Category Archives: History

Historians, Documentaries, Forgotten Past, Movements, Riots, Rulings, Howard Zinn, Noam Chomsky, etc

Inspiring Video of Vet Loudly Defending Occupy Wall Street Protesters

If this brave man hadn’t been brave enough to stand his ground, he would’ve most likely been beaten and pepper sprayed into submission. But he held his ground and refused to let power-hungry Wall St cops silence him. Please share … Continue reading

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Why Occupy Portland?

Here’s a pretty good video that explains why the Occupy movement is so important and needs everyone’s support. Why Occupy Portland? from Softbox on Vimeo.

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The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

Instead, it will be available online via Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Viewable from any computer, cell phone or iPad or laptop. The information source isn’t CNN, Fox, or even MSNBC. It’s Anonymous – and it’s all because of WikiLeaks.  Our … Continue reading

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‘Norma Rae’ Dead at 68 After Struggle With Her Insurance Company to Get Chemo

I was saddened to read about the passing of the real life “Norma Rae”. Even more tragic is how her death could have been prevented. Unfortunately, we do not have enough “Norma Rae” heroes today to inspire others to create … Continue reading

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Occupy Portland General Assembly Meeting – Video

This is from the Occupy Portland website The peaceful protest will begin October 6th – and hopefully will mark the beginning of the end of Wall Street’s tight grip on our culture – our democracy and our elections. When the … Continue reading

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