Culture
“Islam radicals” hearing recalls Hollywood witchhunt
March 11, 2011Peter King's congressional inquisition of the purported "radicalization" of U.S. Muslims is taking place the same month as the 60th anniversary of another all-American witch hunt.
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“Black Death”: a film about plague, horror, deep thoughts
March 9, 2011"Black Death" is a thought provoking and frightening tale set in 1348 England.
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Timely reading: “Engels, A Revolutionary Life”
March 4, 2011The book has romance, adventure and a touch of intrigue.
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Wisconsin, we are on your side! (song)
March 2, 2011Sacramento state worker Darien De Lu put new words to "Which Side Are You On?" and sang this at the California State Capitol, where 1,000 rallied to support Wisconsin workers.
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Progressive Cinema: The Oscars vs. The Progies
March 1, 2011Without the Oscar's glitz and glamor, the Progies laid honors on films of social substance, and artists of talent and commitment to the struggle.
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