress has likewise been detained for driving.
Guide to Boston's Freedom Trail Sites: Park Street ChurchBoston's Freedom Trail is a self-guided walking tour that visits sixteen of the city's most important historic sites. The third stop is the Park Street Church, a church with a history of involvement in activist causes such as the Abolitionist movement.- Repression.Com: The War on Freedom of the Internet Press113 internet journalists have been jailed worldwide for their political commentary and online activism. Reporters Sans Frontieres have created the first "Anti-Censorship Shelter" to help protect journalists and bloggers under threat.
- Heather Mills - 10 Interesting Facts AboutYou've probably seen her on "Dancing With the Stars", or maybe you've read her name in the tabloids as Paul McCartney's "estranged wife." Read this informative article and learn 10 interesting facts about Heather Mills!
- The Rational Man's DilemmaG. Stolyarov II addresses the means by which an individualistic creator can effectively fend off violations of his liberties that seem to come from every direction and infest every sphere of his life.
- Who is Malcolm X?Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha Nebraska to Earl and Louise Little. Later in his adult life he would also come to be known as El-Haji Malik El-Shabazz.
Album of the Year: TV on the Radio's Return To Cookie MountainThe year in review, by Evan Lyendecker, summarizing three of the best LP's by three great artists.- HARRY POTTER and the SORCERER'S STONE: A Marxist and Feminist View of the Boy Who LivedLiterary theory on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.
- Six Notable Celebrity Deaths of 2006Many great people ended their life passage in 2006. Here are six whose contributions were among the most valuable.
Interview With A Death Row Inmate: Kenneth FosterKenneth Foster Jr. 999232, An inmate on Texas Death Row was sentenced under the Law of Parties. Here is his interview with The Abolishment Movement. He speaks about his life, his conviction, and his views on politics.
John Lennon: Murder of an IconJohn Lennon, murdered 27 years ago today, was the iconic revolutionary of our generation, the artist who dared to stand up against authority and demand peace, not war. Yet it is ironic how he was violently killed by a bullet.
Atheism in AmericaWhy do so many Americans consider atheism to be anathema to the American way of life? Let's examine the double standard of the religious American, and investigate the factual basis of the religious right-wing's claims to be more moral than atheist groups.
Iraq for Sale: The War ProfiteersBrave New Films, Greenwald's grassroots production co., released their latest installment in their documentary roster: Iraq For Sale: The War Profiteers. The film charges, camera's blazing, into the privatization of military operations in Iraq.- Where to Live or Retire: 7 Great New Places to Start Over or Settle DownLooking for somewhere nice to live or reitre? Here are several new spots in the U.S. and beyond.
- Black Literature in the Age of Hip-HopDuring the 1990s, a new generation of Black writers emerged in the spotlight to continue the literary tradition of giving voice to its experiences as Black people in the African Diaspora.
- When Bad Things Happen to Good Job Seekersarrest, bankruptcy, job search, problems with job search
- Huey NewtonHistorical/political biography of one of the founding fathers of the Black Panther movement. Includes the development and history of one of America's most profound revolutionaries and inspirational Black socialist activists.
- Book Banning Rears Ugly Head in Washington StateAs most of us stuffed Thanksgiving birds and prepared cranberry relish, Brent Hartinger
The Goals of Poet Naomi AyalaNaomi Ayala is a nomad, a poet, and an inspiration to Latino and Latina creativity.
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