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The US Wants Syrian Oil, Not Democracy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 19/06/2013 - 9:09am

By Carl Gibson - 18 June, 2013

"... the Persian Gulf, the critical oil and natural gas-producing region that we fought so many wars to try and protect our economy from the adverse impact of losing that supply or having it available only at very high prices." -John Bolton, George W. Bush's ambassador to the United Nations

All the hubbub over Syria is all about oil. And if you don't believe me, believe John Bolton.

Sixth Anniversary of the Northern Territory Intervention

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 19/06/2013 - 9:01am

Concerned Australians Striking the Wrong Note - By Michelle Harris

Aboriginal advocate Olga Havnen, in her Lowitja O’Donoghue oration has asked a critical question. She asks what has been the psychological impact of the Intervention on Aboriginal people of the Northern Territory. It is surprising that so little attention has been given to this critical, yet in some ways tenuous, link before now.

Children around the world need our help now

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sat, 15/06/2013 - 9:43pm

Perth retirees make wheelchairs for kids in need

By Stephanie Dalzell, ABC
Friday Mar 15, 2013

Brother Olly Pickett was building wheelchairs for children in a tiny workshop in Cambodia when he came across one of the youngest workers in the group.

The 15-year-old amputee was propped up on his knees, undeterred by the rough concrete floor he was kneeling on.

He was helping construct one of a dozen wheelchairs for children on the outskirts of the town who struggled to get to the local school each day.

The Stringer weekly newsletter - June 15

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sat, 15/06/2013 - 9:22pm

NEWS update: The Stringer went live February 20. Four months young The Stringer has been reaching a growing readership, nationally and internationally. In the three months since March 1, The Stringer on average has had 12,340 new visitors each month with May recording 15,072 new visitors.

The Stringer weekly newsletter - June 11

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Tue, 11/06/2013 - 2:20pm

The Stringer went live February 20 - NEWS update: More contributors and writers continue to join The Stringer. Three months young The Stringer has been reaching a growing audience, nationally and internationally.

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In the three months since March 1, The Stringer on average has had 12,340 new visitors each month with May recording 15,072 new visitors. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stringer

Racialised imprisonment

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/06/2013 - 3:23pm

Racialised imprisonment - http://thestringer.com.au/racialised-imprisonment/#.UamCeEBTCaU
by Gerry Georgatos - May 28th, 2013
Australia has a history since colonialisation of racialised violence and hence racialised imprisonment. Aboriginal peoples deal the with the worst of Australia’s racialised imprisonment – throughout the criminal justice system – from sentencing regimes to the effects of having become the world’s most incarcerated peoples.

Goodes, MacGuire and Australia’s racism – let us not forget mining and Government

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 01/06/2013 - 3:10pm

Goodes, MacGuire and Australia’s racism – let us not forget mining and Government
by Gerry Georgatos
May 30th, 2013 - http://thestringer.com.au/goodes-mcguire-and-australias-racism-let-us-no...

Photo - Collingwood AFL president, Eddie MacGuire - www.heraldsun.com.au

The Stringer weekly newsletter - June 1

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sat, 01/06/2013 - 2:38pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20

The Stringer weekly newsletter - May 26

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:58pm

Welcome to The Stringer’s weekly newsletter - The Stringer went live February 20
NEWS update: More contributors and writers continue to join The Stringer. Three months young The Stringer has been reaching an audience in such high numbers that it was beyond our expectations. We are establishing a healthy national reach but also an international social reach.

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A fair media - let no threat get in the way

Submitted by Gerry Georgatos on Sun, 26/05/2013 - 6:27pm

“It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it,” said John Pilger.

Article courtesy of The Stringer - http://thestringer.com.au/

Seasoned journalist Kate McClymont delivered a speech, now widely referred to as the ‘Where angels fear to tread’ speech, at the Australian Press Freedom Dinner in early May. The event was hosted by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance and the Walkley Foundation for Journalism.

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