Archive for November 17th, 2007


As the world burns

There are droughts worldwide now, with the US southwest and southeast suffering badly from them. TomDispatch has a long, thoughtful post about this asking, what happens if water really does run out somewhere? And doesn’t come back?

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MD arrested for aiding unconscious protester

Catherine Wilkerson MD attempted to give medical aid to a protester rendered unconscious by police at a demonstration in Michigan. For this, she was arrested on felony charges and has refused to cop a plea to a misdemeanor because she believes she did nothing wrong. Her trial starts Nov. 26 and your support is needed.

Last time I checked, a doctor giving medical aid to someone suffering was considered a good thing. Has this changed?

Full details on DefendWilkerson. PSL has an article written by her son.

Sign a petition going to the prosecutor and university dean demanding charges be dropped.

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How bad is the economy getting?

This bad.

The CEO of Wells Fargo said housing is at its worst since the Great Depression, while Goldman Sachs warned the credit crisis may force a $2 trillion cut in lending, triggering a ’substantial recession.”

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