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Many East Bay residents reject the idea of an Oakland casino, yet their continued silence on Schwarzenegger's San Pablo bill--some form of which is likely to be signed by California legislators next year—will mean a loss of self-determination, local jobs and much needed gambling revenues. In addition, there will be an increase in traffic congestion and bankruptcy rates in the area....
Posted: Mon, Aug 30, 2004 10:42pm PDT
repost of Maria Gilardin's response to staff letter, including a summary of staff collaboration during 10-year attempted takeover...
Posted: Mon, Aug 30, 2004 4:27pm PDT
Five people - including local Bay Area seminarian, Becky Johnson - were arrested on Thursday after dropping a "Bush/Truth" banner down the face of the Plaza Hotel. They are currently facing trumped-up charges which could put them in jail for up to 7 years....
Posted: Mon, Aug 30, 2004 3:42pm PDT
Decriminalization of Prostitution:
Paid Sexual Exploitation for Poor Women?
One-day conference August 30, 2004
(Berkeley, CA, USA)...
Posted: Mon, Aug 30, 2004 10:26am PDT
Can someone post information about Thursday's march in Oakland as Bush gets his nomination. I know it starts from Fruitville BART, but what time?...
Posted: Mon, Aug 30, 2004 8:58am PDT
Walk out! Actually, medical center staff just won’t walk into work on Monday August 30, 2004. Caregivers have tired of reasoning with absent executives and Cambio consulting....
Posted: Sat, Aug 28, 2004 11:25pm PDT
Some signs that I saw on the march today...
Posted: Sat, Aug 28, 2004 6:36pm PDT
The 3rd annual Sistahs Steppin in Pride, an East Bay Dyke March and Celebration, looked to be a smashing success....
Posted: Sat, Aug 28, 2004 5:32pm PDT
SPAZ Weekly Movie Night happens EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT starting 8:30pm.
West Berkeley location. Call 1-800-GUN-NUMB on the day of for info....
Posted: Sat, Aug 28, 2004 4:20am PDT
Landlord Tries To Force Greasy Food On Tenants Then Evicts After They Refuse To Eat!...
Posted: Sat, Aug 28, 2004 12:02am PDT
DISorientation tour of UC Berkeley: Friday, August 27th, 12noon, Upper Sproul Plaza, UCB campus...
Posted: Wed, Aug 25, 2004 9:36pm PDT
"GMOs and Food" Film Series
A film series investigating the how's and why's of the genetically
modified organisms in your food and what you can do about it....
Posted: Wed, Aug 25, 2004 12:04am PDT
UC Berkeley is celebrating the announcement of newly appointed Chancellor Robert Birgeneau. He has been hailed as an advocate of research-intensive universities and a champion of diversity. However, a look at Birgeneau’s past reveals a future less promising for the Berkeley community....
Posted: Tue, Aug 24, 2004 12:01pm PDT
Thousands of copies of the 2004 Disorientation Guide for UC Berkeley have been printed. Pick up a copy today!...
Posted: Tue, Aug 24, 2004 11:48am PDT
Landlords Are Gouging The Section 8 Program, And Non-Profits Are Charging More Than The For-Profit Landlords!...
Posted: Tue, Aug 24, 2004 4:03am PDT
Hey Folks!
September brings two fabulous events to the AK Press Warehouse.
See you there!
**The AK Press Collective**
September Events at the AK Press Warehouse!
674-A 23rd St. Oakland, CA 94612
Thurs., September 9th - Radical Love Workshop with Wendy-O Matik
Tues., September 14th - David Rovics & Dave Lippman - radical folk tunes!
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Posted: Sun, Aug 22, 2004 11:08pm PDT
Learn how to build an FM transmitter and set up a low power FM broadcast station....
Posted: Sun, Aug 22, 2004 10:41pm PDT
Willie "Mukasa" Ricks, the well-loved leader
from the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commmittee (SNCC) who first popularized the slogan "Black Power," will speak about the glorious Black Power movement of the 1960's and today's international struggle led by African people for justice and self-determination.
Sound Clip: 1meg, 2:16...
Posted: Sun, Aug 22, 2004 11:58am PDT
Tri Valley Herald article about the animal rights car caravan that had announced in various places that they would meet in Oakland and travel to (high level) employees of customers of Huntingdon Life Sciences. It's not clear if the targets were connected with Chiron or other companies, but there was a similar action last week which was widely reported where a CEO's house was damaged....
Posted: Sun, Aug 22, 2004 8:43am PDT
Minorities Of Alameda Are Being Run Out Of Town By Miami Based Profiteers! It's Time For Alameda To have A Just Cause Anti-Eviction Ordinance In Place To Stop the Forced Relocation Of Minorities From The City Of Alameda!...
Posted: Sat, Aug 21, 2004 3:25am PDT




