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New media present, attacked with police/FBI raids before RNC 2008 (Aug-Sept) Print E-mail
posted by shaftesbury   
Monday, 01 September 2008
THE UPTAKE is one new media source which has been documenting (live) a series of heavy-handed raids in the Minneapolis area before the 2008 RNC. [Full news item includes updates.]
last updated ( Tuesday, 02 September 2008 )
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’68/’08 Vietnam: Victory or Defeat Print E-mail
posted by Genevi   
Saturday, 05 July 2008
In the context of the US conflict in Vietnam 1968  is predominantly remembered for the Tet Offensive, which marked the beginning of both spring and the largest northern offensive in southern Vietnam. For the US government, the offensive coincided with increased opposition to the war at home, heightened expectations, and strategic miscalculations, all of which would ultimately turn global popular opinion against American involvement. A story that is often overlooked however is the internal struggle occurring in “southern Vietnam”.
last updated ( Sunday, 06 July 2008 )
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’68/’08 Prague: Spring to Autumn Print E-mail
posted by Genevi   
Saturday, 28 June 2008
In Prague 1968  was an eventful year starting on January 5 when reformist Alexander Dubček was elected leader of the Communist Party in Czechoslovakia. His ascension to power marked the beginning of a period of political liberalization known as the Prague Spring. The reforms introduced by Dubček distributed institutional power and established new rights for citizens. Among the new liberties was a loosening of media restrictions, freedom of speech and travel.
last updated ( Friday, 04 July 2008 )
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Ice on Mars! Print E-mail
posted by Matthew   
Friday, 20 June 2008
There is water ice on Mars within reach of the Mars Phoenix Lander, NASA scientists announced Thursday.
last updated ( Friday, 20 June 2008 )
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Kremlin Throws People Down the Memory Hole (June 2008) Print E-mail
posted by shaftesbury   
Saturday, 07 June 2008
In "It Isn't Magic: Putin Opponents Vanish from TV," the New York Times reports (June 3, 2008) that Putin is having all traces of his opponents' images and voices taken out of television programs in which they appear.
last updated ( Saturday, 07 June 2008 )
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