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Living In The Shadow of Rome

Mumia Abu-Jamal

Who among us chose empire? Of the millions of Americans who were actually allowed to cast their vote, who among that number actually voted in favor of a foreign policy that required armed Americans to… Full Transcript

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To Be Young Gifted and Simone

Mumia Abu-Jamal

To be young, gifted and Simone. About Nina. The British poet Shelley once said, “Our sweetest songs are those that tell of saddest thought.” When the historical record of the 20th century is finally written,… Full Transcript

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Police Versus Protestors At The Port

Mumia Abu-Jamal

This is “Police Versus Protesters at the Port.” Police, dressed in the ominous black uniforms, helmets, and jack boots, reminiscent of storm troopers, level their shotguns and fire into crowds of innocents. People standing around… Full Transcript

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The Great Dissenters

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The great socialist and labor leader Eugene Victor Debs once said, “I have been accused of obstructing the war. I admit it. Gentlemen, I abhor war. I would oppose war if I stood alone. I… Full Transcript

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One Down?

Mumia Abu-Jamal

The bombs have fallen over Baghdad and the Hussein regime has apparently fallen. Whole armies have ditched their uniforms, shed their boots, dropped their weapons, and walked away from battles with the Americans. It seems… Full Transcript

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Three Strikes And More

Mumia Abu-Jamal

A man steals several videotapes from the friendly neighborhood Kmart, and gets arrested. When sentenced for these petty thefts, he’s cast into prison for life. Another man steals several golf clubs, and he too gets… Full Transcript

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