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The L.A. Struggle Over the pro-homeless Jones decision and its implications for Santa Cruz
L.A. writer Gregory Afghani will call in to Free Radio Santa Cruz Thursday December 14 at 7 PM. to discuss the L.A. homeless situation in the wake of the key 9th Federal Circuit Court Jones decision last April, overturning the L.A. Sleeping Ban with significant implications for Santa Cruz and cities in 9 other Western states....
Posted: Wed, Dec 13, 2006 10:40pm PST
Monday the 18th Humanity for Homeless will be putting on our largest meal of the year.
From local donations, we will serve ham, mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, apple pie, rolls, hot apple cider and homemade bread. Musicians are welcome as this will be a festive atmosphere. Children with adults are welcome and some will be serving. We ask anyone who wants to help or just join us to come on down - 6pm Monday the 18th in front of New Leaf Market on Pacific Ave....
Posted: Wed, Dec 13, 2006 12:52pm PST
Congress Votes 368-31 to Back Mumia’s Racist Frame-up
“It is not the first time that an international mobilization has taken place in favor of American citizens who are unfairly sentenced in their own country. Such was the case for Nicola Sacco, and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, between 1920 and 1927, for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg who died on the electric chair in 1953, and subsequently in 1972 for Angela Davis initially sentenced for murder, before being acquitted of all charges." Press release of the City of St. Denis in response to pressures from the...
Posted: Tue, Dec 12, 2006 7:23pm PST
A Last Night Manifesto
We want to live in a world full of play and celebration, where self-expression is a matter of course. A world full of surprises, in which relationships are authentic and open-ended. A world in which we share a direct connection to the world around us. Where one does not have to ask permission of authorities to realize one’s dreams of adventure and possibility....
Posted: Tue, Dec 12, 2006 7:55am PST
The Doohickey Project - workshops/discussions on DIY reproductive & sexual health (12/14)
Where/When: Thursday, December 14th
5:30pm at the RCNV, 515 Broadway, Santa Cruz!
What: A community discussion with workshops on menstrual cycles, abortion options, and sexual health.
This Santa Cruz event is part of a cross-country tour....
Posted: Sun, Dec 10, 2006 12:27am PST
Oaxaca Benefit at the Vets Hall Dec 13
Solidaridad con Oaxaca en Santa Cruz el 13 de Deciembre
Wednesday, December 13th at 7pm
Vets Hall in Santa Cruz, 846 Front Street
Suggested Donation $5-20
No one turned away for lack of funds
(mensaje en español)...
Posted: Thu, Dec 7, 2006 8:58pm PST
Dinner Discussion Benefit with Scott Ritter, Jeff Cohen and Sista Monica!! (12/9)
Vegetarian delights with Joze and Alfresco Catering! Sat. Dec. 9th 7PM Louden Nelson Center Seating is Limited! Advance Tickets onsale online at http://www.mediawatch.com...
Posted: Thu, Dec 7, 2006 12:28pm PST
Last Night DIY New Year's meeting (12/11)
Come help plan this year's Last Night DIY Parade & Celebration in Downtown Santa Cruz!...
Posted: Thu, Dec 7, 2006 11:50am PST
Santa Cruz More Reactionary Than L.A. Towards Homeless?
HUFF sent the following letter, drafted by Becky Johnson, to Vice-Mayor Ryan Coonerty. The letter seeks to understand why Santa Cruz declines to abide by the 9th Federal Court of Appeals decision in the Jones case. The Court found that LAPD action criminalizing the L.A. homeless for sleeping at night on Skid Row was "cruel and unusual punishment ."...
Posted: Wed, Dec 6, 2006 12:54am PST
Event at RCNV this Friday: Oppose the criminalization of dissent! Green Scare Solidarity.
Friday, December 8th - 7:00pm - A benefit event for "Green Scare" defendants, at the Resource Center for Nonviolence, 515 Broadway....
Posted: Sun, Dec 3, 2006 8:06pm PST
Radical Picnic: workshops and live jug band (RAUM) this Saturday - Green Scare Solidarity!
Announcing a day of community discussions and workshops, following Friday's benefit event at the RCNV:
Saturday, December 9th at the BEEHIVE house, 315 Walnut St.
It's a "Radical Picnic"! - workshops & discussions at 2:00pm, live music starting at 7pm: RAUM, along with other acoustic accordian hollerin' TBA....
Posted: Sun, Dec 3, 2006 7:51pm PST
UAW Local 2865 support for teaches in Oaxaca, Mexico
UAW LOCAL 2865 RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF SECTION 22 OF THE NATIONAL UNION OF EDUCATION WORKERS AND THE POPULAR ASSEMBLY OF THE PEOPLES OF OAXACA...
Posted: Sun, Dec 3, 2006 1:08am PST
Follow Your Heart: Refusing to Abandon Katrina’s Victims
For more information, contact:
Curtis Reliford
(831) 246-4240
reliford1987@yahoo.com
Hank Olguin
(408) 605-2514...
Posted: Sun, Dec 3, 2006 1:00am PST
High-Tech Use of Force Simulation Training for Local Law Enforcement
“The use of force simulator put the participant in front of a large screen testing to see how one would deal with certain scenarios. If the participant-fired shots, a police academy instructor was able to track on a computer and show on the large screen if excessive force was used or if it was justified”....
Posted: Thu, Nov 30, 2006 11:22am PST
UC Student Assoc. Condemns Police Brutality - Demands Charges Dropped, Officers Suspended
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 27, 2006
STATEMENT FOR RELEASE
REGARDING POLICE BRUTALITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA...
Posted: Thu, Nov 30, 2006 1:54am PST
Drop the Charges! Stop Police Brutality!
These flyers have been posted all around the UCSC campus. Be on the lookout for updates!...
Posted: Thu, Nov 30, 2006 1:47am PST
Working People & The Struggle to End the War
Watsonville, SEIU Union Hall
11 Alexander Street in Watsonville
(Next to El Frijolito)...
Event Date: Fri, Dec 8, 2006 6:30pm PST
Posted: Wed, Nov 29, 2006 10:51am PST
Fliers Passed out at second LuLu Carpenters Boycott / Protest
The fliers passed out at the Second Boycott of LuLu Carpenters Protest / Boycott held on Nov 16th...
Posted: Sun, Nov 26, 2006 8:23am PST
Stop Shopping Flyers to Pass Out in Santa Cruz
Here is a two-sided pdf flyer for you to use to encourage people to BUY NOTHING -- today and beyond. The dual wars of Iraq and against the environment are highlighted. Please distribute widely -- today, throughout the holiday season and beyond....
Posted: Fri, Nov 24, 2006 12:46pm PST
Last Night DIY Parade Talk-About
Come and be a part of the un-organization of this year's Do-It-Yourself New Year's Eve Parade. No one's in charge! Everyone's welcome!...
Posted: Wed, Nov 22, 2006 11:56am PST