Weekend Links

2009 September 19
by mlove

Irving Kristol, Godfather of Modern Conservatism, Dies at 89
From Trotskyist fellow-traveler to godfather of neo-conservatism.

House votes to deny all federal funds for ACORN
Democratic-majority House and Senate votes to cut off all federal funds to ACORN after right-wing hit.

South Carolina and the other race battle behind Rep. Joe Wilson’s outburst
The changing political and social landscape of the South and the white supremacist populism that is trying to hold onto power.

Exclusive: Hamas leader interview
Ken Livingstone interviews Khaled Mashal and the British government whines.

Resisting Degradations and Divisions
Richard Pithouse interviews S’bu Zikode, president of South Africa’s Abahlali baseMjondolo

It’s Only a Game
Review of the new post-apocalypse animation movie, 9.