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It was a fresh morning after a night of rain and we were hiking up into the mountains in Southern France. The plants and trees glowed with green, vibrant life. Sheep and cows were meandering in the fields, and the sky was blue, stretching out for miles. Then I heard a faint beeping noise that didn't sound like a bird.
After the August 6th publication of Alexander Solzhenitsyn: ‘Let us change our course!’ on Toward Freedom, TF board members and advisors began an interesting and productive discussion regarding Solzhenitsyn’s life and political views. Solzhenitsyn is a controversial and complex figure, and under discussion was to what extent he can be claimed by progressives and the peace movement given that he was a supporter of the Cold War.
To offer alternative viewpoints on Solzhenitsyn’s life and times, we have provided a list of links to other articles and videos. Please check back for updates to this list and forum. If you would like your comments to be added here, or would like to suggest another resource on Solzhenitsyn’s life, email [email protected]
The announcement by Anthony Pollina, a Vermont Progressive Party leader running for governor, that he will appear on the ballot this fall as an Independent raises intriguing questions about the reasons for his switch and the future of the movement he leads in the Green Mountain State. At a news conference, Pollina said that running as an independent "is by far the best way" to build a coalition. He didn't mention winning, but that clearly also figured into the decision.Anthony Pollina
The migration of Aborigines from the Northern Territory in Australia reveals the unpopularity of the government's intervention which has torn Aboriginal families apart, reduced access to basic public services, and replaced 50% of welfare payments made to all residents with gift cards that could only be used at major retailers and only be spent on food and clothing. Aboriginal people across the country have spoken out against the intervention.Anti-NT Intervention Protest
The Canadian government has really had it in for Abousfian Abdelrazik. Abdelrazik, a Sudanese-Canadian, went back to Sudan in August, 2003 to visit his sick mother, but he was thrown in jail, "at our request," according to a document from the Canadian Security and Intelligence Service (CSIS). He claims to have been beaten in prison. He was released the following year, only to be reincarcerated again in November, 2005, for another seven months. Sudanese authorities told him that he was being held at the request of Canadian and American governments.
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