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Abraham Lincoln & Mass Execution of American Indians
"In 1862, the same year Lincoln ratified his Emancipation Proclamation, freeing Africa-American slaves from servitude and, in doing so, proclaiming their humanity before the north and, of course, the south, Abraham Lincoln set a record: -- for the largest mass execution of people in American history -- 38 American Indians in a single day.
Feb 12, 2009, 2:53pm
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No Stimulus Money for Nuclear Power - Indigenous Peoples Demand Good Green Jobs
Please ask your friends, colleagues, community organizations and (for Native Nations), ask your Tribal leadership, to take action, and contact their Senators to stop $50 BILLION in new taxpayer-backed loan guarantees for construction of new nuclear reactors!
Feb 6, 2009, 11:26am
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An Alaskan Native speaks out on Palin, oil and Alaska
I am writing this letter to raise awareness about the ongoing colonization and violation of human rights being carried out against Alaska Native peoples in the name of unsustainable progress, with a particular emphasis on the role of Sarah Palin and the Republican leadership.
Sep 9, 2008, 12:40pm
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Update on Brutal Arrest of Mohawk Grandmothers
"Akwesasne is an Indigenous community that includes parts of so-called Ontario, Quebec and New York, and community members routinely cross between 'states' and 'provinces'...Katenies (who was arrested) has maintained since 2003 that border officials and the Canadian colonial courts have no jurisdiction over Kanion'ke:haka people or land.
Jun 19, 2008, 10:07am
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Mohawk Grandmothers Attacked at Canada/US Border Crossing on Haudenosaunee Land
Mohawk Elder and Grandmother, Kahentinetha Horn suffered a heart attack, Saturday, June 14, 2008 during a vicious, unprovoked assault by OPP and border agents at Cornwall, in Akwesasne community. She had been beaten and handcuffed when she collapsed.
Jun 16, 2008, 3:09pm
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9-11 Questions -- Still Unanswered
1. Why were warnings of the 9/11 attack ignored? 2. Who warned SF mayor Willie Brown not to fly to NYC on the
morning of 9/11? 3. Who purchased record numbers of put options against United and American Airlines during the week preceding 9/11? ...
Sep 4, 2006, 11:01am
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On The Road - Greetings from PA
So here's the deal- I decided to make the most of the last weeks of vacation and take a TRIP, so I decided brother Mihir needed a visit. Being the cheap non-conformist that I am, I decided to try to HITCH my way from Denver to Pittsburgh, about 1800 miles.
Aug 7, 2006, 10:45am
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Is Daw Suu doomed? Let's act!
Burma's military regime warned the world's most famous political prisoner, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, that her days "are numbered," and she is "heading for a tragic end." The ominous condemnation on Wednesday (July 5) said Suu Kyi, 61, was in "her final days," and guilty of "betraying the national cause
Aug 3, 2006, 10:00am
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CANADA PEDALLING BACKWARDS: PETERSON DECLARES WAR ON SIX NATIONS
We don't want the armed forces to come in. Stop them anyway you can. They have already arrived at Six Nations with their paddy wagons, ambulances and everything!
Jun 3, 2006, 1:52pm
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Pressure UN Over Burma & Aung San Suu Kyi
Hello-As you can see by the latest news Daw Suu house arrest was extended for one more year. Now is the time to urge Mr. Kofi Annan to put presure on the Junta that rules Burma in order to put an end on the situation in the country.
May 30, 2006, 3:42pm
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Taxpayer says no more for war
To the IRS: "I can't do this any more. I will no longer pay for war -- the murder of civilians -- with my tax dollars.
For more than 40 years, I have paid federal taxes accurately and regularly. I've often supported new taxes when the proceeds would help people. Now I have to stop.
Apr 17, 2006, 4:31pm
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The Anti-Empire Report: March 22, 2006
William Blum: "With stupidity, even the gods struggle in vain." - Friedrich Schiller...I'm often told by readers of their encounters with Americans who support the outrages of US foreign policy no matter what facts are presented to them, no matter what arguments are made
Mar 22, 2006, 10:30am
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50 Years Ago Today
Michael Moore: I just thought we should all pause for a moment today to remember the simple act of courage, defiance and dignity committed by Rosa Parks when she refused to move to the back of the bus because the law said she had the wrong skin color.
Dec 1, 2005, 10:30am
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Transforming Columbus Day 2005
Ward Churchill: One hundred years ago the City of Denver instituted the first Columbus Day holiday. It was then, and continues to be today, a celebration of the genocidal legacy of colonization upon which has allowed the United States to become the world's sole superpower.
Sep 29, 2005, 10:33am
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The Office Has Moved
Michael Moore: I have closed my New York production office and flown my crew down to Louisiana to assist in the effort. Ann Wright is there at Camp Casey-Covington helping to organize our relief effort and working with the dozens of Vietnam and Iraqi War vets ...
Sep 8, 2005, 11:14am
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