NJ Bill to Legalize Cannabis, Gov. Christie Threatens Veto (tags)
In New Jersey, Senator Nicholas Scutari has introduced a bill (S1896) that would tax and regulate cannabis like alcohol. Despite several deaths (Sabina Rose and others) resulting from the state's ineffective medical cannabis program, Gov. Chris Christie remains stubbornly in denial of the scientifically proven medical benefits of this outlawed plant.
Qaddafi lies live on after him (tags)
While no one deserves to die in a war, of the estimated 30,000 Libyans to die in the struggle to overthrow Mummar Qaddafi, no one else can be said to have had it coming more than Mummar Qaddafi. Not only did he rule for more than 40 years by using terror, he had tens of thousands murdered, he conducted his 10 month campaign to stay in power with the utmost brutality. Most of those 30,000 souls were Libyan civilians killed by Qaddafi with artillery, tanks, snipers and cluster bombs. He targeted civilian to the end and so made the UN mission to protect them synonymous with ending his rule. So I find it odd that many on the left single out the killing of Mummar Qaddafi to demand investigation and justice for.
BREAKING: Occupy Riverside getting raided RIGHT NOW (tags)
Caller to the IMC newsroom reports a raid in progress.
Breaking: Students bloking traffic into UCLA (tags)
Caller to IMC newsroom reports five students blocking traffic at UCLA's eastern entrance.
12:30 pm – Breaking News - Community Shuts Down Nazi Rally in Riverside. (tags)
Anti-fascist activists are declaring victory in shutting down a Nazi rally in Riverside.
BREAKING: June Reyno: Foreclosed and Evicted, Reoccupies Home (tags)
San Diego Homeowner June Reyno has reoccupied her home after being forcibly evicted by sheriffs this morning around 7:00 am.
Saturday 6:50 pm – 5,000 at Right to Marry Rally in Silverlake Now March to Start Soon (tags)
A Right to Marry rally is going on now in Silverlake. A caller from the scene estimated at least 4,000 people there. Second caller estimates 5,500 there with more streaming in.
3:45 pm May Day Marches all downtown now (tags)
3:00 pm Marches have merged at 5th & Broadway. 5,000+ estimated there now. Caller from the scene estimates 5,000 at 5th & Broadway, maybe more. Caller to newsroom describes the scene: “Marchers mood is festive. Strong show of unity.” South Central Farmers have a contingent. Merge of two marches is going slowly, people are packed together at 5th & B-way. March is peaceful at this time. No major police incidents observed.
9:00 AM - Scattered Rose Parade Demonstrations Now Under Way (tags)
There are reports of small groups of demonstrators at various locations along the parade route.
AT&T RAISES RATES ON FEATURES (tags)
Millions of Californians will start paying several dollars a month more for land-line phone service after AT&T's second price increase for custom-calling features since the state lifted rate caps last year. The nation's biggest phone carrier this week boosted the cost of caller ID, call waiting and a host of other features for a la carte phone service. The move could push many people to sign up for bundles of services, such as phone and Internet together, that could save them money overall but cause them to spend more with AT&T. Two-thirds of AT&T's customers have bundled services, which aren't subject to the rate hikes.
5:30pm Minutemen march permit holder, Ted Hayes, arrested (tags)
Caller reports minuteman, Ted Hayes has been arrested for crossing a police line. Another MM was also arrested with Hayes. (Caller speculated that Hayes seemed to want to get arrested perhaps for publicity and possibly to sue the city.)
4:15 PM - About 300-500 people now blocking MinuteKlan at 43rd & Crenshaw (tags)
Caller from the scene reports hundreds from the community have joined counters and are still preventing about 45 minuteKlan from entrance to the park.
Minuteman at MLK and Crenshaw (tags)
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7:45 pm - Caller from park reports that the park is packed with people (tags)
7:45 pm - Caller from park reports that the park is packed with people. Mayor and City Councilpersons have spoke on stage calling for complete investigation into what happened on May 1st.
12:45 am – Downtown March now Estimated at 75,000 and Growing (tags)
Caller at 7th & Broadway estimates 75,000 marchers with more still arriving
11:45 AM – Crowd at Olympic & Broadway now estimated at over 10,000. Some say 30,000+ (tags)
11:45 AM – Crowd at Olympic & Broadway now estimated at over 10,000. Some say 30,000+
11:11 AM – Demonstrators already gathering at Olympic & Broadway. (tags)
11:11 AM – Demonstrators already gathering at Olympic & Broadway.
12:10 pm anti-immigrant minutemen holding rally downtown now (tags)
Caller at Olympic & Broadway reports about 150 anti-immigrant minutemen there now planning to march sometime soon. Caller estimates about 40 counter protesters there who plan to dog the march.
2/10/07 2:00 pm - Anti-Immigrants demo Update (tags)
Anti-Immigrants demo Update
4:00 pm Downtown Anti-Bush Protest Underway Now (tags)
Caller reports about 750 people from Pershing Square have starting marching through downtown.
About 200 supporters at farm now more needed (tags)
Caller reports 200 people on 41st Street & Long Beach Police pushing people west on 41st Street
Farmers holding Vigil at the Farm Now: (tags)
Update 7:50 pm - A caller from the farm reports:
THE POPE'S TWO PETERS (no pics please) (tags)
Two intelligence leaks from the Vatican have reached Texas despite massive media coverage indicating that JP 2, the incumbent pope as far as I know, had a tendency to favor "Peter", which is two books in the new testament which seem to describe the Kalpa, (end of all time and space), and the wheel of life, (hell if you want it), in two letters from two Peters.
Sleezy phone sex moguls work former welfare mothers in boiler room conditions.
Nazi Influences on the Anti-Communist Delusions of the Cold War (tags)
Pacifica Radio's Larry Bensky recently ridiculed a caller who asked a question about possible Nazi influences on the anti-communist hysteria of the 1950s. Bensky was apparently unaware that McCarthy travelled with old guard Nazis and fascists in the intelligence community, and the hysteria was their group effort, despite the uninformed denials of "alternative" media figures who should know better.
America’s dress-up president won’t go near the wounded. But Cher will. (tags)
The "Hollywood Left" that pro-Bush/War Conservatives love to bash seem to be doing a better job of honoring our Soldiers than Der Fuhrer. Ironic? Or is it just a true reflection of his "character"?
Man Claims Role in SUV Firebombings, Says Josh Connole is Innocent (tags)
Man Claims Role in SUV Firebombings A self-described member of the Earth Liberation Front says he took part in Hummer vandalism
An Open Letter to Silvergirl (tags)
Who is Silvergirl?
Anti-War Activists Burn Recruiting Office in San Jose (tags)
A "pre-emptive strike" on a San Jose military recruitment center
A Phone call to the Fed... (tags)
How many Americans know about the scam called the FED?? Not enough!