BLM Support of SNWA Pipeline is "Pure Folly" (tags)
The decision last week by the BLM to support the SNWA pipeline shows their disregard for science and inability to protect species that are under their watch. The developers who plan projects like Coyote Springs 50 miles north of Las Vegas are dependent upon this pipeline, NOT Las Vegas. Just more hype so that some developers (Whittemore/Seeno/etc...) can profit at the expense of the desert spring ecosystems in Snake and Spring Valleys. There isn't enough water in these aquifers to support the suburban sprawl of Coyote Springs 100,000 homes, golf courses, etc...
Commentary: State Supreme Court Hears Prop. 8 Cases (tags)
Not everything that is unjust is therefore unconstitutional. That's the lesson the progressive community should learn from the California Supreme Court's oral hearings on Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage recently approved by a narrow majority of California voters. Instead of relying on the courts to secure our rights, we should be doing education, direct action and other tactics to win majority support for equality.
Community Bank Northern Virginia's David P. Summers Also Texas Endovasc 'Biotech' Fraud (tags)
I only discovered the connection and double life of David P Summers Wednesday night while per using SEC filings for David P Summers and Mercantile Bankshares.As you will see below the SEC bank filings also listed Summers Endovasc, American Biomed(both Texas 'biotech' pump and dump money laundering frauds),as well as his long time Community Bank of Northern Virginia connections.
Let Malibu Burn: A political history of the Fire Coast Mike Davis (tags)
Fire in Malibu has a relentless, staccato rhythm. The rugged coastline is scourged by a large fire, on average, every two and a half years, and at least once a decade a blaze in the chaparral grows into a terrifying firestorm consuming hundreds of homes in an inexorable march across the mountains to the sea. In one week last month, 10 homes and 14,000 acres of brush went up in smoke.
Who needs a constitution when you got King George W Bush as your emperor (tags)
President tests new ground on habeas corpus. Bush flushes habeas corpus down the toilet!
The Gay Nation must NUKE THE CLOSET: Come out and use our real names! We must unify the Gay Nation, the Youth Nation, and Anarchy into a single concept and campaign, to overthrow the dark age and launch the Age of Light!
TREND: Urban Jews becoming moderate Republicans (tags)
The "Coleman Republicans," most of whom are running in heavily Jewish districts -- and several of whom are Orthodox or observant -- are not shy about leveraging issues of Jewish concern to further their candidacies, like Israel.
Outsider Arnold is fast becoming a Sacramento Insider (tags)
The influence of former California Gov. Pete Wilson (Republican) on Schwarzenegger's team is evident. It is heavy on establishment figures and almost devoid of anyone who has been known to challenge the status quo.
The Human Side of Globalization: Nike in Indonesia (tags)
Educating for Justice Presents -- The Human Side of Globalization: Nike in Indonesia
Nike Campaign Comes to LA (tags)
Educating for Justice is bringing its nationally renowned speaking tour to the LA area this coming week. (January 20, 2003)
Nike Campaign Comes to LA (tags)
Educating for Justice is bringing its nationally renowned speaking tour to the LA area this coming week. (January 20, 2003)