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On AlterNet: burma

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "burma"

The Power of Panties For Peace

The Power of Panties For Peace

General JC Christian, Jesus' General AlterNet: PEEK. July 24, 2008.
"Some might say, 'it can't happen here,' but I'm here to warn you that it can. A fifth column of pantie warriors has arisen in the netroots."

In Burma, A Crime for Civil Society to Provide Relief?

In Burma, A Crime for Civil Society to Provide Relief?

Marwaan Macan-Markar, IPS News. June 10, 2008.
Individuals and civil society groups can't provide emergency relief to the hundreds of thousands of cyclone victims.

McCain Aides Forced to Quit over Ties to Burmese Military Junta

McCain Aides Forced to Quit over Ties to Burmese Military Junta

Leonard Doyle, The Independent. May 13, 2008.
The McCain campaign reeks of special interests.

Editorial: The Disaster in Burma -- How You Can Help

Editorial: The Disaster in Burma -- How You Can Help

AlterNetMay 10, 2008.
International aid groups are facing problems getting to disaster-stricken areas of Burma, but a group of monks is on the front lines right now.

Jim Hightower on "Panties for Peace": A Very Personal Protest in Burma [VIDEO]

Jim Hightower, AlterNet AlterNet: Video. November 7, 2007.
Over the years, I've come across some very clever protest actions, but here's one that just beats the pants off all the others.

Chevron's Pipeline Is the Burmese Regime's Lifeline

Chevron's Pipeline Is the Burmese Regime's Lifeline

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. October 3, 2007.
The barbarous military regime depends on revenue from the nation’s gas reserves and partners such as Chevron, a detail ignored by the Bush administration.

Myanmar Military Junta Violently Cracks Down on Peaceful Protesters

Myanmar Military Junta Violently Cracks Down on Peaceful Protesters

Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!. September 28, 2007.
An interview with those who have first-hand knowledge of the military crackdown in Myanmar (Burma) where the junta has shot at unarmed crowds and raided monasteries.