Link of the Week: April 8 - 14
The New McCarthyism
As we continue to learn how to combat terrorism on our own soil, fear and stress remain high. Throughout history, it is times like these when world leaders have most often asked for special powers. These powers are not always used wisely. There can be a fine line (and sometimes not so fine a line) between seeking out an unknown enemy and violating the very laws we are fighting for. Matthew Rothschild of The Progressive shares some stories that remind us of the need to protect against a “New McCarthyism.” At the same site, there is also a “McCarthyism Watch.” When Americans start getting arrested for wearing “Peace on Earth” T-shirts, our civil rights are in jeopardy.

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Rolling Thunder
FIRE is collaborating with other WNC nonprofit organizations, media, businesses and individuals to bring the Rolling Thunder Democracy Tour (RTD2) to the region on May 3, 2003. “The Rolling Thunder Down-Home Democracy Tour reawakens a great American tradition of asserting the power of regular people to fight for their rights; throws in some enlightening education, soul-stirring music, mouth-watering food and drink....” says the event’s local website.

The Missing Link
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FIRE is collaborating with other WNC nonprofit organizations, media, businesses and individuals to bring the Rolling Thunder Democracy Tour (RTD2) to the region on May 3, 2003. “The Rolling Thunder Down-Home Democracy Tour reawakens a great American tradition of asserting the power of regular people to fight for their rights; throws in some enlightening education, soul-stirring music, mouth-watering food and drink....” says the event’s local website.

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