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February 4th, 2011

Why I Call Myself a Socialist: Is the World Really a Stage?

In most reasonably large towns in the United States and Europe, you can find, on some important public square or street, a professional theater. And so, in various quiet neighborhoods in these towns, you can usually also find some rather quiet individuals, the actors who work regularly in that theater, ... continue reading

Michael Prysner

Iraq War Veteran, Anti-War Activist

November 5th, 2010

The Struggle Against Imperialism

On Nov. 13-14, the Party for Socialism and Liberation will host a National Conference on Socialism in Los Angeles. March Forward! members are attending the event, and co-founder Mike Prysner will speak at this conference. We will be joined by hundreds of students, teachers, veterans, active-duty GIs, anti-war organizers and ... continue reading

Bill Quigley

Law Professor

October 25th, 2010

Socialism? The Rich Are Winning the US Class War: Facts Show Rich Getting Richer, Everyone Else Poorer

The rich and their paid false prophets are doing a bang up job deceiving the poor and middle class. They have convinced many that an evil socialism is alive in the land and it is taking their fair share. But the deception cannot last – facts say otherwise.Yes, there is ... continue reading

July 14th, 2010

Billboard Linking Obama, Hitler Draws Complaints

A billboard created by an Iowa tea party group that compares President Barack Obama to Adolf Hitler and Vladimir Lenin is drawing sharp criticism - even from fellow tea party activists who have condemned it as offensive and a waste of money. The North Iowa Tea Party began displaying the ... continue reading

May 20th, 2010

Capitalism: Big Surprises in Recent Polls

According to the conventional wisdom, the US is a center-Right country. But a new poll by Pew casts doubt on that idea. It shows widespread skepticism about capitalism and hints that support for socialist alternatives is emerging as a majoritarian force in America’s new generation.Carried out in late April and published May ... continue reading

March 8th, 2010

Palin Crossed Border For Canadian Health Care

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin -- who has gone to great lengths to hype the supposed dangers of a big government takeover of American health care -- admitted over the weekend that she used to get her treatment in Canada's single-payer system."We used to hustle over the border for health ... continue reading

Michael Moore

Author and Filmmaker

November 3rd, 2009

Yes, That Was Me Visiting the White House

I guess I should come clean and admit it.I've been hangin' out with the Obamas at the White House. Late on Friday, Norm Eisen, special counsel to the president for ethics and government reform, after many requests by the news media (and many demands by right-wing groups), released the list ... continue reading

October 28th, 2009

'Tea Party Express II: Rise of the Tea Bags'

So we went out to Griffith Park out here in L.A. on Sunday to check out the kick-off day for the new "Tea Party Express II" national tour. Thought we might meet some interesting people and file a quick video report. Met alot of interesting people, and so ended up ... continue reading

October 28th, 2009

Michael Moore: Catholic of the year?

Should Michael Moore be named "Catholic of the Year"? Some people love his films and some hate them: but his newest film, "Capitalism: A Love Story," provokes such passion on either side that -- on that count alone -- it becomes a tribute to his skill as filmmaker. Avoiding a ... continue reading

October 19th, 2009

Corporate America is fighting back

After a year in which the financial crisis forced the U.S. government to insert itself into the economy in unprecedented ways and pushed Americans' faith in business to new lows, Corporate America is fighting back. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, America's biggest business lobby, Wednesday officially launched a multi-year, multi-million ... continue reading

October 16th, 2009

'Grab a Mop,' Obama Tells Health Care Overhaul Critics

President Barack Obama Thursday night called out his critics in Congress for blasting Democratic attempts to overhaul health care without proposing solutions of their own. "What I reject is when some folks sit on the sidelines and root for failure," he said at a fundraiser in San Francisco where he ... continue reading

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Going on Bill Maher in 20 min! HBO. Live.

May 17th
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Tonight! It's yours truly & Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10pm ET/PT (rerun at 11:30pm ET/PT) on HBO (corrected times)

May 17th
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If you haven't seen it, please read about Chris Heyman, 17, & his parents' decision to release photos of his murder http://t.co/CcxEkiBXvu

May 17th
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In case you missed it, here's the podcast I did with Jeff Garlin from Curb Your Enthusiasm: http://t.co/Dp4zJRnu1x

May 17th
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A great finale episode to The Office tonight. Thanks to all who worked on this show. Can't wait to see what u each do next. #TheOffice

May 17th
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RT @BaselYHamdan Bowling For Columbine II is practically writing itself: http://t.co/wuCNU5YJRc

May 15th
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RT @PubliiusClodius: @mmflint ....Just walked to the kitchen and back....it was epic...

May 13th
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RT @MaryJDavis007: @MMFlint Thanks to you, I'm walking 1-5 miles a day instead of taking cabs and buses. I'd forgotten how much fun it is t…

May 13th
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RT @Winzipper: @MMFlint just done my first one hour walk here in England. Thanks for giving me the incentive Mike.

May 13th
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If you read just one thing today, please read this (also, everyone should stop using the benign word "austerity"): http://t.co/veOvKkS26Z

May 13th
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"Parks and Rec's" @Nick_Offerman, live via Skype on the screen @ the showing of his film in our State Theatre tonight in TraverseCity, MI!

May 13th
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RT @seabeeWWII: @MMFlint I celebrated my 86th birthday by marking 130 miles since the first of the year thanks to your encouragement.

May 13th
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RT @johnshoots: @MMFlint Just got back from a 1 hour walk, thanks for the encouragement. Planning to walk every night this week. #iwalkwit

May 13th
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"@damozeljane: @MMFlint do u listen to music while u walk?" Yes. On walk now listening to Neil Young, The Shins & Miles Davis #iwalkwithmike

May 12th
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Ok. That was easy. A nice night actually. See u all again tomorrow! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
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It's 7:30pm. Join me. Just for 30 minutes. Let's hit the re-set button and head outside! #iwalkwithmike http://t.co/9929r6A2z3

May 11th
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Lookin' for my shoes. Has anyone seen em? We all hit the street in 15 minutes. A 30 min walk. Snowing in MI - shoes required. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
7:17 PM
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So let's start again tonight @ 7:30pm your time. Or do it when u can. But let's do it- the world's largest virtual/real walk. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:36 PM
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We don't have rules or goals or any interest in "exercise".We just do it because it feels good 2 walk--w/10,000 other people! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:32 PM
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Here's how it works: Thousands of us go 4 a walk every day for 30min. We do it together @ 7:30pmET(or 7:30p in your time zone)#iwalkwithmike

May 11th
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Tonight! It's yours truly and Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10 PM ET/PT (rerun at 11:30 PM ET/PT) on HBO. HBO: Real Time with Bill Maher: Homepage...

May 17th
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ICYMI -- It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 16th
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The Deepening Shame of Guantanamo ...by Ray McGovern www.michaelmoore.com We have been spared hearings on how 86 of the remaining 166 prisoners at Guantanamo...

May 16th
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I just signed this, and hope you will too: Urge NYT Public Editor to Investigate Biased Reporting on Venezuela & Honduras | NYTimes eXaminer...

May 15th
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My Breasts and My Life Not as Valuable as Angelina's ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com What of the women like me who do not have insurance or enough...

May 14th
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Daily Kos: Thomas Friedman, private eye www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 14th
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The first Mother's Day in 1870, proclaimed by Julia Ward Howe (author of Battle Hymn of the Republic), was a call for peace and disarmament: ...

May 12th
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' just opened a new...

May 12th
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It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it today. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 11th
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Please check out this post from Cathy Youngblood, a housekeeper at the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood, and the campaign she's a part of, Hyatt Hurts:
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May 10th
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen here during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' are opening a...

May 9th
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Michael Moore touts Mayor Bloomberg’s gun control campaign: ‘It’s wonderful!’ www.nydailynews.com Michael Moore isn't known for his high praise of...

May 8th
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Ribbon cut on new downtown movie theater www.amny.com Filmmakers Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock Tuesday welcomed the arrival of an all-documentary theater...

May 8th
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'And Then There Was One: Imperial Gigantism and the Decline of Planet Earth' ...by Tom Engelhardt www.michaelmoore.com

May 7th
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Reminder: The U.S. Government Lies About Who Uses Chemical Weapons in the Mideast ...by Jon Schwarz www.michaelmoore.com The State Department guy who lied in...

May 6th
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From This Modern World: Daily Kos: Threat assessment www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 6th
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RootsAction | Nominees for Worst Government Official act.rootsaction.org Here come three new Obama nominees, and they could all be nominees in a contest for...

May 6th
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Donna Smith, seen in 'SiCKO' and a contributor to MichaelMoore.com, has a new blog: Donna SiCKO's Blog donnasicko.blogspot.com

May 5th
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Bill Maher Slams Hype Over Boston Bombing Case Don't Let Terrorist 'F-ck-Ups' Scare Us Bill Maher closed out his show tonight with an appeal...

May 4th
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Health Care Injustice in America – Painful Reality ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com So, how did I get myself to the place where I do not have coverage?

May 2nd
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Top Economist Unloads On Wall Street & White House - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com Economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs...

May 2nd
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The Pope Called One Of The Foundations Of The Global Capitalism System 'Slavery' www.businessinsider.com Pope Rips Bangladesh Slave Labor

May 2nd
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Ten Years Ago: Bush Declared 'Mission Accomplished'—and the Media Swooned | The Nation www.thenation.com Today marks the tenth anniversary of...

May 1st
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The Life and Death of Words, People, and Even Nature ...by Eduardo Galeano www.michaelmoore.com The following passages are excerpted from Eduardo Galeano’s...

May 1st
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RootsAction.org | Bradley Manning's Nobel Peace Prize act.rootsaction.org Whistleblower Bradley Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize....

Apr 30th
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O'Connor questions court's decision to take Bush v. Gore www.chicagotribune.com "Maybe the court should have said, 'We're not going...

Apr 29th
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Filmmaker Michael Moore salutes librarians at Michigan Notable Books event www.detroitnews.com Michael Moore used his keynote speech at the Library of...

Apr 28th
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Chris Heyman's mother and father decided to release photographs from the scene of their son's death in 2004 by gun violence after reading my letter...

Apr 27th
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WARNING: Graphic image. Brishell's mother Nardyne has released a photograph taken of her daughter after she was killed by gun violence in 2010. Why we...

Apr 26th
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Dying Iraq War Veteran Reflects On Bush Legacy - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com As the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum officially...

Apr 25th
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