Tune into Asia Pacific Forum Radio (WBAI 99.5 FM) at 9 PM tonight! My colleague, compatriot and friend Beena Ahmad will be discussing SAMAR magazine and its latest issue, “9/11 A Decade Later.” SAMAR (South Asian Magazine for Action and Reflection) highlights dissenting voices on social and economic justice issues,…
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Good evening, friends. Here’s a quick round-up of earthling happenings tonite: Obama’s sent his jobs plan to Congress. The $467-billion proposal includes cutting back on deductions for individuals earning at least $200,000 a year, or for families earning $250,000 or more. In other news, 50 exoplanets have been found. A…
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From Prison Culture Blog: Georgia Death Row prisoner Troy Davis is scheduled to be executed on Wednesday, September 21 despite overwhelming doubts about his guilt. In light of this imminent execution date, Educators for Troy—a Chicago-based ad hoc group of educators, activists and artists—is calling on all educators to interrupt…
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The Advancement Project, in partnership with Michigan Forward and New Media Advocacy Project, has released a video detailing Michigan’s attack on democracy, voting rights and people of color. Michigan’s state legislature passed Local Government and School District Fiscal Accountability Act on March 16,2011. Also known as Public Act 4, this…
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A new report has been released showing that white students are more likely to get scholarships. From Colorlines: A new report that analyses the distribution of grants and scholarships by race found students of color are less likely to win private scholarships or receive merit-based institutional grants than white students.…
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FYI, in the spirit of movement and coalition-building consciousness — On This Day: Anti-Apartheid Leader Steve Biko, founder of the Black Consciousness Movement Died in Police Custody. Stephen Biko (18 December 1946 – 12 September 1977) was a noted anti-apartheid activist in South Africa in the 1960s and 1970s. A…
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Hollaback! You have the power to end street harassment. Hollaback! is an international movement to end street harassment using mobile technology. Street harassment is one of the most pervasive forms of gender-based violence and one of the least legislated against. Comments from “You’d look good on me” to groping, flashing…
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Good morning and welcome new visitors! Feel free to help yourself to some virtual java, donuts, lox, and other goodies. In light of the clarion call for a DK boycott by the venerable Robinswing, a few tips to get you started on your visit and stay at Critical Mass Progress.…
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