Writing is risky business. For the same reasons people fear public speaking, many are afraid to write. For fear of looking dumb, or making mistakes or enemies. But controversy is inherent in important political work. I think more people need to take the risk of writing...

This is a reposting of a letter from pro-democracy, pro-reform staff members at KPFA, with an updated signature list of 37 staff members. It is well worth reading. Please stay tuned.

Here are some links to Venezuelan news sources that may provide some updates on the Chavez recall election. Polls will close sometime Monday morning?

"A two minute introduction to the global indymedia movement, featuring footage of resistance in the Cascadian bioregion. Exposes the lies of corporate media, and the empowering promise of the indymedia rebellion. If you don't become a media activist after seeing this, you must be in a coma!"

Interview with Cheri Honkala, national coordinator of the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris