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IVAW march to Valley Forge in support of Winter Soldier
Rich2506 | 03-03 In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier.(2)
Mexican Workers Speak Out on Labor Abuses and NAFTA this Thursday
Mike Pesa | 03-02 Philadelphia will be the first stop on a U.S./Canadian speaking tour by factory workers and labor organizers from the "free trade" zone of Valle Hermoso, Mexico. (1)
Free Henry Okah of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta!
Ammoch | 02-29 Since September 3rd, 2007, Henry Okah, a respected youth leader and so called “silent player” in the Niger Delta struggle was arrested in Angola on his way back to Nigeria from South Africa.
Stand with Cab Drivers: Demand that PPA is Accountable to Drivers and Philadelphians
Todd Wolfson, Dave W, Megan Williamson, Media Mobilizing Project | 02-22 The Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania (TWA) is calling drivers and concerned citizens to the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) Board Meeting on Monday.
PA Supreme Court rejects Mumia Abu-Jamal’s PCRA appeal---critics say ruling is unjust
Hans Bennett | 02-20 On Tuesday, Feb. 19, in a ruling unrelated to the pending US Third Circuit Court decision, The PA Supreme Court rejected Mumia Abu-Jamal’s appeal.

News Briefs

Massive Peace Rally in Lancaster - March 15
michaelv | 03-06

On March 15, 2008, an estimated 1,000 citizens will participate in demonstrations and rallies in Lancaster, PA advocating for non-violent resolutions to conflicts at home and abroad, and to show solidarity with the Iraqi people, who overwhelmingly, according to local independent surveys, want the U.S. led occupation to leave Iraq......
City Council Budget Hearing Schedule
Aaron Couch | 03-03

The following hearings are one of the few places for public input in the budget process. Of course, if you are a working Philadelphian, it is hard to participate.
But if you aren't feeling the corporate tax breaks, try and let your opinions be known.
IVAW begins march from Liberty Bell to Valley Forge
Rich2506 | 03-02

Iraq Veterans Against the War begin march that will end at 5:00pm March 2nd at Valley Forge.
Casino-Free Philadelphia Visits Rendell
Jenny DeHuff, The Bulletin | 02-29

Toting a giant calculator, ruler and magnifying glass, Casino-Free Philadelphia activists paid a visit to the governor's downtown office to show him the "hidden costs" of casino development.
Stand up for Camp William Penn
Jamie Fletcher | 02-25

In his budget Mayor Nutter announced that Camp William Penn would cease to recieve City funding as of 2009, a campaign group has been set up to lobby pressure on Council to reverse this position. (4)

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