Category Archives: activism
The Manifesto Turns 33
On the eve of my 33rd year of life I have nothing profound to say other than I think that this is going to be a good year. Or, to embrace the wisdom of my cousin Sunita, all is good … Continue reading
Filed under activism, brooklyn, friends, human rights, india, nepal, resistance
The manifesto goes audio
I went to India at the end of April and somewhere between Mumbai and rural Jharkand I fell pretty ill. Luckily, I was in Delhi with my good friends when I figured out what it was that I was sick … Continue reading
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The import of democracy: marginalization and conflict
On Monday I’ll be in Nepal attending the Institute for Rights and Development hosted by CREA. I’m looking forward to this though it will take a lot of traveling to get there. (I leave on Saturday morning to go to … Continue reading
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Thank you for dinner, Mr. Terry
Reclaiming True Grits by Bryant Terry Feb. 29, 2008–Mention “soul food” and you will hear scores of health and medical professionals claim that it is the downfall of the health and well-being of African Americans. It is true that African … Continue reading
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broadway had to stop to address puerto rico’s aids crisis…
BIG UPS GINA AND EDDIE!!! Acting Up on Broadway By: PAUL SCHINDLER 11/15/2007 With roughly 75 activists and a larger lunchtime crowd looking on, a dozen demonstrators protesting what they say is the federal government’s “neglect” in stepping in … Continue reading
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