WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Million dollar bond for shooting suspect Adkisson

July 27th, 2008

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Continuing coverage, with some video, from the Knoxville NBC affiliate. As an (unchurched) Unitarian Universalist, this hit home a bit.

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U. Utah Phillips Has Left the Stage

May 24th, 2008

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Utah Phillips died last night. Organizer, storyteller, hobo, Wobbly, songwriter, all-round funny guy and amazing performer. Utah (aka Bruce) was a unique presence on the cultural landscape. The younger crowd may remember his two CDs with Ani DiFranco a few years ago.

I could go on for awhile, but let me tell you about this link first. This story was posted on the website of KVMR, community radio in Nevada City, CA. Utah recorded a terrific radio show there during his last years, which got out to a few community stations around the country. The page includes a letter Utah sent out to his companeros just 10 days ago, which serves as a fitting epitaph.

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U. Utah Phillips Has Left the Stage

May 24th, 2008

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Utah Phillips died last night. Organizer, storyteller, hobo, Wobbly, songwriter, all-round funny guy and amazing performer. Utah (aka Bruce) was a unique presence on the cultural landscape. The younger crowd may remember his two CDs with Ani DiFranco a few years ago.

I could go on for awhile, but let me tell you about this link first. This story was posted on the website of KVMR, community radio in Nevada City, CA. Utah recorded a terrific radio show there during his last years, which got out to a few community stations around the country. The page includes a letter Utah sent out to his companeros just 10 days ago, which serves as a fitting epitaph.

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US Election Wiki To Watch: Superdelegate Transparency Project

February 17th, 2008

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Mashable covers PRWatch’s Superdelegate Transparency Project:

If you’re at all curious to know the ins and outs of the superdelegate ranks of the American Democratic Party, the
Superdelegate Transparency Project is likely the best place to go for any and all details desired.

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Iraq War Resisters to Get Boost from Veterans Group

August 22nd, 2007

This is important. I’m not sure Vietnam Veterans Against the War went this far in their day.

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JS Online: Bay View co-op offers earth-friendly fuel

July 28th, 2007

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Biodiesel comes to Milwaukee!

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Boulder activist to serve at least 30 days : County News : Boulder Daily Camera

July 28th, 2007

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How can you possibly “trespass” on public property when the office is open?

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