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Our of earshot of delegates- Denver DNC Protest Zones
"By P. SOLOMON BANDA Associated Press Writer DENVER (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union said Thursday it will not appeal a federal judge's ruling that upheld the city's decision to limit protests during the Democratic National Convention to a fenced-in demonstration...Venezuelans Have Had it with Hugo
Even though you control the media, have a strangelhold on the political system, and have more power than anyone else in the country doesn't necessarily mean the people like you."Riot police used tear gas Wednesday to block hundreds of Venezuelans protesting the latest moves...Immigration marches return with messages aimed at voters
I remember not so long ago when Immigration was the central issue driving the political vehicle of CHANGE. Oh, how true. Things CHANGE! The truth is that when everyone recouperates from this wonderful Black & White campaign that has left the democratic party Black &...French foreign minister says Dalai Lama could be invited to Brussels 'shortly'
In a controversial move the French foreign minister has said the Dalai Lama could be invited to speak in Brussels. Crucially, it would be the European Union doing the inviting, which would land all of the member...
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Petition Stand with the Burmese Protesters
To Chinese President Hu Jintao and the UN Security Council: We stand alongside the citizens of Burma in their peaceful protests. We urge you to oppose a violent crackdown on the demonstrators, and to support genuine... 'Open-Source Politics' Taps Facebook for Myanmar Protests
Networking site Facebook has triggered a massive mobilization of protesters around the world who will take to the streets this weekend in support of the Burmese monks. The movement, which some term "open-source... Soldiers break up Burma protests
"Burmese soldiers and police are baton- charging small groups of protesters who are trying to gather in Rangoon. Security forces have sealed off five monasteries that were focal points of previous mass marches and are trying to prevent further protests. Official media said...South Africa Strike Ends: Differing Accounts Emerge
The Congress for South African Trade Unions claim that 600,000 public workers took part in a nationwide strike over a pay increase, whilst government spokespeople put the number at 70,000. One thing that both sides agree on is that the situation that led to the strike remains... India Marks 150th Anniversary of Major Revolt Against British Rule
This sounds like this was a huge deal. Any photos out there?"India has held celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of a landmark revolt against British rule. From New Delhi, Anjana Pasricha reports,... Hate from Within: America's Home-Grown Terrorism
"As cities and towns across the country watched the immigrant rights marches last week, some saw a spike in violent attacks targeting immigrants. In separate incidents, authorities arrested groups and individuals caught stockpiling grenades, semi-automatic weapons and... The Environmental Bible Appears in Green Hotels
"Visitors to the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel and Spa won't find the Gideon Bible in the nightstand drawer. Instead, on the bureau will be a copy of ``An Inconvenient Truth,'' former Vice President Al Gore's book about... War Hero Branded a Terrorist for Criticizing Draft-Dodging President
This sort of thing scares the you-know-what out of me. When dissent is considered a threat to security, then democracy has died, period."Professor Walter F. Murphy, a Korean war hero and McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence (emeritus) at Princeton, was delayed while flying...Seeing Red Around Sacramento
"Ruofs is a party animal. He's "moovelous" at celebrity impersonations, cracks jokes, kicks it with politicians and business leaders, and "marches" in parades. He has been kidnapped, jailed and has scored a...481 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
Massive Antiwar Marches Hit The Streets
"Anti-war protesters from around the country converged on Washington, Los Angeles, San Francisco and other cities today, galvanized by opposition to President Bush's plan to increase the number of troops in Iraq....282 views | 1 comment | 0 recommendations
Mass Protest Across Australia
About 250,000 unionists and supporters across Australia protested yesterday against the Howard government’s WorkChoices industrial laws. Union organisers estimated that 60,000 workers participated in Melbourne,...791 views | 0 comments | 0 recommendations
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