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November 5th, 2010

Michael Moore Discusses the Midterms on Democracy Now!, November 2, 2010

AMY GOODMAN: We turn now to renowned filmmaker, author, activist, Michael Moore. For the past twenty years, Michael has been one of the most politically active, provocative and successful documentary filmmakers in the business. His films include Roger & Me about the corporation General Motors; Fahrenheit 9/11 about Bush and ... continue reading

Michael Moore

Author and Filmmaker

November 2nd, 2010

Today Is the Day

This letter contains (almost) no criticisms of how the Democrats have brought this day of reckoning upon themselves. That -- and where to go from here -- will be the subject of tomorrow's letter. Today, we have one job and one job only: Stop the return of the bigger criminal ... continue reading

Michael Moore

Author and Filmmaker

October 28th, 2010

A Boot to the Head ...from Michael Moore

There she was, thrown to the pavement by a Republican in a checkered shirt. Another Republican thrusts his foot in between her legs and presses down with all his weight to pin her to the curb. Then a Republican leader comes over and viciously stomps on her head with his ... continue reading

Michael Moore

Author and Filmmaker

October 1st, 2010

Five Ways the Democrats Can Avoid a Catastrophe and Pull Off the Mother of All Upsets

Today's OpenMike blog The election is one month from tomorrow and, yes, it looks hopeless. November 2nd -- the day the Dems are expected to crash and burn. Sadly, it's a situation the Democrats have brought upon themselves -- even though the majority of them didn't create the mess we're ... continue reading

Michael Moore

Author and Filmmaker

September 8th, 2010

A Week of Proclamations

[Welcome to OpenMike. This is where Mike blogs. Soon to be its own pretty section of MichaelMoore.com]Last week, President Obama addressed the nation, declaring the war in Iraq to be over and that combat troops were all home. Yesterday, two American soldiers were killed in Iraq -- by an Iraqi ... continue reading

August 21st, 2010

Poll: Nearly 6 in 10 oppose war in Afghanistan

LAWRENCE, Mass. — A majority of Americans see no end in sight in Afghanistan, and nearly six in 10 oppose the nine-year-old war as President Barack Obama sends tens of thousands more troops to the fight, according to a new Associated Press-GfK poll.With just over 10 weeks before nationwide elections ... continue reading

August 10th, 2010

Revolution in the air

Time is short. The stakes are enormous. The nation is angry. The jobs are dying. The mood is depressed. Democrats must get off their knees and fight. They should cancel the week of recess before Labor Day, go to the floor of Congress and fight for American jobs, rally the ... continue reading

July 13th, 2010

Top anti-war Democrat: Afghanistan war could ‘destroy’ Obama’s presidency

WASHINGTON – An outspoken anti-war Democrat said ongoing US military efforts in Afghanistan could deeply imperil the presidency of Barack Obama and the fortunes of the Democratic Party.“I think that this war, if it goes on and if it escalates, has the potential to destroy this presidency and to destroy ... continue reading

February 3rd, 2010

Obama prescribes election plan to Democrats: Lead

WASHINGTON – In a blunt election prescription for his own skittish party, President Barack Obama on Wednesday implored Democratic leaders to swing big, be honest with an angry public and expose any obstructionism by Republicans."We still have to lead," Obama told Democratic senators in a pep talk that unfolded on ... continue reading

November 4th, 2009

Deliver the Goods

Rather than being an overwhelming sweep, most elections are a mix of good and bad news for each political party and the progressive and conservative movements in our country, and the 2009 off-year elections certainly fits into that category. In the category of the expected, both parties had easy wins: ... continue reading

October 22nd, 2009

"Michael Moore's Action Plan: 15 Things Every American Can Do Right Now"

Friends,It's the #1 question I'm constantly asked after people see my movie: "OK -- so NOW what can I DO?!"You want something to do? Well, you've come to the right place! 'Cause I got 15 things you and I can do right now to fight back and try to fix ... continue reading

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Going on Bill Maher in 20 min! HBO. Live.

May 17th
9:41 PM
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Tonight! It's yours truly & Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10pm ET/PT (rerun at 11:30pm ET/PT) on HBO (corrected times)

May 17th
6:03 PM
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If you haven't seen it, please read about Chris Heyman, 17, & his parents' decision to release photos of his murder http://t.co/CcxEkiBXvu

May 17th
10:25 AM
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In case you missed it, here's the podcast I did with Jeff Garlin from Curb Your Enthusiasm: http://t.co/Dp4zJRnu1x

May 17th
9:15 AM
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A great finale episode to The Office tonight. Thanks to all who worked on this show. Can't wait to see what u each do next. #TheOffice

May 17th
1:38 AM
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RT @BaselYHamdan Bowling For Columbine II is practically writing itself: http://t.co/wuCNU5YJRc

May 15th
7:48 PM
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RT @PubliiusClodius: @mmflint ....Just walked to the kitchen and back....it was epic...

May 13th
10:00 AM
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RT @MaryJDavis007: @MMFlint Thanks to you, I'm walking 1-5 miles a day instead of taking cabs and buses. I'd forgotten how much fun it is t…

May 13th
9:59 AM
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RT @Winzipper: @MMFlint just done my first one hour walk here in England. Thanks for giving me the incentive Mike.

May 13th
9:59 AM
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If you read just one thing today, please read this (also, everyone should stop using the benign word "austerity"): http://t.co/veOvKkS26Z

May 13th
9:47 AM
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"Parks and Rec's" @Nick_Offerman, live via Skype on the screen @ the showing of his film in our State Theatre tonight in TraverseCity, MI!

May 13th
3:41 AM
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RT @seabeeWWII: @MMFlint I celebrated my 86th birthday by marking 130 miles since the first of the year thanks to your encouragement.

May 13th
3:32 AM
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RT @johnshoots: @MMFlint Just got back from a 1 hour walk, thanks for the encouragement. Planning to walk every night this week. #iwalkwit

May 13th
3:31 AM
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"@damozeljane: @MMFlint do u listen to music while u walk?" Yes. On walk now listening to Neil Young, The Shins & Miles Davis #iwalkwithmike

May 12th
7:42 PM
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Ok. That was easy. A nice night actually. See u all again tomorrow! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
8:11 PM
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It's 7:30pm. Join me. Just for 30 minutes. Let's hit the re-set button and head outside! #iwalkwithmike http://t.co/9929r6A2z3

May 11th
7:33 PM
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Lookin' for my shoes. Has anyone seen em? We all hit the street in 15 minutes. A 30 min walk. Snowing in MI - shoes required. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
7:17 PM
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So let's start again tonight @ 7:30pm your time. Or do it when u can. But let's do it- the world's largest virtual/real walk. #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:36 PM
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We don't have rules or goals or any interest in "exercise".We just do it because it feels good 2 walk--w/10,000 other people! #iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:32 PM
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Here's how it works: Thousands of us go 4 a walk every day for 30min. We do it together @ 7:30pmET(or 7:30p in your time zone)#iwalkwithmike

May 11th
4:24 PM
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Tonight! It's yours truly and Zach Galifianakis on Bill Maher, 10 PM ET/PT (rerun at 11:30 PM ET/PT) on HBO. HBO: Real Time with Bill Maher: Homepage...

May 17th
6:59 PM
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ICYMI -- It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 16th
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The Deepening Shame of Guantanamo ...by Ray McGovern www.michaelmoore.com We have been spared hearings on how 86 of the remaining 166 prisoners at Guantanamo...

May 16th
8:04 AM
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I just signed this, and hope you will too: Urge NYT Public Editor to Investigate Biased Reporting on Venezuela & Honduras | NYTimes eXaminer...

May 15th
9:19 AM
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My Breasts and My Life Not as Valuable as Angelina's ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com What of the women like me who do not have insurance or enough...

May 14th
5:38 PM
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Daily Kos: Thomas Friedman, private eye www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 14th
1:01 AM
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The first Mother's Day in 1870, proclaimed by Julia Ward Howe (author of Battle Hymn of the Republic), was a call for peace and disarmament: ...

May 12th
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' just opened a new...

May 12th
8:49 AM
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It's time to re-up our walks! Got the flu in March & that threw off my routine. Decided to get back at it today. Join me! We're on twitter at...

May 11th
10:04 PM
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Please check out this post from Cathy Youngblood, a housekeeper at the Hyatt Andaz in West Hollywood, and the campaign she's a part of, Hyatt Hurts:
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May 10th
3:23 PM
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The workers of Chicago's Republic Windows & Doors, seen here during their 2008 sit down strike in 'Capitalism: A Love Story,' are opening a...

May 9th
8:13 AM
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Michael Moore touts Mayor Bloomberg’s gun control campaign: ‘It’s wonderful!’ www.nydailynews.com Michael Moore isn't known for his high praise of...

May 8th
1:46 PM
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Ribbon cut on new downtown movie theater www.amny.com Filmmakers Michael Moore and Morgan Spurlock Tuesday welcomed the arrival of an all-documentary theater...

May 8th
12:54 PM
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'And Then There Was One: Imperial Gigantism and the Decline of Planet Earth' ...by Tom Engelhardt www.michaelmoore.com

May 7th
5:16 PM
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Reminder: The U.S. Government Lies About Who Uses Chemical Weapons in the Mideast ...by Jon Schwarz www.michaelmoore.com The State Department guy who lied in...

May 6th
6:22 PM
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From This Modern World: Daily Kos: Threat assessment www.dailykos.com Click to embiggen

May 6th
3:57 PM
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RootsAction | Nominees for Worst Government Official act.rootsaction.org Here come three new Obama nominees, and they could all be nominees in a contest for...

May 6th
2:36 PM
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Donna Smith, seen in 'SiCKO' and a contributor to MichaelMoore.com, has a new blog: Donna SiCKO's Blog donnasicko.blogspot.com

May 5th
2:48 PM
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Bill Maher Slams Hype Over Boston Bombing Case Don't Let Terrorist 'F-ck-Ups' Scare Us Bill Maher closed out his show tonight with an appeal...

May 4th
4:13 PM
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Health Care Injustice in America – Painful Reality ...by Donna Smith www.michaelmoore.com So, how did I get myself to the place where I do not have coverage?

May 2nd
7:15 PM
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Top Economist Unloads On Wall Street & White House - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com Economist and Columbia University Professor Jeffrey Sachs...

May 2nd
12:13 PM
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The Pope Called One Of The Foundations Of The Global Capitalism System 'Slavery' www.businessinsider.com Pope Rips Bangladesh Slave Labor

May 2nd
10:58 AM
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Ten Years Ago: Bush Declared 'Mission Accomplished'—and the Media Swooned | The Nation www.thenation.com Today marks the tenth anniversary of...

May 1st
6:53 PM
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The Life and Death of Words, People, and Even Nature ...by Eduardo Galeano www.michaelmoore.com The following passages are excerpted from Eduardo Galeano’s...

May 1st
2:31 PM
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RootsAction.org | Bradley Manning's Nobel Peace Prize act.rootsaction.org Whistleblower Bradley Manning has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize....

Apr 30th
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O'Connor questions court's decision to take Bush v. Gore www.chicagotribune.com "Maybe the court should have said, 'We're not going...

Apr 29th
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Filmmaker Michael Moore salutes librarians at Michigan Notable Books event www.detroitnews.com Michael Moore used his keynote speech at the Library of...

Apr 28th
2:26 PM
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Chris Heyman's mother and father decided to release photographs from the scene of their son's death in 2004 by gun violence after reading my letter...

Apr 27th
9:15 AM
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WARNING: Graphic image. Brishell's mother Nardyne has released a photograph taken of her daughter after she was killed by gun violence in 2010. Why we...

Apr 26th
11:00 AM
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Dying Iraq War Veteran Reflects On Bush Legacy - HuffPost Live live.huffingtonpost.com As the George W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum officially...

Apr 25th
2:40 PM
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