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New Blog: The Sanctuary

by Steven D
Tue May 20th, 2008 at 06:58:13 PM EST

We know what's going to happen in the election results tonight, so instead of pontificating about that, I thought I'd point you to a new community blog The Sanctuary created by, among others, our renowned Booman Tribune member, friend and blog colleague Man Eegee. The Sanctuary is a community blog ...

... where human-rights, civil-rights, and progressive activists will be discussing issues of concern for all those interested in humane and practical immigration reform, migrant-rights, human-rights, and the greater struggle of all who those have left friends and family behind to start new lives in new lands.

I urge all BooTribbers to visit The Sanctuary, join the community and participate, if you are willing.

New Blog: The Sanctuary | 17 comments (17 topical, 0 editorial, 0 hidden)

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 3)

I just posted the link to a blogging group I belong to since I know quite a few of the bloggers deal with immigration issues all the time.

Doing My Part For The Left,Left Of The Rainbow

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:07:31 PM EST

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 3)

it takes a lot to make a brown face like mine blush

[blush]

thx, Steven. we really appreciate the support as we get the site off the ground.

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:20:06 PM EST

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 3)

It's cause we love ya!!!! and respect the work you are doing.

Doing My Part For The Left,Left Of The Rainbow

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:24:37 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 3)

It was my pleasure. And the site looks great.

Obama is a Patriot

by Steven D on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:33:22 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 1)

nezua worked his xolagrafik magic on the template. I was impressed with what he did to the soapblox design.

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:40:31 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 1)

I didn't know Xicanpwr was one of the contributers. He belongs to the blog group I posted it to.

Doing My Part For The Left,Left Of The Rainbow

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:43:46 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 0)

yep, although like me, he's wearing a different screenname - one that fits our identities better ;)

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:56:54 PM EST
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yep (none / 0)

Plus, Manuel sounds so much sexier... :P

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:58:07 PM EST
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Re: yep (none / 1)

If I add an accent to Manuél, will it make your head asplode in bliss? ;P

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 08:00:48 PM EST
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Re: yep (none / 1)

Just about ;)

"Don't waste your time on the clowns, watch the real show"

by Second Nature on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 08:25:03 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 0)

Well, I know both of you are fabulous bloggers and the site will do very well.

Doing My Part For The Left,Left Of The Rainbow

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:59:22 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 0)

thx, refi - we really, really appreciate the solidarity. It's hard to blog about these things sometimes, especially over the past couple of years as families have been ripped apart - but we're going to do our best to keep their stories on the front burner.

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 08:02:10 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 2)

We all need to work together and try and help end this foolishness. The republican outlook of hatred is not American. America is a land of immigrants and there has to be some way to work out a immigration policy that does not destroy families or dehumanize people. We also have to make damn sure any trade agreement we enter with another country applies fair wages and safe working conditions to help better other countries as well as our own.

Doing My Part For The Left,Left Of The Rainbow

by refinish69 (refinish69 at gmail dot com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 08:05:56 PM EST
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Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 5)

l concur, and have already signed up.

in addition to manny, the list of contributors is impressive, many l'm sure a good number of folks here are familiar with.

the issues that they're addressing are, and will continue to be, of utmost importance in the healing of this nation.

kudos! to them all, and l wish them theutmost success!

lTMF'sA...the revolution will not be televised...Peace

by dada on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 07:25:26 PM EST

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (4.00 / 2)

New stuff added lately:

ice's agriprocessor's cattle call by Edmundo
walking in the footsteps de los fantasmas by Duke
razor wire added to border wall by me

[/blog whoring]

Latino Político | "We are condemned to kill time, thus we die bit by bit." - Octavio Paz

by Man Eegee (man.eegee at gmail.com) on Wed May 21st, 2008 at 01:52:40 PM EST

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 0)

I'm glad to see this being promoted here. I actually signed up some time ago.

Fear will keep the local systems in line. -Grand Moff Tarkin Survivor Left Blogistan

by boran2 (blogistan@yahoo.com) on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 08:20:59 PM EST

Re: New Blog: The Sanctuary (none / 1)

Please, if you can, send a few bucks to the good sister. The aftermath of these horrible raids can be severe on the seperated families. After living on the border a number of years and still in the general area, I can attest to the hardship placed on these families. They need all the help they can get. Also, it's a great site. Those of you involved are to commended.

by mikefromtexas on Tue May 20th, 2008 at 09:22:40 PM EST

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