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imagePeople Project Camp Busted in Arcata
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by DonM
April 25, 2007 Arcata, CA...
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 10:11pm PDT
textRegional powers provide a pittance in aid to tsunami victims in Solomon Islands by wsws (reposted)
The response of the Australian and New Zealand governments to the humanitarian crisis in Solomon Islands underlines their callous indifference toward the people of the Pacific island states. A massive earthquake triggered a tsunami on April 2, devastating much of the Western and Choiseul provinces and causing a series of landslides on Ranonga Island. Thousands of people have been displaced, leaving them vulnerable to disease and food shortages....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 10:02pm PDT
textPeople Now Occupying Front of Arcata City Hall by anon
we are now in front of city hall....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 9:46pm PDT
textT Train 25% on time;Engineering Report on Central Subway 39% done by [
The boondoggle, palm-greasing scheme known as the T Third train is now supposedly 25% on time, up from 12% on time, both signs of a failure in the planning stages, wasting almost $700 million from us tax payers. Meanwhile, the other palm-greasing construction project, the worthless Central Subway which is to go from 4th & King to Clay & Stockton, not solving any transportation problems, has an engineer's report that is 39% done....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 8:59pm PDT
textOur Broken Mental Health System by New American Media (reposted)
Leaving aside the issue of WMM (Weapons of Mass Murder, aka guns), the massacre at Virginia Tech has something to teach us about the American mental health system. It's farcically easy for an American to be diagnosed as mentally ill: All you have to do is squirm in your fourth grade seat and you're likely to be hit with the label of A.D.D. and a prescription for Ritalin. But when a genuine whack-job comes along--the kind of guy who calls himself "Question Mark" and turns in essays on bloodbat...
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 7:47pm PDT
imagePeople Project Encampment
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by School Supply
The "People Project", a grass roots organization located in northern California is holding an encampment in the city of Arcata which is making an effort to initiate dialogue between the housed and the housless with the goal of initiating support for a free people run eco-sustainable campground...
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 5:58pm PDT
imagePhotos From Police Raid On Protest Encampment In Arcata
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by by m
photos from todays raid...
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 5:50pm PDT
textArcata Housing Encampment Raided by Police! by Humboldt Student
A homeless encampment at 11th and D Streets in Arcata, CA was raided this morning by police. Police used violent and brutal tactics to arrest 16 people....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 5:07pm PDT
textEyewitness Account of Police Raid On Protest Encampment by anon
Eyewitness account, April 25th 2007 Police Raid on Protest Encampment...
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 1:52pm PDT
textArcata Encampment Raided- 16 arrested by anon
multiple agencies raided the camp today.One houseless man went into a siezure after reportedly being tazed....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 12:19pm PDT
text$25 for a Smooth Ride! by Scott French
Support the increase of property tax, but with reform....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 9:41am PDT
textMexico City lawmakers pass abortion bill by Tessie Barton
The article discusses how Mexico City finally passed a law to legalize abortion. Even though the law has passed, women can still be imprisoned for getting an abortion late too late in pregancy....
Posted: Wed, Apr 25, 2007 1:43am PDT
textVolunteer work is food for 90-year-old's soul by John Geluardi
Article about a 90 year old woman, Novelean Harris , is still volunteering at her church. Her work over the years has made a great different in her community....
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 11:08pm PDT
textResponse to SF Chronicle by Jennifer Chen
This is a response to the SF Chronicle's criticism of Pro-Choice advocates using scientific/confusing terminology to further their cause....
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 10:56pm PDT
calendarNext Generation SF, A Rally for San Francisco Families by Michael Lyon
San Francisco Civic Center...
Event Date: Sat, May 12, 2007 11:00am PDT
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 10:04pm PDT
textWhat happened to our fundamental right to liberty? by Cheryl Cotterill
I don't know if "health, housing, public service" is the correct topic title. I just want to share a horrific story that I think people should be aware of since this really did happen to me. I had a temper tantrum on July 30, 2006, and two of my windows were accidentally broken when something that I had thrown accidentally hit them. Next thing I know, five male police officers storm my apartment, I'm handcuffed, taken to SFGH on a 5150, drugged without my consent or even knowledge, denied ...
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 9:35pm PDT
textYee is opposing legislation to diminish Ellis Act Evictions; Make San Francisco affordable by Can't Organize where You Can't Live
Ellis Act evictions wipe out organizers, artists, musicians, poets etc. so the Casino capitalists can live here....
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 9:34pm PDT
textCover the Uninsured Week by Susie Q.
Cover the Ininsured Week is a great way to call attention to the problem of uninsured Americans, but fails to directly address (or demand) the need for universal health care...
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 8:36pm PDT
textProvive,Protect and Prove: Helping the Unisured by Katherine Donnelly-Crocker
Help the Unisured Week, April 23rd-29th. Providing services to the less fortunate civilians in our community, which may lead to the expansion of health care of in our society, while keeping prices down....
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 8:25pm PDT
calendarLEARN THE BENEFITS OF ACUPUNCTURE by Pharmaca staff
Cole Valley 925 Cole Street San Francisco, CA 94117...
Event Date: Thu, Apr 26, 2007 6:00pm PDT
Posted: Tue, Apr 24, 2007 1:10pm PDT
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