Progressives
last modified
2006-11-29 15:59
Progressive Groups/People making a difference
"Indian Water
Activists Launch Anti-Privatization Campaign"
Indians speak out against private corporations trying to OWN their water.
"Women's Anti-War Petition Circles the Globe"
Maybe men can start their own group then both can come together to create a real pacifist force.
"World Social Forum: A Loud, Multicolored 'No' to Imperialism and War"
The hope for our world?
"Entire Region of Norway to boycott Apartheid Israel!"
Many in Norway are protesting Israel! Now if only more people will join them in speaking up!
"Thousands Protest War by Withholding Phone Tax"
Support these people, show your protest to the war, refuse to pay your phone tax!
"Internet Fosters Local Political Movements"
The Internet is the power of the future. Use it well and use it wisely.
"Nun Who Defaced Missile Silo Released from Prison"
A brave nun vows to continue protesting the American Government's crimes, even if it means dying in prison!
If only everyone did the same, then we'd kind of outnumber them and people like her will stop being punished for doing good.
"Illegal Trip Protests Guantanamo Prison"
Protestors of illegal torture unite!
"Cities Voice Opposition to War in Iraq"
Individual cities are opposing the war! If only more cities did this, and refused to help pay for the war, we could force the troops to come home.
"Media Mogul Addresses Tough Issues at Kansas State"
A very rich and powerful guy warns about impending nuclear war and says we should start focusing on education, health care and science and technology.
These rich guys usually have inside information on these things.... we should probably listen to him.
Video: Truthout- Veterans against war
A whole lot of veterans and others who are against the war for many good reasons.
Assassination Science
Another great site describing how JFK was actually killed by LBJ and the CIA, among many other important issues.
The world can't wait!
Progressive website letting you know you'd better do something before it really is too late.
"Two Ejected From Bush Event in Denver File Federal Suit"
Two people thrown out of a Bush event for having an anti-war bumper sticker file a lawsuit.
"Anti-war Sentiment Adds Fuel to Protest"
This is what it really means to be a good soldier; to fight against injustices, whether from your enemy or your own country.
"Cindy Sheehan Fined $75; Will Appeal Misdeameanor Verdict"
'Only $75 for doing nothing wrong? Hrm... seems like a fair... hey wait a minute! Hell no I'm not paying this!'
"Pentagon Papers' Ellsberg Sees a New War, Same Lies"
This man sees the repetition in history... the recent, destructive history.
"Students Rebuffing Military Recruiters"
More students removing themselves from military recruitment lists.
"Michael Moore Owns Halliburton Stock"
Are some of the progressives, trying to fight for good causes, not practicing what they preach?
I know some of these are true, but some might be exaggerated.
"Historic Vermont Meeting in State Capital Passes Resolution to Secede from the U.S."
Vermont attempting to secede from America because it is sick of the Empire.
"Bush Faces Showdown with Chavez 'The Kid'"
South America doesn't much like Bush anymore.
"Group Organizes Walkout by Students to Protest War"
Students walking out of schools to protest the war.
"Mass Argentine Protest Planned for Bush’s Visit"
Argentina protests Bush's visit. If only more presidents had the balls to allow this. then Bush would have nowhere to go.
"A Patriot Crashes the Party"
Actions like these make you a true patriot, not flags and stickers about things you don't understand.
"Prosecuting Bush in Canada for Torture"
Bush charged with war crimes in Canada.
"Grandmothers Arrested in Times Sq"
Our police won't hesitate to stoop to arresting elderly women for protesting the war.
Freedom of speech my ass.
"War Protest Has Captive Audience"
What can you do as a single person? How about something like this?! Have some courage and become the media.
"Protesters Say Parking Ban Near Bush Ranch Won't Deter Them"
New 'no-parking' and 'no-camping' signs put up near Bush's Texas ranch so try and deter protestors.. or give themselves a reason to arrest them.
"Tens of Thousands Join in One Voice: Get Out of Iraq"-9/26/05
100,000+ anti-war protestors; a few hundred pro-war.
"Cindy Sheehan Won't Pay Fine For "Demonstrating Without A Permit""-9/26/05
If only more people stood up for their OWN CIVIL RIGHTS. Permit for free speech..
"My First Time"-9/26/05
Cindy Sheehan arrested for peaceful protest.
"Peaceful Assault on the Epicenter of Evil"-9/25/05
More about the huge anti-war protest in Washington.. and the media's lack of independence, balls, and coverage.
"Mainstream media shows ineptness and irrelevance at the antiwar demonstration in Washington"
Corporate/mainstream media sucks.
"Antiwar Activists Split on Withdrawal"-9/23/05
Don't split up on differences when your main goal is the same! That's how new religions, and subsequently, new wars are started.
"Antiwar Bus Tour Rolls Into Capital for Protests"-9/23/05
Predicted 100,000 on an anti-war bus tour.
"American Mother Has Iraqi Audience"-9/22/05
Sheehan has affected mothers in Iraq as well.
"California Mom Urges Attendance at Rally in Washington"-9/19/05
Latest on Cindy Sheehan.
"You Can't Steal the Camp Casey Movement"-9/16/05
Some hypocritical war-lover steals Sheehan's Camp Casey.. but can't steal the group's spirit.
Alternative Media a Need, And In Need
'Progressive Communities' Seek to Make a Difference
Indians speak out against private corporations trying to OWN their water.
"Women's Anti-War Petition Circles the Globe"
Maybe men can start their own group then both can come together to create a real pacifist force.
"World Social Forum: A Loud, Multicolored 'No' to Imperialism and War"
The hope for our world?
"Entire Region of Norway to boycott Apartheid Israel!"
Many in Norway are protesting Israel! Now if only more people will join them in speaking up!
"Thousands Protest War by Withholding Phone Tax"
Support these people, show your protest to the war, refuse to pay your phone tax!
"Internet Fosters Local Political Movements"
The Internet is the power of the future. Use it well and use it wisely.
"Nun Who Defaced Missile Silo Released from Prison"
A brave nun vows to continue protesting the American Government's crimes, even if it means dying in prison!
If only everyone did the same, then we'd kind of outnumber them and people like her will stop being punished for doing good.
"Illegal Trip Protests Guantanamo Prison"
Protestors of illegal torture unite!
"Cities Voice Opposition to War in Iraq"
Individual cities are opposing the war! If only more cities did this, and refused to help pay for the war, we could force the troops to come home.
"Media Mogul Addresses Tough Issues at Kansas State"
A very rich and powerful guy warns about impending nuclear war and says we should start focusing on education, health care and science and technology.
These rich guys usually have inside information on these things.... we should probably listen to him.
Video: Truthout- Veterans against war
A whole lot of veterans and others who are against the war for many good reasons.
Assassination Science
Another great site describing how JFK was actually killed by LBJ and the CIA, among many other important issues.
The world can't wait!
Progressive website letting you know you'd better do something before it really is too late.
"Two Ejected From Bush Event in Denver File Federal Suit"
Two people thrown out of a Bush event for having an anti-war bumper sticker file a lawsuit.
"Anti-war Sentiment Adds Fuel to Protest"
This is what it really means to be a good soldier; to fight against injustices, whether from your enemy or your own country.
"Cindy Sheehan Fined $75; Will Appeal Misdeameanor Verdict"
'Only $75 for doing nothing wrong? Hrm... seems like a fair... hey wait a minute! Hell no I'm not paying this!'
"Pentagon Papers' Ellsberg Sees a New War, Same Lies"
This man sees the repetition in history... the recent, destructive history.
"Students Rebuffing Military Recruiters"
More students removing themselves from military recruitment lists.
"Michael Moore Owns Halliburton Stock"
Are some of the progressives, trying to fight for good causes, not practicing what they preach?
I know some of these are true, but some might be exaggerated.
"Historic Vermont Meeting in State Capital Passes Resolution to Secede from the U.S."
Vermont attempting to secede from America because it is sick of the Empire.
"Bush Faces Showdown with Chavez 'The Kid'"
South America doesn't much like Bush anymore.
"Group Organizes Walkout by Students to Protest War"
Students walking out of schools to protest the war.
"Mass Argentine Protest Planned for Bush’s Visit"
Argentina protests Bush's visit. If only more presidents had the balls to allow this. then Bush would have nowhere to go.
"A Patriot Crashes the Party"
Actions like these make you a true patriot, not flags and stickers about things you don't understand.
"Prosecuting Bush in Canada for Torture"
Bush charged with war crimes in Canada.
"Grandmothers Arrested in Times Sq"
Our police won't hesitate to stoop to arresting elderly women for protesting the war.
Freedom of speech my ass.
"War Protest Has Captive Audience"
What can you do as a single person? How about something like this?! Have some courage and become the media.
"Protesters Say Parking Ban Near Bush Ranch Won't Deter Them"
New 'no-parking' and 'no-camping' signs put up near Bush's Texas ranch so try and deter protestors.. or give themselves a reason to arrest them.
"Tens of Thousands Join in One Voice: Get Out of Iraq"-9/26/05
100,000+ anti-war protestors; a few hundred pro-war.
"Cindy Sheehan Won't Pay Fine For "Demonstrating Without A Permit""-9/26/05
If only more people stood up for their OWN CIVIL RIGHTS. Permit for free speech..
"My First Time"-9/26/05
Cindy Sheehan arrested for peaceful protest.
"Peaceful Assault on the Epicenter of Evil"-9/25/05
More about the huge anti-war protest in Washington.. and the media's lack of independence, balls, and coverage.
"Mainstream media shows ineptness and irrelevance at the antiwar demonstration in Washington"
Corporate/mainstream media sucks.
"Antiwar Activists Split on Withdrawal"-9/23/05
Don't split up on differences when your main goal is the same! That's how new religions, and subsequently, new wars are started.
"Antiwar Bus Tour Rolls Into Capital for Protests"-9/23/05
Predicted 100,000 on an anti-war bus tour.
"American Mother Has Iraqi Audience"-9/22/05
Sheehan has affected mothers in Iraq as well.
"California Mom Urges Attendance at Rally in Washington"-9/19/05
Latest on Cindy Sheehan.
"You Can't Steal the Camp Casey Movement"-9/16/05
Some hypocritical war-lover steals Sheehan's Camp Casey.. but can't steal the group's spirit.
Alternative Media a Need, And In Need
'Progressive Communities' Seek to Make a Difference