Russiagate Or Impeachment, Because Those Were Fake Things (tags)
Caitlin Johnstone writes about the end of illusions. "Peace is not everything but without it, everything becomes nothing" (Willy Brandt). You can have peace or the US empire. You can't have both.
"Don't let them take democracy away from you" (tags)
"United we can and will overcome the time of darkness in America," he said. After four years of Trump's presidency, the Biden-Harris team wants to reunite the country, overcome the Corona crisis and boost the economy with millions of new jobs.
The class struggle of th Libertarian presidential candidate Gary Johnson (tags)
The Libertarians’ economic program voices the economic grievances of some of the more economically insecure layers of the American middle class through their criticisms of the domination of the major banks and corporations. Based on conceptions which originate in the right-wing and anticommunist Austrian School of bourgeois economics
“None Dare Call It Conspiracy:” How U.S. Elites Made Islamist Militants the New Red Menace (tags)
The American Establishment’s Quarter-Century Scheme to Replace Defunct Soviet Communism with “Expansionist” Militant Islam. And Why We Need Former U.S. Senator turned diplomat Gary Hart, Who “Thinks Differently” About U.S.-Russia Relations, to Join the 2016 Presidential Race
anti-war
DREAMers confront Sheriff Baca on Deportations, 6 arrested (tags)
Thursday, September 6, 2012
LOS ANGELES - While other immigrant rights organizations were getting bogged down in DACA paperwork1--many of them charging for the service--the DREAMers, never content to rest on their laurels despite their enormous accomplishment, realized the necessity of advancing the movement. Over ten years of organizing has made them masters of political strategy, timing being their forte. And last Thursday was no exception.
In Service to Power: A First Read of Michelle Obama's Speech (tags)
As the U.S. sinks further and further into economic decline, with 23 million people unemployed or underemployed and one report after another detailing the everyday sense of dread the average working class family faces with a declining standard of living, cuts to education and vital services for those most in need, the tightly controlled spectacle called the Democratic National Convention featured First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday, September 4th. The convention appeared little different than parties built on the personality cult of the Great Leader upon whom all aspirations are placed. There was little to distinguish the Democratic National Convention from the gross rubber stamp party congresses of the old Stalinist parties, with functionaries clapping in approval, on cue, for popular consumption.
CAIR: Record Number of Muslim Delegates at DNC (tags)
CAIR: Record Number of Muslim Delegates at DNC
Gary Johnson vs. Scott Rasmussen: The voters lose (tags)
As we move toward the hype and hoopla of the Republican National Convention in Tampa next week and the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte early next month, The American Pundit Writing Assignment for the second half of August focuses on the condition of political reporting in United States:
Queer Democrats Demand 100% on Marriage, Choice (tags)
The predominantly Queer San Diego Democrats for Equality passed a sweeping change to its rules for endorsing or rating candidates May 24. The new rules demand that candidates seeking an endorsement or favorable rating from the club support full marriage equality for Queer couples and an eight-point agenda for protecting women's access to abortion.
Obama's Profile in Courage (tags)
Say what you will about President Obama's overall record, his recent endorsement of marriage equality for same-sex couples was an act of real political courage. It's not going to help him politically because the states in which it's going to win him more votes are large, cosmopolitan East and West Coast states he was going to carry anyway, while it's going to cost him votes in the South and so-called "swing states." It also dramatically contrasts him with Mitt Romney, who supports amending the U.S. Constitution to abolish marriage equality for same-sex couples.
Democrat Obama Chooses anti-union, anti-gay Charlotte NC for 2012 convention (tags)
In choosing Charlotte, North Carolina to host the 2012 Democratic National Convention, President Obama selected a city with no unionized hotels, a non-union convention center, and the least union membership of the four options. AND Charlotte is not a friendly place for LGBT people.
Obama's Justice Dept Attacks Peace Groups as "Terrorist" (tags)
Under Democrat Harry Truman, it was the Communist bogeyman that was used to destroy the Left that had built the labor movement; today Democrat Barack Obama uses the terrorist bogeyman to try to destroy the peace movement, both actions for the same goals: To maximize the profits of the capitalist class. Here is the news from Twin Cities and Chicago Indymedia of FBI terrorism across the country.
Obama vs Insurance:Pillow fights (tags)
Obama and the health insurance companies are pillow fighting. Ready to concede, the Democrats are already saying the ya-hoo attended townhalls have stopped them from passing through legislation, what about the townhalls against the war(s)? This fight is stopping because it never really was meant to win. Just another pillow fight with big business. The media wants us to believe that there is some sort of mass movement out there that is opposed to any sort of health care that is not run by the private sector.
dreams we dream can come true
Reviewing Ellen Brown's "Web of Debt:" Part V (tags)
Part V of Federal Reserve plunder
Grand Jury Probes Richardson Donor’s New Mexico Finances (tags)
Body: full story: http://www. bloomberg. com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aL0GGUluJeT8&refer=worldwide
Obama's Economic Dream Team? (tags)
indeed for Wall Street bankers
E-Book of Tarpley's "Obama: Postmodern Coup The Making of a Manchurian Candidate (tags)
This book exposes Obama, but it does so from a standpoint that is fundamentally different from almost all other critical studies seen so far. The basic thesis shared by the authors of this book is that Obama is a right-winger, an elitist, a creature of Wall Street, and a deeply troubled personality, running far to the right of his main opponent, Sen. Clinton, on all major issues, including the two critical areas of economics and foreign policy.
BBC( World Have Your Say) World Service at the Skirball this Wednesday at 8 AM (3 PM GMT) (tags)
BBC( World Have Your Say) World Service at the Skirball this Wednesday at 8 AM (3 PM GMT) and then will be with their bus in Venice Beach: http://worldhaveyoursay.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/you-shall-go-to-the-skirball/ It was just announced via the audio link at www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice that the BBC World Service (World Have Your Say broadcast) is doing a bus tour across the USA (from Los Angeles to New York) taking opinions/perspectives from Americans along the way as we should try to be there to put forth an anti-war message! '60 Minutes' Cut Ahmadinejad's Israel/Palestine statement Report: '60 Minutes' Cut Ahmadinejad's Statement, 'Solution Is Democracy' in Israel/Palestine
"John McCain has voted with George Bush 90 percent of the time." (tags)
This charge, a centerpiece of Obama's acceptance speech last night, was quite probably true. But it was also a stunning piece of hypocrisy coming from the Democratic nominee who has himself voted for almost every single George Bush war funding bill since becoming a U.S. senator.
DENVER Under Police Siege (tags)
DNC in Denver, August 27, 2008 -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Report and photos from DNC in Denver (tags)
Photos and report on the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado, August 23, 2008.
DNC Protest, Split, and the Principled Stand of Cynthia McKinney (tags)
"As the United States activated Navy ships and the Air Force to begin an airlift of non-specified goods into the former Soviet state of Georgia, and military exercises began in the Persian Gulf near Iran, I received communications from certain individuals among the Colorado Greens who were organizing campaign support events there, suggesting that I not participate in an anti-war program being organized by other individuals in Colorado." -Cynthia McKinney In addition, the Green Party of Colorado has issued false statements to the press and all over the internet claiming that Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney will not be participating in the Recreate ’68 events. Here is one such statement from Dave Chandler, co-chair of the Colorado Green Party, Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress in the Seventh Congressional District, and supporter of a Denver ballot measure that would seize the vehicles of illegal immigrants: “Cynthia McKinney, Green Party candidate for President, and Rosa Clemente, Green Party candidate for Vice President are NOT participating in any Recreate ‘68 activities. Both candidates, and the Green Party of Colorado, are refuting this announcement and are stating that neither candidate, nor the Green Party of Colorado, are in any way associated with Recreate ’68, nor will any of their candidates be speaking at or attending any event, nor are they in any way associated with the group Recreate ’68.” This is a blatant lie. Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente will be speaking at the Recreate ’68 events.
Wishful Thinking and Deadly Self-Deception (tags)
A response to “Change We Can Believe In. An Open Letter to Barack Obama,” August 18 issue of The Nation magazine, online at thenation.com.
The Dangerous Logic of Blocking Protests in the Name of Electing Democrats (tags)
At a time when the tens of millions of people who have the potential strength to stop this war are being pacified and corralled into a dead-end, what meaning does it have to call oneself “anti-war” if you are not protesting outside the convention? Anyone serious about stopping this whole direction of unjust war, torture and fascist repression should be in the streets.
Interview with Cop Watch LA Member Joaquin Cienfuegos for the Affinity Project (tags)
This interview was done in the summer of 2006. Joaquin is currently working with the Revolutionary Autonomous Communities (which at the time of the interview was in the process of being created) and the Guerrilla Chapter of Cop Watch Los Angeles.
Update Bio for Don White (tags)
Contributors to this biography include: Jan Goodman; Blase and Theresa Bonpane; Dennis White; Lydia Brazon and Margaret Prescod.
20,000 Anti-War Protesters Plan DNC Camp Out at Denver City Park (tags)
Neighbors are bracing for 20,000 anti-war protesters planning a five-day camp in City Park during the Democratic National Convention. The city issued an assembly permit for Tent State University to bring the tribe of college kids from across the country for an "alternative university" Aug. 24-28 in the southwest corner of the park.
If Israel Attacks Iran.... (tags)
"Friday's New York Times is reporting that multiple U.S. officials have stated that the Israeli military carried out what seemed to be a 'rehearsal' for a strike directed at Iran's nuclear facilities."
– The Raw Story
Protests planned at Democratic National Convention in Denver (tags)
Disruptions are being planned for the Democratic National Convention in Denver this summer.
Morgan Stanley Issues Full US Recession Alert (tags)
Morgan Stanley has issued a full recession alert for the US economy, warning of a sharp slowdown in business investments and a perfect storm for consumers as the housing slump spreads. Under the conservative definition, man is the servant of money. Long live alternative economics!
CHICAGO CONFIDENTIAL! First National Convergence of the Movement for a Democratic Society (tags)
It was a hectic week for activists in Chicago. There was the Select Media Festival, a Teaching for Social Justice Conference, a SNCC commemoration, the Humanities festival, a National Convention to End the Death Penalty, and Bob Brown’s law-suit against the corporations. Not least, the Movement for a Democratic Society (MDS) held its first national convergence at Loyola University, from November 8 through 11 with the participation of the newly inspired SDS, Students for a Democratic Society.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed For May Day Rally (tags)
The National Lawyers Guild, along with attorneys from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF), filed a class action lawsuit in federal court in Los Angeles yesterday on behalf of the community groups who organized a May Day immigrants rights rally at MacArthur Park in the city’s heavily Latino immigrant community.
Quicksilver Times: a study in the infiltration and manipulation of alternative media (tags)
Some things change, some don't.
Reassigned LAPD Cmdr. Gray Gave Orders to Shoot Protesters in 2000 (tags)
Commander Gray, who was reassigned from Central Division, was the individual who gave the order to shoot people with less lethal weapons in October 22, 2000. And, you know, the city wound up paying a little over a million dollars for all the cases that resulted from that.
Asheville Global Report interviews Sherman Austin (tags)
sherman austin served one year in federal prison after he was charged with "distribution" of explosives information. The website that he founded, Raisethefist.com, didn't contain any information on explosives — a link from his site to another website contained the information, the distribution of which austin was prosecuted for. Since his release in September 2004, he has been serving three years probation.
Becky Johnson gets trashed by the JTR (tags)
copied from http://jewishtribalreview.org/johnson2.htm
Txtmob action alerts to save SCFarm! (tags)
Receive action alerts to save south central farm via text message! Just created a group at txtmob.com
Diabolus ex Machina: The Convenient Reappearance of Osama bin Laden (tags)
…from WTVD-TV (ABC News, Raleigh/Durham, NC): “A Duke professor says he is doubtful about Thursday's audiotape from Osama bin Laden. Bruce Lawrence has just published ‘Messages to the World: The Statements of Osama Bin Laden,’ a book translating bin Laden’s writing. He is skeptical of Thursday’s message. ‘It was like a voice from the grave,’ Lawrence said.”
MT Karthik, former KPFK news director, interview (tags)
Embracing the Gadfly Interview with MT Karthik by Marc Herbst From the new Issue of the Journal of Aesthetics and Protest
Bush's Hidden Majority
It's Time for the DLC to Go (tags)
Failure by McAuliffe & co. leaves Bush with a mandate for war and repression.
The Republican campaign to suppress the Black vote (tags)
Boston Social Forum: Significance, Achievements and Some Lessons Learned (tags)
analysis of the recent Boston Social Forum by two of its organizers
This should be read by every Americian before November!!
WWP candidates condemn RNC/police repression (tags)
THE STREETS BELONG TO THE PEOPLE!
BTL:Pagan Priestess Starhawk Draws Connection Between Spirituality and... (tags)
...Political Activism ~ Interview with Starhawk, pagan priestess and nonviolent direct action organizer, conducted by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus
Some of Kerry's biggest fans are in the press (tags)
Video of John Kerry's Democratic National Convention (tags)
I "lost" 4 hours of footage...
A candid glimpse of the mad spectacle surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Boston.
I survived the Democratic National Convention (tags)
BTL:Activist Granny D, 94, Launches Campaign for Senate Seat in New Hampshire (tags)
Speech by Doris "Granny D" Haddock, 94-year-old U.S. Senate candidate and activist, produced by Between the Lines' Melinda Tuhus
BTL:Victims' Families Say 9/11 Commission Report Avoids Certain Truths~ (tags)
~But Makes Some Valuable Recommendations~Interview with David Potorti, September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
PROTEST AGAINST DNC RAZOR WIRE PEN (tags)
Welcome to Camp Gitmo Free Speech Zone!
"You have the right to free speech.... that is, if you're crazy enough to actually try it!" - Know your Rights, The Clash
No to Bush Lite, Yes to Independent Workers' Campaign: WWP Candidates (tags)
While the Democratic Party's voting base is turning against war and corporate domination, Kerry is trying to drag everyone in the opposite direction.
Endorse July 25 Protest at Democratic Convention (tags)
Bring the troops home now! Sun. July 25 12 Noon, Boston Common
IndyMedia at the DNC '04 (tags)
Boston Independent Media Center - Democratic National Convention Projects
Are you coming to Boston for the Democratic National Convention this July? Are you planning to work with the Independent Media Center?
Corporate Boards lacking minorities and Independence (tags)
At Boston-area companies, minority board directors are truly in the minority: 2.5% are African-American, 1.4% are Asian, >1% are Latino, and none are Native American.
Attention California Shoppers (tags)
I need money to go to Boston to be part of the organizing effort re:protesting the corporatization of the world at the DNC, going on the 276 mile peace march between conventions, and being with Eco Bloc at the RNC in NYC Aug.30-Sept.4. The earth and all sentient beings thank you for being sane, and supporting my willingness to participate.
International Call for Support and Action (resist the DNC) (tags)
We will resist the DNC with all of our might. We will make the delegates realize we do not want them in our fair city. We will refuse to recognize the State and we will continue to fight against the crook that is nominated. We will not ask for freedom, we will demand it.
Ding Dong The Witch is Dead (tags)
Reagan's death is time to celebrate for working people
Ding Dong The Witch is Dead (tags)
Reagan's passing is a time to celebrate for working people
THE SUMMER OF TERROR 2004 (tags)
The criminals who got away with 9/11 are planning more far larger scale attacks.
Jimmy Carter Lies Democrats Are Guys. (tags)
On Thursday night this week former president Jimmy Carter destroyed all and any credibility he had as an election observer by blaming Ralph Nader for former Vice President Al Gore's loss in his presidential bid in election 2000. The former president was also insulting toward presidential candidate Ralph Nader by telling him to "go back to umpiring softball games or examining the rear end of automobiles, and don't risk costing the Democrats the White House this year as you did four years ago."
Interview with Dennis Kucinich (tags)
The Indy (http://indy.pabn.org) interviewed Democratic president candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-Ohio) on March 14, 2004, as he campaigned in Normal, Illinois before the Illinois primary
The Ruckus Society rethinks the U.S. anti-corporate globalization movement (tags)
“Close your eyes,” directs a young workshop facilitator. In the sticky heat of a secluded Florida campground, under a large open-air tent, a group of activists closes their eyes. “Now I want you to picture an anti-corporate globalization activist.” The campers furrow their collective brows. “Okay,” says the facilitator, after a brief pause, “how many saw a white person?”
We Can Do This: Direct Action against Global Capitalism and US Imperialism (tags)
Ingrid Chapman has been involved in direct action organizing for the past 4 years. At 23, she has helped pull off successful mass actions, worked with thousands of activists around the country and bases her work in the question, "How do we build broad based movements capable of challenging global capitalism and US imperialism?" While it is easy to get depressed about the state of the world these days, those in power would also like us to forget that the largest anti-war movement in history was mobilized this past year and that global movements for justice are standing up against capitalism. Ingrid Chapman is one of the many younger generation radicals developing visionary politics and strategic practice to build our movements.
This article explores a comment made to one of my articles, by "Officer Friendly," that said about police violence at protests, "If you mess with the bull, you get the horns, you know what I mean?" I began to compare the bull and the police...
LAPD wants to ban ski masks from demonstrators’ wardrobes (tags)
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Amazing FTAA Article on Salon.com (tags)
This article is now on the front page of Salon.com. It accurately descrbes the massive illegal police operation in Miami during the protests against the FTAA and the continued loss of our civil liberties and first amendment rights.
DNC Consulta (Boston, Feb 2004) (tags)
DNC Resistance Consulta Friday February 13 - Monday February 16, 2004 Boston, Massachusetts
Call to resist the Democratic National Convention, Boston, July 2004 (tags)
Come defend Boston, July 2004.
Lefty Hooligan Breaks it Down for Activists (tags)
You can't tell the players without a program. Lefty Hooligan, an old timer in the left scene, breaks it all down for you. This article is a few years old, but nothing much has changed, and the various organizations discussed are still around. Cults of personality tend to have long lives. Just look at Lyndon Larouche's longevity.
Sign Letter to Support a Political Prisoner (tags)
E-mail us for a copy of the letter.
Contact us for more info at cabin_fevered@yahoo.com
Court Solidarity for Rob Olivarria (aka Ruckus) (tags)
Please see full story.
Court Solidarity for Rob Middaugh-Olivarria (aka Ruckus) (tags)
Please see below for full story.
Court Solidarity for Rob Middaugh (Ruckus) (tags)
see below
British press reports Schwarzenegger’s groping and affair with former child actress (tags)
The British media reports on Schwarzenegger's gropings and affair with a former Little House on the Prairie actress. Meanwhile, the U.S. media continues to ignore reports of the Groping Governor Wannabe’s extramarital affairs and groping sessions.
Another 'Tour de Force' Article from Ann Coulter (tags)
California: The Democrat's Laboratory. The host organism dies.
Support conscientious objector Stephen Funk awaiting military trial on September 4 for "desertion"
Bush's War Machine Demands You (tags)
"I wanted to get out of this kicking-in-doors-with-guns kind of thing," said Hinman, who was looking forward to more time with his two children but is now serving at Camp Doha, Kuwait. "It was a real surprise."
Ann Coulter exposes liberal hypocrisy (again). (tags)
Ann exposes the hypocrisy of the Democrats on Uday & Qusay, the war, etc. After years of defending Clinton, liberals love the piquant irony of calling Bush a liar.
Courting the "Middle Class" (tags)
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Weep the demise of a Leader of Men (tags)
Mourn the passing of a brilliant leader of men. Strom Thurmond is gone. It's a sad day. We will hang our flags at half-mast.
Class Action Lawsuit: D2KLA-Rage Against The Machine Concert, August 2000 (tags)
Seeking plaintiffs who fit the description of the class described at d2kclassaction.org. Class-action lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for force used during the Democratic National Convention, on August 14, 2000, after the Rage Against the Machine concert. Sign up before the end of June!
$2.75 Million Proposed for Cyclists Arrested in Protest (tags)
From the 2000 DNC protests, in today's LA Times.
Looking for DNC/D2K Plaintiffs (tags)
NLG has a law-suit
We are looking for plaintiffs who were shot with rubber bullets or hit with batons on August 14, 2000 by the LAPD after the Rage Against the Machine Concert at the Staples Center. We are trying to collect damages for people who were injured by the Police.
Long Beach CA: Police State USA (tags)
This is an excellent summary of the past two years of police repression in Long Beach CA.
While Inglewood Reacts: LONG BEACH CA: POLICE STATE USA (tags)
Here's the report which is in the current issue of Turning the Tide. Repression has continued. A June 14 Flag Day (flag burning) show at the info shop was shut done by the cops after repeated harassment. Young people living or shopping in the area of the info shop -- with no connection to anarchism, copwatch or the info shop-- have been stopped and hassled on the street by LB cops. The city attorney made a report to the LB city council last week about 'prosecution of anarchists' --
TTT report on persecution of Long Beach anarchists, activists (tags)
Here's the report which is in the current issue of Turning the Tide. Repression has continued.
Paint It Black-Video and Discussion
The following is a flyer for Jessica Lawless' Documentary on, among other things, anarchism and racialized imagery. She has screened it around LA post Sept.11th with related discussions. She has writen below on the nature of the post S11 conversations
Paint It Black-Video and Discussion
The following is a flyer for Jessica Lawless' Documentary on, among other things, anarchism and racialized imagery. She has screened it around LA post Sept.11th with related discussions. She has writen below on the nature of the post S11 conversations
U.S. Concentration Camps: Operation Garden Plot (tags)
Operation Garden Plot is the Army's code name for military plans to put down civil disturbances. It was most recently activated during the 1992 riots in Los Angeles, the 1999 WTO meetings in Seattle, the 2000 Philadelphia Republican National Convention, and the 2000 Democratic National Convention in L.A. Well over 100 concentration camps have been designated and are maintained for use under Operation Garden Plot. With the sweeping new police powers ushered in since 9-11, and the possible more to repeal or amend the Posse Comitatus act, the Federal Government is now taking aim at dissent at home rather than terrorism abroad.
Bicyclists Arrested at DNC Sue L.A. (tags)
Bicyclists riding in the Critical Mass bike ride during the 2000 Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles sue L.A. for civil rights violations.
O22 -- Breaking News Account of Entire Event (tags)
This is a compilation of all the O22 breaking news accounts from the field that were filed today.
this article is comprised of paragraphs. Each paragraph is made up of sentences, and each sentence is the sum of many words.
Amy Goodman broadcasting from LA IMC 8/00 (tags)
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! broadcating from the LA-IMC during the Democratic National Convention.
Amy Goodman broadcasting from LA IMC 8/00 (tags)
Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now! broadcating from the LA-IMC during the Democratic National Convention.
Juan Gonzalez broacasting from LA-IMC (tags)
Juan Gonzalez, then co-host of Democracy Now! broadcasting last year from the LA Indy Media Center during the Democratic National Convention.
We are the youth together resisting against governmental/corporate bullying. We are speaking out about the injustices and brutalization we face with police attacks and scare tactics used to weaken the youth's voice. The youth are the future we demand a better world. We will not be silenced...
MOMENTUM BUILDS FOR SEPT 29 MOBILIZATION (tags)
The largest mass mobilization in Southern California since the Democratic National Convention protests ihas momentum building behind it as activists announce a July 20 planning meeting at CARECEN. NO TO THE FTAA, NO TO PLAN COLOMBIA are issues included in the recently released "Call."
August 14th FIRST ANNUAL YOUTH UNITY MARCH (tags)
THE YOUTH ARE THE FUTURE! WE DEMAND A BETTER WORLD!
American Capitalism Beats American Democracy Again
Anarchists Prepare to Descend Upon Los Angeles for MayDay (tags)
As FTAA protests come to a end the anarchists prepare to launch a new battle in the Southern California area. May Day 2001.
Twin Cities IMC's "Free Press" newspaper hits streets (tags)
The Twin Cites IMC's "Free Press" newspaper hit the streets on J20. Available to out-of-towners in pdf or by mail.
J20 LA: Well, At Least They Didn't Shoot Us (tags)
2000-3500 people; dissident Democrats and Greens took the stage; an enthusiastic march; hokey folk music before the Federal Building; and an unusual amount of restraint from the good 'ol head-bashin' LAPD.
COUP WATCH: FBI To Probe More Minority Disenfranchisement (tags)
According to a report by the Sun-Sentinel, the FBI is investigating allegations that so-called “palm cards” were handed out to Haitians at Precinct 153 in Miami-Dade County that were presented as a vote for Gore, but gave Bush's number on the Miami-Dade ballot instead. It’s perhaps the most novel approach yet that the GOP has discovered to reach out to minority voters--and kidnap them.
Want to buy the new IMC doc "Crashing the Party?" (tags)
Buy a VHS copy of the new IMC documentary for $10 at our LA screenings or at the Long Bch. Nader Rally on Fri. at our IMC table. To buy via mail for $12, call (310) 458-6566.
This is What a Police State Looks Like: Resistance & Repression at D2K (tags)
A personal account of being illegally arrested by the LAPD during the Democratic National Convention for peacfully protesting against the fur trade and the capitalist system responsible for it.
d2kla: "Just the Facts" (tags)
Footage of the LAPD Police action outside the Democratic National Convention; featuring the voice of Bill Clinton taken from his speech inside the DNC.
US DEPT OF JUSTICE WANTS FIRST HAND ACCOUNTS (tags)
Civil Rights violations and police abuse accounts welcomed by the US JUSTICE DEPT
Protesting at the Democratic National Convention: A Faith Perspective (tags)
To be published in the October Issue of Christian Social Action Magazine
Crash the Party -- Pershing Square - Fri, S1 (tags)
In celebration of the repression of First Amendment rights in Los Angeles Aug 14-17, and in recognition of the LAPD being the first police department in the nation to achieve official court recognition as a criminal enterprise, downtown corporate interests will host a BBQ and celebration at Pershing Square, Fri. S1. BE THERE
A letter to mayor Riordan (tags)
A letter to the mayor asking for a police apology for my sister and the other arrested cyclists.
Rejoice after jail release (tags)
Activists rejoice after being released from detention from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000. Some of the protesters had been in custody in Los Angeles for more than a week since their arrest during the Democratic National Convention. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Fifty-two activists jailed since their arrest during the Democratic National Convention were released from the Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2000. Some of the protesters had been in custody in Los Angeles for more than a week. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
AUDIO ACTIVISTS' ANALYSIS OF "FESTIVAL OF RESISTANCE" (tags)
After months of preparation, members of the audio-activist group, Ultra-red emerge from the protests around the Democratic National Convention (DNC), held in Los Angeles August 14 to 17. Collaborating with guerrilla cartographers, the Independent Media Center's radio collective as well as assisting in organizing a queer rights march, Ultra-red members reflect on how a week of protests transformed the city from a militarized zone to a patchwork of sovereign public spaces.
Coverage and Analysis of the Anarchist Convention (tags)
Coverage and Analysis of the Anarchist Convention, from an outsider for outsiders (and a somewhat mainstream audience). I wanted to spend more time at the NAAC, but felt like I didn't fit in! There is discussion of putting on "our own" anarchist conference in Arizona by and for AZ anarchists.
The Labor Presence at D2KLA (tags)
This article is a perspective on the overall impact of the week of protests at the Democratic National Convention, focusing on how present labor issues were, as well as how the labor movement's contribution to the anti-corporate globalization movement has changed.
Cops at Twin Towers Correctional Facility (tags)
Officers run to meet the 5000 activist strong demonstration at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. The demonsrators marched from Staples Center where the Democratic National Convention was meeting. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
mexico/california border march (tags)
Anna Castro (left), Manuel Vasquez (center) and Marisol Rivera (right) are two of the 4000 activists marching at the Democratic National Convention, Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 in downtown Los Angeles, CA to commemorate the 545 people that have died crossing the Mexico/California border over the past six years. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Anarchists (right) square off against Jesus advocates (left) at the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Anarchists (right) square off against Jesus advocates (left) at the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Activists demand an end to Iraqi sanctions at the Democratic National Convention, Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 in downtown Los Angeles, CA. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
Thousands of gay-rights activists march in downtown Los Angeles, CA on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2000 during the Democratic National Convention. Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
From the other side of the fence (tags)
Activists with a variety of causes demonstrate at the Democratic National Convention at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 Copyright 2000 Dang Ngo. Free for use by nonprofit, anti-corporate globalization organizations and for personal use. All other rights reserved.
CNN Headline News: Give Them 30 Minutes and They'll Obscure the World... (tags)
Did anyone keep an eye on CNN Headline News during the DNC? I thought it was interesting what they chose to cover...
AP - Convention Activists Protest LAPD (tags)
For the thousands of demonstrators who came to the Democratic National Convention to press their causes, the last day on the streets ended simply: No shoving, no rubber bullets and no arrests.
WSWS: Among the delegates to the DNC (tags)
“They say it's there, but I'm not aware of it.” That was the response to a question on the growth of social inequality posed by this reporter to a delegate who was wildly applauding after Bill Clinton's speech to the Democratic National Convention. Her remark, though particularly stark in its expression of complacency, was not untypical of the comments this reporter got while interviewing delegates on the floor of the convention. [...] http://wsws.org/articles/2000/aug2000/dnc-a18.shtml
From Battle of LA to Boston October 3 Protest (tags)
Time for Battle of LA veterans/survivors to use non-corporate-sponsored Independent Revolutionary Media Centers to mobilize anti-corporate Movement activists to protest in Boston on October 3 against the Rigged PResidential Debate and the Rigged U.S. presidential election?
Why Protest at Democratic National Convention? (tags)
Real Audio file of interview with Kevin Rudiger of Direct Action Network explains why a broad coalition of groups is protesting against the Democrats and how non-violent civil disobedience is being used to affect social change. (7:30 min)
Clinton's speech to the Democratic convention (tags)
In his speech Monday night to the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles, Bill Clinton displayed his most distinctive political asset—his talent for sounding “left” while advancing right-wing policies. As reflected in the enthusiastic response from the delegates on the convention floor, he was very much in his element.
CLINTON’S REAL LEGACY ON DISPLAY (tags)
At the same moment President Bill Clinton delivered his speech to the Democratic National Convention extolling the so-called accomplishments of his administration, the Los Angeles Police Department opened fire with rubber bullets, pepper spray and bean bags on a crowd of 10,000 concert-goers 200 yards from the convention center.
Cameras are not in short supply here in Los Angeles for the Democratic National Convention. 8/16/00
Peltier's Spokeswoman Receives Police Baton Blows to Head during March Standoff (tags)
Jean Day, from the Leonard Peltier Defense Committee in South Dakota, received two blows to the forehead from a police officer using a baton to prevent nonviolent marchers from exiting the Free Speech area of the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday.
Working Assets Media: Corporate Media In Disguise? (tags)
Is Working Assets media really a for-profit corporate alternative media?
(Ironic) LA Mayor Riordan rides bike today (tags)
Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan rode a bicycle this morning, hoping to encourage drivers to carpool, use public transit or bike to work to lessen traffic
Victory in Philly and Onward to LA! (tags)
On aug. 1 thousand took to the streets to protest the criminal injustice system, and in support of Mumia Abu-Jamal. These actions were victorious. We pledge to continue the struggles at the Democratic National Convention in LA and beyond!
Police arrested 95 people -- nearly half of them animal rights activists -- as thousands of protesters staged demonstrations near the site of the Democratic National Convention for a second night.
Police Intimidation Tactics Escalate (tags)
The first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) showed their ability to move in formation to demonstrate force over activists.
Police Account of Demonstrations Not Based in Reality (tags)
Police did not live up to the terms of their dispersal order at the Human Needs Not Corporate Greed, March for Our Lives festival at the DNC and violently attacked demonstrators who were dispersing from the area (audio, listen in, 26:00).
Organizers call for investigation into indiscriminate police violence (tags)
Organizers from the IMC, Shadow Convention, ACLU, Green Party, D2KLA, Global Exchange and others band together to call for an investigation into last night's outrageous use of police force against demonstrators and concert-goers.
A Message from the International Longshore & Warehouse Union to D2KLA (tags)
letter of support from ILWU to D2KLA
Ted Hayes Conducts Downtown Tour in Preparation for Homeless Convention (tags)
Details Ted Hayes' efforts to contrast the ostentatious display of the DNC to the poorer areas of the city. Hayes' also organized a Dome Village for transitional housing and talks about the institutional origins of poverty.
The Campaign To End The Death Penalty (tags)
Statement from the Campaign to End the Death Penalty, which protests and organizes to stop state and federal death penalty legislation.
Police Intimidation Tactics Escalate (tags)
Police tactics during the first days of the convention.
Interview and discussion about why activists protest.
come to the 2004 presidential protests (tags)
come to the 2004 presidential protests, already being planned by a stuttering mumbling mayor manino
Welcome to Poopa Scoopa. It is Day Two of the Democratic National Convention. What has happened thus far, and what can we expect? Accounts from various media sources (Indy and Crop.)
Arizona-Sonora Justice Alliance Takes On Republicrats; Turns Up the Heat On Gore (tags)
Arizona activist alliance news release for 8.14-15
Police Attack Peaceful Protestors at Dome City (tags)
PLEASE COME TO DOME CITY RIGHT NOW! Police charged a peaceful demonstration that was walking on the sidewalk with pepper spray and plastic bullets, injuring protesters. They have barricaded Dome City, and the police's further intentions are not clear. PLEASE GET PRESS TO DOME CITY RIGHT NOW! 9th and Garland
DEMO AT GORE'S HOTEL TO PROTEST FUNDING OF MASSIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA & L.A. (tags)
DEMO AT GORE'S HOTEL TO PROTEST FUNDING OF MASSIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA & L.A. - Demonstration will greet candidate Thursday-
Rise Up LA and Direct Action Network [DAN] conducted multiple trainings of protesters in media savvy and non violent protests at their MacArthur Park Convergence Center last week in preparation for this week's protests. The Convergence also conducted community outreach to the surrounding, predominately working class, immigrant community, located about a mile east of Staples Center, site of the Democratic National Convention [DNC].
U.S. Presidency Up for Auction on eBay (tags)
Date: Thu, 10 Aug 2000 DATELINE LOS ANGELES: This morning, The Roman Forum put the U.S. presidency up for auction on eBay (http://www.ebay.com) for a minimum bid of $1.
Judge Issues restraining order against LAPD raids on activist HQ (tags)
Court order issued today barring LAPD from raids on convergence spaces and puppets
national guard gets ready (tags)
national guard gets ready with weapons for LA - LAT article the last line is interesting
To all anarchists considering violence in our cities (tags)
Remember, I (LA Mayor, Richard Riordan) own both The Pantry at 877 S. Figueroa and Original Pantry Bakery & Sandwich Shop at 875 Figueroa St. they are both located within walking distance from the Staples Center. It is of the utmost importance that all Angelenos take part in the preservation and unending accumulation of my wealth and keep these properties from harm.
City Agrees to Let Protesters Use Area Closer to Staples (tags)
Convention: Officials yield to pressure from a judge and the Democratic Party. But demonstrators say they won't be confined.
Protesters Targeting DNC (tags)
Protestors who swarmed recent world trade and banking summits in Seattle and Washington are targeting the Democratic National Convention with plans for sophisticated acts of civil disobedience. Some demonstration planners, hoping to rally 30,000 protesters, are promising a carnival-like convergence of activists for the Aug. 14-17 convention.