The Alternative Press Center

The Alternative Press Center (APC) is a non-profit collective dedicated to providing access to and increasing public awareness of the alternative press. Founded in 1969, it remains one of the oldest self-sustaining alternative media institutions in the United States. For more than a quarter of a century, the Alternative Press Index has been recognized as a leading guide to the alternative press in the United States and around the world.

The APC Blog

Monday, 25 August 2008

Daniel Albert has a piece about public space, critical mass and class over at n+1 regarding the NYPD attack on a cyclist also commenting "were it not for YouTube justice (1.5 million views and counting), they'd likely have gotten away with it" Link to the video, if you missed it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3C1ExDPjqA

Always classy at the the DNC, Anti-abortion activists claim abortion a greater evil than slavery (via racewire)More

Friday, 22 August 2008

Katha Pollitt on John Edwards: "I suppose you could say he's done the nation a favor by further tarnishing that overrated and outdated brand."

Demand investigation of Army's cover-up of LaVena Johnson's murder. See the APC's blog from August 13 for more on violence against women in the military.

While millions of Americans are losing their homes, John McCain can't even count his.

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Thursday, 21 August 2008

Timothy Canova discusses the roots of the subprime crisis in the neoliberalism of the Clinton administration. Tariq Ali asks how long before Pakistan's military is back in power given its political history and US connections. Seumas Milne examines the conflict in Georgia in context of US and NATO expansion.More

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

John McCain shows off his sense of humor while Barack Obama is possibly toying with a VP selection that will make Clinton supporters smile.

Bush tells his own joke: Invading other countries is "unacceptable in the 21st century."

Students in Philadelphia learn how to reduce their carbon footprint by buying locally. Track your carbon footprint here.More