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Taking OUT The System
Open Left - Front Page —
... who would use their authority to limit participation, squelch dialogue, defund creativity and stand in the way of progress.
With the success of DailyKos, he has bypassed some gatekeepers. With the Penguin Press publication of Taking On the System, he has influenced others.
Now...let's get back to the crushing.
Markos will be speaking at the Living Liberally Convention Watch Party on Thursday, September 4th, the evening of John McCain's address -- at The Tank @ DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, in Manhattan.
His book will also be available in September ...
Midday open thread
Daily Kos —
... that is full of examples and lessons, which are helpfully broken down into "rules." My parents will understand the progressive movement -- and these times -- much better when they read it. Justin also promotes out one of my few book-promotional stops, this one in NYC: Markos will be speaking at the Living Liberally Convention Watch Party on Thursday, September 4th, the evening of John McCain's address -- at The Tank @ DCTV, 87 Lafayette Street, in Manhattan. Also in NYC that day, ...
Beyond Denver: The RNC
Open Left - Front Page —
... In 2004, it was the RNC week that brought bloggers, activists, protesters, performers together at The Tank. This year, a similar -- but larger -- operation will be in place in Saint Paul: a daytime work space for up to 170 bloggers hosted by ...
Salon Interviews Markos
Daily Kos —
... You could also get the answer this evening if you're in NYC area, where Markos is doing a book-signing and a follow-up meet and greet: Brooklyn: 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble 106 Court St (between Schermerhorn and State Sts) Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Subway: A, C, F to Jay St–Borough Hall; M, R to Court St; 2, 3, 4, 5 to Borough Hall Manhattan 7 p.m. (arriving around 9:30 p.m.) The Tank 87 Lafayette Street at the corner of White Street Subway: A, C, E, J, M, Z, N, Q, R, W, Z, or ...
What's Your Favorite Progressive Business?
Open Left - Front Page —
... activists engaged; and to overall shift the debate in this country.
Pushing progressive values with your vote is one step; funding those values with your wallet is another. And with the holiday season coming up, it seems like this is a good opportunity to promote -- and support -- progressive businesses.
What's your favorite progressive business? Your fair-trade coffee provider, or your bar that hosts political events? Your local alternative performance venue, or an environmentally-conscious gift shop?
Let us know in the comments ...
California Stations Reject Ad Calling For Pot Legalization
The Huffington Post | Full News Feed —
... were gonna open our doors. And we did, and we haven't looked back since. The only way I'll stop doing what I'm doing is if they drag me away in chains. And as soon as they let me out, I'll be back doing it again."
The latter half of this article is adapted from Ryan Grim's new book, This Is Your country On Drugs: The Secret History of Getting High in America. He'll be reading Wednesday evening in New York at The Tank.
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The Feministing Five: Erica Watson
Feministing —
... from Chicago. This month, Erica is performing her one-woman show Fat Bitch! at The Tank theater in New York City. In the show, Watson, a self-described "fat girl," dissects media images of full-figured Black women, and explores how her weight has shaped her view of the world, and above all, the world's view of her. The show also tackles how weight and self-esteem can affect women's sexual lives, a theme Watson mainly addresses by sharing her own personal experiences. ...
