Warning! Big danger for public education (NY State universities)

Posted on July 11, 2010 by kwilder

KW: Wow! This is a huge problem. A rich person – a hedge fund manager of all things – wants use a donation as a kind of political bribe, to change the NY State University system to his liking. Egads! More comments after story. This is a huge problem which progressives, leftists, and people who […]

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As heard on “Lunch with Bill” WUSB: Thanks to the Banks (aka) Getaway

Posted on March 5, 2009 by kwilder

Here is shout back to Bill McNulty, who mentioned our blog on his show “Lunch with Bill” on WUSB 90.1FM Stony Brook on Thursdays at lunch time. Hey, Bill! Thanks! Bill spun the song “Thanks to the Banks (aka Getaway)” by local activist/musician Brian O, and noted that you could find it here! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGwkEdOaBjc] Bonus […]

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Some non-violent revenge on Bernie Madoff

Posted on January 22, 2009 by iwilder

Bernie Madoff did something very wrong. He stole resources from people. He stole resources from charities and foundations that affect people in need. Though, he is now out on bail, living in his fancy apartment in New York City. What should a peace activist, who believes in non-violence, wish for Bernie Madoff? Perhaps, a fair […]

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