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September 16th, 2008

How 'Bout a Free Movie? ...from Michael Moore

Friends, As you may have heard, I've decided to make my new film, "Slacker Uprising," available for free to everyone in the United States and Canada. It is the first time ever that a major feature-length film is debuting as a free download on the internet -- legally. I am ... continue reading

September 4th, 2008

MICHAEL MOORE'S NEW FILM TO BE OFFERED FREE ON INTERNET "AS A GIFT TO FANS"

For Immediate Release FIRST EVER MAJOR FEATURE-LENGTH FILM TO BE RELEASED FOR FREE ON INTERNET "SLACKER UPRISING" LOOKS AT YOUTH REVOLT IN 2004 ELECTION AS A SIGN OF WHAT WAS AHEAD IN 2008 FILM WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THREE WEEKS AS A FREE DOWNLOAD BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 23 TRAVERSE CITY, MI ... continue reading

May 15th, 2008

My Life after 'Fahrenheit 9/11' ...by Corporal Abdul Henderson

Four years ago, I was involved in the most prolific documentary film in the history of the world, and looking back, I can still say that I am quite humbled by that experience. My participation in "Fahrenheit 9/11" would catapult me into a limelight that I was not looking for ... continue reading

May 16th, 2005

Michael Moore Triples Scholarships; Six CSU San Marcos students receive $2,500 for being 'hell raisers'

By Barbi Smith / Daily Aztec The "Michael Moore Freedom of Speech Scholarship" at CSU San Marcos proves it's the orders people don't follow that makes them famous. Created to reward students who embrace issues of student rights by standing up to the administration, the $2,500 scholarship, funded by the ... continue reading

October 26th, 2004

Michael Moore Comes to Toledo

WTOL News 11 TOLEDO -- With eight days until election day, Democrats and Republicans area hitting the campaign trail hard. Internationally-known filmmaker Michael Moore rallied voters to vote President Bush out of office. It was the sound of a political revolution, as filmmaker Michael Moore was welcomed by thousands inside ... continue reading

October 24th, 2004

Filmmaker Moore Tells ‘Slackers’ ‘Hard Work’ is Needed to Oust Bush

By Emily Aronson / Portsmouth Herald RYE - Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore brought his Slacker Uprising Tour to the state on Thursday in an effort to get his supporters laughing all the way to the voting booth in November. Close to 200 people showed up at the Rye Airfield skate ... continue reading

October 24th, 2004

Moore Encourages Younger Generation to Help Defeat Bush

By Gisela Garcia / Centre Daily Filmmaker Michael Moore was almost an hour late walking onto the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center, but the delay didn't seem to dim the enthusiasm of about 8,500 people who roared with laughter and applauded whenever Moore mocked Republicans and President Bush. Moore, ... continue reading

October 23rd, 2004

Moore stumps for Kerry; appeals to war foes at Temple

By Frederick Cusick / Philadelphia Inquirer Filmmaker Michael Moore urged disaffected liberals last night not to abandon Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry this election simply because the Massachusetts senator had voted in 2002 in favor of authorizing the Iraq war. Moore said that Kerry, along with the majority of Americans ... continue reading

October 21st, 2004

Moore Inspires Luther 'Slackers' to Get Out and Vote

By Dan Haugen / WCF Courier DECORAH --- Controversial filmmaker Michael Moore mocked right-wing broadcasters and slammed the Bush administration Wednesday at a sold-out Luther College voter rally. More than 3,200 people paid to hear the outspoken liberal take jabs at Fox News, Rush Limbaugh and the commander-in-chief, whom Moore ... continue reading

October 21st, 2004

Fiery Filmmaker Rocks the Hall in Staid Utah County

By Derek Jensen / The Salt Lake Tribune OREM - If Michael Moore has his way, Utah would be shaded blue - the color of a Democratic majority - when he wakes up Nov. 3. "That would send the strongest message ever," he told a roaring crowd of more than ... continue reading

October 20th, 2004

Moore on Republicans: 'they only have a few weeks left'

By Joe Ireland / Portland State University Vanguard Documentary filmmaker Michael Moore spoke at a rally at PSU yesterday, his speech marked with calls to vote out President George W. Bush and fierce attacks on the right-wing, the crowd responding with keyed-up hollering and applause. The rally, intended to encourage ... continue reading

October 20th, 2004

Filmmaker Moore Slams Bush as Get-Out-the-Vote Tour Rolls Into Seattle

By Christine Frey / Seattle Post-Intelligencer Filmmaker Michael Moore brought his nationwide get-out-the-vote campaign to Seattle last night, telling a boisterous KeyArena audience that President Bush's days in office are numbered. "Two more weeks. Two more weeks," he said after walking onto the stage to a standing ovation from the ... continue reading

October 19th, 2004

Michael Moore Grills Opposition in Salem

By Dan De Carbonel / Statesman Journal Filmmaker Michael Moore didn’t pull any punches during his appearance Monday night at the Oregon State Fairgrounds. And the crowd of 6,000 jammed into the Pavilion loved him for it. Clad in a Willamette University cap, a black T-shirt and baggy jeans, the ... continue reading

October 19th, 2004

Michael Moore's 2004 Slacker Uprising Tour

By John Nesbit / Culture Dose Anticipation was high at Phoenix's Celebrity Theater Wednesday afternoon. In a desert environment with airwaves continually jammed with Rush Limbaugh and other conservative talk radio hosts, Phoenix is hardly considered a progressive hotbed though glimmers of liberalism occasionally peek through—Howard Stern and Al Franken ... continue reading

October 19th, 2004

Filmmaker Michael Moore speaks at T&M

By Sean Minagil / The Rebel Yell On Oct. 15, just a couple of days after speaking to UNLV's little brother up north, UNR, Michael Moore came to Las Vegas on his "Slacker Uprising Tour 2004" to encourage the youth of Nevada to vote in the upcoming presidential election. "The ... continue reading

October 18th, 2004

Fahrenheit for Free

The manager of Four Star Video, Michael Moore, andthe owner of Bongo Video (with family) promote "Fahrenheit For Free"in Madison, Wisconsin. Related Article:Moore Launches 'Fahrenheit for Free' Campaign In Madison For Immediate Release October 18, 2004 MICHAEL MOORE ANNOUNCES "FAHRENHEIT FOR FREE" OCTOBER 26 VIDEO STORES ACROSS THE NATION TO ... continue reading

October 18th, 2004

Moore Launches 'Fahrenheit for Free' Campaign In Madison

Some Video Stores Offer Free Rental Oct. 26 Channel 3000 MADISON, Wis. -- Michael Moore is launching a nationwide campaign to get more people to see his anti-Bush movie "Fahrenheit 9/11." Moore announced Saturday there will be a national "Fahrenheit for Free" day Oct. 26. He's trying to get video ... continue reading

October 17th, 2004

'Moore' to Offer Than Political Views

By Erin Roth / Bonanza News I never would have thought that in attending a political lecture, I would be handed underwear and a pack of Top Ramen Noodles. Why I was given these items is embarrassing and shameful, but I will tell you anyway. I didn't vote in the ... continue reading

October 14th, 2004

Moore Urges Crowd to Challenge Authority; get out the vote

By Bruce Kauffman / North County Times DEL MAR -- Stalled by the wildfires of 2003 and nearly stopped by a university president's veto, controversial filmmaker Michael Moore finally made it to North County on Tuesday. The director and creator of "Fahrenheit 9/11," a film widely seen as critical of ... continue reading

October 14th, 2004

Activist’s Visit Draws Thousands to Events Center

By Beryl Chong / Reno Gazette-Journal When Michael Moore took center stage Wednesday night at Lawlor Events Center he was greeted with loud cheers, screams and a standing ovation. “Thank you, Reno!” boomed Moore into the microphone, eliciting more hurrahs and applause. Although he appeared an hour later than scheduled, ... continue reading

October 14th, 2004

Filmmaker Tries Hand at Directing Voters

By Barbara Yost / The Arizona Republic Hilary Robinson of Phoenix didn't vote in 2000. But she promised filmmaker Michael Moore she would be at the polls Nov. 2. "I love Michael Moore as much as I love Oprah Winfrey," Robinson, 30, said Wednesday after Moore whipped nearly 3,000 fans ... continue reading

October 13th, 2004

Why did my brother die in Iraq? - By Dante Zappala

[Editor's Note: Dante Zappala, whose brother, Sgt. Sherwood Baker, was killed in Iraq, addressed "Slacker Uprising Tour" audiences in Los Angeles and Del Mar, California.] By Dante Zappala / Salon Oct. 13, 2004 | In his report to Congress last week, Charles Duelfer of the CIA stated, "My task was ... continue reading

October 13th, 2004

Michael Moore brings out 10,000 friends, 200 critics

By Lisa Petrillo and Michael Burge / San Diego Union-Tribune DEL MAR – A crowd of 10,000 sang "America The Beautiful" Tuesday night along with filmmaker Michael Moore and folk-singing icon Joan Baez. And so, Moore brought his Slacker Uprising Tour to town, attracting 10 times the audience he would ... continue reading

October 12th, 2004

Michael Moore Speaks to a Sold-Out Crowd of 14,500 in Tucson

By Jesse Lewis / Arizona Daily Wildcat Filmmaker Michael Moore urged a crowd of 14,500 to defeat Bush in the November election and sponsor Sen. John Kerry for his position on issues like education and minimum wage last night. A sold-out McKale Center welcomed "Fahrenheit 9/11" director Moore with a ... continue reading

October 10th, 2004

‘Fahrenheit’ Director Smokes out Slackers

By Wil Moss / Nashville City Paper Michael Moore rolled in to town Saturday night at the Gaylord Entertainment Center as a part of his 60-city “Slacker Uprising Tour.” “I’m honored to be here in Nashville tonight, this important American town,” Moore said. “And as a long time lover of ... continue reading

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Still crazy after all these years: Half of all likely voters in the U.S. believe it's OK to attack Iran http://t.co/z1wYgV7J

Feb 9th
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Even now, only 27% of Republicans believe Barack Obama was born in the United States: http://t.co/lW46Gc6P #blackhistorymonth

Feb 9th
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RT @OccupyWallStNYC: Lessons Learned from #OWS http://t.co/T0pqkRYb

Feb 9th
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RT @billmaher: Atlantic City casinos, the USFL, the birther movement, NBC, and now Mitt Romney: everything #Trump endorses or touches go ...

Feb 9th
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It's great to watch Hannity and the right wing try to reconcile the real world with the crazy world inside their own heads.

Feb 8th
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Sean Hannity Says If Obama Had His Way, Bin Laden Would Be Alive -- And He Can Prove It!: http://t.co/GufOyh43

Feb 8th
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(From The Onion) "Obama Openly Asks Nation Why On Earth He Would Want To Serve For Another Term" http://t.co/BjTfIxHR

Feb 8th
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The state of California has eliminated ALL state funding for every library in California. http://t.co/1gHskesI #OWS

Feb 8th
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An active-duty Lt. Colonel says Americans haven't been told the truth, that the war in Afghanistan is lost: http://t.co/oJ1bcMPy

Feb 7th
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RT @dankildee Wow! A packed house in #Flint for our supporters get-together. Lots of people fired up and ready to go! #MI05 #DanForCongress

Feb 7th
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Went to the Morgan Library to see original manuscript of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol." My favorite writer, born 200 years ago today.

Feb 7th
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RT @MikeElk: how bittersweet that on the 200th birthday of Charles Dickens - candidate favoring child janitors is losing

Feb 7th
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RT @BrentALang: In honor of François Truffaut's birthday, the final, shattering scene from "400 Blows" http://t.co/k4cHsPSx

Feb 7th
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RT @crooksandliars: New At C&L: If Obama Administration is 'At War' with the Catholic Church, So Are Most American Catholics http://t.co ...

Feb 6th
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RT @thinkprogress: NEW POLL: "More than 7 in 10 support increasing the taxes of those earning more than $1 million a year" http://t.co/C ...

Feb 6th
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RT @BrianFWright: @MMFlint We know there were #Reagan #Democrats... Maybe #ClintEastwood is an #Obama #Republican...

Feb 6th
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And Clint, the consensus is u done a good thing standing up 4 Detroit--& your sermon seemed 2 b a call 2 give O his "second half." #sellcars

Feb 5th
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Congrats Giants! A great game. Hilarious ending - have never seen a player bummed out because he scored a touchdown.

Feb 5th
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RT @ZKWC: @MMFlint sounded to me like he was going to get all Dirty Harry on some Republicans by calling for another Obama term.

Feb 5th
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Eastwood ad started great-but it ended like America was gonna go all Dirty Harry on the world again. Jeez. Props tho for representin Detroit

Feb 5th
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Silent State ...by Peter van Buren, State Department FSO www.michaelmoore.com The number of cases in play suggests an organized strategy ... The Obama...

Feb 9th
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Angelides: 'Gluttons of privilege' rule Wall Street www.newsreview.com "The Wall Street reactionaries are not satisfied with being rich. They...

Feb 9th
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The Battle for Vermont's Health -- And Why It Matters for the Rest of the Country ...by Wendell Pott www.michaelmoore.com I have observed in Vermont over...

Feb 8th
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Just the workers at Republic Windows & Doors (as seen in 'Capitalism: A Love Story') had to occupy their Chicago factory in order to get what...

Feb 8th
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From Mitt Romney's alternate reality, via Andy Cobb and Second City: Super Bowl Ad (Alternate Reality Take) www.youtube.com Mitt sure did feel strongly...

Feb 7th
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Powerful article by an active duty Lieutenant Colonel: "How many more men must die in support of a mission that is not succeeding and behind an array of...

Feb 7th
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The Great Carbon Bubble ...by Bill McKibben www.michaelmoore.com If we could see the world with a particularly illuminating set of spectacles, one of its most...

Feb 7th
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Why the Right May Be Right to Be Offended by Chrysler's Clint Eastwood Super Bowl Ad ...by Joe Lapoi www.michaelmoore.com A year from now, we may be...

Feb 6th
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Offshore Everywhere ...by Tom Engelhardt www.michaelmoore.com A new way of preserving the embattled idea of an American planet is coming into focus and one...

Feb 6th
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Daily Kos: The rightwingoverse www.dailykos.com In the Rightwingoverse, doubt must be cast upon facts, science, and basic reality, in order to sustain an...

Feb 6th
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Thanks to the Record of Bergen County, New Jersey and reporter Lindy Washburn for doing the kind of important, in-depth journalism that's disappearing all...

Feb 5th
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Why Protests Should Be a Part of Super Bowl Sunday ...by Dave Zirin www.michaelmoore.com The people of Indiana are angry. I’m not sure telling them that anger...

Feb 5th
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Occupy the Super Bowl: Indiana’s New Anti-Union Law Sparks Protest at Sport’s Biggest Spectacle www.democracynow.org Occupy protesters in Indianapolis are...

Feb 5th
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The battle of McPherson Square ...by Jefferson Morley www.salon.com Rough police tactics rout 300 protesters from their tent city in the heart of Washington

Feb 5th
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Livestreaming of eviction at OccupyDC: OCCUPY DC BEING EVICTED NOW - Watch Live | OccupyWallSt.org occupywallst.org According to twitter reports, majority of...

Feb 4th
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Feb 4th: Day of Mass Action to Stop War on Iran www.antiwar.com February 4, 2012 Day of Mass Action to Stop War on Iran / NO war / NO sanctions / NO...

Feb 4th
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Here's a better link for the Freewayblogger contest: Tales of the Freewayblogger: Slogan Contest/West Coast Tour freewayblogger.blogspot.com I'd...

Feb 3rd
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Now's your change to Freeway blog -- enter the Freeway Blogger's contest for the best slogans about global warming, get your work seen by tens of...

Feb 3rd
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Paying For Cancer Treatment for Children in America With a Car Wash and Bake Sale ...by Wendell Pott www.michaelmoore.com In late November, Caroline Richmond...

Feb 3rd
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Four Reasons to Watch the Super Bowl ...by Robert Lipsyte www.michaelmoore.com You need to watch this game to fully understand how jobs, religion, leadership,...

Feb 2nd
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From Laura Flanders: The Deal That Saved Detroit (And Banned Strikes) | The Nation www.thenation.com Romney bad; Obama good; Big Three back. The Deal with...

Feb 2nd
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Divining the Truth about Iran ...by Ray McGovern www.michaelmoore.com Watching top U.S. intelligence officials present the annual “Worldwide Threat...

Feb 1st
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Anti-Wall Street protester's Twitter posts subpoenaed www.reuters.com NEW YORK (Reuters) - Prosecutors have subpoenaed the Twitter records of an Occupy...

Feb 1st
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If we ever get single-payer and decent health care for all in this country, one big reason will be Dr. Deb Richter: ...

Jan 31st
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I think we all breathe easier with unrepentant supporters of basic human decency like Frank Cordaro locked up: Occupy Des Moines trainer sentenced to 30 days...

Jan 31st
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Canada’s Labor Movement Digs in for ‘PATCO Equivalent,’ as Lockouts Drag On ...by Mike Elk www.michaelmoore.com "When PATCO happened [in 1981] we didn’t...

Jan 30th
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In the Washington area? Get down to OCCUPY DC to defend the encampment from a likely raid by police today: Jan 30th: Occupy DC will defend our home and our...

Jan 30th
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Here's one of the channels streaming coverage of the Occupy Wall Street march tonight in solidarity with Occupy Oakland: Timcast www.ustream.tv Timcast...

Jan 29th
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A Call For Mass Action Against The Suppression of The Occupy Movement ...by Emma Kaplan michaelmoore.com Now this movement faces a true crossroads. Will it be...

Jan 29th
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Events in solidarity with Occupy Oakland begin in New York City, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Tampa and many more cities at 7:00 PM ET --...

Jan 29th
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