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Geneva Journal #4 from Leisa Faulkner Barnes
Here's the latest report from Leisa Faulkner Barnes from the Hunger Strike for Economic and Social Justice now taking place in Geneva, Switzerland....
Posted: Fri, Jun 17, 2005 11:55pm PDT
Leftist Victories in Latin America Create New Opportunities for SOA Opponents
This is an updated version of an earlier article about the campaign of SOA Watch to close down the School of the Assassins. Representative Doris Matsui has become the 105th co-sponsor of HR 1217, the bill to shut down the SOA, thanks to great organizing work by local activists Leisa Barnes Faulkner, Janice Freeman and Lorraine Krofchok!...
Posted: Thu, Jun 9, 2005 9:06am PDT
2 court decisions boost us un-recruiters
2 court decisions — 1 good, 1 bad — boost us un-recruiters. 2 videos, each 1.5 minutes....
Posted: Sun, May 22, 2005 6:33am PDT
Alert 5/6/05: Action Needed on Kangaroos and Horses; Vegan Bands in Mexico
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Posted: Fri, May 6, 2005 1:24pm PDT
Is a new Intifada coming?
Sharon continues to thwart Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts while extremists vow to storm the second most sacred site of Islam, writes Khaled Amayreh in the West Bank...
Posted: Fri, Apr 15, 2005 6:42am PDT
Reno police blue wall of "omerta" silence
Reno has an epidemic of police antagonism and violence towards houseless people. The blue wall of silence "omerta" police fraternity targets low income people, seeking to intimidate them out of town/sight so the wealthy tourists can enjoy guilt free gambling. From Reno IMC website.....
Posted: Mon, Mar 21, 2005 5:57pm PST
Ward Connerly’s Payback
Ward Connerly and the Bradley Foundation...
Posted: Thu, Mar 3, 2005 3:53pm PST
Bush Administration Declares War on Fish By Renewing Water Contracts
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced its decision to perpetuate
California’s fish and water problems for decades by beginning to sign
contracts with about 200 water districts and water contractors in the
Central Valley Project last week....
Posted: Wed, Mar 2, 2005 9:36pm PST
ADL Applauds the City of Ceres Police Department for Arresting White Supremacist for Hate
The Central Pacific Region of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) applauds the City of Ceres, CA. Police Department for making an arrest in the case of the savage beating of a postal carrier Wednesday afternoon....
Posted: Fri, Feb 18, 2005 11:30pm PST
Nonviolent demonstration in West Bank, violent IOF response
Palestinians injured, Israeli and international activists detained after nonviolent demonstration in Hebron...
Posted: Tue, Feb 1, 2005 4:42pm PST
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
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
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
Why has India blocked foreign tsunami aid to the Nicobar and Andaman islands?
The remote Andaman and Nicobar group suffered a devastating blow from the December 26 tsunami. The low-lying and mostly uninhabited chain of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal was the closest Indian territory to the epicentre of the massive earthquake. As well as being swamped by the sea, it was hit by a series of substantial aftershocks....
Posted: Mon, Jan 24, 2005 9:52pm PST
For Social Security, Stability or Volatility?
The phony Social Security crisis...
Posted: Tue, Jan 18, 2005 4:36am PST
Fw:The Revolution Starts Now: Boycott the Democrats
Katherine Brengle is a 23-year-old college student and aspiring writer from Massachusetts. She can be reached by email at libgal81@aol.com.
Other Articles by Katherine Brengle
* A Historic Day: The Death of Democracy...
Posted: Mon, Jan 17, 2005 2:54pm PST
Israel Soldier Who Killed Hurndall: Followed Orders to Kill Unarmed People
a revealing article from the Manchester Guardian...
Posted: Mon, Dec 20, 2004 12:52pm PST