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The Powell Memo- Because every road starts somewhere

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

If you look around at our media/political/corporate landscape, it seems obvious (as Mr. Snydor will say below in his memo, “to any thoughtful person”) that there is an overriding pro-business, pro-corporate, anti-worker, authoritarian fascist agenda. That same thoughtful person may … Continue reading →

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Illahee Lecture Series- Our favorite lecture series hits the stage again

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

If you’re tired of the pablum and drivel you’re fed by the corporate media there are alternatives, and the Illahee Lecture Series is one of the best you could hope to find. Since 1999, Illahee has brought over 100 environmental, … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight- “Constitution Café” by Christopher Phillips

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

For three years now, we’ve been proud sponsors of the Illahee Lecture Series, a forum that brings speakers on topics from environmental science to neurobiology to politics. February’s speaker was Christopher Phillips, the inspiration for the “Socrates Café” informal philosophical … Continue reading →

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News To Make You Furious- A home for your outrage, if not your family

Posted on February 3, 2012 by tomdwyer

It seems like only yesterday that house values were plummeting, banks were being bailed out from their mortgage losses, and the American People were getting the white picket shaft from our government. What’s been happening since then? If the fact … Continue reading →

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Law, Not Promises!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, This year’s Defense Authorization Act decreed the abolition of Habeas Corpus, a fundamental right we may have taken for granted. Now anyone, including U S Citizens, can be labeled “terrorist” and held without trial until the end … Continue reading →

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What Outrage?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Last year, President Obama expressed “serious objections” to the Two Thousand Eleven Defense Authorization Act but signed it in to law anyway, promising to oppose any attempt to extend or expand it. This year’s Defense Authorization extended … Continue reading →

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Return of a King

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Have we become so complacent that we just accept the loss of habeas corpus and the return of a king? This past New Year’s Eve, a Saturday safe from media scrutiny, president Obama signed the two thousand … Continue reading →

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Illahee Series 2012- Christopher Phillips

Posted on January 13, 2012 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, The Illahee Lecture Series is back for another year of deep thinking about important ideas. This year’s theme is “Sacred Cows”, issues so important they’re normally beyond question, but their first speaker starts out by taking aim … Continue reading →

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Biggest Stories of 2011- What made this year’s news in Your Car Matters

Posted on January 6, 2012 by tomdwyer

You want plumbing advice from your plumber, but do you want plumbing advice month after month? You want to hear your accountant’s every thought at tax time, but year ‘round? You’re bombarded with email from every company you deal with, … Continue reading →

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Movie Night- “Network”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by tomdwyer

I’m Tom Dwyer, Fresh from the holiday warmth of George Bailey and the Grinch, January’s Tom Dwyer Movie Night will take you down a whole new road. Imagine a world where news and entertainment are so intertwined it’s hard to … Continue reading →