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Sara Olson shines a light on the Prison Industrial Complex and what it is like to be in the Central California Women’s State Prison in Chowchilla.

When Fr. Roy Bourgeois of SOA Watch was in Sacramento and Davis last week, he gave a number of riveting presentations to colleges, high schools and community groups on the organization's Latin American Initiative and the campaign to get Congress to close the school this year.

Homeless people and their allies came together in Fresno on February 20th and held elected officials accountable for the recent attacks against unhoused people in the community. The Homelessness Marathon, a broadcast that goes to over 100 radio stations throughout the country, was the scene for this poor people's assembly in downtown Fresno. The 14 hour program included a panel with Fresno mayor Alan Autry, two city council members, and Board of Supervisors president Bob Waterston. The event resembled a town hall meeting with an open mike where anyone could ask questions of city and county elected officials. Read more and view Photos

Women in Black held a vigil in Fresno today for justice and against war.

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On February 14, 2007, Fresno Marriage Equality USA chapter members requested marriage licenses at the County Clerks office. They got as far as the front counter when the assistant Registrar of Voters told them State law prohibits them from being married. In response, one member said, "We are proud to be a part of this annual event to put a local face on marriage discrimination around the country." Photos | Video

The Homelessness Marathon comes to Fresno

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The Sacramento Coalition to End the War has been holding a "peace-in" at the district office of Rep. Doris Matsui since January 8th. The Coalition of dozens of peace, religious and veterans groups said it will not leave the office until Rep. Matsui publicly commits to vote against any supplemental funding for the war and occupation beyond the $70 billion budgeted for 2007.