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Last login: 20 hours agoCarolsim: Bob Simpson is a 61 year old married guy from Oak Park, Illinois, USA.; Likes 568 pages, 26 videos, 8 photos • 49 fans • Received 8 reviews; Member since Jan 14, 2008

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Senior Women Web &Articles &Jo Freeman: Sep 2, 9:52pm 1 review politics
http://www.seniorwomen.com/articles/freeman/articlesFreemanPalin.html; Feminist Jo Freeman on why Sarah Palin may be good for the women's movement. It's not for the reasons you probably think.

Daily Kos: How should Obama hit back against the Ayers attacks?: Aug 26, 7:25pm 1 review politics
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2008/8/26/192321/747/761/575888; A blogger on the Daily Kos zeros in on John McCains ties to terrorism.

Some outrageous advice for Obama -- chicagotribune.com: Aug 25, 10:10am 1 review politics
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-oped0825mccarronaug25,0,25...; Don't let phony issues dominate--come out swinging on tax loopholes, the mortgage crisis and our national debt

ZNet - Remembering Gene Upshaw: Aug 24, 6:14am 1 review sports
http://www.zcommunications.org/znet/viewArticle/18530; Gene Upshaw was the head of the NFL Players Association and a progressive voice in the councils of the AFL-CIO. He died recently from cancer and it is a terrible loss to the labor movement and to professional athletes.

ZNet - One Teachers Cry: Aug 24, 6:11am 1 review education, schools
http://www.zcommunications.org/znet/viewArticle/18533; "I'm a teacher. I've taught elementary school for eleven years. I've always told people, "I have the best job in the world." I crafted curriculum that made students think, and they had fun while learning. At the end of the day, I felt energized. Today, more often than not, I feel demoralized." No Child Left Behind is stressing our teachers, dumbing down our students and killing education. Enough is enough

Hello, Springfield, By Steve Benen - CBS News: Aug 23, 8:05pm 1 review politics
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/08/23/politics/animal/main4377034.shtml; Joe Biden tears into John McCain. It's about time.

&Homesick&, the video: Aug 23, 6:30pm 1 review health, environment
http://www.homesick-video.com/; Filmmaker and musician Susan Abod is finishing up a video on a condition called Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). This condition overlaps with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Sick Building and Gulf War Syndromes. There is no known cure for MCS. You can see a preview on this site

ZNet - Black Commentator: Aug 22, 10:51pm 1 review african-americans
http://www.zcommunications.org/znet/viewArticle/18523; The Black Commentator needs your help. They may be long on talent and commitment, but they are short on $$$$ now. Please donate.

Eugene Robinson - Johnny, We Hardly Know Ye - washingtonpost.com: Aug 22, 4:21pm 1 review politics
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/08/21/AR20080821031...; Who is this John McCain guy and why is he running for president?

Looking for Democracy Short Film Contest | Illinois Humanities Council: Aug 22, 2:31pm 1 review movies
http://www.prairie.org/DemocracyFilmContest; How about looking for some democracy with your movie camera? The Illinois Humanities Council is sponsoring a short films contest called "Looking for Democracy". Deadline for entries is coming up fast: Sept 2, 2008.