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Sacramento Protest Against Black Box Voting
, 15.12.2004 17:13
Code Pink, the Ranging Grannies, and even some delegates were on hand as a crowd of young, old, and in between marched from US Senator Barbara Boxers office at the Federal building, to the state capitol where the CA electoral delegates were meeting with "black boxes" in hand. A couple of delegates (Chuck & Diania) actually addressed the crowd and said that they too were disgusted at the blatant computer vote fraud, and voter disenfranchisement in this last "election". They also stated that they were going to try to talk the other delegates into refusing to cast their votes until the Ohio recount had been done. For pictures and report, go here .
Autonomous spaces in 2004
, 15.12.2004 13:00
This last year has been a pretty active and productive year for the
social centres movement in the UK...
At the begining of the year, the Wombles occupied 93 Fortess Rd
for several months before moving into the ex-Grand Banks
in Tufnell Park. Both occupations saw successfully resistance against
eviction and were highly successful and popular. After eviction
in August the wombles took a break to concentrate on the 'Beyond
ESF event' but they'll be back in 2005.
Perhaps also to return in 2005, Use Your Loaf,
an ex-bakery in Deptford which had been occupied as a centre for social solidarity since summer 2002, but was finally
evicted in September. Currently without a building, the collective
has remained active and are having a xmas party this coming Friday.
Also having a party on the Friday 17th AND Saturday 18th Dec, the
'rampART' in East London. The building opened around six months ago and has been host to a wide variety of political and cultural events.
To celebrate and raise funds to cover bills, there is a two day
festival with bands, workshops, DJs, fashion show, VJs, films etc. Full details on www.rampart.co.nr
In Birmingham, a disused
nursey was occupied and is now on the verge of possible eviction.
Last week saw resistance against eviction (see photo) and we await
news. 
http://stuffit.org/nursery/
Oxford
enjoyed a series of three short lived squatted social centres using the name OCSET.
All were quickly evicted but there will certainly be another openned in 2005.
Olentzero llega con un compañero: consumismo!!
, 15.12.2004 11:23
Un año más por estas fechas llegan momentos de estar en familia, el paso a un año nuevo, pero también llega la mayor época consumista en un mundo consumista como el nuestro. El viejo carbonero Olentzero ya no baja del monte para beber y cantar sino que llega simplemente como reclamo publicitario. En estas fechas todo es opulencia y despilfarro. Despilfarro energético y de recursos naturales que nos conduce a su esquilmación y a nuestra propia explotación. Un claro ejemplo de esto es la explotación extensiva o acuicultura del langostino tropical. "Rodolfo langostino" tiene un costo mayor del que pagamos cuando lo ponemos en nuestras mesas en estás fechas. En las últimas fechas se han dado diversas acciones que caminan hacia la construcción de una sociedad menos consumista (Protesta en la apertura del centro comercial Zubiarte, Concurso contrapublicitario 2004, V. Azoka Antikapitalista en Durango, 28 noviembre: Día sin compra).
Protest to be held against Michigan banks who aid Israel Defense Forces
, 15.12.2004 07:17
Five Southeastern Michigan area banks (Standard Federal, Bank One, Comerica, National City and Huntington Bank) were listed as "generous sponsors" of "Michigan Friends of the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]" in a recent full-page ad in the Detroit Jewish News (10/22/04). We have confirmed that each of these banks contributed to “Michigan Friends of the IDF.” They have explained/justified their action as possible “bad judgment” carried out by “minor bank functionaries”. They have refused, however, to repudiate the ad or to take any public corrective measures. While we recognize that some of these banks, especially Comerica, have made contributions to organizations which work to mitigate the suffering in the Middle East, we believe that any donations which lead to supporting the Israeli military are egregious errors which only encourage further abuse of human rights and justice in this volatile part of the world. They must be confronted and cannot be allowed to stand. Action against five Southeast Michigan banks over their support of Israeli military Recent coverage: ADC protests IDF sponsorship by Michigan banks | Palestine is still the issue in Ann Arbor
TIME: Friday, December 17, 2004, 3:30-5:00 PM
PLACE: Main Street, between Huron and Washington, downtown Ann Arbor, MI
CONTACT PERSON: William Thomson (734) 668-8479, wthomson (nospam) umich.edu
Walk for Life Comes to San Francisco on January 22nd
, 15.12.2004 06:40
January 22nd, 2005 will be the the 32nd anniversary of the Roe v Wade, the court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. "Walk for Life West Coast", a city-wide anti-choice event, is also scheduled for that date. Last year, women nationwide celebrated the first "I'm not sorry I had an abortion day". Pro-chouce activists feel that it's time to do it again. Elizabeth Creely says, "it's clear that women (and men) who have had abortions need to continue to defend our right to reproduce on our own terms." Walk for Life says, "Come together and walk 2 scenic miles along San Francisco's waterfront--from Justin Herman Plaza to the Marina Green. Get involved! Help to make this a real statement for Life to the West Coast. Make this a fun weekend in San Francisco!"