Monday night at the Workmens Circle, at the end of a special meeting, the KPFK Local Advisory Board voted by a one vote majority (12 to 11) against Pacifica bylaws draft B.

the network has divided almost evenly on this issue and last night numerous speakers sadly noted the damage that has been done to long friendships and allegiances.

the LAB's decision brought some to tears, others to jubilation. many forecast the collapse of the entire national Pacifica network while others explained that the network had been saved.

the meeting was a wild and intense one, even for a decision making body whose meetings are roundly characterized as insane from almost any perspective. but the issues that were discussed in many ways define some of the deepest and most pressing tensions felt and dealt with by all community organizations today in the USA. like it or not, foremost among these tensions are divisions about racism.

Pacifica listeners will have to make up their own minds about the governance of their network but it may not be easy. the relevant documents are very long and complex - this kind of lengthy and intricate and legalistic work is not usually done with scrutiny and rigor by vast nationwide grassroots movements and communities. this is a big challenge but it is one that the entire Pacifica radio network will have to overcome if it is going to make real community radio a reality. and there's no reason it can't be done.

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photos of 7/21 k-LAB mtg.
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here's a bit of news i just found at wbai.net.... i'm not sure what the implications are:

"MOTION PASSED BY THE WBAI LAB 7-22-03"

Motion for WBAI LAB on Next Steps with By-Laws:
"We acknowledge and appreciate the arduous work done by listeners, staff, local and national board members throughout the network to develop a by-laws draft that is largely complete and an important step towards democracy for Pacifica. We call for the interim Pacifica National Board and the five Local Advisory Boards to immediately begin discussions to choose mutually acceptable outside mediator(s), without judicial intervention, to help negotiate a compromise on bylaws as quickly as possible. Such a compromise must include meaningful affirmative action measures for the composition of local and national boards, and should address other reasonable concerns by the various LABs about the bylaws. Any agreed-upon language should be promptly reviewed by mutually acceptable civil rights attorney(s). We support devising and implementing interim measures that would lead to rapid elections and could then be evaluated and revised after a mandated membership by-laws convention within one to two years."

some KPFK discussion turned into a discussion of la-imc

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Bylaw meeting this Saturday

"meeting is at
the Quaker House, 4167 S. Normandie Blvd. Los Angeles.
freeway would be 110 south / exit martin luther king blvd /
right to normandie / left to the Quaker Meeting house..
The meeting will officially start at 2pm but be there at 1:30pm
to grab a chair."

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NYC-IMC center column coverage of the national debate over diversity and the Pacifica radio network bylaws.
KPFK, our local Pacifica station 90.7 FM in LA.
intersections between Pacifica and IMC are substantial, and inadequately discussed
concrete suggestions
white privilege

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KPFK LAB passes bylaws draft B
audio of KPFK LAB
bylaws draft B
one of the main sources of info
Pacifica's precious few public discussion boards
lotsa links
ominous valve

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Pacifism at Pacifica
KPFK and LA-IMC

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KPFK LISTENERS
an account of the previous K-LAB bylaws vote (with useful links)
where did we go from there? (bylaws discussion)
white privilege and other problems at "Independent Media Centers"
links , including a good WBAI thread

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Let's Go To Detroit!

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