In 1971 Dr. Helen Caldicott began the work that would become, first, Physicians for Social Responsibility, then, working with others, the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. My eldest son was born that year. With her work she helped me protect him and at the same time made a way for me to talk with him and his yet-to-be born ( Read more... )

Interesting article over at Appropedia. well worth a few moments of your time. (i've invited them to DW, too, for the record.)

http://slashfairy.dreamwidth.org/569589.html |
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Rep. Kucinich on Afghanistan War: "We're Acting Like a Latter Day Version of the Roman Empire"

they who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
how d'you think it went, for the ordinary roman, as the empire crumbled?

Anat Baniel MethodWent to a free talk last night. Supposed to be two hours, went three, because the group work she did with us on the mats went long (and was fabulous. She's an excellent leader/teacher). I went because of my work with the lad, and because of my years working with healthy kids (infant/toddler daycare) and sick/injured kids (PICU/ ( Read more... )

Local News | Kindness taught in Seattle school's online class | Seattle Times Newspaper

Some people also question whether small kindnesses add up to much. Smallman says he tells students that they just don't know, that what might seem insignificant on the surface may actually have a large impact ( Read more... )

Karzai has taken personal control of the electoral process | Gerard Russell | The Guardian

what the actual fuck?
*disappointed, angry, frustrated*
Gets out Despair work and reads again, starting from the beginning, because that's what's going to let me convert disappointment, anger, and frustration into something I can useFrom Perceval Press today ( Read more... )

Dream Interpretation: Vijay Iyer and Mike Ladd Tell War Stories - WNYC Culture
related:
MoMA Celebrates Appalachian Filmmakers - WNYC Culture
Since 1969, Appalshop has chronicled life in the Appalachian mountains in all its beauty and ugliness.

for those outside the US for whom these might not play, 've downloaded, will upload soon and link here.

http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/725

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Patriotism ~ Ellie Schoenfeld