Category Archives: Art

Michael Moore Discusses His New Film, “Where To Invade Next”

Posted on March 16, 2016 by

Talks at Google Academy award winning filmmaker Michael Moore stopped by Google to discuss his latest film, “Where to Invade Next.” “Where to Invade Next” is an expansive, rib-tickling, and subversive comedy in which Moore, playing the role of ‘invader,’ … Continue reading →

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Imagine A World Without Guns

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Raise Hell: The Life And Times Of Molly Ivins

Posted on June 19, 2015 by

Molly Ivins was one of the last great columnists. You can help make sure this documentary about her life gets made by donating on  Kickstarter or go to mollyivinsfilm.com. Obviously, no billionaires are stepping up.   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/97111140/raise-hell-the-life-and-times-of-molly-ivins/widget/video.html

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Boycott! The Art Of Economic Activism Comes To Iowa

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Scattergood Friends School in West Branch will host a traveling art exhibition sponsored by the Nobel Peace Prize-winning American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) March 31 through April 11. Boycott! The Art of Economic Activism features poster art from more than … Continue reading →

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Maya Angelou “On The Pulse Of Morning”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by

Maya Angelou born Marguerite Ann Johnson, April 4, 1928 – May 28, 2014, was an American author and poet.  She was the first poet since Robert Frost to give an inaugural recitation.  

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Labor Images From World War II Alive In Railroaders

Posted on May 5, 2014 by

Railroaders: Jack Delano’s Homefront Photography, edited by John Gruber Center for Railroad Art & Photography Railroaders exhibit, Chicago History Museum, through August 2015 By Mike Matejka, Grand Prairie Union News High quality art and photography books abound – but when … Continue reading →

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Hoodwinked Bamboozled And Confused

Posted on February 14, 2014 by

The doobieless dubious dubya brothers Well they arrived on our shores when we were in our snores bored outta our gourds with pitiless lifeless plain of terrain we were forced to accept for existence that was our existential dilemna the … Continue reading →

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Farewell And Thank You, Pete Seeger

Posted on January 28, 2014 by

This inspiring version of This Land is Your Land by Woody Guthrie was performed by Pete Seeger and friends at President Obama’s 2009 inaugural concert. This Land Is Your Land Words and Music by Woody Guthrie This land is your … Continue reading →

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Lizard Crimson

Posted on December 13, 2013 by

lizard crimson my parole officer will be so proud of me sittin under mt Trashmore sippin lattes doin the macirena with all the political whores runnin for president in the iowa caucuses ah yes, they’re called the iowa cauci in … Continue reading →

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Donald Kaul: Tragicomedy In DC

Posted on November 14, 2013 by

Donald Kaul is taking a leave for health issues, but he’ll be back.  We wish him well and look forward to his return. Here is his most recent column on the government shutdown. You can find this and more Kaul … Continue reading →

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