From ANSWER LA Website: It is becoming clearer every day that this crisis goes far beyond a "natural disaster." The massive death and destruction did not have to happen as a result of the hurricane; rather it is caused by a government that prioritizes profits, war and conquest over human needs. . .
ANSWER LA: Rally and Speak Out! Wednesday, Sept. 7
YOU MUST LISTEN TO THIS: New Orleans Insight by JohnK
From the newswire: Appearing battered with a swollen face, the western regional director of the Nation of Islam, Tony Muhammad stood Friday with community activists, who accused Los Angeles police of beating the leader without provocation during a street vigil for a Hyde Park slaying victim Thursday night.
The Community Call to Action and Accountability will meet this Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 7:00 p.m., at Bethel A.M.E. Church. The church is located at 7900 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
Also the Community Calling to Action and Accountability will again stage a protest at the new police LAPD commissioner's office on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 9:00 a.m.
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Protest beating of Tony Muhammad, Tuesday, August 30, at 9:00 a.m.
by Patricia McAllister
Outside in 100 degree heat, an estimated 400 people protested against Bush during his appearance in Rancho Cucamonga today. An equal number of pro-war Bush supporters is also being reported.
Anti-war protesters noticed a distinct police bias against them. There are reports of at least one arrest of an anti-bush protester. People are also complaining of unfair jay walking tickets issued to over 30 anti-war demonstrators but not to the Bush supporters. There is also a report of some one from the pro-bush side assaulting one of the peace demonstrators.
Reports: AZnti-Bush War / Fascism in Rancho Cucamonga! by Fredric L. Rice || Bush Whacker
by Ned Goudy
Audio: Phone Interview with Anti-war Activist, John Beacham by A || Phone interview with Anti-Bush Protester by A