IMC/Confluence writer's meeting
We need writers!
Thursday, Dec. 4 7:30 PM CAMP 3026 Cherokee @ Minnesota in south St. LouisMO/Midwest
The real fight against fascism is in the prisons…
On Saturday November 8th, the National Socialist Movement held an anti-immigrant rally and march in Jefferson City, MO. The gathering was part of a national effort by the NSM, with a similar event happening in Tyler, Texas. Decked out in their Nazi best, swastikas and bomber jackets were the color of the day. Flanked by dozens of riot cops and local sheriffs, the Nazi group marched from the Governor’s Mansion to the steps of the Capitol Building. There they gave a few un-inspired speeches before driving away in there SUVs.
On Saturday November 8th, the National Socialist Movement held an anti-immigrant rally and march in Jefferson City, MO. The gathering was part of a national effort by the NSM, with a similar event happening in Tyler, Texas.
Decked out in their Nazi best, swastikas and bomber jackets were the color of the day. Flanked by dozens of riot cops and local sheriffs, the Nazi group marched from the Governor’s Mansion to the steps of the Capitol Building. There they gave a few un-inspired speeches before driving away in there SUVs.
Call to action: Disrupt Lake City!
Disrupt Lake City is creating a situation in which our friends and allies can directly confront this wellspring of US militarism. Though we've long known that our oppressors have names and addresses, we're finally going to put Lake City on the map, and expose just what the "Heart of America," looks like.
What is lake city…
The US led war in Iraq has been raging for nearly six years, with wars of occupation proceeding for centuries before that. The current US anti-war movement has grinded to a near halt due to sectarianism, ineffective vigils and “speak truth to power” campaigns. The one thing that is clear to the rest of us is that those in power have a concrete understanding of their influential roles in the global military industrial complex.
GM Deserves Bankruptcy, Contend Environmentalists
"Unfortunately, future generations who will suffer the consequences of air pollution, resource scarcity, and global warming won’t have the luxury of a government rescue."
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2008
GENERAL MOTORS DESERVES BANKRUPTCY FOR POLLUTING THE PLANET,
CONTEND RADICAL ENVIRONMENTALISTS
Detroit, MI— Along with environmentalists across the country, the North American Earth Liberation Front Press Office (NAELFPO) is denouncing the government’s consideration of a bailout package for the failing U.S. automaker, General Motors.
Obama Wins. Where from Here? Peaceworks' Perspective
Hello friends,
This week we depart from our usual Updates format. We will be sending an event update with Nook News in a day or two. We do want to remind you that our Annual Dinner is this Saturday, Nov. 15. Details are at http://www.midmopeaceworks.org/events.php#258
This post, however, offers our perspective on the current moment, examining the implications of Obama's election and what it bodes for those of us working for peace, sustainability and social justice. We hope you will take a few minutes to read it through and consider our our perspective. We, of course, invite and welcome your feedback. Note that we have not tried to be comprehensive in addressing the issues that will need to be addressed in the months ahead. Rather, we have attempted to put together a framework for understanding our current situation and used a few examples to illustrate our situation.
Thanks for your interest and your work to move us forward in our shared efforts to promote a peaceful, just and sustainable future.
Your friends at Peaceworks
Hello friends,
This week we depart from our usual Updates format. We will be sending an event update with Nook News in a day or two. We do want to remind you that our Annual Dinner is this Saturday, Nov. 15. Details are at http://www.midmopeaceworks.org/events.php#258
St. Charles City Cuts Voice Of Dissent
The city of St. Charles, made famous by it's outlawing of cursing in public bars, is at it again. Within hours of a banner being displayed on a busy pat of I-70, the city removed the banner, and the voice of the people with it.
A banner reading: "FIGHT THE RICH, DON'T VOTE FOR THEM" was dropped today, November 4th, on an overpass in St. Charles, MO. The banner, which measured aproximately 6 ft. x 20 ft., was streched across on overpass just outside of the county's largest voting station. Within thirty yards of the banner, billboards for casinos and gated communities have flown high and intrusive over the much driven freeway, without any disturbance.
Hotline numbers for election theft
Pass these numbers on to voters you know. Defend what's left of deocracy
Election Protection hotlines
866-OUR-VOTE (National Election Protection Hotline)
866-MYVOTE1 (Tom Joyner Hotline - VoterAction, NAACP National Voter Fund)
877-523-2792 (ACLU Voting Rights Project Hotline)
877-US4-OBAMA (Obama campaign Voter Hotline)
877-GOCNN08 (CNN Voter Problem Tipline)
888-VOTE-TIP (VelvetRevolution Election Protection Hotline for fraud)
567-258-VOTE (Twitter Vote Report key in report or leave audio message)
Wobfest
Fellow Workers:
the Chicago IWW is hosting the 2008 Midwest Wobfest, Nov.8-9 at the UE hall on 37 S. Ashland Avenue. All IWWs and other workers are invited. Presentations require a $10 registration fee. The Saturday night party is open to all (no registration required). You can register by mail, email, or at the door. See the attached documents for the schedule and registration form. Saturday lunch will be provided and housing will be arranged for those who need it.
Date:
11/08/2008 - 9:00am - 11/09/2008 - 3:00pmCampus Antiwar Network National Conference, Chicago, Oct 10-12
The Campus Antiwar Network is hosting their annual National Conference at DePaul University in Chicago, IL on October 10-12.
It's up to US to stop the war!!!!
The Campus Antiwar Network is hosting their annual National Conference at DePaul University in Chicago, IL October 10-12, and all interested parties are invited and encouraged to attend. The weekend will highlight workshops, discussions, debates, skillshares, and other conversations on the pressing issues of our time. Afterparties and social gatherings every night! Come build the student and youth movement for peace!
The proposed agenda for the Campus Antiwar Network National Conference is as follows:
Friday October 10, 2008
Novartis Knock Down Day
Novartis Knock Down Day is a call for actions against Novartis on Monday, October 27th for being one of Huntingdon Life Sciences’ (HLS’s) largest customers. Without customers of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) there simply would be no Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). The customers pay Huntingdon to test products and carry out research. If Huntingdon lost all their customers then they would have no income and be forced to close. There are only ten companies which give Huntingdon Life Sciences 45% of their income; these include Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
Date:
10/27/2008 - 12:00am - 10/27/2008 - 11:59pmNovartis Knock Down Day
Novartis Knock Down Day is a call for actions against Novartis on Monday, October 27th for being one of Huntingdon Life Sciences’ (HLS’s) largest customers. Without customers of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) there simply would be no Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). The customers pay Huntingdon to test products and carry out research. If Huntingdon lost all their customers then they would have no income and be forced to close. There are only ten companies which give Huntingdon Life Sciences 45% of their income; these include Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Monday, October 27th is Novartis’ day.
Novartis Knock Down Day is a call for actions against Novartis on Monday, October 27th for being one of Huntingdon Life Sciences’ (HLS’s) largest customers. Without customers of Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS) there simply would be no Huntingdon Life Sciences (HLS). The customers pay Huntingdon to test products and carry out research. If Huntingdon lost all their customers then they would have no income and be forced to close. There are only ten companies which give Huntingdon Life Sciences 45% of their income; these include Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, and Bristol-Myers Squibb.
