Free Speech Zone
Free Speech Zone
Obama & McCain on Evil
Pastor Rick Warren asked Barack Obama and John McCain about evil at Saddleback Church on August 16, 2008. MORE »
The RNC and "free speech" hypocrisy
As a member of Veterans for Peace, the Minnesota ACLU and other “peace and justice” organizations, I will not march with the RNC Welcoming Committee, Students for a Democratic Society, or any other entity that intends to “shut down” the RNC.(1,2) Much has been said about the right of marchers to protest the policies and actions of the Republican Party. However, virtually nothing has been said about the right of that party or any other party to hold its convention without unlawful disruption. The silence on that issue seriously undermines the constitutional credibility and impartiality of the “peace and justice” community. MORE »
Safety and Wikipedia
Some say shared reference works like Wikipedia may have the power to transform civilization. Egalitarian ideals or an anarchistic vision may guide a work produced free, by anybody. But participants and lurkers are not equals. And anonymous and pseudonymous users and those with real names are also unequal. Risks to users must be weighed into the balance along with benefits, and one great risk is harm that can come not to its readers but to its editors. MORE »
Minnesota Peace Team (MnPT)
The Minnesota Peace Team (MnPT) is a group of people trained in nonviolent techniques who serve to protect life and human rights in potentially violent situations. We do this by reducing fear, bringing an attitude of openness and respect for all, increasing trust through relationships, and at times by being a presence or barrier in a physical conflict. MORE »
