Newz With A Twist

Put forth by XicanoPwr


G8 laugh in your face and spit on your grave aids death killing global warming to continue Paris Hilton more than the fake war on terror better looking than famine slavery and 9/11 lies. In the UK bribery and corruption necessary for national security Britain must arm evil Saudi dictators or else. (h/t to Daniel [...]

The Immigration Bill is Defeated: Never Underestimate the Power of the People

Put forth by XicanoPwr


We have a cause to celebrate, the so-called Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill has been defeated. In an uncanny alliance, between grassroots efforts from conservatives and true progressives (immigration movement), the bill was defeated on a 45-50 vote; however, I highly doubt the conservatives will ever acknowledge it was both camps who defeated the bill.

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The Immigration Human Zoo

Put forth by XicanoPwr


Since 9/11, protecting the American imperial “homeland” has become an essential priority for the Bush administration. The creation and cultivation of fear is one of the pillars of empire within the “homeland.” Threats of terrorism and twelve million “illegal” immigrants are being used to maintain the government’s threat of discipline, punishment, and violence here in [...]

The assault on critical thinking on university campuses

Put forth by XicanoPwr


[tag]Freedom of speech[/tag] is one of the most basic rights that individuals enjoy and one that is taken granted. It is vital to the existence of democracy and the respect of human dignity. It is also one of the most vulnerable rights, because freedom of expression means the freedom to express one’s discontent with the [...]

No Room for “Pet Issues” in the Democratic Big Tent

Put forth by XicanoPwr


When it comes to prosperity, fairness, equality, happiness and peace, it is safe to assume this is the type of goal we all hope we able to live in. The only difference, we all have a different idea of what all that means, therefore, we tend to choose leaders (politicians, activist, minister, etc) whose values [...]

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