Interview With Chris Hedges About Black Bloc by J.A. Myerson

by J.A. Myerson
Truthout
with Chris Hedges
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
Feb. 9, 2012

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Chris Hedges’ syndicated Truthdig column “Black Bloc: The Cancer in Occupy,” printed Tuesday at Truthout and elsewhere, created quite a stir among members of Occupy Wall Street (OWS). Some endorsed the sentiment. Among others, including some central organizers who helped plan the action over the summer, the column raised eyebrows and hackles. I compiled what I considered to be the best critiques of the piece that I came across (as well as my own questions) and interviewed Hedges over the phone.

Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space (2009; must-see)

with Bruce Gagnon
Featured Writer
Dandelion Salad
Organizing Notes
February 9, 2012

Space4Peace on Feb 7, 2012

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The prospect of Earth being ruled from space is no longer science-fiction. The dream of the original Dr. Strangelove, Wernher von Braun (from Nazi rocket-scientist to NASA director) has survived every US administration since WW2 and is coming to life. Today the technology exists to weaponize space, a massive American industry thrives, and nations are maneuvering for advantage.