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Banner Drops All Around
, 27.08.2004 20:48
Banner Drop from the Plaza Hotel Liberty Street Protest 
Up on the Roof Blue Banner Manhattan Bridge / Chinatown Rally 
Grand Opening! Workers Fight to Unionize Sexuality Boutique
, 27.08.2004 20:03
labor! sex! feminism! solidarity! Organized labor has never been sexier! Grand Opening!, Boston's premier sexuality boutique, has once again revolutionized what it means to sell sex toys. GO! workers have voted to join with UNITE HERE! and form the Grand Opening! Workers' Union. They have taken this step due to the high turnover rate of good employees, the lack of adequate benefits, the lack of a consistently fair living wage, the desire for a meaningful voice in the workplace, and the lack of a formal grievance process, among other issues.
Even the Liberals Get into Act? Pissed-Off Liberal Call for post-UFPJ meet-up
, 27.08.2004 18:33
This is a call for all pissed off liberals; for anyone who is sick and tired of the Rush Limbaughs, the Dennis Hasterts, the Rumsfelds, the Karl Roves, and the Bush empire pushing their conservative agendas at our expense. This is a call for us to reclaim the much-maligned "liberal" title and show that we will no longer be pushed around and made ashamed of our ideals.
This is a call for all pissed-off liberals to reconverge after the UFPJ march and Central Park actions at 4:00 pm at Bryant Park (corner of 6th avenue and 42nd street), for a spirited march to Times Square to show the Republicans, face to face, that they are not welcome in liberal New York City.
Become Your Own RNC Media Outreach Team--Here's How
, 27.08.2004 18:25
*Call your local paper. It’s best if you call in the morning before the late afternoon deadline crunch setsnin. If you’ve already sent a concise, well-written fax the night before, all the better.
Traveling to New York for the RNC protests? Want the public to find out what's really happening in the streets and why people are out there? Become your own media outreach team. Here's how you do it.
Mattole Activists Assaulted, Arrested After Serving Subpoena for Pepper Spray Trial
, 27.08.2004 17:49
Animal Rights Activist Gina Lynn Exercises Constitutional Rights; Jailed By Grand Jury
, 27.08.2004 17:45
Tune In Today - Critical Mass Radio Network, Live RNC Coverage
, 27.08.2004 16:26
Tune in today on radioActive sanDiego to hear the first, coordinated national broadcast of the Critical Mass Radio Network. This is a new network of autonomous, anti-corporate, community radio stations all around the country. Click here to listen: 
http://radioactiveradio.org
Anti-War Rally, Sunday Aug. 29 at Balboa Park
, 27.08.2004 15:24
SUNDAY, AUGUST 29, 1PM: The San Diego Coalition for Peace and Justice invites all peace-loving individuals to an anti-war rally, “The World Says NO to War,” 1:00 – 4:00 P. M., Park Blvd. and President’s Way, Balboa Park.
!!!Activists Occupy site near 494 and 36th Ave!!!
, 27.08.2004 14:24
Tonight Thursday Aug 26th local activists occupied a construction site wanting to remove native american body remains from the ground at 34th Ave S. two blocks south of 494.
The Final Word From UFPJ: Yes to the March, No to the Rally, We Won't Lead You To Central Park (But Go There Anyway)
, 27.08.2004 13:12
The plans for our march assembly remain what they have been: We will gather beginning at 10:00AM in the area from 15th Street to 22nd Street, stretching from Fifth Avenue to Ninth Avenue. We will march up Seventh Avenue past Madison Square Garden, the site of the Republican National Convention. From there, we will turn east on 34th Street, march to Fifth Avenue, then march down Fifth Avenue to 23rd Street and then march down Broadway. The final destination for our march will be Union Square, where we will conclude our historic march.
For every eviction...
, 27.08.2004 05:01
Around forty police and 30 bailiffs smashed down the front
door of the Ex-Grand Banks occupied social centre in Camden, north London at 5.30am on Wednesday (August 25th). The centre had proven to be one of the most successful squatted community projects for some time, despite police harrassment of people attending meetings there.
...Another Occupation!
The Chalk Farm Road AUTONOMOUS LAB, having already resisted eviction at the beginning of this month, expanded to include two shop fronts! While in Birmingham, an ex-nursey has just been occupied with the intention of creating a space for the local community and a resource centre for activists.
There are plenty of other successful projects nationally and internationally as well: read on for more details or check out the Social Centres Network.
DNC 2 RNC March Arrives in Manhattan!
, 27.08.2004 04:17
The connection between the oppressive Democrats and the oppressive Republicans has finally been made! Over 500 people marched down the last bit of New York's Broadway and entered Union Square park triumphant, having marched 258 miles in 28 days spreading the message that the two party system does not and could not possibly represent the vast diversity that now resides in the United States.
RNC actions kick off with high-spirited entrance by DNC marchers
, 27.08.2004 02:57
#media_16269;left#The DNC 2 RNC march began in Boston following the Democratic National Convention, and arrived in Manhattan today. They had been marching for over a month and for 258 miles. The reason for the march, according to the DNC2RNC, is that, "rather than representing the interests of the people, both Democrats and Republicans choose to build systems of violent exploitation." The march bridged the DNC protests in July with the upcoming RNC protests, and called attention to the overwhelming similarities between the Democrats and the Republicans. At 8AM, the marchers teamed up with the Green Bloc for a few hours of gardening in the Brook Park Tree Farm, a community garden in the South Bronx. They continued marching downtown, through Central Park, and were greeted by hundreds of people in Columbus Circle at 5PM. After a short break, from there, they marched towards Union Square. En route to Union Square, the march picked up participants, including a 200-strong Bike Bloc, and over 1500 marchers total. The march was strong enough to take the streets for about 20 blocks through downtown Manhattan. There were several arrests throughout the day, but none directly related to the march. Members of the march were amazed at the strength and positivity of the DNC 2 RNC arrival, especially considering the the RNC is still four days away. Those that have been on the March since the DNC were emboldened by the show of support and solidarity from the activists who met and marched with them through Manhattan. According to one marcher who joined in Manhattan, the air of celebration and solidarity made it seem "almost like the police weren't there." photos: [here]
RNC actions kick off with high-spirited entrance by DNC marchers
, 27.08.2004 02:57
#media_16269;left#The DNC 2 RNC march began in Boston following the Democratic National Convention, and arrived in Manhattan today. They had been marching for over a month and for 258 miles. The reason for the march, according to the DNC2RNC, is that, "rather than representing the interests of the people, both Democrats and Republicans choose to build systems of violent exploitation." The march bridged the DNC protests in July with the upcoming RNC protests, and called attention to the overwhelming similarities between the Democrats and the Republicans. At 8AM, the marchers teamed up with the Green Bloc for a few hours of gardening in the Brook Park Tree Farm, a community garden in the South Bronx. They continued marching downtown, through Central Park, and were greeted by hundreds of people in Columbus Circle at 5PM. After a short break, from there, they marched towards Union Square. En route to Union Square, the march picked up participants, including a 200-strong Bike Bloc, and over 1500 marchers total. The march was strong enough to take the streets for about 20 blocks through downtown Manhattan. There were several arrests throughout the day, but none directly related to the march. Members of the march were amazed at the strength and positivity of the DNC 2 RNC arrival, especially considering the the RNC is still four days away. Those that have been on the March since the DNC were emboldened by the show of support and solidarity from the activists who met and marched with them through Manhattan. According to one marcher who joined in Manhattan, the air of celebration and solidarity made it seem "almost like the police weren't there." photos: [here]
Amidst Giant Marches, Smaller Anti-RNC Events Percolate Through City
, 27.08.2004 01:46
Some of them include: The widespread nature of these smaller events may demonstrate the city-wide revulsion against the Republican invasion of New York.
While large and militant marches will sieze the streets of New York this August, smaller, more low-key anti-RNC events will also percolate throughout the city.
Singles Against War Night of (Getting) Action Against the RNC 8/29
Lend Your Body to an Artistic Response to Central Park Permit Denial Friday 8/27, 4PM, Great Lawn
9.11 Film Screenings & Press Conference 8.27, 11-3, Wings Theater Company
Chinatown Youth Protest Bush Policies
, 27.08.2004 01:19
Over one hundred people gathered in Confucious Park, Chinatown today to protest the Bush administration's wars- at home and abroad. In a spirited rally, speakers broke down the impact of Bush's war agenda on Chinatown residents in dollar-per-hour amounts: "The cost of war and occupation in Iraq over a period of four hours is $30 million. This money could be used to provide job training for all Chinatown workers who lost their jobs after 9/11. One and a half days of war in Iraq costs $239 million, which would be enough to provide health care for all Chinatown residents. "
Chinatown Youth Protest Bush Policies
, 27.08.2004 01:19
Over one hundred people gathered in Confucious Park, Chinatown today to protest the Bush administration's wars- at home and abroad. In a spirited rally, speakers broke down the impact of Bush's war agenda on Chinatown residents in dollar-per-hour amounts: "The cost of war and occupation in Iraq over a period of four hours is $30 million. This money could be used to provide job training for all Chinatown workers who lost their jobs after 9/11. One and a half days of war in Iraq costs $239 million, which would be enough to provide health care for all Chinatown residents. "
"Outfoxed" Screening 8/28/04
, 26.08.2004 23:27
Saturday, August 28th - at 7PM - we'll be screening "Outfoxed" at the Voz Alta Project. We had standing room only for "Miami Model" so please come early!
Wallmapu
, 26.08.2004 23:19
Jueves 26 de Agosto | ARGENTINA Y CHILE NO DAN RESPUESTAS POLITICAS A LOS MAPUCHE
Los derechos de un pueblo se dirimen en tribunales
MBTA Bag Search Policy Still in Effect
, 26.08.2004 22:51
According to the Press Secretary for the MBTA, Joe Tesaturo, The Globe article “MBTA HALTS BAGGAGE SCREENING” is in fact not entirely truthful. The MBTA has not officially ended the bag search policy, and although the MBTA will not say when, where, or if bag searches will continue, they may begin again at any time. “Our security screening policy remains in place,” said Mr. Tesaturo, “If you look carefully at the globe article, nowhere in it does it say that the MBTA has officially ended the policy.”
GMO oysters released in Chesapeake Bay, eaten by Rays
, 26.08.2004 21:17
According to today's Washington Post, there was a recent attempt by the government to introduce geneticly-engineered oysters into the Chesapeake Bay. The GE modification is an attempt to resist the parasites that have decimated Bay oysters.
AIDS Protesters Bare Witness, Block Traffic by Convention Site
, 26.08.2004 21:01
Ten nude AIDS activists led by ACT UP New York stopped traffic on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue by Madison Square Garden at noon today, shedding their clothes to reveal “DROP THE DEBT” stenciled across their backs. As a crowd of hundreds gathered and news cameras rolled, the six women and four men chanted, “Bush, Stop AIDS — Drop the Debt Now!” and were arrested in all their glory after standing their ground for ten minutes.
AIDS Protesters Bare Witness, Block Traffic by Convention Site
, 26.08.2004 21:01
Ten nude AIDS activists led by ACT UP New York stopped traffic on 33rd Street and 8th Avenue by Madison Square Garden at noon today, shedding their clothes to reveal “DROP THE DEBT” stenciled across their backs. As a crowd of hundreds gathered and news cameras rolled, the six women and four men chanted, “Bush, Stop AIDS — Drop the Debt Now!” and were arrested in all their glory after standing their ground for ten minutes.
Miles en las calles contra la miseria, la represión y la impunidad
, 26.08.2004 20:59
Jueves 26 de Agosto 2004 | CONTINUA EL PLAN DE LUCHA PIQUETERO
Miles en las calles contra la miseria, la represión y la impunidad
piketes nuevos
, 26.08.2004 20:57
Jueves 26 de Agosto 2004 | CONTINUA EL PLAN DE LUCHA PIQUETERO
Miles en las calles contra la miseria, la represión y la impunidad
Miles en las calles contra la miseria, la represión y la impunidad
, 26.08.2004 20:42
Jueves 26 de Agosto 2004 | CONTINUA EL PLAN DE LUCHA PIQUETERO
Miles en las calles contra la miseria, la represión y la impunidad
David Broder: The Vacant Face of American Corporate Journalism
, 26.08.2004 20:14
There is one reason to rejoice in reading David Broder's column on the 1960s and dissent this week in the Washington Post ("Swift Boats and Old Wounds," August 24, 2004). In Mr. Broder's column in black and white, in 784 words is all one needs to understand why George W. Bush was successful in lying his country into a war that has killed and maimed tens of thousands.
RNC Video ~ Paula Revere's Ride
, 26.08.2004 18:37
The first video report from the RNC, a colorful patriotic street action mimicking Paul Revere's ride announcing the arrival of the Redcoats. Only this time the cry is "The Republican's are Coming!" and it's not Paul but Paula. An inspirational beginning to what could become the largest mass demonstration in New York's history! If you haven't already made plans to get to New York it's not too late. The chinatown Bus is only $10 and places to stay can be found both at the housing and UfPJ links above. From FluxRostrum.... Fluxview.
Bush Visit to Fond du Lac July 14 protest
, 26.08.2004 18:35
GWB visiting Fond Du Lac business draws more than 200 people to the baracade to protest his policies. Labor, human rights activists, democrats and others present their signs chants and statements. July 14.
Photos of Banner Drop on Plaza Hotel 8/26
, 26.08.2004 18:29
A group of activists calling themselves "Operation Sibyl," describing themselves as a concerned group of students and professionals, dropped a banner off of the Plaza Hotel on 58th St. and 5th Ave the morning of August 26. The banner read "Bush" with an arrow pointing one way, and "Truth," with an arrow pointing in the other direction. Police were slow to respond, and by the time they arrived on the scene the banner was ready to be unfurled. Police attempted to rush up with a team of specialists with climbing gear and stop the banner from being dropped, but arrived too late. A large crowd gathered and media from around the world eventually arrived on the scene.
Photos of Banner Drop on Plaza Hotel 8/26
, 26.08.2004 18:29
A group of activists calling themselves "Operation Sibyl," describing themselves as a concerned group of students and professionals, dropped a banner off of the Plaza Hotel on 58th St. and 5th Ave the morning of August 26. The banner read "Bush" with an arrow pointing one way, and "Truth," with an arrow pointing in the other direction. Police were slow to respond, and by the time they arrived on the scene the banner was ready to be unfurled. Police attempted to rush up with a team of specialists with climbing gear and stop the banner from being dropped, but arrived too late. A large crowd gathered and media from around the world eventually arrived on the scene.
Critical Mass Radio Network
, 26.08.2004 18:16
Critical Mass Radio Network is an attempt to bring together community radio stations for a shared, coordinated, decentralized network broadcast. It is a network of autonomous radio communities who provide the programming and infrastructure for the network. Initially, CMRN plans to broadcast on the last Friday of the month.
The first Critical Mass Radio Network broadcast will take place on August 27, 2004 with the participation of Kill Radio (LA), Radio Active Radio (SD), Free Radio Santa Cruz, NYC IMC Sound, Enemy Combatant Radio (SF Bay) and Portland IMC Radio. The Republican National Convention in New York City will be the theme of the coordinated broadcast. 
Audio: PSA for Critical Mass Radio Network's 1st Broadcast
August 24 and 25: Photos of Some of the Day's Events
, 26.08.2004 14:12
Although the Billionaires were eventually able to purchase a few players from PPEHRC the final score was: PPEHRC -- A LOT ... Billionaires -- a little
The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC) vs. Billionaires for Bush. The two groupsfaced off today in a basketball game at Roosevelt Park on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. 
On August 24, Paul Revere rode down the streets of NYC to alert New Yorkers to the Republican invasion.