Remember those images of TJ Johnson committing civil disobedience by climbing over a sawhorse (a terrible crime!)? Again, that act of protest was about something. TJ and other protesters were trying to prevent the shipment of equipment through the Port of Tacoma prior to the 4th Stryker Brigade's participation in Bush's "surge."

Unfortunately, the Stryker units ended up in Iraq regardless of the protests; 51 American soldiers who shipped out to Iraq with those units are now dead. A chart of the fatalities protesters were trying to prevent is now available in the July issue of Works In Progress, compiled by Phan Nguyen. Also featured is a story about the dismissal by pro se defendant Nguyen, as well as articles by Olybloggers Drew Hendricks, Pat Tassoni and Rob Whitlock.

Though the sun and heat should have driven most to swimming pools and the beach for the Fourth of July, a few giant robots in Transformers were able to pull their fair share of moviegoers into dark theaters. Taking in $27.9 million over the holiday, Transformers took the title of largest July 4th box office.

Read more here!

Got this in my email, I thought some of you may find it interesting.

[via omjp]

The White Eagle Spirit Foundation is seeking donations for our annual raffle!

We are a 501 c 3 non-profit organization, this raffle supports Native Americans and non-Natives in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction who participate in traditional ceremonies and wellness gatherings this month.

Please consider donating a raffle item!

Some ideas:

Gift cards or certificates, bath salts and supplies, food baskets (non perishable), new camping supplies, Native American arts, music or crafts, handmade crafts and art, new kitchen utensils, etc.

Tax deductible receipt and pick up available!

A’ho Mitakuye Oyasin

Contact:

Amy Levinson
olympiagal@aol.com
360-791-7479