The United Nations Headquarters in NYC
You don’t have to go to Washington DC to learn about politics and the latest efforts for social justice. In New York City, the best place for this type of educational day is the United Nations. Every year over 1 million visitors take the time to visit the headquarters of the United Nations, located on 1st Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets in Midtown East. When I first saw all of the international flags waving outside of the iconic building, my curiosity was piqued about what goes on inside....
March 1st, 2011 | Jessica Colley | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: architecture, Attractions, government, history, politics, top-feature
The National Mall: Protest & Rally Central
... – Jon Rochetti, KKK rally - National Archives, 1963 March on Washington – Wikipedia
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August 31st, 2010 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, history, National Mall, politics, rally
Protests and Marches, a Part of the Daily Life in Buenos Aires
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August 24th, 2010 | Pablo Juan Augustinowicz | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: featuredarticle, history, politics, protest, social-distortion
The Complete History of America (abridged)
Susan O. Koozin as ... Susan.
Do you love theater? How about American history? Or politics? If you are a fan of any of those things – or if you are a fan of none of those things, but you’re a fan of laughing for two hours straight – you have to see “The Complete History of America (abridged)” at the Stages Repertory Theatre.
This two-hour play is performed by three actors: Susan O. Koozin, David Matranga and Kregg Dailey. “History of America” is unlike...
June 16th, 2010 | Christina Uticone | Read More | Comments: 1Filed under: comedy, politics, theater
Songwriter, Novelist & Governor Wanna-be – Kinky Friedman
... the rest of us.”
In 2006, he won 12.6% of the vote, placing fourth in the six-person race. And in 2010, hew is again running for Governor.
But politics was not always his line of work. Friedman grew up in Texas and formed his first band, King Arthur & the Carrots, while at the University of Texas.
In 1971, Friedman had formed his second band, Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys, a band that played parody, social-commentary and politically-incorrect satirically-focused songs.
With country...
November 4th, 2009 | Jon Rochetti | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: Events, featuredarticle, music, politics
In memory of “Duke” Bainum
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June 22nd, 2009 | byun | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Duke Bainum, Hawaii, honolulu, News & Events, People, People - Interesting Local People, politics
Lift a Liberal Beer
Drinking Liberally is a national movement that invites liberals, progressives and others to meet to discuss politics, religion and other traditionally forbidden topics. Founder Justin Krebs offers up a Liberal blog and an annual conference along with invitations to create other liberal-leaning groups. The organization has over 300 groups across the nation and the Las Vegas area boasts three: one in Boulder City, one in Henderson, and one in the Northwest side of town. There is no cost to attend...
June 1st, 2009 | Lynn Goya | Read More | Comments: 2Filed under: discuss, discussion, Drinking Liberally Vegas, Food & Beverage, Just a Bit Weird - Fun & Quirky Places, liberal politics, meetings, People - Interesting Local People, politics, Scenic & Short Trips
Filipino-Americans in U.S. Politics
... own comfort zones.
That’s why it came as a bit of a nice surprise that today, there were two news items about Filipinos being involved in local politics in the U.S.
First is a report of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg courting Filipino voters for his re-election bid on November 3, 2009. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations – New York chapter has already declared its support for him. Bloomberg hopes that his support for the Dream Act, which eases the way to citizenship...
April 22nd, 2009 | Maricar | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: fil-am, Filipino--American, General: Philippine Culture, Government, Politics and Economy, politics, U.S. Filipinos
Former Governor Gary Locke Nominated as Commerce Secretary
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February 25th, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, Commerce Secretary, Gary Locke, News, People - Interesting Local People, politics, Washington DC
Who Represents Seattle in the Other Washington
... Rep. Reichert represents the 8th District.
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February 24th, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: congressmen, History & Information, information, politics, senators
Seattle Inauguration Day Celebration
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January 17th, 2009 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Barack Obama, Events, Family Friendly, History & Information, inauguration, Paramount Theatre, People - Interesting Local People, People Watching, politics
Taking Liberties at the British Library
... (late opening till 8 on Tuesday); 930-5 Saturdays and 11-5 Sundays.
How much: free
Picture credit: Gaetan Lee on Flickr
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December 3rd, 2008 | Andrea Kirkby | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: British Museum, politics
I’ve Voted – Have You?
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November 4th, 2008 | Mary Jo Manzanares | Read More | Comments: 0Filed under: Announcements, election, Olympia, politics, Sound Like a Local - Local "speak"
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