Month February 2003

[1]Coming events

Coming events From the New York Times: “The fracturing of the Western alliance over Iraq and the huge antiwar demonstrations around the world this weekend are reminders that there may still be two superpowers on the planet: the United States…

A dire emergency

A dire emergencyFrom Talking Points Memo comes news of a fiendish new terrorist assault. “We were warned. And late last night the axe finally fell. Dozens of autonomous, but centrally-directed, al Qaida operatives covered every inch of exposed surface area…

Peace on the Beach

Peace on the Beach At the Peace on the Beach rally in Santa Monica Saturday, the participants formed a huge human rendition of Pablo Picasso’s “The Face of Peace”. Their website has a stunning photo of it.

The Lysistrata Project

The Lysistrata Project A modern day Lysistrata at Peace on the Beach (photo by Kevin McKeown) Subtitle: That which men fear the most or Fighting below the belt. From The Lysistrata Project “Lysistrata tells the story of women from opposing…

Kucinich is running for President!

Kucinich is running for President! “Rep. Dennis Kucinich plans to file papers to launch a presidential campaign next week, a source familiar with the Ohio Democrat’s plans said Saturday.” Damn! A real live gen-u-ine progressive is running! Ok, he is…