“Got Drought?” public art project about the California Drought unveiled on billboards thr (tags)
Los Angeles based artists Karen Fiorito and Alex Arinsberg take their artwork to the streets to educate the public about climate change.
Kapparot Chicken Slaughter Causes Outrage: Activists Demand Change (tags)
The Jewish annual ritual of kapparot (kaparot) has drawn the anger of animal rights activists in recent years. The annual ceremony slaughters thousands of chickens in a barbaric ritual.
A Coalition of Mothers, Family and Community Members Fed Up With The Injustices By Anaheim (tags)
Family and community members demonstrated near Manuel Diaz’s memorial last Sunday as they continue to build momentum in their fight for justice for Manuel and all victims of the recent Anaheim shootings
Rights of Bicyclists on U.S. Interstates in California and Beyond (tags)
Bicycles have the same rights to public roadways as do motor vehicles, and bicycles should be allowed anywhere on the U.S. interstate system if they so choose. Preventing bicyclists from using the interstate system safely and at their own discretion by issuing outrageous tickets ($200.00) violates the U.S. Constitution right to unrestricted travel.
May 1 Calendar of Events in LA (tags)
Copied from the Occupy LA list.
Venice Homeless Sweep Stopped: A Good Day in Venice for Street People (tags)
Occupy Venice, Venice Locals, Lawyers with the National Lawyers Guild, and a group called Venice Community Unity all came together on 3rd Ave in Venice to stop a homeless sweep from happening on March 29. It was a good day.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
#F29 is the national day of nonviolent direct action to SHUT DOWN THE CORPORATIONS, especially those that comprise ALEC, the American Legislative Exchange Council. Occupy Riverside has called for a community-based picketline at the world's largest Walmart distribution center, Schneider Logistics, at 4100 Hamner Ave in Mira Loma, where workers are engaged in a struggle to recover stolen wages and ultimately, for recognition as a collective bargaining unit. Meet at 6:AM Wednesday at the corner of Riverside Dr and Hamner Ave, just south of the 60 freeway.
Report of the eviction and dispersal of the tents and belonging at Occupy Riverside (tags)
The Riverside Police Dept. removed on Wed. Nov. 30, 2011 all Riverside Occupy tents from Location A established on Main St Promenade between 9th St. and University Ave.
National Organizing Committee discussion, sponsored by Peace and Freedom Party of Californ (tags)
Please join us for discussion of a united alternative to represent working people in our own government
Luchando por Nuestros Derechos - Tres Días de Lucha (tags)
29 y 30 de Abril, Primero de Mayo 2011
75-100 Rally Against SB1070 in Pomona (tags)
75-100 people rally outside of Pomona city hall to demand the removal of Arizona's SB1070
Southside Development Plan In Use Against Minority Business (tags)
District Bids were left out of advisory plan
Celebration of the Achievements of Women as Peacemakers (tags)
Peace with Justice Center invites you to participate in an exciting gathering of Peace Activists during the week following the International Women’s Day for the celebration of the achievements of women as the peacemakers.
DAMAYAN PRE-X Mas Activities (tags)
/ Strengthen our mutual support through expanding and consolidating our organization // Annual board election and annual membership meeting // Holiday dinner, music and dancing to have fun and build community despite the hard times //
Lummis Day at the Arroyo (tags)
A community celebration with poetry, puppets, dance, art, and the music of Jackson Brown! Co-hosted by members of Culture Clash.
This Friday 5pm Echo Park Vigil - No Justice No Peace (tags)
Meet at the corner of Sunset Blvd. and Echo Park Ave for a two hours peace vigil Afterwards meet at Café Mariposa 1/2 block East of Echo Park Ave for the LA-IMC film night.
Pasadena Protest against the Iraq War (tags)
Protesters visited Rep Schiff's office to demand an end to the US occupation in Iraq after 5 years of bloodshed.
Torture: Its Meaning and Effect on Victims and Societies - (tags)
Peace with Justice Center of the Pomona Valley invites you to the 19th Annual Program 2008 to participate in an exciting gathering of Peace Activists with the internationally acclaimed leader in the area of treating victims of wars and torture, Dr. David Kinzie. He will present not only the legal definition but also the effects of torture on the victims and on the societies that practice torture. In 2007, University of La Verne bestowed on him the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his lifelong scholarship, dedication, and commitment to healing the wounds of war and torture. Prof. Kinzie has been involved in research, treating and healing the victims of wars and torture in the world including Hawaii and Malaysia. He has made many presentations at international conferences and published several books on the subject. Torture Victims Maria Guardado and Mario Avila will also share their stories.
WGA Picketing Locations and Schedule (tags)
Day of Human Rights Awareness (tags)
Local Inland Empire and Riverside County organizations host an event on August 4th featuring a ‘Walk for Human Rights’ at 2pm, a speaker forum at 3:30pm, and an all-ages benefit concert at 6pm featuring Naked Aggression and No Reform.
8th Annual Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day Prayer Vigil (tags)
Join us for the 8th Annual Prayer Vigil The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Day Mobilization of Communities for the Elimination of design, manufacture, use and proliferation of Weapon of Mass Destruction
fee fee deflection un luv amerikkkan style pew 1666 pen vain yuk ave (tags)
fee fee deflection un luv amerikkkkant style pew 1666 pen vain yuk ave we know kneeds no 60 million dollarz man sells out you from plutocatZ? we won A democracy no fee free election c senior snores dem ratz follow dem pubic heirs out dada odor.
Shut Down The Guantanamo Penal Colony, Now! (tags)
On the 5th anniversary of the opening of the U.S. prison at Guantanamo, Cuba, Jan. 11, 2007, demonstrations were held across the country. In Washington, D.C., the Supreme Court was the site of a protest action, as was the U.S. District Court. At the latter, about 100 activists were arrested inside the building. Meanwhile, outside, activists dressed in orange jump suits, the uniform of the Gitmo detainees, demanded to have their “Day in Court!”
MARCH AGAINST THE PROPOSED LYNWOOD PROMENADE (tags)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th The Lynwood City Council will vote this Tuesday on a proposal to build an NFL stadium. Homes and Businesses along Atlantic Blvd, Imperial HWY, Fernwood Ave, and Wright Rd would be demolished if this project is approved. Many property owners of the affected area are still not informed about this issue. Those who do know only found out recently. This decision would destroy a huge chunk of a city that is only 4.9 square miles. The newly constructed Firebaugh High School and Vista Continuation School will be torn down. This is a racist move by an already currupt city council.
OC Peace in the Mid-East Demo! 8.9.06 (tags)
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Hate Crime in Seattle: Shooting @ jewish Center (tags)
1 dead and 5 injured in hate-motivated shooting at the Seattle Jewish Community Center.
A.N.S.W.E.R. Public Forum on Palestine: Behind the Crisis in Gaza (tags)
This Friday night, join the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition to discuss the crisis in Palestine caused by the recent Israeli invasion of Gaza.
WAL +MART = DEATH--PROTESTA CERCA DE TU (tags)
DOMINGO 7 DE MAYO AL MEDIO DIA SUNDAY MAY 7th @ NOON ******************* PROTESTA EN TU WAL+MART MAS CERCANA PROTEST @ YOUR NEAREST WAL+MART LOS ANGELES: 17150 E. Gale Ave.., La Puente, CA 91745 RIVERSIDE: 5200 Van Buren Blvd, Riverside, CA 92503 SANTA ANA: 3600 West Mcfadden Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92704 SAN DIEGO: 3412 College Ave, San Diego 92115 (ADD YOUR LOCATION)
DOMINGO 7 DE MAYO AL MEDIO DIA SUNDAY MAY 7th @ NOON ******************* PROTESTA EN TU WAL+MART MAS CERCANA PROTEST @ YOUR NEAREST WAL+MART
Santa Monica Critical Mass bike ride & 1st Anniversary party (tags)
Critical Mass is a vision of a joyful, bike-friendly world replacing our polluted, congested roads. We are a protest for better cycling facilities and against car culture. We are a reclamation of our public space. We are a just merry ride through neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice with friends. Critical Mass is all this and more, rolled into one convenient monthly ride right after work.
South Central Farmers Phone Tree (tags)
The South Central Farmers are asking members of the progressive community to establish phone trees to mobilize activists across the city to defend their beloved and family-sustaining 14-acre farm at 41st and Long Beach Ave. For the last 13 years, these working class Latino families have tilled what was once an abandoned, garbage- and rat-infested lot into a inspirational garden that feeds and sustains over 360 families!
Say "NO" to the BU$H War$, Orange County Protest, Wed., 9/28/05 (tags)
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Anti-War Demo to the Happiest Place on Earth: It's A Small World After All! 9/24/05 (tags)
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Protest the Illegal War on Iraq!, Orange Circle, 9/1/05 (tags)
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Zapatista "Red-Alert" Update 7/8/05 (tags)
This past Wednesday concerned community members from Los Angeles, to Orange County, to Long Beach, met once again at the Eastside Café in El Sereno to discuss the developments in Chiapas and the 3rd part of the Declaration of the Lacandona Jungle that the Zapatistas released shortly after our first meeting.
The IBU members who work for Marine Spill Response Corp. walked off the job in an unfair labor practice strike at 6:30a.m. today, June 23. Please join them on their picket line: 190 South Pico Ave., across from the CUT terminal in the Port of Long Beach.
Class Matters events in LA (tags)
Please join Betsy Leondar-Wright, author of "Class Matters: Cross-Class Alliance Building for Middle-Class Activists," at one of these LA-area events:
From The Streets od L.A. = Terrorist's live next door! (tags)
Walter Tribe has some info U need 2 know! http://www.gangstalking.ca (GANG-STALKING) / http://www.eharrassment.ca (ELEC. PRISON) 12-14-04 SEE: http://www.wally1.com
REMINDER THURSDAY: Orange County Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Gathering (tags)
Everyone is invited to mourn Thankstaking!
Orange County Vegan Thanksgiving Potluck Gathering (tags)
An Orange County gathering to reflect on Thankstaking!
SATURDAY: Last Day of Feral Visions in Southern California (tags)
Political parties & capitalism are just a root of the problem!! We MUST bring down civilization.
House Approves Penalties for False Web Records (tags)
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a bill that would increase jail time for identity thieves and other fraudulent Web users who register sites under false identities.
Free Interfaith Kids’ Peace Convention (tags)
Saturday, October 2, 2004 from 9 am to 2 pm at Throop Memorial Church 300 S. Los Robles Ave in Pasadena. Come enjoy a relaxing day getting to know your neighbors! There will be games, oral history, dance, drama, and refreshments. Admission is free.
Southern California Anarchist Gathering (UPDATED) (tags)
SCAF is a decentralized, regional network of anarchist collectives from Southern California. The purpose of the federation is to provide a forum for groups and individuals to work together, build solidarity, share resources and help each other with local projects. We'll also be preparing for national mobilizations, organizing trainings and forums, and providing an infrastructure which allows for growth within our movement.
Inland Empire candlelight vigils and rallies for Kevin Cooper (tags)
List of events that are still planned for this evening in relation to Kevin Cooper case
Pilgrimage for Human Rights (tags)
Activists from the Inland Empire and Los Angeles are uniting for a 4 day march in support of immigrant and worker rights, especially in support of SB 60 and the UFCW Grocery store workers.
Rally to support supermarket workers with (tags)
Check it out !
Bush Lied About Weapons of Mass Destruction (tags)
The Bush Administration’s main witness about Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction told UNSCOM and IAEA Officials that all the weapons have been destroyed! Newsweek also reported that this information was conveyed to the CIA and British intelligence. Yet no other major news media is reporting this!
photoessay: FEB 15 NY AND GLOBAL UPRISING! (PT.2) by Hans Bennett (tags)
This is part two of a two part photoessay documenting the Feb.15 anti-war protest in NY with photos and a personal summary of the day from Hans.
KEY EMBASSIES, UN MISSIONS, and CONSULATES CONTACT INFO (tags)
You can make a difference from your home! Take email/phone action now!
EMAIL/PHONE ACTION! Contact Consulates/Embassies! (tags)
You can make a difference from your home! Take email/phone action now!
photoessay: FEB 15 NY AND GLOBAL UPRISING! by Hans Bennett (tags)
This is part one of a two part photoessay documenting the Feb.15 anti-war protest in NY with photos and a personal summary of the day from Hans. Part 2 will be out soon!
THE ART OF PUNK exhibit will offer original artworks and related materials documenting the rise of L.A.'s Punk underground at the close of the 20th century.
THE ART OF PUNK exhibit will offer original artworks and related materials documenting the rise of L.A.'s Punk underground at the close of the 20th century.
Antiwar Protest against Iraq in Glassell Park (tags)
When we protest: Every Saturday, from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Where we protest: In Glassell Park, at Eagle Rock Blvd. and El Paso Ave. (near Albertson's supermarket)
Benefit Day for Flor y Canto,This Saturday November 30th (tags)
Benefit Day for Flor y Canto,This Saturday November 30th. Stop by and help us raise some much needed funds.
first meeting of anarchist radio collective - l.a. sunday, 1 pm (tags)
first meeting of anarchist radio collective - l.a. 1pm - 4pm sunday, november 24th '02 1405 Scott Ave., Echo Park.
Anti-war Demonstration in Bakersfield (tags)
a weekly anti-war demonstration every friday 4:30 to 5:30 corner of Stockdale hwy and California ave.
Venice Peace March Turns One Year Old (tags)
“I’m an American. I have a job. I pay taxes. I vote. And I don’t want to be dropping bombs on Baghdad and killing people. It’s wrong.” --Venice resident Peggy Lee Kennedy
Peter Miguel Camejo in Riverside (tags)
The Green Party of Riverside County presents Peter Miguel Camejo Candidate for Governor of California
PHONE, FAX OR WRITE THE DC POLICE!!! (tags)
Let them know what you think about their treatment of legal protesters.
CHICANO MORATORIUM PHOTO #6 (tags)
AVE 50 GALLERY in Highland Park has on display important Artworks and memorabilia pertaining to the original Chicano Moratorium of 1970.
Hip Hop benefit show in Long Beach against Police Repression! (tags)
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Extremism and Terrorism - Caltech Lecture, Sat 2nd March (tags)
The Skeptics society have organized this lecture, might be worth a visit.
Resist the FTAA in Arizona! (tags)
The Free Trade Area of the Americas plans to extend NAFTA across the entire Western hemisphere – from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego!
Important: DC RAAB Update, Assembly Point Change (tags)
Franklin Square between I and K on 14th Street