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Tue May 23 2006
Free The West Memphis 3
This hour-long segment from The Indynewswire Show on Free Radio Santa Cruz examines the case of The West Memphis 3, who've been imprisoned almost thirteen years for a murder they did not commit. We have an interview with Anje Vela, a Bay Area WM3 organizer. Legendary alternative rocker, Jonathan Richman, answers questions about his recent visit with Damien Echols and reads from Echol's book Almost Home. Plus, music from the Free The West Memphis 3 benefit compiliation... Read more
audio (mp3): WM3 interview, information and music (59:06 minutes / 27 MB)
see also: West Memphis Three Support: Write to Freedom
audio (mp3): WM3 interview, information and music (59:06 minutes / 27 MB)
see also: West Memphis Three Support: Write to Freedom
Tue May 23 2006
Interview with Jim Page and Live In-Studio Performance
Interview and in-studio performance on Free Radio Santa Cruz with singer, songwriter and political activist Jim Page. The rich tradition of topical song writing is alive and well. Jim Page's songs bring a phenomenal mix of humor, irony and lyrical brilliance to exposing the outrages and absurdities of our times. Read more
audio (mp3): Performace and Interview with Jim Page (61:17 minutes / 56 MB)
see related: Surveillance Camera Walking Tour and Public Space in Santa Cruz
audio (mp3): Performace and Interview with Jim Page (61:17 minutes / 56 MB)
see related: Surveillance Camera Walking Tour and Public Space in Santa Cruz
MJG Entertainment, Inc's Circus Gatti, based in Hemet, California, operates approximately 450 circuses in 150 towns each year. The performances include acrobats, jugglers, a high-wire act and captive wildlife such as horses, tigers and elephants which are trained to entertain young children and their adults. On May 20th and 21st, Circus Gatti brought their show to the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds for a Watsonville Police benefit.
Animal rights activists were at the County Fairgrounds in Watsonville holding signs, passing out flyers in english and spanish and speaking with circus-goers about the sad life of circus animals. On May 21st, activists were able to outreach to almost everyone in attendance. Most people were very receptive to learning about the lifestyles and living conditions of circus animals. Many people said they were sorry they decided to go to the circus, they would not have gone if they had known about the animals and they would not return next year. Read more and view photos
For news, upcoming events, and resources of the movement for animal rights in the Bay Area and beyond, see Indybay's Animal Liberation page.
Animal rights activists were at the County Fairgrounds in Watsonville holding signs, passing out flyers in english and spanish and speaking with circus-goers about the sad life of circus animals. On May 21st, activists were able to outreach to almost everyone in attendance. Most people were very receptive to learning about the lifestyles and living conditions of circus animals. Many people said they were sorry they decided to go to the circus, they would not have gone if they had known about the animals and they would not return next year. Read more and view photos
For news, upcoming events, and resources of the movement for animal rights in the Bay Area and beyond, see Indybay's Animal Liberation page.
Thu May 18 2006
The Project, May 2006
The Project is a monthly radical newpaper for the UCSC campus and Santa Cruz Community. It is run in a non-hierarchical fashion mainly by UCSC students, with an emphasis in anti-capitalism and local activism aimed at democratizing the university system.
The purpose of this newspaper collective is to document and inspire strategic radical actions that are relevant to local, regional, and global socioeconomic justice. The Project Newspaper Collective believe independent media plays a crucial role in facilitating dialogue, organizing mass mobilizations, and encouraging daily acts of resistance.
In This Issue: The Naked Truth: UC Sweatshops || An Open Letter of Solidarity... || Support the Troops? Support Troop Resistance! || SAW Call to Action || Shout Out to May Day: Unidos Estamos, Nos Quedamos || HR4437 & SR2454: The Deal With the Bills || May Day- Made in America, Forgotten and Remembered || How to Keep it Up (Momentum, That is) || Disarming the War Machine || Sustainable Farming
The purpose of this newspaper collective is to document and inspire strategic radical actions that are relevant to local, regional, and global socioeconomic justice. The Project Newspaper Collective believe independent media plays a crucial role in facilitating dialogue, organizing mass mobilizations, and encouraging daily acts of resistance.
In This Issue: The Naked Truth: UC Sweatshops || An Open Letter of Solidarity... || Support the Troops? Support Troop Resistance! || SAW Call to Action || Shout Out to May Day: Unidos Estamos, Nos Quedamos || HR4437 & SR2454: The Deal With the Bills || May Day- Made in America, Forgotten and Remembered || How to Keep it Up (Momentum, That is) || Disarming the War Machine || Sustainable Farming
Wed May 17 2006
Young, Queer Latina Leader Comes Full Circle
Mireya Gómez-Contreras of the Watsonville Brown Berets writes:
In 1998, I was one of four people to receive a Queer Youth Leadership Award for my activism around gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning (queer) issues. As a young, queer Latina, I was saved from falling into the hands of drugs, violence and total depression because I became involved in my community. Queer activism specifically helped me deal with the added pressure of feeling I had to conform to a heterosexual world. Looking back, I don’t know where I would have turned had it not been for the youth group Gay And Proud, which formed in 1996 out of a Watsonville clinic, Salud Para la Gente.
This year, I find myself nominating a queer youth who, through her creative and ambitious activist work, reminds me that supporting youth is paving the best path possible for our future leaders. My message to Santa Cruz County community members today is to step it up and really support teens, where I feel it counts a great deal to young people, through recognition.
The Ninth Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, took place on May 21st in Watsonville. Read more
In 1998, I was one of four people to receive a Queer Youth Leadership Award for my activism around gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning (queer) issues. As a young, queer Latina, I was saved from falling into the hands of drugs, violence and total depression because I became involved in my community. Queer activism specifically helped me deal with the added pressure of feeling I had to conform to a heterosexual world. Looking back, I don’t know where I would have turned had it not been for the youth group Gay And Proud, which formed in 1996 out of a Watsonville clinic, Salud Para la Gente.
This year, I find myself nominating a queer youth who, through her creative and ambitious activist work, reminds me that supporting youth is paving the best path possible for our future leaders. My message to Santa Cruz County community members today is to step it up and really support teens, where I feel it counts a great deal to young people, through recognition.
The Ninth Annual Queer Youth Leadership Awards, took place on May 21st in Watsonville. Read more
Wed May 17 2006
Parking Garage Paranoia Law Stalls Again
“Any person who uses a City of Santa Cruz parking lot or garage for purposes other than a motor vehicle or bicycle parking... or who remains on City of Santa Cruz parking lot or garage premises for longer than fifteen minutes...shall be guilty of trespassing, which offense shall be punishable as an infraction.”
-- proposed new City Council chapter 9.64
On May 9th, after more than an hour of public comment and city council chatter, the “Parking Lot Panic” law was significantly amended. It now requires another vote on May 23rd to assure its final passage. Hence there is still time to educate the community as to how absurd, abusive, and unresponsive to real concerns this law is. It's not just a homeless issue, but one that radically changes how the entire community will be allowed to use their vehicles.
reports from the newswire: Feb 24 | March 13 | March 19 | March 21 | March 24 | March 25 | March 27 | April 9 | April 11 | April 25 | May 5 | May 8 | May 11 | May 16 | May 19 | Staff Reports | Online Petition
-- proposed new City Council chapter 9.64
On May 9th, after more than an hour of public comment and city council chatter, the “Parking Lot Panic” law was significantly amended. It now requires another vote on May 23rd to assure its final passage. Hence there is still time to educate the community as to how absurd, abusive, and unresponsive to real concerns this law is. It's not just a homeless issue, but one that radically changes how the entire community will be allowed to use their vehicles.
reports from the newswire: Feb 24 | March 13 | March 19 | March 21 | March 24 | March 25 | March 27 | April 9 | April 11 | April 25 | May 5 | May 8 | May 11 | May 16 | May 19 | Staff Reports | Online Petition
Tue May 9 2006
A Mother's Day... For Peace
The sons and daughters of this country, and of Iraq, are continuing to die and be maimed for life every single day - meanwhile, our nation, led by lies and manipulation, sits on the brink of a massive assault next upon the people and country of Iran.
In 1870, Julia Ward Howe called to the consciences of women across the U.S.: From the bosom of the devastated Earth, a voice goes up with our own. It says, "Disarm, Disarm! The sword of murder is not the balance of justice. In 1872, a Mother's Day for Peace was created to bring women together to work for peace and justice.
This Mother's Day, CODEPINK and their peace allies held a 24-hour vigil outside the White House, with solidarity actions around the country. A local support rally was held on May 12th, from 3-5 pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Military Recruiting Center in Capitola. About 50-60 participants came, including kids and some new faces. Folks driving by were very supportive, and right in the middle of Capitola, and the Raging Grannies sang their wonderful songs! Read more
see also: Mother's Day Reclaimed as a Day for Peace on Indybay's Women's page.
In 1870, Julia Ward Howe called to the consciences of women across the U.S.: From the bosom of the devastated Earth, a voice goes up with our own. It says, "Disarm, Disarm! The sword of murder is not the balance of justice. In 1872, a Mother's Day for Peace was created to bring women together to work for peace and justice.
This Mother's Day, CODEPINK and their peace allies held a 24-hour vigil outside the White House, with solidarity actions around the country. A local support rally was held on May 12th, from 3-5 pm, on the sidewalk in front of the Military Recruiting Center in Capitola. About 50-60 participants came, including kids and some new faces. Folks driving by were very supportive, and right in the middle of Capitola, and the Raging Grannies sang their wonderful songs! Read more
see also: Mother's Day Reclaimed as a Day for Peace on Indybay's Women's page.
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