Archive for February, 2010

Siskel and Ebert outtakes

Oh. My. God. This had me wiping tears off my cheeks AND my keyboard, it’s so hilarious. Maybe to fully appreciate it, you had to have watched them religiously for years like I did, enjoying the tension between the two movie lovers who couldn’t seem to agree on anything.
I often wondered what they talked about during the commercials, so… Read the rest

Why can’t we work together to build a coordinated progressive community in Oklahoma?

Tonight I found out about yet another campaign of critical interest to progressive Oklahomans that is taking place all this month culminating this week with special events, and Friday at the state Capitol — and it’s Midnight of that Friday as I discover the info (rather accidentally) and write this.
Earlier this week, a health care rally on the Capitol… Read the rest

New site offers Oklahoma hub for alternative news, views and action

Hey, there’s a new website in Oklahoma that Peace Arena readers might be interested in. Its goal is to advance progressive/liberal/independent perspectives in our state, filling a pretty big hole left by the traditional outlets. It is an ad-free, all-volunteer effort.
Oklahoma Citizen already has been getting a lot of buzz during a limited site reveal among the progressive… Read the rest

Now I know how Obama felt on October 9

It’s embarrassing to be recognized for something you know you don’t deserve. Well, I’m in that boat at the moment. I just found out I was nominated for an Okie Blogger Award in the category of “Best Political Blog (Liberal Leaning).”
I can’t even tell you to vote for someone deserving, since voting ended on Sunday. The results… Read the rest

Bruce Gagnon on Endless War

New England United Antiwar Conference MIT Jan 30, 2010
Panel #1 The Drive Towards Empire and Endless War
Bruce Gagnon, Global Network

I worked with Bruce in his early days as a nuclear freeze activist in Orlando, Florida. He was a pretty good speaker and budding leader, though I had some minor issues with his… Read the rest

Concert to benefit Peace House & Church of the Open Arms

Checkered Past Concert
Batch says “Poignant, playful and sweetly subversive with warm harmonies – acoustic music that zings!”
WHAT: Benefit Concert for Peace House & Church of the Open Arms
COST: Free Admission – (freewill donations during concert gratefully accepted)
WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 13, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 for
refreshments & social)
SEE: www.checkeredpastmusic.com
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