Pulling the plug won't mean the end of the world; there is an alternative. Let's do a Kevorkian on this rotten system.
M20: Chicago Mobilizes Against the War (tags)
In January, representatives of over 90 antiwar and community organizations gathered to begin organizing the Chicago area's response to the 4th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq - a mass march on Michigan Ave. As the scene of the largest mass false arrest in Chicago history and an on-going free speech battle with the city, organizing for the right to march on Michigan Avenue was seen as a symbol of the ongoing battle to defend civil liberties in Chicago, and in the nation at large. This year's march will be preceded by walkouts and feeder marches from area high school and college campuses.
Campaign For Renters Rights Has Major Housing Victory (tags)
Fighting to win, section 8 tenants halt federal government and local politician's efforts to cut their housing subsidies.
A Message to Young People Who Are Considering Taking a Job as a Union Staffer
Mad Cow Disease/Mad Capitalism Disease (tags)
Most scientists believe mad cow disease comes from the feeding of ground up bodies of dead and diseased cattle to other cattle, that we end up eating.
As the grocery strike goes into its second month, it's time to go beyond the conservative strategies of the AFL-CIO
Grocery Strike - Fight to Win! (tags)
The grocery strike affects all workers. For the first time, a major contract would be without affordable health care. The entire labor movement should fight this, and FIGHT TO WIN!
Another World is Possible, Final, Expanded Agenda (tags)
Activist conference in San Diego this weekend! Get the word out!
Relying on failed strategies Union leaders place ILWU victory in jeopardy (tags)
Relying on big business politicians and refusing to mobilize their members to confront the employers' attacks is a strategy that has led to defeat after defeat for organized labor despite great sacrifice and heroism from the rank and file union member. There is little indication in the ILWU/PMA struggle that change is on the way.