Keep Seniors in Nursing Homes Safe: AB279 (tags)
Support this bill that would prevent nursing homes from transferring patients to another facility.
Portland Indymedia Moderates comments articles the owner doesn't like (tags)
the guy who runs this site trolls commenters who don't buy into the paranoid world view he pushes where nothing matters and you should stop using tech. When you point out what a tool he is, he freezes comments. But its' cool they've all been saved ....
Over 20 State Attorneys General Call for Shell Company Transparency (tags)
24 State Attorneys General wrote to Congress supporting action to disclose the actual owner of a shell company to law enforcement.
Resolution of the Rent Strike in Boyle Heights (tags)
A brief summary of the conclusion, from Curbed.
Oldest US Nuke Plant Going Way of the Dinosauers (tags)
Next October the Oyster Creek nuclear plant in New Jersey, the oldest in the US, will be closing after nearly 50 years of running and releasing radiation into the environment that has likely harmed untold number of people.
Netanyahu, Tell the World the Truth! (tags)
It looks at the relationship of the Jewish People to the Land of Israel.
The Systemic MURDER Of Philando Castile: One Yr. Later (tags)
To believe Jeronimo Yanez, you would have to believe that Philando Castile, a law-abiding, peaceful cafeteria manager at a local elementary school who had a concealed-carry permit, was for some unknown reason bent on murdering the police officer who had pulled him over because of an alleged faulty brake light. You would also have to believe that Castile, having decided to shoot Yanez, thought it was a good idea to calmly announce, "Sir, I have to tell you that I do have a firearm on me." On June 16th this year, 12 White jurors decided to believe Yanez.
Nuclear Shutdown News December 2016 (tags)
Nuclear Shutdown News chronicles the decline and fall of the nuclear power industry in the US and beyond, and highlights the efforts of those working to create a nuclear free world. Here is our December 2016 report: Nuclear Shutdown News December 2016
The Several Crucifixions Of Jackie Robinson, Number 42 (tags)
Ken Burns and Brian Helgeland focus on the heroism of Jackie Robinson
Federal Prohibition Against Legalized Medical Cannabis Enables Robbery, Kidnapping (tags)
The kidnapping, torture and castration of a local medical cannabis dispensary owner plays into the hands of the federal prohibition against medical cannabis and prevents the voters of states like CA and CO from being able to put their votes for legalization into practice. By creating a hostile business climate and forcing dispensary owners to deal in cash the federal government directly enables these sorts of kidnappings and robberies. Yet big banks continue to launder drug cartel money? Hypocrisy anyone?
HRC Settles $19K Lawsuit Against Landlord Who Discriminates Against Children (tags)
The Housing Rights Center, the nation's largest nonprofit, civil-rights organization dedicated to fighting housing discrimination, won a $19,000 settlement on behalf of a family who was denied housing because they had children.
IPAD 2 - THE RETURN OF THE ZOMBIES OF CONSUMPTION (tags)
Pensive meditations on the civilization of consumption.
In the parables, the itinerant preacher Jesus meets us as an ingenious storyteller. He brings God near people. This is an entirely undogmatic way of speaking of God. Where speaking is impossible, one must tell stories. Parables focus on the earthly and point to the divine.
Foreclosure: Banks Too Big to Fail, Too Big to Obey the Law (tags)
Banks may not use terms like "vig" or "nut", but they are foreclosing as zealously as loan sharks. They're throwing innocent tenants out of their houses in the process. What can you do about it?
Mother Teresa snubbed by Empire State Building owner (tags)
The owner of the Empire State Building, Anthony Milkin refused to honor Mother Teresa by switching on it's lights for her birthday celebration. Mr. Malkin pointed out that "Billions of dollars she raised is unaccounted for and that she took money from many awful regimes in Central America". Abuses at her clinics have been documented by reliable sources and are the subject of two books including the "Missionary Position". WELL DONE ANTHONY.
Crooked Toyota Poway El Cajon Owner Vincent Castro Fighting Workers Comp For Mold Illness (tags)
Vincent Toyota Poway El Cajon owner is involved in criminal conspiracy to limit his liability for workers sickened by mold at the Toyota dealership in El Cajon, California
Wage-Stealing Boss Sent to Slammer (tags)
A dirty rat boss who cheated workers out of 1.5 million dollars is going to be sent to prison. This is a NYC story, but has national implications.
Campaign Demands NBA Discipline Clippers Owner and Condemn Racist Housing Discrimination (tags)
A new online petition and video released today urges the NBA to discipline Los Angeles Clippers’ owner Donald Sterling. The campaign, launched by Tenants Together, a statewide coalition of tenants in California, follows the announcement last week by the U.S. Department of Justice of the largest settlement ever obtained in a rental housing discrimination case.
Clueless at City Hall: Foreclosures and Tenants (tags)
Ordinances designed to protect tenants when a house enters foreclosure can have ramifications for the property owner, neighbors and taxpayer.
Documentary Heart of the Factory (tags)
Hi, we are Virna and Ernesto from Argentina. We are pleased to inform you that the DVD of our new documentary Heart of the Factory, is now available.
Carnivorous Colorado “Asset Forfeiture Bill” Postponed Indefinitely (tags)
HB09-1238 would have opened the door for police to target business and homeowners for Civil Asset Forfeiture in “poor communities” where crime rates are higher.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa closes City animal shelters (tags)
In astounding news earlier this week the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services announced that they are basically closing the shelter doors to owner relinquished animals. Their rationale behind this move as per Ed Boks the General Manager is to "fine tune" "the population during the annual spring/summer crush of neonatal turn-ins." Read that, "we have no more room because we've been warehousing animals all year to keep our euthanasia rate artificially low to try to make me look good."
O.J. Simpson refused service (tags)
Who cannot question the motives of the restaurant owner who refused Simpson service. I am not convinced he would be so unforgiving to other unsavory characters.
Urge a Complete and Feasible Animal Protection Act in Bulgaria (tags)
Bulgaria: In the Animal Protection Bills discussed in the Parliament the main animal welfare problem - the exstreme instability of cat and dog populations - remains unsolved.
Emminent Domain might seize your property (tags)
Require Emminent Domain cities to replace every lost apartment building with permits for two new comperable apartments.
Tenant/Voluntarily Groundskeeper (tags)
Low income tenant's need help w/ slum litigation
Measure H is Not a Magic Bullet (tags)
If I could wave my magic wand, Proposition H—the billion-dollar “affordable” housing bond measure--would disappear from the November 7th stage, and the Prop H supporters would be revealed as illusionists.
Law against renting to illegal migrants ready for Escondido council vote (tags)
Law against renting to illegal migrants ready for Escondido council vote.
"Tookies Executioner" Arnold Exposed: (tags)
Send Arnold Some Love!
Lincoln Place residents evicted with two-minutes warning (tags)
With only a two-minute warning, 52 families were put on the streets at Lincoln Place Apartments in Venice by Sheriffs and Marshals acting at the behest of corporate owner, AIMCO.
No Business like socialism – booming blue collar business in Finland (tags)
When one has to pay 50USD for something normally worth of 5USD is there something wrong with the pricing in monopoly. But, how about selling it for 20USD in cash to fix the salary?
Corporatism (A story for teenagers) (tags)
Students learn about corporatism first hand.
Gallery attacked for showing antiwar artwork (tags)
"SF gallery owner becomes target after showcasing painting of Iraqi prisoner abuse." Photo shows the painting that enraged the rightwing war mongers. The following article appeared in the SFGate.com
Jeb Bush Flies High With Terror Airways (tags)
One of three articles I'm forwarding that announce Jeb Bush and CIA's involvement with 911 terrorist flight schools, Heorin smuggling, mobsters. Give credit to the authors they are tremendous investigators.V. Smith ( I don't "play" and I'm no "actress")
Help Justice for Janitors for T-Day (tags)
This is being reposted by an IMCer. A report back from the GWS anti-Bechtel demos, and news about janitors looking for some support.
3rd Amendment: Quartering of Soldiers in Peacetime (tags)
No soldier shall, in time of peace, be quartered in any house without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war but in a manner to be prescribed by law.
Report on Condition of the Working Class in Iraq (tags)
Dodgy unions, ex-Baathist fascist bosses, spies monitoring the new ministries in Iraq and machine gun armed picket lines.
Another G.I. Killed in Iraq (tags)
If you haven't seen the classic film, "Battle of Algiers"... then go rent it. It's about the Algerian struggle to free themselves of French colonial rule. In the film there's a scene that is remarkably like the following report from Baghdad. Every day occupation troops are being shot and killed in Iraq.... welcome to Algeria... welcome to Vietnam.
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord (tags)
Anti-War Artwork Removed from West L.A. Bookstore Window by Demand of Fearful Landlord
Boycott of Computers NLA Reinstated (tags)
Computers NLA falsely stated that it no longer hosts the KOBEHQ website in an effort to end the boycott.
Oppose the RAVE Act - Keep Our Nightclubs & Music Festivals Open! (tags)
POLICE ACTING UNDER DRACONIAN ANTI-DRUG POLICIES HAVE CLOSED AND RAIDED LEGITIMATE NIGHTCLUBS AND MUSIC FESTIVALS (The Trocadero in SF; Spundae in LA; JuJuBeats; How Sweet; etc) - CONGRESS WANTS TO TAKE IT ONE STEP FURTHER AND PROSECUTE NIGHTCLUBS AND RAVES UNDER CRACK-HOUSE LAWS. IT COULD HAPPEN THIS YEAR; WE NEED YOUR HELP Sweeping Crackdowns on clubgoers and businesses are NOT the way to fight drug abuse; support Harm Reduction and Drug Education Services instead!
Harbor City Small Business Knowingly Hosts Anti-Muslim Website (tags)
In a sign of our times, a new cyber vigilante organization has taken to the Web, setting its sights on shutting down Islamic Internet forums...
Leimert Park Sudden Rise in Rents Threatens Area's Identity (tags)
Sudden Rise in Rents Threatens Area's Identity Some merchants decide to move after new landlord raises rates, but others will fight to maintain the enclave as a center of black culture.
just came across this reading a great essay by buddhist David Loy. Check out his essay "A Buddhist Critique of Transnational Corporations" as well.
NEW WORLD DISORDER WEBLOG - STARNGE AND SUBVERSIVE LINKS (tags)
NEW WORLD ORDER? FUCK THAT!
Confirmation of Raisethefist.com Raid (tags)
Details from raisethefist.com website raid, from SF Indymedia
The Cielo di San Francisco and Who IS Affected By These Actions (tags)
One of the organizers of the Portland picket of the Italian cargo ship the Cielo di San Francisco explains who was affected by that action and why they chose that target.