BROKEN ON ALL SIDES: Race, mass incarceration & new visions for criminal justice in the U.S. Date: 12 September 2012, Wednesday Time: 7:00 PM Location: 107 English-Philosophy Building, University of Iowa Facebook: Facebook.com/NewVisionsForCriminalJustice “In the United States of America today there are more African Americans in prison or jail, on probation or parole, than were… Continue reading BROKEN ON ALL SIDES: Race, mass incarceration & new visions for criminal justice in the U.S. (Film Screening)
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Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics
Watch Mass Incarceration on PBS. See more from Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly. DEBORAH POTTER (Correspondent): At first glance, the Front Porch Cafe could be any neighborhood coffee shop. But the make-shift kitchen isn’t quite up to par, and those guys at the grill aren’t your typical cooks. JON SCYOC (Former Inmate): I actually have a small felony… Continue reading Mass Incarceration – PBS Special on Religion & Ethics
Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China
This is a common story for young people in countries and cities around the world seeking employment and hoping to create a better life. Description: Many young Chinese are losing faith in China’s economic miracle. Even though the country is poised to overtake the US in the next decade as the world’s largest, fewer Chinese… Continue reading Aljazeera Report on Education, Culture, Lifestyle, Economy, Housing, and Employment in China
Rabbi David Wolpe Refuses to Join Group of Over 600 “Rabbis for Obama” – Gets Chosen to Offer Convocation Prayer at DNC
Rabbi David Wolpe refuses to endorse Barack Obama, even though 600 other rabbis in the U.S. have joined the coalition group Rabbis for Obama. Rabbi Wolpe recently co-authored a book with Pastor Rick Warren of the Saddleback Church, the popular evangelical leader—and sharp critic of President Obama. Rabbi Wolpe has also teamed up with conservative Christian thinker… Continue reading Rabbi David Wolpe Refuses to Join Group of Over 600 “Rabbis for Obama” – Gets Chosen to Offer Convocation Prayer at DNC
When Conservatives and Liberals Agree – Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Interviews with Republicans
At an already strained and divided time in our country, the political cycle generally creates more divisiveness in an attempt to remind people of what makes us different. The Republican National Convention seemed to encourage an increase in guest appearances by Republicans on liberal talk shows like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and The… Continue reading When Conservatives and Liberals Agree – Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Interviews with Republicans
2016: Obama’s America – Documentary about President Barack Obama by Dinesh D’Souza
Film Trailer. 2016 Obama’s America is a documentary film by Indian born Dinesh D’Souza. Below is the trailer for the film. Presumably this film is within the same genre as politically influenced and motivated documentaries like Fahrenheit 911. Positive press and defense of the film can be found on the news page of the film. Corporatization of… Continue reading 2016: Obama’s America – Documentary about President Barack Obama by Dinesh D’Souza
Fahrenheit 911 – Documentary Film Video by Michael Moore (Full Length)
Fahrenheit 911 is a politically influenced documentary film by Michael Moore. The full video is below. [Buy Now]
The Obama Deception HQ Full-length Documentary Video
The Obama Deception is another in the series of grass-roots videos produced to disclose widespread bi-partisan corruption in government. Almost two hours long, this video contains themes from the truth movement, and provides an updated look at the state of the world including a look at the Obama administration. However, the video spans multiple parties… Continue reading The Obama Deception HQ Full-length Documentary Video
Jon Huntsman on Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert
Jon Huntsman Interview with Stephen Colbert – Part 1 of 2 (below) The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive * * * Jon Huntsman Interview with Stephen Colbert – Part 2 of 2 (below) The Colbert Report Get More: Colbert Report Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,Video Archive… Continue reading Jon Huntsman on Colbert Report with Stephen Colbert
Abe Lincoln Look-alike Appears as Obama Event as well as Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Event
A man who looks like Abe Lincoln, and dresses like him on occasion, appeared at an Obama event in July 2012. A video clip of an exchange between Obama and the Abe Lincoln impersonator became a very popular video online. By coincidence, or possibly through an intentional setup, an Abe Lincoln look-alike appears later in… Continue reading Abe Lincoln Look-alike Appears as Obama Event as well as Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan Event
Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
The message below is a post I originally sent to the public discussion forum for the Small House Society. I felt it was worth sharing more broadly by posting it here for those who aren’t active in the discussion forum, and also for those involved in any kind of activism or social reform/transform efforts. As… Continue reading Bickering, Infighting, Finger Pointing, Complaining, Blame Shifting…
Maxine – The Economy is So Bad
Consumer Defense | Finance “The economy is so bad, you need a good dose of Maxine!”~ Greg Johnson We had re-posted on our website an email that has circulated the globe many times over and found its way into the email inboxes of millions. The email contained a dozen Maxine cartoons and quotes about the economy.… Continue reading Maxine – The Economy is So Bad