Progressive Demo Marcy Winograd Blocks Congresswoman Jane Harman from winning endorsement by local Democratic organization.
Winograd Runs Against Harman (tags)
An announcement of a signature gathering party for 36th District Congressional Candidate Marcy Winograd, a peace activist challenging pro-war Congresswoman Jane Harman in the Democratic Party primary on June 6th, 2006. Marcy's candidate statement follows the invitation announcement. After the party tonight, the candidate statement could still be posted. Please! James did an audio interview with me last night.
Marcy Winograd, peace activist, to challenge 36th District Rep. Jane Harman in Primaries (tags)
Marcy Winograd, teacher, peace activist and president of Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles, has announced her decision to challenge 36th District Rep. Jane Harman in the Democratic Party primary!
Free DVD Screening:Walmart - The High Cost of Low Price (tags)
WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price is the new documentary from Robert Greenwald, producer/director of Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, the explosive 2004 documentary seen by millions worldwide. Unchecked corporate greed is destroying families, and Wal-Mart is leading the way. Join us November 13th in the Temple Isaiah Sanctuary to watch the film and to discuss the intersection of Jewish values and economic justice. http://action.bravenewfilms.org/event/wm_screening.jsp?event_KEY=6705
The Neo-Con Assault on Art (tags)
When the neo-cons attack civil rights, the poor, immigrants, gays - and wages war around the world, the "left" has a lot to say. But when the right attacks the arts, there is a deadening silence. Artist and blogger Mark Vallen hits the nail on the head. As Emma Goldman once said, "If I can't dance in your revolution, I want no part of it."
VONS PICKETERS FILE POLICE HARASSMENT SUIT (tags)
Hermosa Beach officers are the primary defendants. Nine plaintiffs claim loss of civil rights.
Third-Party Assembly Candidate Shines in Contentious League of Women Voters Debate (tags)
Third-party candidate James Smith steals the show at League of Women Voters debate for the 53rd Assembly race.
(2) Strike Force keeps the Pressure (tags)
(SIX PICTURES BELOW) Strike Force Local 1442 engages strikers and supporters in militant picketing every Wednesday and Saturday. This Saturday, Strike Force 1442 went picketing at three stores, Albertsons, Ralphs, and Vons all in Westchester near LAX. Strike Force Local 1442 encourages the public to come and support the strikers. Below find the schedule for the coming events. Also if you’d like to get involve in supporting the strikers, please click the link below to find out about a wonderful group of people dedicated in helping the grocery workers in their quest for a fair contract.
Militant Picketing in Hermosa Beach, January 17th
Militant Picketing in Hermosa Beach, January 17th (tags)
Three videos of 35 seconds each
(1) NLG, LASSO Firing up the Picket Line (tags)
Sunday at 9 AM Jim DeMaegt from the National Lawyers Guild came to the Vons supermarket in Hermosa Beach to speak about the strikers civil rights—free speech. He asked the strikers not to be intimidated by the police and the manager of the store.