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U.S. Attorney Drops Ellerbe's Civil Rights Case
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Indymedia Rustbelt Radio show for Tuesday, December 14, 2004
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Environmentalists Expose "Victoria's Dirty Secret"
D12 6:47PM | [0 comments]
(Corrected) Recovery of Memory
D11 4:02PM | [0 comments]
Don't trust anyone over 30
D06 7:02PM | [1 comments]
report on Dec 3rd Sky Bank protest
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CodePink Buy Nothing Day action
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Students for Justice in Palestine to Hold Vigil for Children on December 10
D03 11:18AM | [0 comments]
County Council Shouting Match over Transit
D02 8:15PM | [4 comments]
Indymedia Rustbelt Radio show for Tuesday, November 30, 2004
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School of America's Protest
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activists protest Sky Bank
N30 11:51AM | [2 comments]
Good-bye public transit
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Transcript excerpts from Amy Goodman speech
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N24 transit rally photos
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March on Ohio Saturday!
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Accused WYEP indie promoter under investigation for payola
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DISGUSTED PUBLIC TRANSIT RIDERS TO RALLY DOWNTOWN
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The Fight for Philadelphia
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WRCT "threatened" with boycott
N22 2:53PM | [1 comments]
Amy Goodman "Exception to the Rulers" November Lecture at CMU
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Dover Area School District to teach "Intelligent Design"
N22 2:51AM | [8 comments]
S. KOREA. Construction Mafia is Continuing Terrorizing Residents
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Walmart Ignorance
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Rooftop Films is Accepting Submissions for the 2005 Summer Series
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New York Art Shuttered After Bush Monkey Portrait
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BREAKING NEWS: Blackwell Gets Promoted
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Death toll for journalists is highest in decade
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Kerry Couldn't Help! Why?
D13 7:41PM | [0 comments]
Quantum Physics: ElectShun2004 NOT Written in Stone, Keep Working to FIX It!
D11 3:40PM | [0 comments]
Building Bridges Radio - Massacre of Workers in the Phillipines
D11 10:43AM | [0 comments]
BTL:Campaign Launched to Stop Connecticut's First Execution in 40 Years
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INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN FOR DIGNA OCHOA
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BTL:Ohio's Official Presidential Election Results Challenged by Recount and...
D10 10:14AM | [0 comments]
Stockton IWW Truckers Strike Again!
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Compulsory ID and forced labour in Fallujah
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Thugs, Criminals Counting American Votes
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BRAVE NUDE WORLD ?
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BTL:Effort Underway in Germany to Prosecute High-Ranking U.S. Officials for...
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Post-Election Analysis from the Young Democratic Socialists (YDS)
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Ohio Election Fraud Reports Mounting
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The Secret Relationship Between Israel and Oil: What the US Media Hide
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Programmer Built Vote Rigging Prototype at Republican Congressman's Request
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STAND DOWN Emerging Theocratic Dictatorship DAILY PROTESTS in Columbus
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darwin : Refugee Rights - Baxter
Dec17 04:17AM
Sydney : Latin America Underground Film Fest
Dec16 03:53PM
Poland : Interwencja - Skłot ElektroMadonna w Częstochowie
Dec16 12:22PM
Tennessee : KUB Commits To Improving Knoxville's Water Quality
Dec16 10:20AM
San Francisco Bay Area : Questions About Gary Webb's Death Abound
Dec16 09:26AM
San Francisco Bay Area : Californians to Have Expanded Domestic Partner Benefits
Dec16 08:43AM
Argentina : Córdoba: Campesinos reclaman en tribunales el remate de un campo
Dec16 06:04AM
Pittsburgh : Exposing "Victoria's Dirty Secret"
Dec16 05:51AM
On November 9, the U.S. government responded to the Electronic Frontier Foundation's (EFF) Motion to Unseal the court order that led to October's seizure of two hard drives that hosted more than 20 Indymedia websites. The government claims that the order to Rackspace should remain secret because: (1) EFF and their Indymedia clients lacked "standing" (the legal right to initiate a claim) to contest the seizure, (2) the request came from a unnamed foreign government pursuant to a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT), and therefore was not subject to the protections of the Bill of Rights; and (3) disclosure would imperil "an ongoing criminal terrorism investigation." EFF intends to oppose these arguments and will file a legal brief responding to the government's letter.
The government response also contains details suggesting that the order may have originated in Italy. While the government refuses to identify which government prompted the court order, the letter cites language from "Article 8" that corresponds to Italy's MLAT and not to Switzerland's. (As reported earlier, Italy and Switzerland were the two prime suspects.)
Meanwhile, more than 10,000 individuals have signed the Indymedia solidarity statement and at least 17 of the downed websites are back up and running.
[ previous feature | EFF motion | EFF blog | US government response | solidarity statement ]
For four days in November, Pittsburgh had a taste of popular revolt. Emphasizing health care, public transit, the dangers of a massacre in Fallujah, and drawing attention to mass-disenfranchisement and the flaws in the electoral system in the United States, activists held back-to-back demonstrations in an unprecedented week of action for peace and justice.
Wednesday, Nov. 3 -- Some angry at Bush, others angry at the System, as many as 250 protesters threw down the gauntlet in Oakland on the day after the (s)election.
Following a brief rally on the steps of the Software Engineering Institute at 6 pm, an energetic crowd snaked through the streets of Oakland in what many described as the rowdiest action since the invasion of Iraq first began. One dozen bucket drums--accompanied by a chorus of cowbells, sticks, shakers and chants--grabbed the attention of students in dorms and eateries, some of whom joined in and helped stop rush-our traffic on Forbes, one of Pittsburgh's busiest arteries. The protest was non-violent, but marchers chalked the streets of Oakland, lit ablaze American flags and newspapers, ceremoniously obliterated a red, white and blue balloon float that had been rescued from a campus election party, and used barricades to defend themselves from police aggression. Two activists were arrested and eventually released on $500 bond and charges of disorderly conduct. Similar "beyond voting" demonstrations took place in cities across the country.
[ Accounts:
March Overview
| Harassment during jail solidarity
| Status of one arrestee
| Both arrestees have been freed Photos:
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Thursday, Nov. 4 -- Chanting "busses not bombs!", about 90 public transit riders braved the rain and marched across the Smithfield bridge to the Sheraton Station Square, the location for the Port Authority public hearing on the demise of public transit. The hearing concerned a proposal to cut weekend and nighttime service, shut down 70 routes, layoff 500 employees, and raise fares to boot. Once the marchers arrived at the Sheraton, they stormed the building chanting "no more fare hikes, no more service cuts" and occupied the front of the hearing chambers for ten minutes before allowing the proceedings to get underway.
[ Photo | Video | Save Our Transit | previous features 1 2 ]
Friday, Nov. 5 -- About 35 people re-visited Centre City Tower for a lively lunchtime health care and justice for janitors solidarity rally. Last year, nine janitors were laid off by Centre City Tower when the company decided to hire non-union workers so as to avoid paying their health care benefits. Demanding that the company restore the janitors jobs, complete with healthcare benefits, pension, and living wages, a dozen protesters entered the building with bucket drums, signs and informational flyers chanting "No justice, no peace," "We're not going away" and "This is just the beginning" while supporters stood outside and cheered. Building security called the police, but the protesters exited the building before the police had a chance to threaten them with arrest. Organizers, who regard the Centre City Towers case as emblematic of the health care crisis in this community, say they will continually escalate the intensity of their campaign against until their demands are met.
[ photo | video | TMC healthcare campaign | previous feature 1 ]
Saturday, Nov 6 -- Oakland was once again the setting for resistance as activist gatherings and protests went on throughout the day. The day began with a four-hour "Post-Election Town Meeting on Building a Progressive Movement," in which 250 individuals packed the William Pitt Union to participate in a post-election analysis and discussion on strategies and tactics for building the movement. Following the town meeting, members of Code Pink (each wearing pink) lined the Soldiers and Sailors wall with letter-placards that spelled out "women say no to war." They were soon joined by members of Women in Black (each wearing black), who unfurled a banner listing the names of victims of the Israeli occupation of Palestine and who performed a informative and entertaining puppet show.
At around 3:30, activists gathered at the William Pitt Union patio for a brief anti-war rally featuring performances by the Raging Grannies and Radical Cheerleaders. Following the rally, a lively bucket drumming brigrade and about 200 protesters filed past eateries on South Craig as a march sloped around the Pitt Campus, sticking to the sidewalks. Some of the marchers stopped back at Soldiers and Sailors for a peace circle, while others continued to snake throughout Oakland in the hopes of recapturing some of Wednesday's energy, stopping at two military recruiting stations. A heavy police presence including K-9 units may have stifled further actions, but activists vow to keep up the momentum, particularly as the U.S. is poised to massacre innocents in Fallujah.
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No matter what the outcome of the sElections may be, protest have been
organized around the nation. A nationwide Beyond Voting movement,
sponsored by a broad coalition of anti-war/anti-empire/global justice
organizations, is planning for street demonstrations in over 20 cities
TODAY (Wednesday, Nov. 3), the day after the election, saying "No matter
who wins, the world needs to hear that the people of the U.S. demand
fundamental social, economic, and political change." A World Party has
been called for in cities all
over the the US, and
throughout
the world.
IN PITTSBURGH: 5:30pm Post-election march against war and for social justice at home. Gather near SEI, 4500 Fifth Ave in Oakland. More Information.