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Palestine Media Watch tools & tips for media activists
a few basic tips on media activism, from Palestine Media Watch but applicable in most progressive activist contexts: http://www.pmwatch.org/pmw/tools/...
Posted: Tue, Feb 1, 2005 4:38pm PST
Radioactive Neighbor
A new report finds that citizen monitoring of nuclear weapons facilities can help prevent radioactive contamination of our environment and our communities....
Posted: Tue, Feb 1, 2005 8:32am PST
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man
John Perkins was an economic hit man for the CIA. He told the story of how the CIA undermined and overthrew governments throughout the world. His presentation was given at a workshop at the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil....
Posted: Mon, Jan 31, 2005 10:33am PST
World Social Forum Closing Ceremony
Wrap up story of the fifth World Social Forum held in Porto Alegre, Brazil...
Posted: Mon, Jan 31, 2005 7:33am PST
Hugo Chavez Speaks at the World Social Forum
The President of Venezuela, Hugo Chavez spoke to journalists today in Porto Alegre, Brazil...
Posted: Sun, Jan 30, 2005 5:50pm PST
Sacramento Anarchists Slay the Trojan Horse of Ugly Corporate Development!
Sunday, January 30, 2005
Sacramento (SAC) -- In the early hours of the morning on January 30, 2005, several violent self-described black-clad anarchists attacked, fought, and slaughtered the giant chrome beast that is perched in front of Safeway on 19th and S Street in midtown Sacramento....
Posted: Sun, Jan 30, 2005 4:08pm PST
Panelist Says Bush Victory Made Possible by Cultural Oppression
Walden Bello speech at the World Social Forum...
Posted: Sat, Jan 29, 2005 12:20pm PST
Alan Benjamin To Speak on Directions for Labor & Working Class
If you are interesting in hearing about and discussing “Directions for Labor and the Working Class in the 21st Century on," come to this outstanding event on Feb. 10!...
Posted: Sat, Jan 29, 2005 11:26am PST
Pictures from the World Social Forum
These pictures were taken at the march on the opening day of the World Social Forum. Local media is reporting that there were over 200,000 participants in the march. There are over 100,000 registered participants at the conference which is being held in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The theme is A NEW WORLD IS POSSIBLE....
Posted: Sat, Jan 29, 2005 4:48am PST
Should the Anti-war Movement Support the Iraqi Resistance?
A discussion on strategy and tactics in the anti-war movement...
Posted: Sat, Jan 29, 2005 4:32am PST
Modesto @ Cafe' is shut down for "loitering" by authoritarians
D.(direct)A.(action)A.(anti-)A.(authoritarians) Collective has been tabling in Modesto (The @ Cafe') in the downtown area for a year or more now & distro's litature to the public, in the return for a conversation, debate, & good clean fun! But today we were met by security & police telling us that we cant "loiter" in the downtown area?...
Posted: Sat, Jan 29, 2005 1:52am PST
Upcoming Marriage Equality California Events in Sacramento
As you may have heard, your organization, MECA, is traveling throughout California on a "Get Engaged Tour." Nine teams of 8-10 activists will build coalitions, share resources with local organizations and develop more chapters throughout the state....
Posted: Fri, Jan 28, 2005 10:58pm PST
Gaza pullout could worsen health crisis
A humanitarian disaster in the Gaza Strip is looming, and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's disengagement plan might be the final nail in the coffin, an Israeli report has warned....
Posted: Fri, Jan 28, 2005 5:04pm PST
Author Richard Heinberg Speaks in Sacramento on Feb. 28
Don't miss the talk by Richard Heinberg, the author of "Powerdown: Options and Actions for a Post-Carbon World" on Feb. 28 in Sacramento....
Posted: Fri, Jan 28, 2005 10:42am PST
Picture that goes along with Anarchist Cafe announcement
this jpeg was supposed to be in the body of the text for the sacramento anarchist cafe. enjoy!...
Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2005 8:17pm PST
ANNOUNCING THE FIRST SACRAMENTO ANARCHIST CAFE ON FEB 26!!!!!
We are holding an Anarchist Cafe on Saturday, Feb 26, 2005 at the Washington Neighborhood Center (400 16th street) in Sacramento. We will host a night of speakers, performers, presenters, workshops, food, fun and much more at the Washington Neighborhood Center from 3:00-9:00pm. The event is totally free to all.
The event will feature speaker Josh Harper from S.H.A.C., the poets Straight Out Scribes, music from the Myth of Progress and John Tushinski, and much more!...
Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2005 8:04pm PST
Stockton authoritarians shut down D.I.Y. venue
The BlackWater Cafe' has been an underground music mecca for over a year now and it faces legal problems. Stay tunned for city council meetings...SUPPORT D.I.Y. MUSIC!...
Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2005 10:58am PST
A New World is Possible
First report from the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre Brazil by Indymedia reporter Mike Rhodes...
Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2005 10:39am PST
2/18-20: UC Davis hosts 16th Annual Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conf.
UC Davis hosts 16th Annual Western Regional LGBTQIA College Conference
Putting the Puzzle Together: Connecting Communities and Identities”...
Posted: Thu, Jan 27, 2005 10:30am PST