in recognition of the american indian occupation of alcatraz

This morning (so-called "Thanksgiving") at sunrise, my partner Gerardo will be dancing as a member of a troupe of traditional Aztec dancers on Alcatraz Island, as part of a sunrise ceremony in celebration of the American Indian Occupation of Alcatraz from 1969-1971. I'm extremely proud of him and wish him a beautiful and powerful experience.

Also, a short and saddening article by David Neiwart on Schwarzenegger as the new face of the right's never-ending battle against American Indian tribal sovereignty.