7/29/2006 Community Gumbo

Democracy Now (7/28/06)

• Headlines for July 28, 2006.
• NATIONAL EXCLUSIVE: Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Talks With Former US Diplomats on Israel, Prisoners and Hezbollah’s Founding.
• After 2+ Years in Prison, Hunger Striking Former Haitian Prime Minister Yvon Neptune is Freed.
• Chicago Approves Living Wage Over Objections of Mayor, Wal Mart.

Neko Case, "Fox Confessor Brings the Flood."

The Big Easy Roller Girls: Through Hell and High Water

In New Orleans, the post-Katrina resurrection of roller derby represents more than just a triumph for the sport. It’s an unexpected sign of the rebirth of a city still marked by a dirty floodwater bathtub ring, and it’s a powerful, tangible symbol of the gritty spirit of her people as they rebuild their lives and their homes.


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The Big Easy Roller Girls Benefit at One-Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse.

Come and party for a good cause!! Lots of great prizes and great music featuring Rotary Downs, Terra Diablo(all the way from Scotland) and Clockwork Elvis. All proceeds to benefit the Big Easy Roller Girls so they can get they shit up and running!! Reprazent!

Doors @ 9pm
Tix $10

The Big Easy Roller Girls

Sin City Skates

Drive-By Truckers, "A Blessing and a Curse."

Smuteye, "Rope Swing."

A reading by Flood and Loathing blogger Dale Hrebik (postponed until next week).