Monthly Archives: January 2012

Governor Brownback’s tax plan: ATTACK ON THE POOR

Editorial by Patrick Lowry, Hays Daily News When Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback announced his intentions to change the state’s tax policy, yet have its overall effect be revenue-neutral, it was easy to predict there would be winners and losers. While … Continue reading

17 Comments

Filed under Human Rights, Kansas, NEWS, Opinion, Politics

The Sparrow

I thought this card was appropriate for this year’s election season. It’s also not party specific, so apply the little poem to whomever you despise the most! The card is actually the size of a business card, and I believe … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under AMERICANA, Humor, ODDITIES, Poetry, Politics, Postcards

Declare independence from corporate power!

by Jim Hightower A year from now, Americans will be caught in an unprecedented blizzard of campaign ads. Most of this ad blizzard will not come from the candidates, but from ads secretly-funded by huge corporations. This is because a … Continue reading

6 Comments

Filed under Human Rights, Opinion, Politics

Customs Of The Osage People

 I am writing this from the Osage point of view, written by memory from the writings of an Osage descendant, Louis F. Burns. I have found his book to be the most comprehensive. If you are a student or researcher, … Continue reading

4 Comments

Filed under AMERICANA, History, Kansas, Labette County, Missouri, Native American, Oklahoma, Ozarks, The Four States, WAR

January First

http://www.shawnphillips.com/ from the 1974 A&M album “Furthermore” AMLH 68278 Shawn Phillips — vocals and guitars Peter Robinson — keyboards John Gustafson — bass Barry deSouza — drums Caleb Quaye — guitar Paul Buckmaster — cello Raul Mayora — percussion Produced … Continue reading

5 Comments

Filed under AMERICANA, Human Rights, Jazz Music, Lyrics, Music, Rock and Roll