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Dates: during 1970-1979
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TIME AFTER TIME refrains from making sociological statements, except to warn against the dangers of violence. "It's catching, like measles," says Wells in a typically charming metaphor. Charming sums up the film very well, with its well-acted quips and well-edited terror. And charm is a rare commodity...

Author: By Troy Segal, | Title: A Ripping Good Time | 10/11/1979 | See Source »

During the late 60s, oil companies and coal producers (many of the same corporations) began to realize that America's continued industrial development was going to run up against hard times in eastern labor-intensive underground coal mines--where almost 400 years' worth of coal remains. Instead, companies looked eagerly...

Author: By Winona Laduke, | Title: The Battle for the West | 10/11/1979 | See Source »

Near the fence, you can see clumps of police surrounding the site. The seven-foot fence, topped with three strands of barbed wire, will become a symbol--fence-cutting represents direct action against the plant; and among the happiest shouts of the weekend is the one that goes up Monday...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: A Weekend at Seabrook | 10/10/1979 | See Source »

On the marsh, the main assault never really happens. Instead, there are sudden fence-cutting attempts: Run to the fence with wire cutters, make a few snips and then get back before the uniforms arrive with Mace and clubs. If you're sophisticated, you work in teams--someone holds a...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: A Weekend at Seabrook | 10/10/1979 | See Source »

When the coalition lost sight of its collective goal, we lost our most powerful weapon--unity. When the goal ceased to be stopping Seabrook and instead became, as it did Monday, more random actions against the fence, we lost our power.

Author: By Jennifer L. Marrs, | Title: Direct Action: A First Attempt | 10/10/1979 | See Source »

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