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EARTH PRIME TIME: THE LOXLEYS AND THE WAR OF 1812 GRAPHIC NOVEL
The Loxleys are a Canadian family torn apart by the American invasion of Canada in 1812. Renegade Arts Entertainment releases a graphic novel accompanied by a historical summary of the events of the war that drew to a close with no clear victor, except maybe that the war ending was triumph enough. Continue reading
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SHUTTERSTORY: NO WAR WITH IRAN
I suddenly perked up when I saw this ad to “Say No To Another Middle East War.”
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OFF THE WALL: 101 PHOTOS FOR PRESS FREEDOM
AIB has opened 101 Photos for Press Freedom, an exciting exhibit that celebrates 25th anniversary of Reporters Without Borders. This incredible collection of photographs donated from Magnum covers 75 years of notable historical events caught on film by those willing to put their safety in jeopardy in order to promote a liberated and independent press. Continue reading
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FROM THE AISLE: TIME STANDS STILL
Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Donald Margulies tackles love and war in Lyric Stage’s Time Stands Still. Continue reading
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EARTH PRIME TIME: MATRIMONY IN RIVERDALE … THE GAY KIND
I learned last week while meeting my friend’s wife for the first time that you are to say “Congratulations” to the groom and “Best Wishes” to the bride. Today we double up on the Congrats because Lt. Kevin Keller of Archie Comics is getting married to a Dr. Clay Walker in Life with Archie #16 on the shelves today. Continue reading
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AFI 100 #54: ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
The reasons for conflict are not the reasons people enlist. The reasons people enlist are not the reasons that motivate them in the field. If those who declared the wars had to fight them as well, we’d be living in a completely different world. Continue reading
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SEBASTIAN JUNGER @ SANDERS THEATRE
The Peoples Republic doesn’t fuck around when it comes to picking Cambridge Reads book for 2011. You see—yes yes, we’re very glad you enjoyed The Joy Luck Club. Sure, I bet you learned a lot about “those peoples.” Of course your inflection necessitated the use of quotes. Continue reading
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EXIT POLL: RACHEL #OCCUPYBOSTON
AT THE ANTI-WAR RALLY FROM THE BOSTON COMMON TO DEWEY SQUARE, FIVE DAYS AFTER BEING ATTACKED AND ARRESTED BY THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT AS A MEMBER OF VETERANS FOR PEACE, 10.15.11 Continue reading
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AFI 100 #83: PLATOON
We as a country were traumatized by the Vietnam War, but our national mythology prevents us from admitting any guilt. Platoon the best film that sympathizes with our soldiers while condemning our military’s actions. Continue reading
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