Protecting His Sources Scott JaschikInside Higher Ed
Social scientists who study illegal activities periodically face criticism for their commitment to protecting the confidentiality of their research subjects, who regularly break the law. Supporters of Scott DeMuth, a University of Minnesota graduate student in sociology, say that his recent prosecution by federal authorities is an extreme and dangerous example of such criticism.
Victor Jara Laid to Rest 36 Years After Murder Pete Seeger Speaks About Victor Jara
The body of Victor Jara was finally laid to rest today 36 years after he was tortured and murdered in the US-backed military coup that brought General Pinochet to power. Jara was a much loved folk singer and composer and also a member of the Chilean Communist Party. Thousands of people, including his British born wife Joan and the Chilean president, attended the funeral.
Leaked Agreement Rocks Copenhagen Emma Alberici, Australian Broadcasting Company
The Copenhagen climate talks have been rocked by the leak of a draft final agreement which weakens the role of the United Nations in climate change negotiations and abandons the Kyoto Protocol.
The "Danish text" draft agreement, published by the UK's Guardian newspaper, has been described as a dangerous document for developing countries.
Art Auction to Benefit Imprisoned New York City Social Justice & Environmental Activist Daniel McGowan
Danish Police Issue Protests Warning Ahead of Copenhagen Climate Summit TheCatalystCell
COPENHAGEN - Danish police this weekend spelt out a tough warning about any violent protests at the 12-day UN climate conference starting in Copenhagen on Monday.
Copenhagen Climate Bottom MeetingChristiania
We want to create a Climate Bottom Meeting parallel to the big climate summit, where we, in a casual/relaxed atmosphere, will present 'Windows of Hope' to the world. This conference will present a number of practical sustainable cities and eco-village initiatives around the world, showing different solutions to overcome the world's ecological, social, spiritual and economic challenges.
Riots in Greek Cities on Anniversary of Grigoropoulos Murder Anonymous Comrade
Riots have broken out in Athens and Salonica during the first day of A. Grigoropoulos murder anniversary with police demonstrating extreme brutality leaving two people seriously wounded by a motorised charge on the Athens march.
Want to Sneak into U.S.? There's an App for That American College Prof Develops Cell-Phone Tool to Help Illegals Cross BorderChelsea Schilling
Illegal aliens crossing the U.S.-Mexico border now have a cell-phone tool to chart the best route, find food and locate people who will help them enter the country – courtesy of a professor at a state-funded university.
Cooperation and Human Nature Bernard MarszalekJAS Econ
Here are two excerpts from a recent news feature.
"I cannot direct anybody to do anything that they do not want to do. All decision-making is by consensus."
All around . . . groups organized themselves in democratic cooperatives, arranged in an anti-hierarchy. All deliberations are open -- and exhaustive. Everyone gets their say no matter how long it takes. "It is bottom-up and not top-down."
Solidarity University in Vienna, Austria Opened
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