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Activism in the Nevada Desert (part 1)
I don't have nearly the number of photos that I wanted to get out of this trip. Saturday was pretty sunny and hot (near a hundred degrees, an there are no shade trees at the test site), so I spent a good deal of time at the "big tent" keeping cool and listening to various conversations and taking part in a few.
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Go Terry! Go Channel 4! Go Pete!!
Every once and a while something inspiring happens. That moment is a rare thing in Utah, and perhaps the rest of the country as well. It's even more inspiring when it comes from the mainstream media. These days, the corporafication of the media and the attempts to stretch coverage as far right as possible to avoid the dreaded and disingenuous ( Read more... ) -
The story from Nevada
Dee's 'Dotes has a report and inspiring photos from the front lines at the Nevada Test Site this past weekend. -
Divine Strake -- temporary victory?
We had a small but solid vigil here in Salt Lake City in solidarity with the International Day of action taking place at the Nevada Test Site. The latest news is that the Divine Strake test is "indefinitely" postponed. No doubt the pressure of a lawsuit and major opposition to this test around the country encouraged more environmental testing by ( Read more... ) -
Join us Sunday May 28 to protest Divine Strake
Join us Sunday May 28 to protest Divine Strake. PDF of flier here for more info. We'll be at the sidewalk in front of the Federal Building at 100 South State Street in Salt Lake City from 5 to 7 pm to vigil in solidarity with the actions planned at the Nevada Test Site.
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Blogging Against Divine Strake Day: Do we really want to trust the government about Divine Strake ?
It's true -- the government that brought you the war to dispose of the mirage-like WMDs of Saddam Hussein wants you to swallow some more "assurances".
What has our government done to earn our trust? This goes beyond Bad Boy Bush. The US government has a long history of lying to the citizens of this country about war and its war toys. They've also ( Read more... ) -
Vigil in Salt Lake City against Divine Strake
Since we can't make it to the big protest at the Nevada Test Site, my husband and I are organizing a vigil against Diving Strake in Salt Lake City on May 28 from 5 to 7 pm at the Federal Building (100 S. State). We will have very limited sign making materials available, so please feel free to bring signs and good energy!