From “The Occupiers,” a photo series by Eddie McShane. He writes: “I wanted to see who these people were so I decided to set up a portable studio and make formal portraits. What I learned is that these people are not whackos, anarchists, or indigents. They are overwhelmingly working and middle class people of all backgrounds who feel that their government has failed them and does not represent their interests… They just want the basic promise of America; that everyone has a fair chance to live with opportunity and dignity.” You can view the complete set of photos from this series here.
Author, journalist, activist Chris Hedges hits the issues hard in this Q&A session. This is essential in beginning to understand current problematic nature of American society, public policy, democracy, liberalism, and more. Don’t miss it.
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- 40 Plays
Revolution by Brit Reed
I wrote this the morning after going to this Egyptian Up Rising: An Evening of Solidarity With the Egyptian People and their Struggle for Freedom at Evergreen.
I’m still working on it… but I thought I’d post it. let me know what you think.
I’m hardly a beat poet or w/e… but it’s a try.
George Carlin tells it straight about America.
