The Nation has a good essay by Adrienne Rich, titled "Making the Connections," regarding the fact that the pro-corporate, pro-war, anti-civil liberties activities of the current regime are all parts of the same agenda.
This makes a good excuse to link to the Blue Button Project -- I set up the web site.
Head over to James's site to read more about it.
you've awesome links, thanks for this one, will be checking back to see what you think of other current events.