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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica And the Fairfax District.
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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica And the Fairfax District.
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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica And the Fairfax District.
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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica And the Fairfax District.
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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica And the Fairfax District.
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Photos from The George Floyd Protests in Los Angeles, Hollywood, Santa Monica and the Fairfax District.
Time for a Real Green New Deal w/Green presidential hopeful Howie Hawkins, Sunday Sept 22 (tags)
As the senate vote on Brett Kavanaugh loomed, vigils took place all over the country (including Alaska and Hawaii). Several occurred in Southern California, including Santa Monica, Burbank, Sierra Madre, Claremont, Corona, Riverside, Whittier, downtown LA, Larchmont Village, and Echo Park.
Illegal Copyright Infringement by InvisionFree.Com and Taptalk.Com (tags)
Invisionfree.com of Bowie Maryland, without notifying the millions who had free websites through it, sold itself to Tapatalk of Santa Monica to a man calling himself Winter Wong of Santa Monica (address below) He has demanded payment for what were free sites. He has deleted content as well as changing content in violation of copyright laws. Some groups and individuals are considering a class action and individual lawsuits against Tapatalk for its criminal behavior.
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup (tags)
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup in Huntington Beach Saturday, August 4th
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup (tags)
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup in Santa Monica Saturday, July 14th
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup (tags)
a nonprofit supporting clean water and oceans, will host a beach cleanup on Saturday, May 12th
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Clean Ups (tags)
Project Save our Surf, a nonprofit supporting clean water and oceans, will host its second of five Beach Clean Ups on Saturday, March 10th at 11am-1pm at Life Guard Tower 28 in Santa Monica. The address is 2600 Bernard Way Santa Monica, CA 90405. Food, buckets and gloves will be provided for the clean up.
Reflections on Jerry Rubin (the Yippie) at Activist Support Circle (tags)
New information and insights about Jerry Rubin were discussed by his biographer Pat Thomas, whose book, "Did It! From YIPPIE to YUPPIE: Jerry Rubin, an American Revolutionary," comes out next month.
Carl Weathers Directs "Danny And The Deep Blue Sea" Starring Tanna Frederick (tags)
"Danny and the Deep Blue Sea" will open July 1 in Santa Monica
"Train to Zakopane’ Starring Tanna Frederick World Premiere at Jewish Film Festival (tags)
Henry Jaglom’s film “Train to Zakopane” starring Tanna Frederick will have its World Premiere at the Jewish Film Festival on Saturday, April 29 at the Laemmle Theatre in Beverly Hills. The film is based upon true events that occurred in the life of Jaglom’s father as he crossed Poland on a train in 1928. Anti-Semitism was, at that time, rife in much of Europe, especially in Poland.
Peace Vigils in Los Angeles
“Got Drought?” public art project about the California Drought unveiled on billboards thr (tags)
Los Angeles based artists Karen Fiorito and Alex Arinsberg take their artwork to the streets to educate the public about climate change.
Public art project aspires to save California (tags)
Got Drought? billboard project and social media campaign debuts in Los Angeles this month.
A master-plan is needed to support renter protections in Northern California, & elsewhere (tags)
Oakland has the second fastest-rising rents in the nation, passing the pace of San Francisco’s rent increases, and coming in second behind the rent increases occurring in Denver. The rents in Oakland have climbed over 12.1 percent since 2014. Slumlords, greedy landlords, profiteers, speculators, and nefarious realtors reign supreme in Oakland, who are protected by local and state politicians that are in the pockets, of big money!
DEFROST A Virtual Reality Short Movie (tags)
Defrost, a state of the art 360-degree Virtual Reality movie
Dutchman Opens Limited Engagement at Edgemar Center for the Arts on July 15 (tags)
Tanna Frederick and Siaka Massaquoi star, Levy Lee Simons directs
Four Winds of March Against Monsanto Los Angeles Take The Streets of Hollywood (tags)
People of Los Angeles joined the global call to March Against Monsanto on Saturday, May 23, 2015, in solidarity with thousands of people spanning over 400 cities of the globe. In L.A. the march originated in four cardinal directions in the morning (North Hollywood/Valley, West L.A/Venice, South L.A., and downtown) and traveled via public transportation to the central rally in East Hollywood, followed by a march to Griffith Park for a non-GMO potluck and teach-in. Over five hundred people participated in #MAMLA #MAM2015 to say #HellNoGMO.
Councilmember Bonin Calls People of Venice Outraged by Police Murder “Outside Agitators" (tags)
During a Venice Town Hall meeting, Los Angeles City Councilmember Mike Bonin explained to 35-year Venice Beach resident David Busch that he is willing to talk to unhoused persons individually, but Mr. Bonin refuses to meet with “activists—outside agitators.” Mr. Busch has been requesting a meeting “organized by homeless people themselves” regarding public toilets, parking, camping, and other services. He asked, “Don’t you think after 2 years in office it is time you meet with us, rather than you just sending more police to this community?”
Mark Goldowitz, Director of Anti-SLAPP Project, to Fight My Free Speech Case (tags)
I am taking my free speech and animal rights case to the California Court of Appeal where First Amendment attorney Mark Goldowitz will argue the defamation lawsuit should be dismissed on First Amendment and related grounds.
A Unique Theatrical Double Feature: “Dutchman” And “Train To Zakopane” At Edgemar Center (tags)
Two plays exploring the bigotry of racism and anti-Semitism will be presented in a unique one-night event scheduled fittingly on Saturday, January 17, during the week of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, at Edgemar Center for the Arts.
The Electrical Divide: car charger deserts (tags)
There's inequality in access to electric vehicles, not based on price, but on access to electrical infrastructure.
Los Angeles Declares “Hands Up!” in Peaceful Protest of LAPD Murder of Ezell Ford (tags)
One thousand people took to the streets of downtown Los Angeles on the afternoon of Sunday, August 17, 2014 to protest police murder of innocent civilians, including the deaths of Ezell Ford (August 11, 2014), Omar Abrego (August 2, 2014), and Damon Jackson (August 3, 2014) at the hands of the LAPD.
Gallery Opening Highlights Journalist’s Creativity, Insights, and Passions (tags)
A gallery opening at the Unrban Coffee House in Santa Monica, CA commemorates the life and work of John Johnson with commentary, music, silent auction, refreshements, a commemorative issue of Change-links, and tabling by independent, progressive media and publishers.
Political Thriller Citizen Koch Premieres in Los Angeles (tags)
Citizen Koch director Carl Deal joined a political panel moderated by Lauren Steiner following Friday night’s theatrical premiere at the Sundance Sunset Cinema.
Video: The Tyranny of Experts: Economists, Dictators and the Forgotten Rights of the Poor (tags)
The technical approach often ignores political realities and normative rights of the poor. Principles are engines of social rights. First, agreement on principles and then operationalization of the principles. Freedom or autocracy is the bigger discussion.
Los Angeles Marches in the Second Global March Against Chemtrails & Geoengineering (tags)
Los Angeles participated in the Global March Against Chemtrails & Geoengineering today in Santa Monica. There were 50-70 activists involved, including members of Los Angeles Skywatch. The public was very receptive and inquisitive.
Emergency Services: Enabling Life for Homeless People (tags)
All this talk from politicians (and the non-profit shills that rely on city funding) about how we are enabling people to remain homeless - should be shut down. It is enabling people to stay alive!
Beware of increasing medical torture at fed and state hospitals, beware of hostile federal (tags)
A new con job by criminals or government on unsuspecting craigslist landlords. Also forced injections of journalist leads to censorship of his newsposts at google. Protect your young from federal and state abuses and lies
Marilyn Manson video commemorates Abortion survivor and USA Holocaust Victim, slo-mo-tion (tags)
California has the largest prison population per capita in the USA and the USA has the largest on Earth. Marilyn Manson's video choreographer celebrates and SLO and Mobile Audit Club and more, Kurt Brown saint Ram Bone alleged survivor of abortion by FDIC murder
Michelle Danner Directs Anti-Bullying Film Starring Norman Reedus (tags)
Michelle Danner, Artistic Director at Edgemar Center of the Arts in Santa Monica and one of the most successful acting coaches in Hollywood, is director of the film “Hello Herman” starring Norman Reedus, Martha Higareda and newcomer Garrett Backstrom. The film is an unflinching examination of today’s society through the eyes of a young copycat killer and the journalist who sees the tragedy as a potential boost for his own career. The film is currently available on OnDemand and iTunes.
For REAL Independence: RESTORE the FOURTH demonstrates at Santa Monica and Pershing Square (tags)
Report back from Restore the Fourth demonstrations at Santa Monica July 4th Parade and Pershing Square July 4 gathering
Civil disobedience outside of Obama fundraiser calls for "Not One More" deportation (tags)
Friday, June 7, 2013
SANTA MONICA - Hundreds gathered and 11 were arrested--many of them risking deportation--in an act of civil disobedience calling on President Obama to usher in the planned legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants by halting all deportations. Protesters gathered to decry other issues as well, including the imposition of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The day's events were marred, however, by a shooting spree that occurred just blocks from the protests that took the lives of five and injured several more.
VENICE OPDs ARE BACK! BUT WHY? (tags)
Nasty Venice Anti-Homeless Gentrification Permit Parking Efforts Keep Coming Back.
Director’s Note: The Girl (tags)
I began to think about what it means to live in the very epicenter of the American Dream, and feel not hope – but trapped. My focus shifted, and I began to imagine a film not simply about the borders of geography, but about human borders – of class, culture, attitudes, and ideas.'
Beyond electronic voting machines - fraud in case management systems of the courts (tags)
The Los Angeles Superior Court implemented in 1985 a fraudulent electronic record system - SUSTAIN - and with it, the Court was transformed into a State Crime Organization.
HRC Settles $19K Lawsuit Against Landlord Who Discriminates Against Children (tags)
The Housing Rights Center, the nation's largest nonprofit, civil-rights organization dedicated to fighting housing discrimination, won a $19,000 settlement on behalf of a family who was denied housing because they had children.
What's Left for the Left? Building a Blue-Green Coalition (tags)
To build a strong electoral base for the Left, Green Party activists can build coalitions to pass ranked choice voting in cities throughout LA County, elect Greens to every non-partisan office - from neighborhood council to union leadership - and strategically support anti-war progressive Democrats running for state and federal office. From the ground up, we must build a diverse Green Party to protect our planet beyond the age of empire.
JFAV NATIONAL DAYS OF ACTION, January 18-20, 2012 (tags)
Los Angeles --More than 100 combined vets, widows, and advocates trooped to Senator Dianne Feinstein local offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco last January 18, 2012 to air public demand for equity that was denied for the last 65 years. This is a part of the three day national day of actions from January 18-20, 2012 in form of legislative visits, emails, fax and letter writing campaign to legislators to gather support for HR 210 in the US Congress. In Los Angeles, a delegation led by JFAV veteran leader John Aspiras and national Coordinator Arturo Garcia delivered more than 300 signed petitions and letters to Feinstein office in Santa Monica, west side Los Angeles. Feinstein is expected to introduce a companion bill in the US Senate for HR 210.
USYVL-Youth Volleyball Start Here!! (tags)
Registration for Players and Volunteers is currently open for the Spring 2012 Season. Register today!
Registration for players and volunteers are currently open for the USYVL Spring 2012 Season.
Lessons learned from Occupy L.A.
Jan Perry's Attempt to Remove Green Space Requirement Gains Steam (tags)
After 90+ minutes of open discussion, City Council’s Budget and Finance Committee unanimously approved Councilwoman Jan Perry's proposal and made the announcement quickly and quietly. Perry was not present herself but filled the room with residents of the low-income housing project Pueblo Del Rio (who were bused in and treated to a free lunch) and employees of PIMA, the company which hopes to develop the entire property. The measure will now be reintroduced to the full City Council, probably in mid-November. The South Central Farm is calling on Angelinos to contact their City Council members (contact info. at the bottom of this article).
November 2011 National Immigrant Solidarity Network Monthly News Alert! (tags)
Occupy the Wall Street Occupy the ICE!! Many activist across the county are occupying their community to protest again the greedy top 1% and the corrupted U.S. government policies, immigrant rights activist should also joining this powerful movement to occupy their local Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) office to protest against their racist anti-immigrant policies!
LA TEACHIN - Saturday, Oct. 15 (tags)
www.october2011.org TEACHIN in LA Free--Donations welcome Special Guests, and live music
Our Spiritual Leadership Stumbles and Falls (tags)
A lesson in betrayal and trust.
DC to LA--StoP the MaChiNe-CrEaTe a NEw WoRld (tags)
Seeking help in organizing locally for national October 2011 action in DC-- support the October 2011 Coalition
JFAV SUPPORTS AMVETS/ACLU CLASS SUIT VS DVA (tags)
-The Justice for Filipino American Veterans (JFAV) wholeheartedly supports the class-action lawsuit filed Wednesday on behalf of four homeless veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and other ailments, the ACLU claims that the department is violating the property's deed by not providing the combination of housing and treatment that battle-scarred vets need. According to the LA Times: ? The lawsuit is just the latest attempt by advocates for homeless vets to light a fire under the federal government. ?The JFAV also filed a lawsuit against the DVA for denying more than 27,00 Filipino World War II veterans of their lump sum claims and their widows last year.
Former Political Prisoner Geronimo Pratt Dies (tags)
persecution
National Day of Mourning for Animals In Laboratories (tags)
Animal Rights activists take their message to 3rd St. Promenade in Santa Monica on Memorial Day to protest the use of live animals in experiments at UCLA and Cedars Sinai.
No Nukes Los Angeles/April (tags)
Anti-Nuke Power activism continues to build in LA with screening of "The China Syndrome" on Chernobyl Anniversary.
Author-Artist-Scientist Laura Cunningham on "Forgotten Landscapes of California" (tags)
For her book, Cunningham spent over 20 years illustrating how California might have looked before the arrival of Europeans. Her artwork often goes back centuries and even millennia (and on a few occasions all the way to the ice age).
Los Angeles Superior Court - Widespread Corruption and Refusal of US DOJ to Take Action (tags)
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, is the largest county court in the United States, with over 400 judges, serving the most populous county in the United States, with over 10 million residents. Official, expert, and media reports have documented widespread corruption of the court for over a decade, and consistent refusal of the US government to take action.
Evolution Revolution Exhibition (tags)
Evolution Revolution: The Interconnectedness of All Beings is a ground breaking art exhibition about human perceptions of animals and the environment. The show is curated by Karen Fiorito and features the work of William Wegman, Robbie Conal, Sue Coe, Gee Vaucher, Peter Kuper, Yuri Shimojo, Emek, Cole Gerst and Karen Fiorito. It is scheduled to debut at the Santa Monica Art Studios - Arena 1 Gallery -February 19 - March 26, 2011.
OUR WORD IS OUR WEAPON: A Creative and Critical Response to Bullying & Suicide (tags)
One Imagination's OUR WORD IS OUR WEAPON is a multidisciplinary production centering the struggles of David, a gay high school student and writer, taking place Sunday, December 5th, 2010 at Highways Performance Space in Santa Monica.
Foreclosure: Banks Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Obey the Law (tags)
Banks may not use terms like "vig" or "nut", but they are foreclosing as zealously as loan sharks. They're throwing innocent tenants out of their houses in the process. What can you do about it?
NOT TOO LATE FOR 10/10/10 WORLD HOMELESS DAY (tags)
Its not too late to find 2 hours to donate on World Homeless Day/Week 10/10/10 at your local food distribution program to people living outside. View a music video created and donated for World Homeless Day by the homeless in London Heroes & Villains http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDyBBRhO7ew
LIVE iEat Food Calendar and Community Events Listing for Santa Monica/Venice Westside (tags)
LIVE iFood Calendar for the Westside Los Angeles, Community Events Calendar with RSS Feed - Corrected Listing!
iEat - Live Food Program List Santa Monica/Venice Beach (tags)
LIVE iFood Calendar for the Westside Los Angeles, Community Events Calendar with RSS Feed
The Banking and Financial Crisis (tags)
"The transition from a long-term to a short-term orientation went along with the exaggerated profit goals. The approach of shareholder value sets maximum profits and dividends in the center of business policy and no longer long-term investments and the interests of employees.."
Pedal on over to SMMoA for the second annual Cause for Creativity: Tour da Arts and Urban Expeditions event!! Festivities include: bike checks, spoke card workshop, live performances, and a closing party.
1000 Artists from 40 Countries Merge Digital Art and Environmental Activism (tags)
The A&I Gallery in Hollywood hosts the U.S. premiere of Common Ground 2010, an exhibition of new media work at the intersection of art, technology, and eco-activism - all with an environmental theme - that runs from July 8 - August 13, 2010
Please join us (Hands Across The Sand & Surfrider Foundation) in drawing a human line in the sand to say NO to offshore oil drilling and YES to clean energy on Saturday, June 26th,11am on Santa Monica Beach (next to Santa Monica Pier) and on beaches all over the world! Please see our national web site: www.handsacrossthesand.com.
Prop 14 Bait and Switch (tags)
Arguments against Proposition 14 on California's June 8th primary ballot
Landlord Crybabies Forced To Ellis Because Landlording Became So Unpleasant (tags)
If being a landlord is so unpleasant, why don't you just sell your building without evicting the tenants?
Thirteen Reasons To Vote No on Prop 14/Top Two in June CA Primary (tags)
Prop 14 would be bad for democracy and government in California
West LA Community Fights to Stop Corporate Jets at Santa Monica Airport (tags)
WEST LOS ANGELES, April 20, 2010 – Residents of West Los Angeles neighborhoods impacted by the increase in corporate jet traffic at the Santa Monica airport held a press conference and marched to the airport this Sunday. The 70 year old Santa Monica airport which was once a relatively quite airport for small single engine private planes has become the nation’s busiest small airport for large corporate jets in within a densely populated residential area.
RP Elections Update, May 2010 (tags)
As the Battle of surveys continues in the Philippines, all the camps of the current presidential candidates redoubled their efforts as the 4o days count down to the elections comes winding. Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas is still leading the surveys and seems to pull away as the Villar connection to President Arroyo became more evident with the latest defections from LAKAS-KAMPI.
Transgender CD Release Party (tags)
Ok, so it's time for another party with your favorite collective Trans/Giving we are copresenting with Trans-Genre to celebrate Trans-Fusions CD release 2! The show features tons of multifaceted performers. WHEN: Saturday March 6th 9pm-2am WHERE: The Palms Bar 8572 Santa Monica Blvd West Hollywood
Remembering Howard Zinn (1922 - 2010) (tags)
He'll be sorely missed.
Howard Zinn Tribute Thursday Feb. 4th at Santa Monica Art Museum (tags)
SANTA MONICA, January 28, 2010 – The world famous historian, professor and activist, Howard Zinn died in Santa Monica on Wednesday. Howard Zinn was in town introduce his new documentary, The People Speak. The event which had been scheduled for Thursday, next week, at the Santa Monica Museum of Art is now in process of being reshaped into a tribute to honor his life and work.
AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES CABAL GIVEN FULL CONTROL OF U.S.ELECTIONS BY U.S. SUPREME COURT ... (tags)
THE DEMONIC AGENDA DEMANDED BY OUR CABAL OF ELITE AMERICAN BILLIONAIRES AND THEIR FAMILIES (WITH THEIR CONTROL OF OUR U.S.CONGRESS WITH THEIR $$$ LOBBYISTS)FOR OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE MIDDLE~CLASS AND WORKING POOR AMERICANS,IS OBVIOUSLY ONE OF THIRD~WORLD LIFE~STYLE.
WILL USC & UCLA LAW SCHOOLS CHALLENGE U.S. SUPREME COURT WITH GIDEON 4 U.S. FAMILIES (tags)
OUR U.S. WEALTHY ELITE BILLIONAIRES AND THEIR FRONT CORPORATIONS WHO CONTROL THE SPENDING OF THE PEOPLES U.S.CONGRESS WITH THEIR HIGH PRICED LOBBYING $$$ ~ HAVE MIDDLE~CLASS AND WORKING POOR AMERICANS RIGHT WHERE THEY WANT THEM IN OUR AMERICAN FAMILY COURTS ALL ACROSS THE USA....
SANTA MONICA FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONER DAVID J.COWAN IS BRINGING SHAME 2 U.S.FAMILY COURT (tags)
ARE ALL FAMILY COURT COMMISSIONERS AND JUDGES LIKE THIS SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA GAY COMMISSIONER DAVID J COWAN UNTOUCHABLE FOR THEIR INJUSTICES INFLICTED ON OUR POOR AMERICANS.......
Retenes navideños / Holiday checkpoints (18-20/dec) (tags)
¡Póngase abusado raza! Va a haber MUCHOS retenes en estos días. Si usted no tiene licencia, mejor no maneje. Si tiene que manejar, es recomendable disponer de toda precaución posible.
There are a LOT of checkpoints coming up in the next few days. Please drive safely and take all necessary precautions. Don't forget to stand up for your rights!
MIDDLE~CLASS & WORKING POOR AMERICANS TAXES ARE BEING USED TO SUPPORT U.S. BILLIONAIRES (tags)
PRESIDENT OBAMA ~ TAX EXEMPT U.S. FOUNDATIONS OF OUR AMERICAN WEALTHY ELITE HAVE BECOME TAX EVASION FOUNDATIONS THAT NEED NEW FEDERAL GUIDLINES....
Dedication of Transgender Memorial Ends Years of Struggle (tags)
Last night's dedication of the Transgender Memorial in West Hollywood culminated years of planning and struggle to build a permanent monument to the dozens of Trans identified persons who are murdered each year by hate criminals.
Some Organizers Protest Their Union’s Tactics (tags)
Ms. Rivera said her supervisors at Unite Here, the hotel and restaurant workers’ union, repeatedly pressed her to reveal highly personal information, getting her to divulge that her father had sexually abused her.
Transgender Memorial Dedication - Nov. 20 (tags)
On Friday, Nov. 20, commencing at 6 p.m., the West Hollywood City Council and honored guests – including Chaz Bono – will unveil the first Transgender Memorial Plaque, commemorating those who have been murdered due to anti-transgender violence and hatred.
SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA FAMILY VALUES BOYCOTT GAINS INTERNATIONAL AND NATIONAL SUPPORT (tags)
WE ASK ALL NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS TO PLEASE RESPECT THE BOYCOTT OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA CALIFORNIA UNTIL A PROPER INDEPENDENT PEDOPHILE INVESTIGATION IS CONDUCTED INTO THIS PREVIOUS REPORTED MARCUS BOESCH OF EL SEGUNDO CALIFORNIA AND UNTIL ALL PARENTING RIGHTS ARE AGAIN GIVEN BACK TO MR. DAMON DUVAL FOR HIS 2 BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN JAZZ AND MAYA DUVAL.THE TOWN OF SANTA MONICA CAN NO LONGER CONDONE THEIR FAMILY COURTS CONTINUING TAKING AWAY POORER AMERICAN FAMILIES CHILDREN BECAUSE THEIR PARENTS CAN NOT AFFORD PROPER LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Transgender Day of Remembrance/Día Conmemorativo Transgenero (tags)
11 anual Día Conmemorativo Transgenero se llevara al cabo el viernes, 20 de noviembre. 11th Annual Transgender Day of Remembrance to Be Held Friday, Nov. 20
~ BIGDADDYJAZZANDMAYA.COM ~ THE ATTEMPT TO DESTROY ONE LOCAL POORER AMERICAN FAMILY~! (tags)
IT HAS BECOME SO OBVIOUS TO MILLIONS OF POORER AMERICANS THAT OUR WEALTHY ELITE BILLIONAIRES WHO CONTROL OUR U.S. CONGRESS THROUGH THEIR CORPORATE LOBBYING MONIES ARE CONTINUING TO ONLY TAKE CARE OF THEMSELVES FIRST.....
DOES LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY STEVE COOLEY CONDONE PEDOPHILIA~POOR LA KIDS ? (tags)
MR.DAMON DUVAL IS JUST ONE OF MANY POORER AMERICANS WHO LOVES HIS TWO CHILDREN JAZZ AND MAYA DUVAL. ***WHY IS MR. DUVAL FINDING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND ANYONE IN THIS STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO INVESTIGATE TO SEE IF THE MAN LIVING WITH HIS EX WIFE IS CONTINUING IN HIS DEVIATE WAYS WITH MR. DUVALS TRAPPED CHILDREN ???I
$100 million for Section 8 housing crisis falls short (tags)
$100 million in extra federal funding helps to save the nation's Section 8 housing program in Berkeley, Alameda, San Jose, Los Angeles and elsewhere! According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a whopping 15% of 2,400 Public Housing Authorities nationwide, are currently experiencing funding shortfalls in the Section 8 Housing Voucher Program! HUD is currently trying to release an additional $400 million to assist section 8 programs across the nation. See full list of troubled Public Housing Authorities, further below!
The Downey Toxic Hell Hole: Injured Workers, Liability And The Business Of Stuart Lichter (tags)
Comment on "Health complaints linked to former NASA site in Downey" from the L.A. Times. August 2, 2009
Health complaints linked to former NASA site in Downey - Injured Workers Fight For Healthc (tags)
Dozens of film workers at the Downey studio which was built on a highly toxic radioactive dump have been seriously injured and the developer Stuart Lichter is fighting to prevent being held responsible for their injuries
CA Constitutional Convention event in Santa Monica, Friday evening, July 17th (tags)
VIDEO: Santa Monica Activist Beaten by Israeli Police and Military (tags)
Israeli police and military violently shoved the group back into a wall. Delegation member Tighe Barry from Santa Monica, Cali. was struck in the face with the butt of a military rifle and pushed to the ground where he could barely breathe. He was taken by ambulance to the Trauma Center of Tal-Hashomer hospital in Tel Aviv where he was treated for a concussion, an injured neck and an asthma attack.
11:15 pm - Prop 8 Protests Continuing (tags)
A large march numbering in the 1,000s began in West Hollywood tonight around 8:00 pm. Estimates range from a low of 2,000 to a high of 10,000. At last report the march still numbering in the 1000s had marched to Hollywood and Highland and is now returning to West Hollywood. And there are reports of small marches in the area.
Sun May 3: CA Military Mom's LA Area Book Launch (tags)
Susan Galleymore, the US military mom who made front-page headlines from the San Francisco Chronicle to France's Le Monde, when she took a dangerous journey to Iraq in 2004, to visit her soldier son stationed in the 'Sunni Triangle', north of Baghdad comes to LA area.
Sun May 3: CA Military Mom Travels to Iraq & Returns w/Book on Impact of War on Mothers (tags)
California Military Mom Susan Galleymore Invited by Veterans for Peace-LA to Launch her New Book on Impact of War on Mothers at Arlington West on the Santa Monica beach Sunday, May 3rd - Noon-1pm
Rave or Riot, Are you ready for Prop 8 D-Day? (tags)
The court decision on Prop 8 is expected sometime before the end of this month. Whatever the decision we will be in the streets.
Can alternative energy effectively repalce fossil fuels? (tags)
Oil is running out and coal burning is cooking the planet. The Obama administration just passed a stimulus bill with billions in it for alternative energy development. The question that remains is whether or not wind, solar and other renewables can actually provide for current energy needs.
US Rabbi Who Led Delegations to Iran Comes LA (tags)
This past year Rabbi Lynn Gottlieb, made history becoming the first woman rabbi to visit Iran and the first U.S. rabbi known to travel there in a formal peacemaking capacity since the 1979 revolution. To date, she had led two U.S. inter-faith civilian diplomacy delegations to Iran. Next week she comes to the LA area to speak.
More than 20,000 Responds to Emergency Protestat Historic Sunset Junction (tags)
More than 20,000 protestors converged about 6 p.m. last Nov. 8 at Sunset and Santa Monica boulevards in Silver Lake near the site of the former Black Cat bar, which the city recently designated a historic-cultural monument for its '60s role as home of the local gay rights movement. Thousands of people over the past few days have come out in the streets of Los Angeles and other cities to protest the passage of Prop. 8 This is the militant response to the well-funded right-wing campaign of bigotry trying to push millions of LGBT people back into the closet The march's organizers, the L.A. Coalition for Equal Marriage Rights and the Answer Coalition closed Sunset between Fountain and Sanborn avenues for about two hours as marchers moved west on Santa Monica, north on Vermont Avenue, then east on Hollywood Boulevard back to Silver Lake. Later a smaller group headed toward Hollywood. The Silver Lake rally began with fiery speeches from the bed of the ANSWER-LA truck. AJLPP ,Pro people Youth(KmB),Pesante-USA and JFAV activist were active at the rally and march flying the Filipino flag..
No on 8 Photos.Silverlake, November8, 2008 (tags)
Gay rights activists and supporters take to the streets near the intersection of Sunset and Santa Monica in the Silver Lake section of Los Angeles, Saturday, November 8, 2008, in protest of the passage of Proposition 8 which bans gay marriage in California.
Nov 8 Santa Monica protest (tags)
*Cops* estimate 10K ppl here
Vote Green! Piera-Avila for Council (tags)
For 3 decades, LINDA PIERA-AVILA has been a passionate environmental, social justice, electoral reform and peace activist. Now she is putting herself on the line and running for Santa Monica City Council to put the public back into public service!
Sunsara Taylor Speaks on AWAY WITH ALL GODS! (tags)
Sunsara Taylor, an uncompromising atheist, will speak in Los Angeles on November 6 and 8 as part of her national college speaking tour that draws from and promotes Bob Avakian’s new book AWAY WITH ALL GODS! Unchaining the Mind and Radically Changing the World.
Socialist Equality Party Announces Southern California Meeting (tags)
Socialist Equality Party Vice Presidential Candidate Bill Van Auken Will Speak in Santa Monica on Saturday, October 25, 2008. The Socialist Equality Party is the party of the World Socialist Web Site, www.wsws.org
Activists Stand Against UCLA Primate Vivisection (tags)
Los Angeles: September 21st, 2008 The most recent UCLA demos against those who imprison, cut up, assault and kill non-human primates for a living was, on the one hand rather frustrating, yet on the other, EXTREMELY satisfying. The frustrating part was having the police constantly violate activists' civil rights to seek redress of their grievances by legally picketing on public side walks and chanting political speech to educate neighbors, as they exposed the selfish greed and self-promotion of UCLA primate killers.
Moompetam Gathering of the Salt Water People (tags)
“As one of the speakers at the event pointed out, this was a rare opportunity to experience Native cultures up-close via storytelling, food, one-on-one conversations, music, and workshops.”
The Downey Toxic Hell Hole: Injured Workers, Liability And The Business Of Stuart Lichtn (tags)
Toxic site developer Stuart Lichter who has developed the Downey site in the Los Angeles area without properly cleaning up the site. Now hundreds of workers are sick and fighting for healthcare and some have been sued by Lichter for going public about the health dangers at the site.
Brentwood Autumn Art Show (tags)
“BRENTWOOD FALL ART SHOW” OFFERS ART LOVERS AN ECLECTIC GALLEY OF STYLES TO BROWSE ‘N BUY - Triple Treat of Family Fun on September 14: Brentwood Autumn Art Show, Annual Health Fair, Bow Wow Meow Animal Adoptions & Pet Expo
Gremach Infrastructure's Google India Attack, Mozambique Coal Baron's Squalor (tags)
The original purpose of this article post was to point out that India's Gremach Infrastructure Equipments & Projects Ltd that is threatening to sue Google because of an anonymous poster 'using the name 'Toxic Writer' criticized the company on blogger.com, a site that allows individuals to create blogs....' is no more than an India stock market version of U.S. incorporated penny stock pump and dump scams and has lost 80% or so of investor money in the last few months.If anything their own investors it should be sueing them. However when I say 'investors' -I do not mean such international stock sharks and hedge fund entities as Merrill Lynch or Templeton Funds or Eureopean Swiss Finance Corporation or Caytman Island based LB India Holdings Cayman II Ltd., offshores.These international securities parasites are in my opinion part of the problem and have aided and abetted Gremach and its insiders and promoters,such as or particularly Mr. Ratanlal Tamakuwala and Mr Rishi Raj Agarwal,to take retail or small investors for a ride.
MP3 Audio: Interviews with Indymac Customers (tags)
SANTA MONICA, July 16, 2008 – The run on Indymac Bank, continued into its third day today. The branch on Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica has started issuing numbers to customers wanting to withdraw money from their accounts. Today, the doors to the bank were guarded by two security agents. Customers were only allowed entry when their number was called. On arrival this reporter saw ticket #516 issued to a woman from Marina Del Rey who wanted to close her account and move her savings to another bank. When leaving the scene the bank mangers were calling ticket number 209
FREEZE for PEACE: This Saturday at the 3rd St. Promenade (tags)
Saturday, July 19th, 5:30PM - Freeze for Peace, a silent protest. Meet at the 3rd Street Starbucks between Arizona and Santa Monica at 5:30 pm sharp. At precisely 6:00 we will freeze for 5 minutes. Parking: Lot #4, 1321 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA right behind the promenade.(See video of the Grand Central freeze in NYC)
CBS' Lara Logan, CNN's Michael Ware Involved In Steamy Baghdad Love Triangle: (tags)
CBS' Lara Logan, CNN's Michael Ware Involved In Steamy Baghdad Love Triangle:
Hunger Strike Against US Space Shield: 6/22/08 Santa Monica, CA (tags)
Worldwide hunger strike - June 22, 2008: Against the US "Star Wars" project and the installation of a US military base in the Czech Republic. Thousands of People will be participating throughout the world and locally on the Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade.
Icons of Tibetan Enlightenment (tags)
LA Shambhala Center will present a three slide presentations on “The Iconography of Enlightenment”
The laws criminalizing homelessness may have a subterranean purpose.
PHOTOS - From Oxy Protest (tags)
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2008 – Environmental activists from AmazonWatch with support from the LA Greens and other local groups paid a visit to Occidental Petroleum’s corporate headquarters today. Dressed up in Haz Mat uniforms demonstrators staged a mock toxic clean up outside the Oxy building in Westwood.
AmazonWatch Clean Up Crew Hits Occidental Petroleum Headquarters (tags)
LOS ANGELES, April 30, 2008 – Environmental activists from AmazonWatch with support from the LA Greens and other local groups paid a visit to Occidental Petroleum’s corporate headquarters today. Dressed up in Haz Mat uniforms demonstrators staged a mock toxic clean up outside the Oxy building in Westwood.
The U.S. Patriot Act and other legislation authorizes a "culling of the herds."
Hollywood Film Office Press Release
Join CODEPINK for 'Marx in Soho' (tags)
Join CODEPINK Sunday, April 20th for a one-time production of Howard Zinn's orginal play, 'Marx in Soho' at the Edgemar Theatre in Santa Monica! Visit www.codepinkalert.org/marxinsoho for details and tickets! Doors open at 2:30, show time at 3pm
Vigil to Honor 4,000 U.S. Troops Killed (tags)
This Thursday, will will be holding a vigil to honor the now 4,000 U.S. Soldiers who have been killed in this illegal and immoral war. This event will be part of our weekly counter-recruitment protest that takes place in front of the U.S. Military recruitment center in Santa Monica. Join us to send the message, NOT ONE MORE DEAD. BRING THEM HOME!
Silent Walk for Peace in Santa Monica (tags)
98 activists make a strong silent statement against the Iraq occupation by walking through the shopping district of Santa Monica and ending at the Arlington West memorial.
New Santa Monica Law Would Make it Illegal for Homeless To Speak in City Downtown (tags)
City Seeks Vague Anti-Homeless Law as Pretext to Drive Homeless from its Downtown
VIDEO: Focus the Nation on Climate Change - Mike Feinstein @ Santa Monica College (tags)
National Teach-in on Climate Change
Congressman Howard Berman on Israel and the pro-Israel lobby: (tags)
Congressman Howard Berman on Israel and the pro-Israel lobby:
Green Party Presidential Debate Videos (tags)
Video of Green Party Presidential Debate in San Francisco, featuring Green Presidential candidates Jared Ball, Jesse Johnson, Cynthia McKinney, Kent Mesplay and Kat Swift, on January 13th, 2008. Video at http://www.gp.org
Film Night at Flor y Canto: March 2003-September 2005 (Part 2 of 2) (tags)
To mark the five-year anniversary of the Eagle Rock Peace Vigil, here is a list of films shown at Flor y Canto over a two-and-a-half year period. These almost-weekly screenings were an outgrowth of the Eagle Rock Vigil. (Links to the rest of this list can be found below in "comments.")
Join this Tuesday evening for ...Los Angeles Day of Remembrance. (tags)
The Transgender Day of Remembrance was set aside to memorialize those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice. The event is held globally every November 20th .
Vets REJECTED from Long Beach Vet's Parade Participation. DO SOMETHING! (tags)
This is in response to the article written in the Long Beach Press Telegram regarding the three groups of veterans and their families who were REJECTED from participating in the Veterans Day Parade, even though they and their families served and are continuing to serve their country with honor. My son just returned from his second tour in Iraq. We both believe in the Constitution ,which includes the right to speak out against this war. It is something that he is proud to fight for and will continue to follow orders if he is sent back to Iraq. While watching the entire parade from the sidelines, I was saddened to see that there were no participants from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan at all! That means that the only participants of this war that wanted to march in the parade were excluded. The city, as well as Val Lerch, who continued to try to make this a political issue, bear responsibility for this lack of support for our soldiers currently serving in this war. How could Council member Lerch, a proud member of this committee, overlook this glaring omission if he supports the troops? By the way, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and Veterans for Peace carried no signs whatsoever. It was very important to us that we honor all the troops, and we enthusiastically applauded all participants. Also, please note, we had plenty of enthusiastic responses from the crowd and a few public displays of apology. This is an important point, because the city and committee knew we marched in last year’s parade without incident and that we are valid members of the military, unlike other groups like the medical insurance van, etc. This is why several cities, including La Palma, Palm Springs, Santa Monica, and other cities nationwide were inviting our groups to march in their parade; they understand that you can support the troops but not the administration’s policies that continue to blindly send our loved ones to die in a war that should never have happened in the first place. Apparently, the Veterans Day Committee and the city of Long Beach do not understand the difference. --Pat Alviso, Military Families Speak Out, Long Beach, CA, USA, Pat Alviso & Jeff Merrick, Military Families Speak Out Orange County & South Bay Chapter, www.mfsooc.org www.myspace.com/ocmfso 562-833-8035 Support Our Troops. Bring Them Home Now! Take Care of Them After They Get Home!
Living Peace Symbol in Santa Monica to Celebrate Day of Nonviolence 10/2/07 (tags)
Join us to celebrate the first annual UN designated International Day of Nonviolence. This event will take place this Tuesday, October 2, at 6:30 PM, just North of the Santa Monica Pier, and will involve lighting up the beach with a living peace symbol!
AFSP Suicide Prevention Fundraising Walk in Santa Monica October 7th on the Santa Monica Third Street Promenade.
Big Green Weekend-11th Hour film and Green Party Workshops UCLA (tags)
Green Party Candidate Training and Strategy Sessions at UCLA, Aug. 25-26, Plus a Saturday evening event, starting with dinner at Monsoon Restaurant on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica, followed by a special viewing of new environmental blockbuster "The 11th Hour" with Q&A afterward.
Protest anti-LGBT hater TODAY in WEHO (tags)
Fred Phelps, best-known for his "God Hates Fags" , demos is coming to town on Saturday (today!) to "conduct an outdoor religious service in fag-ridden Los Angeles." at the intersection of Santa Monica and San Vicente for 3 hours, starting at 1:30 on Saturday TODAY AUGUST 11
Now for the wonderful citizens living in Los Angeles. For more information on me you shold contact Alec Baldwin His helping me was very interesting. Alex is a great Patriot. His studio is in Santa Monica. He and Jennifer were woking on a great movie project about Robert F Simone. Alec Baldwin knows a winning script always. Jennifer is the brains behind this fantactic movie that will be an oscar winner. Her choice of music from Tosca is perfect and Jennifer Lynn Masaryk Ellis deserves the best. That is why Phil Spector asked her to marry him back in 2004. Phil is innocent and Bruce Cutler is not the correct lawyer for him. Roger Rosen from Century City and Robert Shapiro are instead. I would love to see the press give Phil a chance. How about the press cover the problems he has had to bear losing a child to an inept hospital in Los Angeles. Phil is a genius and he can not harm a soul. I know so much more than you could ever know. The tazering by the LAPD is cruel and uncalled for. Well LA is a police state and that will change once I testify against Dick Cheney. By the way Phil Spector is the co-writer to the song Imagine. Enjoy the link.
Memorial Service for Ferd Eggan (tags)
Ferd Eggan, writer, activist, revolutionary, died 07/07/07 of liver cancer related to AIDS.
Los Angeles Moves to Forefront of National Impeachment Movement (tags)
Leaders of the Westside Greens, the Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Greens, and the Santa Monica Democratic Club have established the Impeachment Center to provide a facility for phonebanking, letterwriting, and the distribution of lawn signs, bumper stickers and a full range of impeachment action items and related literature.
Death in Los Angeles hospital exposes social crisis in US (tags)
Edith Isabel Rodriguez died on May 9th while two people called the emergency services phone number, 911, frantically trying to get her medical help. She died just outside the emergency room in Los Angeles’ King-Harbor hospital after spending hours seeking treatment for a steadily worsening condition. The entire tragedy reveals the strained and unhealthy state of social relations in America today. The case received much media attention in recent weeks after the release of tape recordings of the 911 calls and a hospital video showing Rodriguez in the hours before her death—including segments showing a janitor mopping up around Rodriguez as she writhed in pain on the floor of the emergency room.
Video: Santa Monica Impeachment Rally, June 19 (tags)
A growing coalition of Los Angeles Peace Groups including the Green Party of Caifornia and Progressive Democrats came together on June 19, 2007 to call on the Santa Monica City Council to pass an impeachment resolution. Over 90 people participated in the pro-Impeachment rally.
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? The Controversial Peter Singer (tags)
I had the opportunity to eat, drink and make moral calculations with the Father of the Animal Rights Movement, philosopher Peter Singer.
Iraq Vets Bring the War Home (tags)
Iraq Vets Against the War took over the streets of Santa Monica today in "Operation First Casualty." Real Iraq vets and volunteer detainees presented what a typical day in Baghdad would be.
TransUnity - kickoff march (page 1 of 2) (tags)
TRANS-UNITY PRIDE is an annual multi-cultural, substance free celebration of the Southern California regional transgender community:transsexual, transgender, gender-queer, and cross-dressing individuals, and those who love and care for them. Participants come together for a day of educational workshops, discussion groups, entertainment, art, music, refreshments and relaxation.
SMC Revolutionary Student Collective to Hold Discussion About Free Software (tags)
On Tuesday, May 29. the Santa Monica College (SMC) Revolutionary Student Collective (RSC) will hold a discussion on Free Software in LA-136 at Santa Monica College between 11:15am and 12:35.
Day Laborer, Companero, Friend to many--Killed Sat. during MinuteKLAN's 5 de mayo protest (tags)
Don Jose Fernando, 57 years old, elder to many and regarded as the "moral leader" of the Rancho Cucamonga Day Labor site on Arrow Hwy and Grove St., was killed by car during MinuteKLAN's 5 de mayo protest. The harrasing presence & distraction of the RACISTS held responsible -and- the DAY LABOR SITE that Don Jose fought for is DEMANDED even with even greater force!!!
Fox TV Camerawoman Filing Claims Against LAPD (tags)
Fox TV Camerawoman Patti Ballaz Will Hold Press Conference Tomorrow at 10 AM to Announce Filing of a Claim against the City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Police Department for Injuries Sustained at MacArthur Park Immigration Rights Rally
Arlington West, Santa Monica, YouTube Video (tags)
Arlington West
Important Burma Human Rights Film Screens in LA March 27th (tags)
IMPORTANT FILM ON BURMA---L.A. is lucky to have the film coming to our town! This riveting story of courage and sacrifice chronicles the personal and political journeys of ERI’s groundbreaking lawsuit against Unocal for human rights abuses in Burma . Join the protagonists of the documentary, ERI’s Ka Hsaw Wa and Katie Redford, for an evening of film and conversation in Santa Monica at the Monica Theatre
Jerry Rubin Breaks Fast, Brings Scroll to Westwood (tags)
Peace activist Jerry Rubin ended his month-long anti-war hunger fast today, and displayed his 1000-foot message scroll for peace at the Westwood Federal Building. Around 100 people attended an adjoining 4th anniversary vigil.
Living Peace Symbol at Santa Monica Beach 3/17/07 - 7PM (tags)
We will be illuminating the beach in Santa Monica on Saturday March 17th in protest of the Iraq war and all forms of violence worldwide. Join us to make a lit living peace symbol just North of the pier at 7:00pm.
Homeless People Win --Jury Says “Not Guilty” at Trial: Activist Seeks Community Response (tags)
Homeless People Win --Jury Decides “Not Guilty” in Skid Row Activist's Criminal Trial. States the Homeless Activist "I haven't decided what I will do next; and I am interested in what suggestions people have. ”
Santa Monica "Arlington West" Iraq War Memorial Marks Three Years (tags)
Santa Monica "Arlington West" Iraq War memorial marks three years with no end in sight as Bush "surges" occupation.
Skid Row Activist on Trial --Anti-Brutality Rally Update (tags)
Downtown L.A. Hotel Attempts to Ban Homeless People from It's Public Areas --Saturday demonstrations against police brutality on Skid Row in front of LAPD Central Division headquarters continue weekly:
Skid Row Activist on Trial --Anti-Brutality Protest this Saturday (tags)
Downtown L.A. Hotel Attempts to Ban Homeless People from It's Public Areas --Meanwhile, this Saturday will see continuing demonstrations against police brutality on Skid Row in front of LAPD Central Division Headquartes:
Santa Monica Came Out to Protest Surge (tags)
Santa Monica protest march on Jan. 11 against Iraq Surge
VIDEO: Veterans For Peace light 3,000 candles on Santa Monica beach (tags)
Uploaded is video from the Veterans for Peace New Year’s Eve installation in response to the 3,000th US military death in Iraq. 3,000 candles were lit for each death.
Veterans for Peace to light 3,000 candles in Santa Monica tonight. (tags)
On the Occasion of the 3,000th U.S. Troop Death in Iraq Veterans for Peace Invites the Public to Attend Special Candlelight Memorial Tonight New Year’s Eve at Arlington West in Santa Monica
$1.6 million fine for videotaping drunken teenager (tags)
Some more major criminal busted and punished!!!! Geeze!! Don't these cops have any real criminals to hunt down???/
On November 24th, 2006, I traveled to the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica, California, to observe and document how people were spending their time on “the busiest shopping day of the year,” the day after Thanksgiving. To narrow down the focus of my documentary, I decided to use photos of people and the bag or bags that they were carrying. The bag a person carries can lead to many assumptions about the person carrying the bag. In some cases, the owner of the bag may not be the person who carries the bag, though I believe the bags shown in Baggage are all carried by their new or longtime owners.
POM kills in the name of juice (tags)
POM uses vivisection to prove how "healthy" their juice is.
Animal Activist NOT GUILTY (tags)
Media Alert! (Here's some accurate information regarding recent raids and repression against AR activists)
Santa Monica Police Raid Homes of Two Animal Liberation Press Officers (tags)
Police Refuse to Delineate Reason for Search Warrant; Similar Raid Last Year Resulted in Costly Lawsuit by Activists
Schwarzenegger, Rove, Bush, and Fascism (tags)
Thinking about voting for Schwarzenegger--or not voting at all for Governor? Please refresh your memory about Schwarzenegger's family heritage, and please consider Schwarzenegger's own words: "I was always dreaming about very powerful people - dictators and things like that...people who could be remembered for hundreds of years."
Shambhala Art: Meditation and the Artist (tags)
Shambhala Art: Meditation and the Artist with Steven Saitzyk Suggested Donation: $10.00, 7:30 pm Oct 17, 2006
Pema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: a videotape lecture (tags)
ema Chödrön's The Places that Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times A videotape series presented by Lynda Golan and Stanley Weiser at the Santa Monica Zen Center September 5 - October 10, 2006 September 5, 12, 19, October 3, 10 Tuesday 7:30pm Price: $10.00
TROUBLE IN "YUKON TERRITORY: TRANSGENDERS MAY BE HARRASSED AT THE RESTAURANT PARKING (tags)
West Hollywood Sheriff's have started asking for ID from customers at West Hollywood coffee shop frequented by transgenders.
The Activist Support Circle: Dealing with Activist Fatigue and Other Problems (tags)
Organizers and participants discuss this monthly gathering in Santa Monica.
Nihilist candidate in LA (tags)
conceptual artist and nihilist party governor candidate campaigns in LA at UnUrban Coffee House on saturday, august 26 at 3pm.
POM Wonderful and Phenomenex Demo Recap (tags)
Demo Recap of Phenomenex and POM Wonderful
Tom Hayden regrets his past support for Israeli aggression. Warns of dangers ahead. (tags)
In 1982, Tom Hayden shocked peace activists by his unqualified support of Israel's aggression in Lebanon. Hayden now writes of the political pressures he was under, and warns that politicians should *not* be afraid to speak up now, as he was then. It is yet another reason why Bay Area progressives will continue to oppose the agenda of AIPAC, and protest its presence this coming December.
Tom Hayden regrets past support for Israeli policy (tags)
In 1982, Tom Hayden shocked peace activists by his unqualified support of Israel's aggression in Lebanon. Hayden now writes of the political pressures he was under, and warns that politicians should *not* be afraid to speak up now, as he was then. It is yet another reason why progressives throughout California will continue to oppose the agenda of AIPAC, and protest its festivities this coming December.
Alexander Tours Southern California (tags)
On July 4th Stewart Alexander kicked off his campaign to become California’s next lieutenant governor, making several stops in Los Angeles County. The stops included Venice and Santa Monica, reaching over 50,000 people during a full day of campaigning.
Miracle in Washington D.C (tags)
Freedom of Peace for former refugee orphan. Refuge for all Naturalized Citizens.
South Central Farmers Parade Saturday, 1 p.m. (tags)
July 12 Trial To Contest Legality of Sale To Horowitz – Media To Cover Event South Central Farmers and Supporters Host Westside Parade This Saturday, 1 p.m.
Supporters of "Everyman's" Beach Club to Rally on Sand Against Neighbor Lawsuit (tags)
Wealthy neigbors have filed a lawsuit to try to stop Santa Monica from opening a public beach club near two exclusive private clubs. Outraged community members have organized a rally on the sand in Santa Monica Environmental, beach access and historic preservation groups have come out in support of the project and the public's right to use the beach and public coastal property.
California Greens join celebrities, tree-sitters in 'solidarity' with South Central LA far (tags)
Green Party of California Press Release
Green Party endorses three candidates (tags)
Green Party of Los Angeles County makes endorsements
Schwarzenegger Leaves Poor, Middle Class Behind (tags)
Governor Schwarzenegger has lead the State of California during a period of economic growth however the conditions for the poor and middle classes have been on the decline during the governor term in office and inflation has soared to monumental levels. The governor boasts how well the economy is doing but he has not seen the poor in the neighborhoods of Oakland, Los Angeles and San Diego. He has not seen the homeless in Riverside, Santa Monica and Santa Barbara. Their ranks are growing daily.
Black & Brown Unity Summit (tags)
An estimated 100 people gathered for an ethnic unity event entitled: ‘Black and Brown Unity: Towards a Common Agenda’. The event included a panel discussion involving church clergy, college professors, labor organizers, community workers,, and a Santa Monica High School student.
Peregrinacion por la Paz (tags)
Santa Monica, Sunday, March 19, eighty people marched with Fernando Suarez Del Solar from the Federal Building in Westwood to the Arlington West Memorial at the Santa Monica Pier. There, Mr. Suarez, Mrs. Castro, and others, in front of many cameras, checked some of the 2,317 crosses set up on the beach, in honor of the U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq.
Anti War protesters getting arrested in front of Diane Feinstein office on Sepulveda and Santa Monica.
SOROS AND ME! PART IV - THE PLOT TO OPEN CHINA (tags)
Alex S. Gabor publishes his fourth installment in his internationally syndicated column, Soros and Me!
South Central Farmers to Present Documentary on Their Struggle (tags)
Members of the South Central Farmers will present a 10-min documentary on thier struggle for land rights and food security at the Santa Monica Green Party office: 2809 Pico in Santa Monica (on the #7 Big Blue Bus Line)
LIFE OVER DEBT & POVERTY IN AFRICA: THE REAL STORY (tags)
Leaders address the most pressing and widespread challenges facing the African continent
RABBI MICHAEL LERNER: Liberal Zionist Apologist, Moral Equivocator, HYPOCRITE! (tags)
NO ONE has a _right_ to self-determination "in their *ancient* ancestral homeland", from 2,000 years ago, 1,000's of miles away, on another continent, in another inhabited land, at the expense of the people who actually _LIVE_ there! It's an arugment that is _literally_ worse than *medieval*! — READ LERNER'S LIBERAL RACIST PABLUM FIRST! — : Rabbi Michael Lerner will speak about his new book, "The Left Hand of God: Taking Back our Country from the Religious Right"; Monday, February 20th Los Angeles, 5 pm, Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310.659.3684; 7 pm, Dutton’s Beverly Hills Books, 447 N. Canon Dr., (just south of little Santa Monica), Beverly Hills, (310) 281-0997
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.
IS INDIA THE NEW CREATIVE HOTSPOT? (tags)
Eco-Space interview with Yahel Chirinian by Noor Cipriani for Nova
Bush Protests-No MSM Airtime...Cartoon Protests-Tons of MSM Air (tags)
January saw a rash of demonstrations against the Bush Administration in the cold and rain but still there is no Main Stream Media coverage of any of those events.....not one word. News reports of protests over the cartoon of Mohamed, however, are everywhere, every day. The corporate media continues to close it's eyes to the growing dissent and calls for impeachment even by members of Congress. Many thousands of protesters in over 65 cities banged pots and pans and drums and chanted to drown out the State of the Union speech on Jan. 31.
INTERVIEW : YAHEL CHIRINIAN (tags)
Fashion Gurus names her "the most creative woman in design" and one trendsetter journalist ranks her as "the only female designer that can virtually guarantee originality and vision to a project ".
Santa Monica Critical Mass bike ride & 1st Anniversary party (tags)
Critical Mass is a vision of a joyful, bike-friendly world replacing our polluted, congested roads. We are a protest for better cycling facilities and against car culture. We are a reclamation of our public space. We are a just merry ride through neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice with friends. Critical Mass is all this and more, rolled into one convenient monthly ride right after work.
VIDEO from Santa Monica Walk for Peace (tags)
Video interview with Kelly Smith from last week’s peace walk in Santa Monica. The next walk is scheduled for February 19th in Pasadena.
Peace Walk in Santa Monica (tags)
Peace Walk in Santa Monica, California
Peace Walk Sunday, January 22nd Santa Monica
Audio: Peace Walk in Santa Monica (tags)
Audio: Peace Walk in Santa Monica, California
Peace Walk, Jan. 22, Santa Monica (tags)
There will be a meditative Peace Walk in Santa Monica on January 22nd. This is a spiritual practice to generate "Peace in Oneself; Peace in the World".
Camp Casey Los Angeles Continues Every Friday Outside Senator Feinstein's West LA Office (tags)
Protest Senator Dianne Feinstein every Friday from 3pm until dark until she brings the troops home NOW. 11111 Santa Monica Blvd. (at Sepulveda), Los Angeles, CA 90025
SOS is Opposed in Glendale, Again. (tags)
On Saturday, January 7, members of Save Our State participated in the National Day of Action for “Immigration Reform” by sending a contingent of their top thugs to the Glendale day labor hiring center/Home Depot location. Several other actions took place including but not limited to locations in Santa Monica, Rancho Cucamonga and Lake Forest.
Santa Monica Counter-protest: Don’t Teach Your Children Hate (tags)
Mobilizing overnight, the Santa Monica Chicana/o Community Shuts Down the Minutemen.
ALL OUT! Sat. A.M.--Stop Minutemen Attacks on Day Laborers (tags)
Anti-minutemen counterprotestors needed at all locations.
Santa Monica Critical Mass this Friday (tags)
6:00pm, Santa Monica Pier Colorado Blvd. & Ocean Ave. (at top of pier ramp)
VIDEO: Peace Activist, Theresa Bonpane (tags)
About 100+ attended this event held on New Year Eve at the 3rd Street Mall in Santa Monica.
Blase Bonpane speech. ANSWERLA vigil (tags)
Blase Bonpane mp3 from the Dec. 17 antiwar vigil at Hollywood and Highland
EXCERPTS: BIO DATA/REVOL. LIVES (tags)
Look there is one reason and one reason only they're killin' Took....If he played their game - just wrote kidz books, he'd be alive at 12:05...But he dedicated his book to Angela Davis, Leonard Peltier, Mumia Abu Jamal, Dhoruba, George Jackson, John Africa and Ramona Africa... And the Terminator sez that's why Took's goin t die - said it straight out in his statement why he was goin t kill him.... Took's not dyin because he failed to so-called reform.... He's dyin because he WOKE UP spiritually and politically.... There is nothin more dangerous to the white than someone like that.
"Tookies Executioner" Arnold Exposed: (tags)
Send Arnold Some Love!
Vigil for clemency at gates to Gov's estate (tags)
Saturday, Dec 10th - A vigil was held in front of the gates to the governors mansion in Brentwood today calling for clemency for Tookie Williams.
TODAY & SUN.: Emergency Protest for Stan Tookie Williams (tags)
Governor Schwarzenegger has not announced his decision about whether or not he will grant clemency, and so the Save Tookie Committee-LA wants to send him a clear message that the people of Los Angeles support clemency for Stan Tookie Williams. We would like him to grant clemency immediately, rather than prolonging the decision. We believe he has all the necessary information and evidence to make a decision in favor of clemency.
Protest to Tell Levi's to Respect Worker's Rights! (tags)
What: Join Sweatshop Watch in a festive holiday protest to demand that Levi’s take responsibility for violations of labor rights. When: Saturday, December 17, 2005; 11am sharp-12noon (meet at 10:30am outside of the store) Where: CA Levi’s Store on Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade 1409 3rd Street Promenade (near Santa Monica Boulevard) Santa Monica, CA 90401
Photos: RALLY FOR CLEMENCY FOR TOOKIE (tags)
A candle light vigil for Tookie is planned for this Sunday, Dec. 4th at 7pm in Santa Monica at 3110 Main Street.
dead or a lie 12.3.2005 (tags)
no 3,000 dead on 911
Santa Monica Critical Mass, Fri. Dec 2 (tags)
Critical Mass is a vision of a joyful, bike-friendly world replacing our polluted, congested roads. We are a protest for better cycling facilities and against car culture. We are a reclamation of our public space. We are a merry ride through neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice with friends. Critical Mass is all this and more, rolled into one convenient monthly ride right after work. Ride with us!
Living On the Plantation (tags)
An essay on class mentality
Leah-Carla Gordone 'Dancing on the Dragon Tour' comes to Texas and West Coast (tags)
Female singer-songwriter is bringing her Dancing On The Dragon Tour to venues in Texas and the West Coast in support of her newly released Dancing On The Dragon CD.
Transgender Press Conference (tags)
Transgender activists and county and city officials held a press conference on Wed. November 16, 2005 at Los Angeles City Hall to kick off the November 20th observance of the Southern California Day of Remembrance.
Veteran's Day Weekend at Arlington West (tags)
SANTA MONICA, November 12, about 300 volunteers show up to carry 50 flag draped coffins on a procession from Santa Monica Pier to 3rd Street Promenade.
Breaking Now - 12:45pm Iraq War Veterans for Peace Marching in Santa Monica. (tags)
Breaking:
SAT 11/12 NOON: Peace Procession Led by Families of Soldiers Killed in Iraq (tags)
Peace Procession Led by California Contingent of Gold Star Families Carrying Large Photos of Loved-Ones and Joined by Iraq Vets and Veterans For Peace Including Famed Vietnam Vet Ron Kovic Followed by 400 Pallbearers Carrying 100 Flag-Draped Mock Coffins
Transgender Day of Remembrance, Sunday Nov. 20th (tags)
Transgender Day of Remembrance
The 3162...a Patriot Act (tags)
A free, progressive, three act play of protest
WANTED: 400 Pallbearers to Carry the Grief of the Nation - Sat. Nov. 12th (tags)
Veterans For Peace and Gold Star Families For Peace ARE LOOKING FOR 400 VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS PALLBEARERS HELP CARRY THE GREIF OF THE NATION From Arlington West on Morning of Saturday, November 12th Through Streets of Santa Monica
Gold Star Families to Join Arlington West Veterans Day Weekend (tags)
Veterans For Peace - LA Gears Up For Three-Day Veterans Day Weekend of Events at Arlington West in Santa Monica on Friday, November 11th thru Sunday, November 13th As Death Toll for US Troops Killed in Iraq Rises to 2,055 to Date Highlight of Weekend’s Event: Contingent of California Gold Star Families to Lead Procession of 100 Flag-Draped Coffins Through Streets of Santa Monica Noon on Saturday, November 12th
Schwarzenegger's Dreams of Dictators (Read Before You Vote!) (tags)
In case you, your friends, or your family need another reason to vote "NO" on Propositions 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and 78, consider these quotes from power-hungry Governor Arnold:
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
Santa Monica Artist Travels to Italy (tags)
Santa Monica artist, Barbara Kolo is of the artists invited to represent the United States at the 2005 Florence Biennale (Biennale Internazionale Dell’Arte Contemporanea) next month in Italy. A new series of her figurative paintings will debut at the event.
NOV 11-13: Arlington West Veterans Day Weekend (tags)
400 Volunteers are needed at Arlington West just north of Santa Monica Pier at 9AM on Saturday, November 12th to carry 100 flag draped coffins on a procession thru Santa Monica. To volunteer call Tonia at 310.455.2688.
Demand Clemency for Stan Tookie Williams and an End to all Executions (tags)
Anti-death Penalty Activists in LA Organize to Pressure California Governor Schwartzenegger to Grant Clemency to Stan Tookie Williams and Call a Moratorium on all Executions
November 2nd World Can't Wait (tags)
On November 2nd, in over 60 cities across the country including high schools and colleges in many of these cities, The World Can’t Wait Drive Out the Bush Regime launches the first national movement in American history dedicated to driving a sitting president out of office.
Arlington West, 2000+ Candles and Crosses (tags)
ARLINGTON WEST IN SANTA MONICA, Sunday, October 30, 2005--Herein find a 3:30 mn interview of Marcus, one of the founder of Santa Monica Arlington West.
Veterans for Peace, 2000+ Crosses at Arlington West in Santa Monica (tags)
SANTA MONICA, Sunday, October 30, 2005 – Every Sunday for the past two and half years members of Veterans for Peace have set up crosses for each US military death in Iraq on the beach in Santa Monica.
AIPAC conference in LA 10/30- 10/31 (tags)
Just so folks are aware- see below for more info go by and say hi!
SUN 10/30: Arlington West Marks 2,000th U.S. Troop Death in Iraq with Candlelight Vigil (tags)
On the Occasion of the 2,000th U.S. Troop Death in Iraq Veterans for Peace Invites the Public to Attend Special Candlelight Vigil Sunday October 30th at Arlington West in Santa Monica
Self-educated at the Los Angeles Public Library in the Thirties, Carlos Bulosan, the militant Filipino writer and labor activist, died on September 11, 1956. His death anniversary last month provided the occasion for the Filipino community to celebrate his contribution to the revolutionary struggle of peoples everywhere for justice, dignity, and self-determination. Bulosan was part of the community of progressive Los Angeles-based intellectuals (Carey McWilliams, Sanora Babb, Louis Adamic, Ring Lardner Jr. and others) victimized by McCarthyism and fascist reaction. His example of resistance continues to inspire people of color everywhere.
Video: Critical Mass, Santa Monica, 10-7-05 (tags)
Critical Mass Santa Monica began less than a year ago with hand full of riders and has grown to over a hundred riders in a short time.
Santa Monica Critical Mass This Friday (tags)
Santa Monica Critical Mass is a monthly bicycle ride to celebrate cycling and to assert cyclists' right to the road.
World Can't Wait, Drive Out The Bush Regime - Nov 2nd (tags)
We believe that as people living in the United States it is our responsibility to resist the injustices done by our government in our names. Let’s unite to drive out the Bush Regime! We are ogranizing actions in Los Angeles as part of the resistance called for by The World Can't Wait & Not in Our Name.
Sisters Are Doing It For Themsleves (tags)
GoGirlsMusic Fest 2005 Raises money and awareness for Lynne Cohen Foundation.
Poetry at the Church in Ocean Park presents: Michael Attie (tags)
Michael Attie reading from The Love Beggars and This Smiling Heart Saturday Evening, October 15, 7:00 PM at The Church in Ocean Park, corner of Hill and 2nd in Santa Monica.
Rent Control Rehab for the Well-Heeled (tags)
Property values have risen an average of 425% in California since 1980 and 115% in Los Angeles since 2000. If you have the means, escape the "perpetual tenant syndrome" and enter the rent control rehab program before it's too late.
To Picket Fences in L.A. (tags)
Too many years have passed and too many fences have been built for Los Angeles to attempt a perilous, impractical and costly u-turn back to the “Leave it to Beaver” days when neighborhoods had unobstructed front lawns.
West LA, Santa Monica Critical Mass (tags)
About 80 cyclists showed up in front of Santa Monica Pier on Friday, August 5th between 6 PM and 6:45 PM. After their ride in the West Los Angeles streets, some of them had planned to meet and socialize in a local restaurant.
Comment Regarding Venice Food Not Bombs (tags)
Comment received regarding a post by Barbara Peck.
getting tested for mycoplasma and other infectious gulf war diseases (tags)
GO TO THE SITE
An Amazing Story of Dedication, Pain and Triumph. (tags)
Guerilla Producer "Mikey Jukes" has been on a labor of love, even risking his own life, to make his dream, as well as the dreams of others come true on television.
OPEN FORUM FOR LISTENERS TO VOICE IDEAS AND QUESTIONS
Help Local Activist: Free Dele Ailemen (tags)
A Mom's FYI: Reality Bites (tags)
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TUES. 6/28: Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Forum at the Onion (tags)
TUESDAY NIGHT FORUM AT THE ONION (http://webcom.com/onion) Rape, Sexual Assault and Gender Violence Sexual assault can happen to anyone. No one should suffer alone. WHEN: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at 7:30 PM WHERE: The Onion, Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society 9550 Haskell Ave., North Hills, 91343-2013 San Fernando Valley
Schwarzenegger faces boos, turned backs at Santa Monica College (tags)
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger took the stage Tuesday at Santa Monica College's Corsair Stadium, which was filled with a maximum capacity crowd, and faced boos, chants, turned backs and signs of protest to his policies on education funding.
Photos from Protest against Gov. (tags)
There were many different groups protesting the Governor today.
Groups are starting to gather in Santa Monica, and there are at least two sites of protest. 16th and Pico is already blocked off.
Protestors are gathering! (tags)
Protest the anti-education governor at Santa Monica College.
MARCH AND RALLY AGAINST SCHWARZENEGGER (tags)
SANTA MONICA MARCH AND RALLY AGAINST SCHWARZENEGGER TUESDAY JUNE 14th 5PM - 8:30 PM SANTA MONICA COLLEGE
TUES 5PM: Join Anti-Schwarzenegger Protest Outside SMC at Pico & 17th St. (tags)
On Tuesday, June 14, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Santa Monica College to give the commencement address to graduating students at his alma mater. Meanwhile, he wants to cut education funding, teacher's wages, and jobs across California.
SMC Braces for Gov’s Visit: Preparing for 3,000 to 5,000 Protestors (tags)
Although estimates vary wildly, campus police told teachers and staff that they are preparing for some 3,000 to 5,000 protestors, according to a faculty member who attended the briefing.
TONIGHT 7 PM: Students Speak-out About Gov. at SMC Meeting (tags)
Students and Faculty will be there to speak-out at the SMC Trustees to uninvite Gov. Schwarzenegger as next Tuesday, June 14 commencement speaker at Santa Monica College.
PROTEST SCHWARZENEGGER IN SANTA MONICA (tags)
Protest Schwarzenegger in Santa Monica on Tues, June 14, at 5 pm.
Artist's Billboard Challenges the Mainstream Media (tags)
May 29, 2005. Los Angeles, CA—On June 20, 2005, a billboard on Sepulveda Boulevard, south of Santa Monica, is sure to cause controversy. The cause—a graphic image of a shadowy Uncle Sam figure controlling a newscaster puppet. The accompanying headline reads, "Shox News Channel: We Distort, You Comply."
The third in a series concerning targetting of the homeless.
June 3rd is the start of Bike Summer 2005 (tags)
Massive Bike Summer kickoff party on June 3rd! In Solidarity with Critical Mass riders worldwide
Protest military recruiters on SMC Campus (tags)
WHAT: Protest to get military recruiters off SMC campus. WHEN: Monday, June 6th at 6pm WHERE: Santa Monica Board Room, Business Building, Room 117, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
Local Marine Killed in Iraq (tags)
A 10-year veteran Santa Monica police officer was killed during his second tour of duty in Iraq, it was announced Friday. Officer Ricardo A. Crocker, 39, was killed Thursday in the Al-Anbar province in a rocket-propelled grenade attack, Santa Monica police Chief James T. Butts announced.
Governor of California to give commencement speech at Santa Monica College (tags)
Governor of California to give commencement speech at Santa Monica College. After months of protest and pleas from both students and faculty not to schedule the governator. The president and the board of trustees of SMC have gone ahead despite the objections.
Artist's Billboard Challenges the Mainstream Media (tags)
May 15, 2005. Los Angeles, CA—On June 1, 2005, a billboard on Santa Monica Boulevard in Santa Monica, CA is sure to cause controversy. The cause—a graphic image of a shadowy Uncle Sam figure controlling a newscaster puppet. The accompanying headline reads, "Shox News Channel: We Distort, You Comply."
Part 2: Subsersive Comedy Opens in LA (tags)
This inflammatory comedy, which first opened during the 2004 Republican Convention in New York City, will be shown in the Los Angeles Area from May 20 to June 25. There will be two shows in Downtown LA, Friday, May 20, at 8 PM, and Saturday, May 1, at 10:30 PM. To see additional shows in Santa Barbara, Glendale, and Santa Monica, make your reservation by calling this toll free number: 1 (888) 475 6181.
Video: Subversive Play Hits LA (tags)
THIS IS A 3 MN VIDEO ABOUT THIS PLAY
Santa Monica College students stand up against war recruiters on their campus (tags)
Santa Monica College students stand up against war recruiters on their campus
The second in a series of articles concerning targetting of the homeless.
Santa Monica Critical Mass 5/6/2005 (tags)
Report from the Santa Monica Critical Mass bicycle ride on May 6, 2005. (details below)
Santa Monica Critical Mass (tags)
The Santa Monica Critical Mass ride takes place on the 1st Friday of every month. There are three meeting points. Bicycle riders meet in Westwood and Venice Beach at 6 PM then those two groups ride to the main meeting point in Santa Monica, next to the pier, where they merge with others bicycle riders to form one group. On Friday, May 6th, 47 riders got together to ride the streets of Santa Monica and Venice.
Part 2: Counter-Recruitment Students Confront President of College Santa Monica (tags)
Part Two of Video
Counter-Recruitment Students Confront President of College Santa Monica (tags)
SANTA MONICA – April 28, 2005, After months of efforts to meet with the President of Santa Monica College to address the issue of military recruiters on campus, frustrated students and local community activists marched into the offices of the school district this Thursday.
Protest Thomas J Donner, SMC President, at his Office for Supporting Military Recruiters (tags)
Thomas J Donner, SMC president, has not responded to his students who have written him and gone to the board of trustees demanding military recruiters be banned from the campus. As a response, we are having a protest in front of his office tomorrow.
Artist Gets Creative with Fundraising (tags)
Cuts in funding for the Arts and almost non-existent resources for individual artists in the United States, has lead Santa Monica based artist/painter Barbara Kolo to seek alternative methods. The artist has opened an online store with Cafepress to help sponsor her invitation to the 2005 Florence Biennale (Biennale Internazionale Dell”Arte Contemporanea) this December in Italy.
Join thousands at the 35th Anniversary of Earth Day on Santa Monica's 3rd Street Promenade, Sat, April 16, 10 am - 7 pm. FREE!
STOP SCHWARZENEGGER'S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT Santa Monica College (tags)
STOP SCHWARZENEGGER'S COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS AT Santa Monica College
Santa Monica Starts Massive New Push for Anti-Homeless Laws (tags)
With election of "Bobby Shriver" --brother of Maria Shriver, and Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife --Homeless People in Santa Monica are Facing What May be the Single Biggest Push in the Nation to Pass a Massive Wave of New Anti-Homeless Laws.
Santa Monica City College Students Protest Army Recruitment Center (tags)
Uploaded is a short video from the protest. (video with freaky colors, yeah.)
March 17- Commemorating Rachel Corrie (tags)
Women in Black - Los Angeles presents... A Special Event Commemorating Rachel Corrie Rachel Corrie, a young human rights activist from Olympia, Washington, was killed on March 16th, 2003. She was trying to prevent a family home in Gaza from being demolished, when an Israeli bulldozer ran her over. Film Screening: "Dispatches: The Killing Zone" Talks: Dr. Laila Al-Marayati - Media's whitewashing of this crime Rev. Darrel Meyers - Presbyterian Church's divestment decision Mary Hughes - Witnessing the situation in Palestine Date and Time: Thursday, March 17th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm Venue: Liberty Hill Foundation, 2121 Cloverfield Boulevard, Suite 113 Santa Monica, CA 90404 (NE corner Cloverfield & Pico - Free parking on site) Film description and speaker bios below; no admission charge; free literature available For more information, see www.wib-la.org
Anti-fur protests at Wet Seal in LA (tags)
PETA is asking activists to speak up for rabbits by protesting the sale of fur at Wet Seal. PETA is holding two demonstrations in the L.A. area this week, and we’d love for you to join us.
LONG BEACH PROGRESSIVE FILM FESTIVAL - Feb 28th - March 31st (tags)
Come on down and join us at the Month long Long Beach Progressive Film Festival. We are showing 5 films.
"Starship Troopers" benefit screening (tags)
Benefit screening of Paul Verhoeven's eerily prophetic 1997 film "Starship Troopers", followed by Q&A with cast and crew, including star Casper van Dien and writer Ed Neumeier. Proceeds go to United for Peace and Justice and local Green Party peace work. 7:PM, 02/23.05 - Laemmle Monica 4.
Victory Against Racist Store in Los Angeles (tags)
All Phone Wholesale had signs on its store fronts which said " Palestinians are Pigs, murderous scum Pigs" and more. This is an article about the campagin against the store and its recent victory
A personal story of an extermination under the Bush administration
Appeal: Emergency Donations to Asia Quake Victims! (tags)
I am appeal to you again in this holiday season, please give your helping hands by donate your money to support the Asian quake victims. So far there's 45 agencies accepting donations and/or sending emergency crews to the region, I prefer not to endorse anyone, so please read their descriptions and you decide which agency you want to donate (I will donate $50 to one of the following agency).
Arlington West at Flor y Canto (tags)
Sally and Peter Dudar will be special guests at Flor y Canto this Friday evening at a screening of their new film Arlington West
Bush campaign paid $29 million to Agents to pose as FBI, Homeland Security to hack Voting machines.
Sue Coe at Overtones Gallery Opening (tags)
Photos from Saturday night October 23, 2004 opening for the art of Sue Coe at Overtones Gallery
A Mexican Response to Arnold Schwarzenegger (tags)
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Arlington West The Film (tags)
Sally Marr and Peter Dudar-- longtime Los Angeles artists and activists-- have completed their film on the ARLINGTON WEST Memorial and it is showing around town. View trailers and screening info at: http://arlingtonwestfilm.com/
MAPA Convention in Monterey Park DOES NOT endorse Kerry (tags)
Large state Latino political group shuns Democrats, leaves door open for support of Green for President, other elected seats (Oct. 2004)
Santa Monica activist begins hunger strike over Nader run (tags)
Sorry to post an AP story of this important event, but apparently no IMC has covered it yet. How about covering this?
Protest at Santa Monica Business that Displays Hate Speech in its Storefront (tags)
Students at Santa Monica College are planning to protest ALL PHONE WHOLESALE, a racist business that displays extreme anti-immigrant, anti-arab, anti-Muslim hate speech in its store window.
Arlington West Project at the Santa Monica Pier (tags)
This is a picture of the Arlington West Project at the Santa Monica Pier put up every Sunday by the Veterans for Peace. There is a documentary of interviews taken at the site. See KPFK web site for showing times.
Important Film Premiere- The Yes Men Movie opens in LA 9/24 (tags)
Be amused and amazed while you help support the creative subversives known as The Yes Men, by attending a premiere showing of their new film release by United Artists. The bigger the initial turn out for The Yes Men movie, the wider the distributors will screen it across the country- and this is a film America needs to see!
Exclusive Eco-Cult Designer Party in Malibu next Week. (tags)
Monsoon Heritage the very chic eco space designer. Trend setter’s favourite. New Collection launched in exclusivity in L.A and Goa.
The Extermination of Dr. Amalie Phelan (tags)
The second in a series detailing extermination efforts under the Bush administration
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL SANTA MONICA (tags)
This Santa Monica candlelight vigil was one of many held around the United States tonight to honor men and women, soldiers and civilians, who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq.
The Los Angeles fundraiser at Walt Disney Hall consisted of a pre-show dinner for couples who wanted to spend $10,000 - $25,000 to eat with Senator Kerry and his wife. Why buy a car when you can have mashed potatoes and a steak?
LOS ANGELES SOLIDARITY PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL (tags)
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L.A. Solidarity Peace & Justice Vigil (tags)
120 gathered in Santa Monica to show their solidarity with the quarter of a million who marched in NYC to say NO to the Bush agenda.
RESPONSE TO GERALD A. GERASH, LA GREEN PARTY, RE OAKLAND "ANTI-SEMITISM" CONFER (tags)
Will the Green Party become Zionist-occupied territory too? It will if Gerald A. Gerash of the L.A. Green Party has anything to do with it -- complete with Zionist mudslinging and character assassination against anyone who ever dares to criticize Israel or its ethnochauvinistic state ideology -- and, of course, complete with the usual promiscuous charges of "anti-Semitism".
Los Angeles Solidarity Peace And Justice Vigil (tags)
Can't go to New York? Get involved right here! (Santa Monica, 8/29, 2 PM, Ocean & Colorado)
Excerpt from Robbie Conal talk (tags)
Robbie Conal: The Artist, His Politics, & His Posters
A12 Bush Protest Photos in Santa Monica (tags)
Thurs, Aug 12, 4 pm Santa Monica Airport (Corner of 31st St. & Ocean Park Blvd.) ANSWER Coalition, Los Angeles 1800 N. Argyle Ave., #410 Los Angeles, CA 90028
A13 Bush Protest in Santa Monica (tags)
Thurs, Aug 12, 4 pm Santa Monica Airport (Corner of 31st St. & Ocean Park Blvd.) ANSWER Coalition, Los Angeles 1800 N. Argyle Ave., #410 Los Angeles, CA 90028
A13 Bush Protest in Santa Monica (tags)
Thurs, Aug 12, 4 pm Santa Monica Airport (Corner of 31st St. & Ocean Park Blvd.) ANSWER Coalition, Los Angeles 1800 N. Argyle Ave., #410 Los Angeles, CA 90028
A13 Bush Protest in Santa Monica (tags)
Thurs, Aug 12, 4 pm Santa Monica Airport (Corner of 31st St. & Ocean Park Blvd.) ANSWER Coalition, Los Angeles 1800 N. Argyle Ave., #410 Los Angeles, CA 90028
Video of Bush Supporters (tags)
Great examples of what is know as a pre-conditioned response.
Report from Bush protest in Santa Monica (tags)
Protest was tame, probably about 1000 anti-bush people and 200 pro bush people.
PROTEST BUSH IN SANTA MONICA - BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! (tags)
Protest G.W. Bush in Santa Monica Thursday, August 12, 4 pm Initiated by ANSWER Coalition
Protest Bush in Santa Monica 8-12-04 4pm (tags)
Bush is Coming to LA: Emergency Protest Thursday., August 12, 4 pm Santa Monica Airport Santa Monica
Santa Monica Solidarity Rally For Palestine (tags)
July 23 to July 25 Activist including Answer, Free Palestine Alliance, Women in Black held a weekend awareness campaign in Palisades Park by the Santa Monica pier. Photos in this report are from the Zionist disruption attempt of Sunday the 25th. Accompanying the photos is a statement from an eyewitness, organizer information and companion articles dealing with the current situation in the region.
LGBT Marriage Rights Demonstration (tags)
As Congress begins debating an amendment to deny equal marriage rights to same-sex couples, lesbian and gay activists and supporters held a rally and march this Monday, 7/12/04, to say no to discrimination and yes to equality for all.
Arlington West - America’s Wake Up Call (tags)
Santa Monica CA - July 4th ’04 In stark contrast to the holiday’s doled out militarism and hubris via the 4th of July parade, Arlington West serves up the plain hard truth, our people are dying - feel the pain - what’s the reason?
Author Reading-"Liberty in Troubled Times" SM B&N 7/8 7:30pm (tags)
Author James Walsh reads from his 4th book "Liberty in Troubled TImes" 7:30pm Thursday July 8th, Barnes and Noble, 3rd St. Promenade, SM.
Bob Avakian Video Presentation- July 8th Lemmle Theater (tags)
"Revolution. Why it's Necessary! Why it's Possible! What it's All About!" July 8th - 7:30pm - Lemmle Theater - 1332 Second St., Santa Monica A Video Presentation of a series of talks given by Revolutionary Communist Party Chairman Bob Avakian.
LA's UnNaked World Bike Ride (tags)
It must have been my emails to all the city council members of Santa Monica who supported the onslaught of three to four dozen police officers who greeted us would-be, naked, cycling protestors of Oil Dependency with a paddy wagon, dune buggies, cycling escorts of their own, and video taping equipment. Who ever thought LA might be boring?
June 12: Naked Bike Ride O.K. For the World, But Not L. A.? (tags)
World Naked Bike http://WorldNakedBikeRide.Org/, a ecological and freedom of expression event held annually around the globe has, according to world organizers, been virtually arrest-free in places as far-flung as London, Portland, Oregon and New Zeland. But Los Angeles and Santa Monica police apparantly are intent on making pre-emptive arrests this Saturday, according to local organizers.
Arlington West Memorial May 30-31 Santa Monica Beach (tags)
There will be over 800 crosses placed in the sand. Each cross represents an American soldier who has died in Iraq. The names, ages, hometowns and circumstances of their deaths are there for all to read on a plaque that is placed in front of this memorial. Another sign indicates that it would take the entire beach in order to recognize all of the Iraqi’s who have been killed in this war. The crosses are not meant to be used as a religious symbol.
Hatred Will Never Silence Our Art - Trans/Giving May 29, 6:30 PM -10:00 PM
Rat & Bullies to Make Its California Debut at DancesWithFilms (tags)
A powerful and evocative epic documentary film chronicles the causes and consequences of bullycide.
What the "Powers That Be" Have Feared Since Colonial Times Is coming to be. They should be shaking in their boots.
MAY DAY CARAVAN FOR JUSTICE! (tags)
What the "Powers That Be" Have Feared Since Colonial Times
Los Angeles, May 1st, 2004, the May Day Caravan, a coalition of immigrant worker organization (MIWON) departed from the McArthur Park in Downtow LA at 12:30 PM. About 500 immigrant workers and others showed up to take buses . . .
MONDAY 11AM Picket Luncheon Honoring Arnold (tags)
Join a picket outside the Women of Los Angeles luncheon on Monday honoring Arnold Schwarzenegger with their Highlight Award. The picket will be in support of the dozens of women who have come forward with charges of sexually battery against the Governor and in support of the women, children, elderly. health care workers and college students that will become victims of Governor's proposed budget cuts if they are past.
Peak Oil - Possibly the Most Important Issue of Our Time (tags)
Post-peak oil production, or “Peak Oil” is possibly the most important issue of our time. The decline of oil production and the increase in demand is at or near a critical threshold. It will shake the foundations of human life on planet Earth.
Get Coke off Our Beach! (tags)
In 1999 the city of Huntington Beach awared a long term monopoly concession to the Coca Cola company in return for millions of dollars and annual payments. But Coke is complicit in the killings of labor organizers and in destroying and polluting water supplies abroad.
3rd Annual Pixie Nominations Honor Online Films and Animations (tags)
On the heels of an earlier than usual Oscars, the Directors Board of Broadband Motion Pixure Arts and Technologies today released nominees for its 3rd Annual Pixie Awards, which honor achievement in online and broadband motion picture production.
Political elite moving toward reactivating draft (tags)
In a speech delivered on February 29 at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Kerry declared that “to replenish our overextended military, as president, I will add 40,000 active-duty army troops, a temporary increase likely to last the remainder of the decade”. While Kerry has not spelt out how he thinks the US Army could add 40,000 combat troops to its ranks, there are currently two bills before the US Congress which authorise the US president to activate a military draft of men and women between the ages of 18 and 26.
Veteran Memorial in Santa Monica, February 15th, this Memorial is held every Sunday from 11 AM to 1PM. Below Six Images and a 35 SECONDS VIDEO
This is an announcment for a community meeting at The Midnight Special Bookstore on Thursday, February 26th at 7:30PM. There will be a screening of a short UFCW documentary on the current strike and short presentations by striking workers.
Raucous Supermarket Strike Rally In San Pedro (tags)
An account of the rally held on February 19, 2004 in support of striking and locked-out workers at Vons in San Pedro, California.
Civil Disobedience, Ten arrests in SMC (tags)
In Santa Monica, California, today Thursday, February 19th, six women and four men got arrested in an organized civil disobedience action in support of the grocery striking workers. Other similar actions were taking place at the same time at different locations in Los Angeles. Public figures showed up to support the strikers. The former mayor of Santa Monica was among the people arrested. Also the actress Jamie Lee Curtis joined the march from 3rd Street Promenade to the Vons on Lincoln and Broadway where the civil disobedience action took place.
Veterans for Peace honor the dead (tags)
Veterans for Peace are showing respect for the fallen every Sunday on the beach in Santa Monica.
"Kucitizens" Take Their Message to the Freeway Overpasses (tags)
In Los Angeles and accross the Nation, many tens-of-thousands of people saw Kucinich banners hanging on overpasses and in public places on Saturday February 7th. Kucinich volunteers took to the overpasses and other public places to get out Kucinich's message. When asked about reasons they are out on the street supporting Kucinich, volunteers refer to Kucinich's plan to get out of Iraq in 90 days, support of single-payer health care and spending more money on domestic needs rather than on military along with other important issues.
Kucinich Supporters take their message to the Freeway Overpasses (tags)
Los Angeles Kucinich supporters organize to get the message out about Democratic candidate for president, Dennis Kucinich, by organizing a National Freeway Overpass Banner Drop for Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, 12:00 to 2:00 PM.
Rally at Vons in Santa Monica (tags)
Rally at Vons in Santa Monica, January 17th. The video is 70 seconds long, small file, fast download. Hello IMC, I think that I'm finally getting my act together with those darn videos. Sorry for cluttering the space on the newswire. It won't happen again. Marcus
Producer says OK, copy his new Iraq war film (tags)
Filmmaker Robert Greenwald says that he will allow his movie "Uncovered: The Whole Truth About the Iraq War" to be copied by the general public.
UFCW "Salt of the Earth" Benefit (tags)
Please join us this Thursday, January 22nd in Santa Monica for a benefit screening screening of the classic, blacklisted 1954 film, "Salt of the Earth." All proceeds will go to the strike funds of the UFCW Locals 770 and 1442. Tickets are $20, and advance tickets are available online at https://www.readyticket.net/webticket/webticket2.asp?WCI=BuyTicket&WCE=SALT%20OF%20THE%20EARTH,012220041930,5,59,NR
Candidates Forum-Green Party of LA County (tags)
Candidates Forum for the 3rd District County Council candidates for the Green Party of Los Angeles County, January 15, 2004
Green Party Presidential Candidate speaks in Santa Monica (tags)
Jan. 8: The Westside Greens host Green Party Presidential candidate Kent Mesplay, who will be speaking and answering questions about his campaign.
PROTEST CHENEY AT THE BEVERLY HILTON HOTEL 9876 Wilshire Blvd, (near Santa Monica) 11 am, January 14th NOT ONE MORE DEAD! Protest at appearance of Dick Cheney this coming January 14th (11 am - Wed.) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd. near Santa Monica. Bring signs, banners, bells, flowers, white doves of peace, giant puppets, and friendly space aliens.
DICK CHENEY COMING TO L.A. JAN. 14th - PROTEST! (tags)
PROTEST CHENEY AT THE BEVERLY HILTON HOTEL 9876 Wilshire Blvd, (near Santa Monica) 11 am, January 14th
Stalkers, harassers & nut cases II (tags)
Ted L. Gunderson ex FBI Senior Special Agent in Charge LA was forced into early retirement for performing satanic ceremonies in his FBI offices 1979. He has publicly stated he is the only ex-FBI agent to be kicked out of the FBI retired agent’s alumni, this is why.
GP Candidate Comes to LA (tags)
Green Party Candidate for President David Cobb comes to Los Angeles.
HUGE Animal Rights Home Demo TONIGHT! (tags)
In protest of the murder of over 44 thousand precious cats, dogs, puppies, kittens, rabbits and wildlife every single year, and for Jerry Greenwalt authorizing the use of MAG LIGHT flash lights (the ones police carry) for the kennel workers to use for "illumination purposes", we will be protesting in his neighborhood on November 26th at 6:30pm Wednesday night, the night before THANKSGRIEVING DAY for the city's pound animals.
MAGLIGHT Flashlights used to beat homeless Los Angeles Animals! (tags)
In protest of the murder of over 44 thousand precious cats, dogs, puppies, kittens, rabbits and wildlife every single year, and for Jerry Greenwalt authorizing the use of MAG LIGHT flash lights (the ones police carry) for the kennel workers to use for "illumination purposes", we will be protesting in his neighborhood on November 26th at 6:30pm Wednesday night, the night before THANKSGRIEVING DAY for the city's pound animals.
Vons hires goons to dress up like storm troopers and video strikers.
(2) UCLA Students support Vons Strikers (tags)
Saturday at 2 p.m., at the Vons at Barrington and Santa Monica Blvd, about 80 UCLA students came to a rally, in support for the Vons strikers. Thirty grateful strikers chanted '' thank you for your support. Thank you for your support. Thank you for you support..." (far below a 40 seconds video)
(2) Protest Against Israel's Apartheid Wall in Santa Monica (tags)
Protest Against Israel's Apartheid Wall in Santa Monica, November 9th
Jewish & Palestinian Groups Join Forces for (tags)
Local Jewish and Palestinian Groups Join Forces for International Protest of Israel's Building of Wall Annexing West Bank Participants to Erect Symbolic Replica 'Wall' to be Brought Down Prominent Rabbi & Holy Land Trust in Bethlehem Rep. to Speak Sunday November 9th Marks the Day the Berlin Wall Came Down
LA Animal Services = Hell on Earth for Animals (tags)
As General Manager of LA Animal Services, Jerry Greenwalt supervised, arranged and condoned the needless murder of over 44,000 Innocent Dogs and Cats in Los Angeles Last Year.
Grocery strike impressions (tags)
Grocery strike shows So Calif has not moved to the right.
Strikers' Rally, Santa Monica, O19 (tags)
for more info see www.saveourhealthcare.org
(2) Photo: Jesse Jackson supports Vons' Strikers (tags)
Jesse Jackson supports Vons' Strikers in Santa Monica, October 19th
Code Pink March Covers Santa Monica (tags)
Santa Monica CA --- May 5, 2003 --- With literally days left the sense of urgency to get out the “No Arnie” message was profound
Arnie Schmoozed with Ken Lay while CA Suffered (tags)
While Californians suffered through the rigged blackouts -rigged by Enron and other vulture corporations - where was Arnie? He was scmoozing with Ken Lay and could hardly have given a damn!
Sidewalk Interviews from Schwarzenegger Headquarters (tags)
10/5/03 Santa Monica CA No against the recall, no against the terminator supporter -- followed by a for the recall, for Arnold supporter.
Schwarzenegger Statewide Day of Protest (tags)
Code Pink organized “Women Can Stop Schwarzenegger Statewide Day of Protest” Friday at Arnold’s campaign headquarters. What took place was a HIGHLY ENERGIZED demonstration.
police brutality against homeless kid!! (tags)
santa monica police break homeless kid(phase)'s leg, mostly because he was homeless and black... he was lying down on some steps on then promenade and cops decided that was enough of "tolerating" homeless... come to the protest tomorrow, monday, oct. 6 at santa monica city hall, on main, right near colorado, take, 720 bus....
How will you vote on Tuesday? (audio) (tags)
People at Friday's demo at Schwarzenneger's campaign offices in Santa Monica talk about the upcoming election. (12 min 22 sec, 2.9MB)
More women accuse Governor Groper of sexual battery (tags)
Meanwhile, a new accusation surfaced from Escobar, a 41-year-old Los Angeles wife and mother and a waitress at a restaurant in the Fairmont Miramar hotel in Santa Monica. In an interview with The Times, she said Schwarzenegger had threatened to assault her when she was a teenager in the late 1970s.
Governor Groper's reveals his economic plan for working Californians (tags)
Governor Groper plans to jumpstart California's sluggish economy by passing a law which will require millions of homeowners across the state to knock down their chimneys. Governer Groper estimates that rebuilding efforts alone will create thousands of "fantastic jobs" for thousands of unemployed workers.
old boys side with Arnie (tags)
Code Pink will be chiming in at his H.Q. other, more established political persons see "no problemo"...some quotes....
Arnold, Bush and Baghdad (tags)
"Bring them on." GEORGE W. BUSH (AP) JULY 1, 2003: “You guys are the true terminators" Speaking to US soldiers on a visit to Baghdad. ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER- (AP) JULY 4, 2003
Poll: Schwarzenegger gains on Davis (tags)
Arnold's looking good. It's about time California had a Republican Governor. Electing Arnold will be a big step in the right direction. Of course, it's also about time California voted for a Republican Presidential candidate and for California to toss out those two worthless Democrat Senators, Feinstein and Boxer.
Dennis Kucinich in LA today and tomorrow (tags)
Dennis Kucinich was interviewed by Larry Bensky in the KPFA studios for the "Sunday Salon" program, broadcast to all three California Pacifica stations. The interview runs for about 50 minutes and includes call-ins. These files are from the KFCF 24-hour archive. Each file is about 8.5 megs, 40kbit audio; calls were taken from both the LA and SF Bay Area
midnight special bookstore (tags)
just got this email -- please forward
VICTIMS OF SANTA MONICA FARMERS MKT. & VICTIMS OF AIDS IN KENYA GET FUNDRAISING HELP..... (tags)
Actress/Author/Activist Mimi Kennedy To Join Star-Studded Event To Raise Money For Victims Of Santa Monica Farmer’s Market Tragedy & Victims Of AIDS In Kenya In Chili Cook-Off Launch of St. Monica’s Octoberfair, September 26-28, 2003
Mimi Kennedy to help raise funds for victims of S.M. Farmer's Mkt. & AIDS victims in Kenya (tags)
Actress/Author/Activist Mimi Kennedy To Join Star-Studded Event To Raise Money For Victims Of Santa Monica Farmer's Market Tragedy & Victims Of AIDS In Kenya In Chili Cook-Off Launch of St. Monica's Octoberfair, September 26-28, 2003
Dozens of women protest "Governor Gang Bang" (tags)
The demonstrators chanted outside and held signs of protest. "Terminate the Barbarian," one sign read. Another said: "Governor Gang Bang."
NEW TIME 3PM: To NEW TIME: 3PM Anti-Arnold Demo (tags)
Women’s groups angered by actor and candidate for governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger’s history of "degrading" comments about women and reported acts of sexual harassment will protest stating at 3:00 PM this Friday, as he opens his new campaign headquarters at 1338 4th Street in Santa Monica. According to our sources the elusive candidate is scheduled to be there at 3:00 PM.
FRIDAY 4:30PM Womens Groups Protest at NEW Arnold Hqs (tags)
Women’s groups and their supporters, angered by actor and candidate for governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger’s history of "degrading" comments about women and reported acts of sexual harassment will protest stating at 4:30 PM this Friday, as he opens his new campaign headquarters at 1338 4th Street in Santa Monica. The candidate is scheduled to be there at that time.
george bush in santa monica aug 15 -join peace picket (tags)
bush visits santa monica national mountains on aug 15, 2003 and a peace picket is planned.
He is a barely articulate, pumped-up bodybuilder with a cupboard full of skeletons. But could it be that Arnold Schwarzenegger was always destined for a career in politics? And if he becomes governor of California next month, is the White House next?
Grocery Stores In Poor, Black Areas Of LA Offer Fewer Healthy Foods (tags)
Study Reveals Lack Of Availability of Fresh Foods
Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier (tags)
The Santa Monica Film Festival presents the Santa Monica Drive-In at the Pier every Tuesday in August at Sunset on the SM Pier, Benefiting Cancer Relief.
Liberty: Solutions--Solving the tenacious problem of homelessness (tags)
Libertarians have SOLVED homelessness! Just eliminate all zoning laws, land-use regulations, growth-control measures, and building codes that increse housing costs -- but don't be surprised when your matchstick house collapses in an earthquake or becomes poisoned by the chemical factory next-door -- "Live and let live"
ART EXHIBITION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS & SOCIAL JUSTICE (tags)
LIGHT AMONG SHADOWS... an Art exhibit dedicated to the struggle for human rights in the Americas and beyond.
Palast interviews retired Lt. Colonel Bill Burkett of the Texas Air National Guard (TANG), who states on camera that shortly after George W. became Texas' governor in the 1990s, he witnessed a speakerphone call from the Texas governor's office to TANG, and overheard the caller tell Guard officers to "clean [Bush's] records from his files." Palast says that after the call, Burkett "asked the officers if they'd carried out the questionable orders, and they said 'absolutely.'
WORE ON TERRA by Corpus Delicti (tags)
Thursday thru Saturday, July 17, 18, 19 $15 - 8:30pm at Highways Performance Space 18th Street Art Complex 1651 18th Street, Santa Monica 90404 Reservation Line: 310 315 1459
Coffee House Teach-Ins gets grants to keep hope alive... (tags)
teachins continue after grants awarded to Coffee House Teach-Ins
Privacy Violations at Libraries(amsellem) (tags)
cartoon ©2003 by charles amsellem. all rights reserved. activists may reproduce for non profit use
33rd Annual Los Angeles LGBT Pride Parade & Festival (tags)
June 21-22 West Hollywood, California A community as diverse as the rainbow fills Santa Monica Blvd. Freedom from persecution and the right to the pursuit of happiness has been a long time coming. The Supreme Court’s ruling this week, striking down anti-gay law in Texas, would not have been possible with a Bush appointed court.
Greens at 2004 campaigns & candidates meeting (tags)
the Green Party of CA at their Campaign & Candidates for 2004 Meeting at Loyola Law School June 21st.
From Fairbanks to Miami, 29 Cities to Protest or Celebrate Court Decision (tags)
THE U.S.A. WAITS WHILE CANADA CELEBRATES: From Fairbanks to Miami, 29 U.S. Cities to Protest or Celebrate Supreme Court Decision on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Rights
Gay / Lesbian / Bisexual / Transgender community awaits Supreme Court ruling (tags)
In the land of the free, what business does the government have in your bedroom? Can gay celibacy be imposed by law? Supreme court to decide Texas Sodomy case. GLBT community prepares to celebrate or protest.
Freedom Fries Follies: Celebrating the Arts of Dissent (tags)
Freedom Fries Follies: Celebrating the Arts of Dissent will bring together a diverse group of artists to express their opposition to war, poverty, and injustice through music, poetry, spoken word, irreverent wit, and drama.
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord (tags)
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord
Solving the tenacious problem of homelessness (tags)
The Libertarian Party thinks it has the answer the homeless are in dire need of: elimination of all zoning laws, land-use regulations, growth-control measures, building codes, and rent control laws.
PEACE ON THE BEACH & CODEPINK “RECLAIM MOTHER’S DAY” (tags)
Mother’s Day Sunday, May 11th. Ocean Park Beach at Ocean Park Boulevard, Santa Monica
Kucinich, Not The Front Runner – Yet Miles Ahead. (tags)
May 11th 2003 Santa Monica CA Dennis Kucinich at PEACE ON THE BEACH & CODEPINK “RECLAIM MOTHER’S DAY”
another Letter to the Editor, commenting on a stray student
Green Party at Santa Monica Promenade Earthday (tags)
Green Party at Santa Monica Promenade Earthday
L A Zoo Elephant Friends to be Parted After 17 Years (tags)
For the Elephants...
The Peace Movement is Being Hijacked by the Liberals? (tags)
It's very easy after all hard work has been done for those that have without any democracy involved to take the reins of the peace movement and steer it nose first into the ground.
Community College Students Fight Back (tags)
3,000 community college students on March 28 had a rally and march in downtown LA to stop cutbacks in their colleges
Stop Cutbacks in Education (tags)
Rally Friday, Stop Cutbacks in Community Colleges in California; March 28, 11 am - 1 pm; Pershing Square, 532 South Olive, L.A.
I saw this grafitti at Santa Monica blvd. and Virgil.
When the time is right, we'll shut down the 405 freeway.
Shame on You, Mr. Moore! Shame on You! (tags)
It should not be good enough for anyone who wants to create an antiwar movement that could actually stop a war.
DO YOU KNOW THE MAN ARRESTED, FACEDOWN, after the oscars protest, near santa monica blvd? (tags)
I am looking for the name of the man (perhaps Latino) with bull horn leaving the Oscars demo that was pushed down by santa monica
L.A. rally goes free style (tags)
After days of tension between police and protesters at the WEstwood Federal Building, L.A. rally turns freestyle, provoking an intense stand off between protesters and the police, shutting down Santa Monica Blvd.
Cell Phone Report from Dolores Restaurant 9:22 (tags)
The cops split up the Federal Building group again. Large demo. One lively contingent at SM Blvd and Purdue. Cell phone report from a restaurant right there.
Westwood "Shock and Awe" Emergency demo still going (tags)
According to Channel 9 & KPFK updates...
Art photo and article. The LA Times online story about the protest is totally inaccurate! I describe my experience.
Public Readings of Lysistrata World-wide Condemn War (tags)
- On March 3, 2003, the Lysistrata Project will present worldwide readings of Aristophanes’ bawdy ancient Greek antiwar comedy Lysistrata. To date, 817 play readings are scheduled in 49 countries and in all 50 U.S. states to voice opposition to the war on Iraq
LA Passes resolution against preemptive Iraq War (tags)
9-4 the resolution passed. I do not have the text. Santa Monica had already passed one about a week ago.
Call LA City Council to Support Anti-War Resolution (tags)
On Feb. 18, seven members of the Los Angeles City Council voted "yes" today after Eric Garcetti eloquently introduced the No War In Iraq resolution which was seconded by Ruth Galanter. The only problem at City Council today was IT NEEDED 8 VOTES TO PASS! The seven voting "yes"---Cindy Miscikowski, Ed Reyes, Nate Holden, Janice Hahn, Ruth Galanter, Tom LaBonge and Eric Garcetti------needed an eighth vote. Please join us City Council again on Friday, Feb. 21 10:00 a.m. City Hall Chambers for what could be a historic day if we get the votes!
Tell Feinstein to defend disability rights - Thursday, 12 noon (tags)
Gather at Senator Feinstein's LA office to tell her to defend the rights of people with disabilities, and protest her Judiciary Committee vote in favor of Jeffrey Sutton.
Local Poets' Take On Cutbacks and Outbacks (tags)
Los Angeles poet Julia Stein has had great success marrying activism and writing, so much so that she was sued by Guess Jeans for her efforts when she took part in a special poetry reading to criticize the company's use of sweatshop labor.
Long Beach 1,000 PEOPLE MARCH!!!! (tags)
1,000 March and Rally in LONG BEACH
Peace March in Santa Monica, Californis (tags)
5000 turned out in Santa Monica, CA to protest the rush to war in Iraq.
John Quigly (sp?) had all the protestors form into this drawing taken from Picasso's "Guernnica" at the protest in Santa Monica, Sat Feb 15, 2003. I thought it was a nice image and reminder of the covered painting at the UN.
Santa Monica / Venice Peach On The Beach PSA (tags)
PSA from KPFK ... audio quality isn't high, but it's a small file and informative
The City of Santa Monica Adopts Anti-War Resolution (tags)
Santa Monica CA February 11th 2003 Santa Monica joins the more than 70 U. S. cities and counties to oppose “Preemptive Military Action Against Iraq”. Below is a rough draft, the completed resolution should be available early next week. You can contact www.santa-monica.org or call the City Clerk’s Office at (310) 458-8211 for copies.
LA to Join 500 Cities Worldwide for February 15th Day of Protest (tags)
The No War On Iraq! Coalition today announced plans for the massive anti-war march and rally on Saturday, February 15th. Protesters will be asked to gather at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine at 1 pm. The March will proceed down Hollywood Blvd to the Armed Forces Recruiting Station at the intersection of Sunset and La Brea where there will be a rally at 3 pm
Three Peace rallies this Sat. in L.A. (tags)
This Saturday there will be peace rallies in over 300 cities worldwide. Millions of people will be participating. Here in L.A. County we have three major events in Hollywood, Santa Monica, and Long Beach.
Feb. 15: Santa Monica Beach DEMO - BE THERE! (tags)
Here's the speakers program and details of the walk from Venice to Santa Monica
Santa Monica Protest Results In Closure of Chevron and Shell Stations Two (tags)
Community Demonstration Highlights Iraq War/Oil Connection
On Tuesday, Feb. 4th, around 400 people demonstrated at the corners of Olympic and Bundy in Santa Monica.
No counsel? No bail? no questions? (tags)
This is about a couple thrown in jail without anyone to defend them. This is about the United States of America and the war on drugs. This is about a war on their people.
West HOllywood passes Anti-War Resolution (tags)
Anti-War Resolution Passes West Hollywood City Council
Five simple things you can do to prevent war with Iraq . . . and one difficult thing (tags)
Got this in my inbox and wanted to share.
Nobody will ever find out the real criminals behind the scenes.
pbnberkeley news notice - 12/29/02 (tags)
Publishing, republishing and compiling community news and event information promoting global peace and working class solidarity and NO WAR ON IRAQ!
pbnberkeley news donation request - 12/20/02 (tags)
Publishing, republishing and compiling community news and event information promoting global peace and working class solidarity and NO WAR!
Antiwar Protest against Iraq in Glassell Park (tags)
When we protest: Every Saturday, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where we protest: In Glassell Park, at Eagle Rock Blvd. and El Paso Ave. (near Albertson's supermarket)
Listing of local Peace Vigils (tags)
A short listing of weekly peace vigils in the L.A. area. Bring signs and banners!
26 CA Greens Elected! Camejo sets record! (tags)
In California, 26 Green Party members were elected to office on November 5, including eleven City Council members. Governor candidate Peter Camejo set a record going back to 1934, and in San Francisco he beat Republican Bill Simon, with 15.9%!
Will Gubinatorial Candidate Camejo Do Better Than Any Green So Far? (tags)
GREEN PARTY MAYOR SETS THE RECORD STRAIGHT -- CAMEJO COULD MAKE HISTORY ON TUESDAY!!!
Final Green Party campaign rally (tags)
Please plan to attend the last campaign rally for area Green Party Candidates! Please invite your friends! FREE!
Comejo in Historic Highland Park (tags)
Join Green, Peter Comejo, in Historic Highland Park
Venice Peace March Turns One Year Old (tags)
“I’m an American. I have a job. I pay taxes. I vote. And I don’t want to be dropping bombs on Baghdad and killing people. It’s wrong.” --Venice resident Peggy Lee Kennedy
Santa Monica cracks down on the homeless (tags)
One million job cuts this year, millions permanently unemployed (what the 'official unemployment rate' really means, decade after decade), and welfare now slashed and limited...Nothing like finding a solution to those pressing social problems...
MWD Rejects Cadiz Water Project - HOORAY! (tags)
A controversial proposal to store water beneath the Mojave Desert for use in Southern California was killed Tuesday by the Metropolitan Water District. The MWD board voted by a slight margin to not proceed with the $150 million project by Santa Monica-based agricultural company Cadiz Inc.
Press Release announcing the Oct 6 Not In Our Name Demonstration in Westwood (tags)
Come One! Come All! Be There: Westwood Federal Building, 1pm Sunday October 6, 2002. For a major showing of defiance and resistance by the people of L.A. to this whole machine of war and repression. War Without End? Not In Our name!
Nuclear Industry Oversight Legislation signed by Gov Davis (tags)
Governor Davis signed SB 2065, nuclear industry oversight legislation, which requires low-level radioactive waste generators to systematically report on the waste they generate, treat, store, transfer and ship for disposal. The bill also mandates that DHS prepare annual analyses of the information for review by legislators and the public.
Santa Monica to Decide on Homeless Ordinance (tags)
Santa Monica California September 24, 2002 Santa Monica City Counsel listened to approximately 150 area residents as it attempts to decide on a new city ordinance which would prohibit the distribution of food to the homeless by private sector charities on public property. Included in the ordinance are provisions making the sitting or lying in downtown area doorways illegal during the late night and early morning hours. In opposition to the measure, The Lawyer’s Guild in conjunction with food distribution organizations fed the homeless on the front lawn of city hall.
Join Tonight's Protest in Santa Monica Against Ban on Homeless Feeding Programs (tags)
On September 24, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., Santa Monica City Hall, 1685 Main Street, join with civil rights and human rights organizations in protesting a proposed ordinance to make criminals out of private citizens who feed the hungry in Santa Monica.
9/11 SILENT PEACE VIGIL (tags)
WHAT WAS IT LIKE? IT WAS HIGH, VERY HIGH. IN THE NAME OF PEACE WE GATHERED. Location: Palisades Park, Santa Monica. 9/11/02
Our Grief is Not a Cry for War (tags)
Hundreds gathered in Santa Monica on 9/11 for a candlelight peace vigil sponsored by the Coalation for world Peace, California Peace Action, and ICUJP.
9.11.02 176 Peace Events in Seven Countries (tags)
Here's a short summary of a few of the events closer to home.
Peace at the Beach – March – Rally – Concert (tags)
September 7,2002 Third Street to the Santa Monica Pier. Sponsored by the WESTSIDE GREENS A motorcycle escort for the march, ya gotta love Santa Monica. Note: In depth photo coverage, soon.
TODAY Peace at the SM Beach March, Rallly & Concert (tags)
In memory of the tragic events of September 11, 2001, there will be a Peace march, rally, and concert on Saturday, September 7, in downtown Santa Monica. Peace at the Beach will commence with a gathering at 3:00pm at 3rd Street and Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. The gathering will begin a march to the Santa Monica Pier at 4:00pm. At 5:00pm, there will be a rally featuring speakers and live music at the end of the Pier.
Thousands of Activists Rally in Jo'burg to Challenge World Leaders at Environmental Summit (tags)
Under the theme "A Sustainable World is Possible, " the Global People's Forum has officially opened up at an Expo Center 14 miles from the official site. Activists and NGO's will gather there for a variety of activities, rallies, and workshops on various sustainability issues ranging from environmental justice, water scarcity, and strengthing local economies.
Support for Cali Rising Star (tags)
California singer, Goapele Mohlebane, appears in Santa Monica! She rocks politically and musically!!
Californians Send 42% Of Their Refuse To Recyclers (tags)
The "power suit" is threatened by air agency rule, say LA drycleaners.
Midnight Special leaves Promenade (tags)
After ten years on the Third Street Promenade, Midnight Special Bookstore is being forced to re-locate.
National Day of Action Against Genetic Engineering (tags)
Demonstrators march in front of Vons Supermarket in Santa Monica
Greenpeace National Day of Action June 8th at Von`s Supermarket, Santa Monica,CA (tags)
PIC
Vegan Activists Pay Mayday Eve Visit to Local Eatery (tags)
On Mayday Eve, April 30th, protesters gathered in front of a trendy vegan restaurant in Santa Monica. Armed with picket signs, hot burritos and a big bowl of salad, they set up on the sidewalk near the restaurant. The produce was donated by local farmers. Signs read "Organic Vegan Food Shoudn't Be For the Rich"...
Detailed Report on Sunday's Forever 21 Demo on Santa Monica Promenade (tags)
The Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) joined forces with local Garment Workers on Sunday Night in a spectacular demonstration on Santa Monica's third street promanade; specifically protesting exploitative textile manufacturer Forever 21, but also calling for an end to all economic injustice.
Sweatshop Protest Marches on Santa Monica Promenade (tags)
Taco Bell Truth Tour Caravan and local organizers take over the Santa Monica promenade to protest the sweatshop conditions in the factories of local retailer "Forever 21"
Taco Bell Truth Tour Joins Sweatshop Protest in Santa Monica (tags)
Members of the Taco Bell Truth Tour joined local organizers on the Santa Monica Promenade to protest the sweatshop conditions in the factories of "Forever 21".
Demonstrators Outside of Forever 21 store in Santa Monica (tags)
Members of the Taco Bell Truth Tour join local organizers in protesting sweatshop conditions at "Forever 21" factories this evening at the Santa Monica promenade.
Spectacular Demonstration/March on Santa Monica Promenade. Boycott Forever 21! (tags)
In one of the most inspired and riveting demonstrations in the past few months in Los Angeles, around 500 people virtually took over the Santa Monica promenade this evening with a dramatic and well-received demonstration and march calling for a Boycott of the Forever 21 clothing line in specific, and an end to all sweatshop labor practices in general!!!
Popular Nightclub Needs Help (tags)
Blue, a nightclub in Hollywood, is being targeted by it's rivals. IMC_BOT thinks it's because the clientele are young, and easy to get rid of.
Institute for Public Accuracy: Behind the Enron Collapse (tags)
IPA provides comments by Doug Heller, Consumer advocate with the Santa Monica-based Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights; Arjun Makhijani, president of the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research; Tyson Slocum, Research director of Public Citizen's Critical Mass Energy and Environment Program.
RAND War Planners & U.S. Military/Industrial/Foundation/Media Complex (tags)
War Planners at Santa Monica, California's RAND/Project Air Force military think-tank apparently planned war against Afghanistan's Taliban regime many months before 9/11/01. Establishment Foundations fund RAND military think-tank and collaborate with U.S. military-industrial-media complex
Democratic Post-Traumatic S11 Art Show At Track-16 (tags)
Track 16 Gallery Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave Santa Monica- Originally in Soho NY, this show gathered a collection of images after the S11 tragedy and allowed for the audience to continually add the show creating a "A Democracy of Photographs". The democratic tradition continues in the LA show.
ARTIST'S RESPONSE TO WAR (tags)
Multidisciplinary Art Performance oppossed to War slated for this weekend at "HIGHWAYS" Art Complex in Santa Monica.
WOMAN by WOMAN: New Hope for the Villages of India (tags)
Documentary film premiere... WOMAN by WOMAN Friday, Oct 19 through Thursday, Oct 25 Monica 4-Plex 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica 310-394-9744
o13 Peaceful Sign of Protest (tags)
A buncha people got together and made a peace sign in the sand. People sang songs, greeted strangers with open arms and the cops helped. The Mayor was there and other Santa Monica government officials. They were'nt there to yell at us. It was nice. I left feeling more positive and optimistic....
2 Beaches, 2 Days, Many Voices for Peace (Part I) (tags)
Part I. More than 500 people create a human peace sign on the beach in Santa Monica
SANTA MONICA COLLEGE TEACH-IN EXPLORES ALTERNATIVES TO WAR (tags)
Marathon westside teach-in explores peaceful solutions to, and examines roots of, terrorism.
A listing of some peace related events in Southern California
teach in and mass walk to the beach at smc (tags)
Please join Santa Monica College Students for a teach in and candle lit vigil walk to the beach
Anti-authoritarian anti-war meeting tonight! (tags)
Bring a halt to nationalism and the war machine.
Strategic Resistance Organizing Conference- a look back (tags)
At the begining of August, the Strategic Resistance Congerence was held in Venice CA. With an invitation only guest-list of 200 activists from around the Americas, the conference focused on goals, sexism and white supremacy within the movement today. Larry George writes the inside scoop.
Stop the Repeal of Santa Monica's Living Wage Law (tags)
Santa Monica has passed a groundbreaking living wage law that will help lift 2,000 workers out of poverty. But now the city's most powerful business interests are trying to repeal the ordinance.
Live from Death Row Event March 31 (tags)
Live from Death Row Event March 31
SantaMonica Flouridation Vote/info & educational material (tags)
The vote in city council is postponed until November 28. There is still time to get this information out. Get copies of the Mirror and give them to everyone you know in Santa Monica. Send this notice out to your list.
Crashing The Party: The IMC Documentary (tags)
Promo for the 90 minute documentary 'Crashing The Party' on the Democratic Corporate Convention in Los Angeles. Videos are available for purchase. Buy a video! Support the IMC.
Day 24 on the MTA Picket Line (tags)
Interviews with MTA drivers on the 24th day of the strike.
Our Times, Your times, Hard times (tags)
Robert Scheer's farewll column in Our Times, Santa Monica. Referred to by Karen Pomer in her open letter.
LA Times turns it's back on local coverage (tags)
The L.A. Times has just ceased publication of Our Times sections covering neighborhood news in 14 Southland communities -- an all-too-typical example of how corporate media fail to serve real community needs. Activist and radio producer Karen Pomer is circulating the following open letter to the staff of Our Times Santa Monica, which IMC-LA is proud to reproduce.
HAYDEN SPEAKES AT SANTA MONICA PIER (tags)
HAYDEN PROMOTES UNCONVENTIONAL POLITICS OUTSIDE DEMOCRATIC FUND RAISER SUNDAY EVENING AUGUST 13,2000 AT SANTA MONICA PIER
Landlord Crisis (coming soon to LA) (tags)
The SF IMC has put together this excellent overview of gentrification in the City. It's relevant to LA, insofar as many of the race and class dynamics described can happen here. Santa Monica, watch out!
Who Says We Didn't Get Good Press? (tags)
So maybe it's only a free community newspaper, and it's not owned by a media conglomerate, but it's widely read in my town. This was the lead editorial in this week's Santa Monica Mirror.
End Corporate Rule balloon - Santa Monica pier: REPOST (tags)
This large balloon festooned with "End Corporate Rule" and "People Before Profits" was flown above the DNC fundraiser on the Santa Monica pier on Sunday night - excellent! Balloon was joint effort of Teamsters and IATSE Hollywood studio workers.
End Corporate Rule balloon - Santa Monica pier (tags)
Someone from the Motion Pictures Union was flying this large balloon festooned with "End Corporate Rule" and "People Before Profits" during the DNC fundraiser on the Santa Monica pier on Sunday night - excellent!
Demo at the Gap in Santa Monica. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Sweatshop march in Santa Monica. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Medea Benjamin speaks in Santa Monica. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Donald Fisher's Head. He's the GAP Chairman. (tags)
Donald Fisher's head makes an appearance at the Gapatista March in Santa Monica on August 13th.
Gap Protest, August 13, 2000 (tags)
Gap Protest in Santa Monica at 3rd Street Promenade
East LA Sabor Factory rocks! (tags)
East LA Sabor Factory rounds up the Santa Monica protests at the beach party near the pier where the DNC party was taking place.
"I'm Uncle Sam, that's who I am !" (tags)
An Uncle Sam look alike crashes the party on the beach in Santa Monica that was sponsored by the conservative democrats in congress, and about a dozen corporate backers.
Hotel workers demand their rights in Santa Monica (tags)
At the posh Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, surrounded by a preposterous police presence in full riot gear, low-wage hotel workers rallied for their right to organize. Senator Paul Wellstone, AFL-CIO President John Sweeney and Rev. Jesse Jackson came out to represent.
Santa Monica Beach Party #2 (picture) (tags)
cops stand ready, guarding the back side of a democratic party event while protesters have a party of their own below - Santa Monica Beach, pier 5. Aug 13.
Santa Monica Beach Party (Picture) (tags)
Anita rocks the mic and the counter-party at Santa Monica Beach Aug. 13
Complete Text of Granny D's Santa Monica beach party speech (tags)
Granny D. -- who walked across the United States to demonstrate her suport of campaign finance reform -- calls on those concerned with justice to "vote their hearts."
Santa Monica sands a ground zero for Sunday protests (tags)
Mainstream article about protest scheduled for tonight in Santa Monica
Tar DNC Officials in Digs at Mirimar; Feather Them with Stalinist Drab! (tags)
Bsn DNC!
Beyond Soros: Reply to Soros Gave Over $200,000 To Democrats (tags)
The L. A. Independent Media Center, right here where you posted this, has applied for and is expecting to receive money from Soros. Now there has also been a bid by Stu Turner, Marketing Director of (http://www.LAinsider.com), the local arm of Cox Interactive Media (http://www.cimedia.com), the Internet Division of Cox Enterprises, Inc., the giant media conglomerate, to buy an affiliation and use the L.A. IMC to build up the number of hits on the www.LAinsider.com site for their IPO plans.