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September 2018 Honduras coup update (tags)
This September 2018 in Honduras. There has been heavy repressions against school students, students and others protesting the celebrating of 'independence' day since independence is not seen or felt, and more attacks against Rio Blanco by DESA hydroelectricity company only within a week or two from when DESA has been in court on trial for its members being assassins of indigenous activist Berta Caceres...
State Investments and the Public Sector (tags)
The public infrastructure is something positive, even from a business perspective. it is a kind of advance concession, increases the entrepreneurial production potential and lowers the production costs. If state investments are trifling, this will have negative long-term effects
Religious Groups Call for Aid and Debt Relief for Puerto Rico and Dominica (tags)
More than 130 faith communities across the United States are praying and acting for hurricane victims during religious services this weekend.
Importance Of Emergency Volunteers (tags)
in reality during times of great emergencies and disasters trained Volunteers become the most available and therefore the most important...
RELATIONS STILL STRAINED BETWEEN SOUTH LOS ANGELES RESIDENTS AND THE POLICE (tags)
February 2017 Honduras coup update (tags)
https://sydneywithhonduras.wordpress.com/ In February 2017, another indigenous Tolupán activist was murdered, attacks against Copinh and supporters in the calls for justice continue, uni students were attacked again by uni administration, and for asking questions about it a week later, a journalist was attacked. Meanwhile, workers are feeling the squeeze with more dismissed public service workers than ever before, and mining workers fighting for bearable work conditions and pay
Reasons for anarchism. (tags)
What is the future of freedom? What does a free world look like? Anarchism is the best way to guarantee the freedom of humans and animals, now and in the future. Anarchists want to eliminate government and other forms of hierarchy.
Honduras coup update December 2016 (tags)
In December 2016, the uni students of the national agricultural university continue to suffer attacks including stabbings as they continue the campus occupation, in Tegucigalpa, military raided cultural centre Paradiso. A fake letter is published to manipulate how people see the human rights organisation Cofadeh, just as in Bajo Aguan and Garífuna indigenous black communities up north, distraction and confusion tactics are used against the communities that continue to fight for justice and land rights.
An Uncertain Future for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (tags)
The future of a federal consumer watchdog agency is uncertain amidst pledges to reduce the agency.
How Cities Can Protect People Threatened By Trumpism (tags)
Copied from Common Dreams
Problems with Measure M (tags)
I'm probably voting for M, but there are some problems.
Report Questions Florida Payday Lending Rules (tags)
A new report by the Center for Responsible Lending says "payday" lending fees cost Florida residents $2.5 billion over the past decade.
Mindanao, Philippines: Stop 'Lumad' killings, harassment - UN (tags)
Killings and harassment of the Lumad, or the indigenous people (IP), should stop and those accountable should be brought to justice, according to Ola Almgren, the UN country representative and humanitarian coordinator.
Porter Ranch methane leak doesn't bode well for climate (tags)
Porter Ranch methane leak poses serious risk for climate. New infrared footage exposes the extent of the leak.
Philippines: Lumads to AFP, NPA: Leave us alone (tags)
MANILA, Philippines — A group claiming to represent 33 lumad (indigenous people) tribes in Mindanao on Friday urged the military and the rebel group New People's Army (NPA) to stop dragging them into their conflict and to respect their human rights and ancestral domain.
A master-plan is needed to support renter protections in Northern California, & elsewhere (tags)
Oakland has the second fastest-rising rents in the nation, passing the pace of San Francisco's rent increases, and coming in second behind the rent increases occurring in Denver. The rents in Oakland have climbed over 12.1 percent since 2014. Slumlords, greedy landlords, profiteers, speculators, and nefarious realtors reign supreme in Oakland, who are protected by local and state politicians that are in the pockets, of big money!
Disbandment of militias key to Peace in Mindanao, Philippines (tags)
Akbayan Partylist supports the investigation of the killing of lumads particularly in the CARAGA region and bringing the perpetrators to justice. There is no place for impunity in our shared pursuit of just and lasting peace in Mindanao.
Protesters Enact Symbolic "Die In" to Unwelcome Narendra Modi to Silicon Valley (tags)
Over 2000 vibrant protesters from many different Indian American communities joined together outside the SAP Center in San Jose to counter Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Digital India" and Hindutva. They raised many issues with Modi's leadership, ranging from forced conversions to Hinduism, Internet surveillance, arrest of political bloggers, harassment of human rights activists, blind eye to rapes, dispossession of small farmers, rewriting of Indian history, and the 2002 Gujarat massacre.
Israel Detonates Dirty Bombs Near Palestinian Bedouin Communities (tags)
L.A. Stands in Solidarity with Australian Aborigines (tags)
"The Aboriginal people are the custodians of their land and have a responsibility to their ancestors to maintain sovereign ties to their land—which is far deeper than a 'lifestyle choice,' which you're probably aware that the prime minister of Australia, Tony Abbott, so disgracefully described the connection to land." – Jess Harlen
Dr. Jill Stein for President (tags)
Imagine a presidential candidate not stuffing her pockets and legitimating the status quo of lobbyists writing laws, unending wars, tax evasion by corporations in the Cayman Islands and exploding inequality! Alternatives of community centers and reduced working hours are possible!
Pominent Rabbi Wants Jews Given Special Permission to Carry Guns (tags)
Killer Cops (tags)
police state
Philippines: One Year after Typhoon Haiyan (tags)
Statement of Akbayan Chairperson Risa Hontiveros
Philippine activists start 1,000-km march for climate justice (tags)
MANILA, Philippines-- Climate change advocates from various sectors urged world governments to "walk their climate talk" as they launched the Climate Walk, dubbed as "A People's Walk for Climate Justice."
August 2014 Honduras Coup Update (tags)
A monthly update of the political persecution and plunder in Honduras - see archives here: http://sydneywithhonduras.wordpress.com/monthly-news-summaries/
Philippines: Shield Yolanda rehab efforts from 'disaster capitalism' (tags)
Amid allegations of overpriced and substandard temporary shelters constructed for survivors of Typhoon Yolanda, Akbayan Partylist urged the government to shield the rehabilitation efforts from possible "disaster capitalism."
Global Protests Against Bedouin Ethnic Cleansing (tags)
Nestle: Global Water Predator (tags)
Echo Park Community issues an "Injunction" against City of LA (tags)
[This is a report by Vik from a demonstration against the gang injunction in the Echo Park area. It was originally posted to facebook. Some background information is appended at the bottom if you need to learn about what a gang injunction is, and the gentrification in the area.]
Israeli Forces Attack EU Diplomats (tags)
Portland's Austerity Resistance Movement Sparks Changes to City (tags)
On June 20, Oregon's Portland City Council unanimously voted to approve a budget that had been one of the most grassroots-contested examples of austerity in recent memory.
May Day 2013 National Immigrant Workers Rights March! (tags)
We are calling A national day of multi-ethnic unity with youth, labor, peace and justice communities in solidarity with immigrant workers and building new immigrant rights & civil rights movement! Wear White T-Shirt; organize local actions to support immigrant worker rights!
Philippine climate activists expose risks of dirty coal. (tags)
300-strong climate activists and anti-coal advocates stormed the Department of Energy to voice out their opposition to coal mines and coal-fired power plants promoted by the government and to launch the group's Campaign Against Dirty Energy and for People's Access to Safe, Renewable and Democratic Energy Alternatives.
Paradise Lost: The Flip Side of Boracay Island, Philippines (tags)
"We're following the due process. And yet this due process is giving advantage to the rich claimants who continue to occupy and build structures inside the Ancestral Land of the Atis in Boracay. We might end up without a land of our own." – Delsa Justo, Chief of Boracay Ati Tribal Organization BATO)
Human Rights Get Short Shrift in Israel (tags)
police state
PLP protects and defends rapists (tags)
Publicizing an admitted rapist in the activist community and the organization that is defending him
Do not Use the Filipino Children in 'Humanizing' the War Machinery – Rep. Emmi De Jesus (tags)
"The exposure of children to high-powered American war machines is a subtle way of inculcating into their young minds the culture of war," said GWP Rep. Emmi De Jesus in reaction to the PDI banner photo of a smiling US marine letting a boy peek into his gun scope during the on-going 10-day Philippine-US Amphibious Landing Exercise (Philblex) 2013.
Assad's fall will renew the Arab spring (tags)
As this phase of Syria's revolution closes, the debate about the future of this part of the world should also enter a new phase. Much of the debate about Syria, in the US at least, characterised the Syrian campaign as "liberal interventionism". So people argued about that, based on what they already thought about the notion. Though fed by some of the rhetoric, especially from the US government, that framing of the argument was misconceived. As I argued earlier this year, it was – and is – a mistake to see the Syrian case as a generic case for or against liberal interventionism.
GLP Expands Safety Net from Soc Sec & Public Assistance in Times of Economic Uncertainty (tags)
While the establishment Republicans and Democrats are dependent on corporations for lobbyist funding and thus return the favor by rewarding corporations with taxpayer subsidies, the Green Liberty Party is immune to the disease of corporate dependency.
PHILIPPINES: Appeal for Flood Victims (tags)
In scenes reminiscent of the large scale destruction wrought by Typhoon Ondoy (international name Ketsana) in late 2009 in which 400 died, torrential rains brought widespread flooding in the capital Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Almost a million people are affected and some 250,000 forced to evacuate, majority of whom are workers and poor, with 15 deaths already reported.
AJLPP CONDEMN THE FASCIST BRUTALITIES VS URBAN SETTLERS IN METRO MANILA (tags)
The Alliance Philippines vehemently condemn in the strongest terms the violent dispersal of informal settlers and urban poor communities in Paranaque by the Philippine National Police (PNP) last April 23. The violent dispersal of April 23 is characterized by violent fascist police tactics and deadly shooting is a carry-over of the fascist policies of dictator Marcos and GMA that cause the death of one person and the wounding of more than 30 others. Scores of people who resisted the brutal suppression were arrested by the PNP.
May Day 2012: National Mobilization For Immigrant Workers Rights! (tags)
We are calling A national day of multi-ethnic unity with youth, labor, peace and justice communities in solidarity with immigrant workers and building new immigrant rights & civil rights movement! Wear White T-Shirt; organize local actions to support immigrant worker rights!
2012 Mountain Justice Summer Action Camp May 18-25 (tags)
Come to Appalachia and become part of the movement to end MTR Coal Mining, protect communities and the environment, and build a sustainable new economy.
Even Local Businesses Support Efforts to Save LAUSD Adult Education (tags)
A week remains to save LAUSD Adult Education, a lifeline for immigrant families, impoverished communities, and students of color. Several local business have helped in the effort to save the program.
Social Justice Schools Conference by CEJ and PEAC February 2012 (tags)
What does real school transformation look like? How will we win? Real transformation is rooted in the communities that schools serve, respect the rights of all school employees, and is fully funded.
Denying Palestinians Fair Access to Water (tags)
100 Mayors Oppose Keystone XL Pipeline (tags)
20% of the earth's people are using up 80% of the earth's resources. Time for resource-sparing lifestyles and work sharing! Will the US make the transition from empire to republic and from excess to access? Like capitalism, the Keystone XL pipeline is full of contradictions.
Unify for Occupy Oakland (tags)
To build the 99%, we must find unity across the economic and social strata, or the Occupation movement will be correctly derided as a quasi-elitist middle class project.
Democracy Now! Co-Host Gonzalez Speaks in San Diego (tags)
"Democracy Now!" co-host Juan Gonzalez spoke in San Diego October 24 as part of a whirlwind tour in support of his new book, "News for All the People: The Epic Story of Race and the American Media." He made two main points in his talk: that there are three "strains" of American media — the corporate mainstream, the white alternative or "rebel" press, and media owned and controlled by people of color; and that since the 1840's the U.S. government has regulated every technological change in the media in a way that favors the interests of giant corporations over ordinary people.
Chabil Utzaj, economic momentum with social responsibility (tags)
The reactivation of Chabil Utzaj, as a sustainable sugar project, is a great opportunity for Valle de Polochic not only because it constitutes an important pole of development for a rural area with high poverty rates in Guatemala, but also because of its respect for the fundamental rights of the inhabitants of the area, its commitment to the protection of the environment and compliance with the legal framework of the country.
Protest Obama in L.A. (tags)
The Coalition Against Insecure Communities calls on all communities in Los Angeles to mobilize on September 26, 2011 to demand that President Obama immediately end the "Insecure Communites" program.
Activists Host "Radio Summer" in San Diego August 29 (tags)
Members of San Diego's activist community gathered together at the Media Arts Center in North Park on August 29 to hear about how low-power FM (LPFM) radio can create new opportunities for progressive media and break the Right-wing stranglehold on the local airwaves. The attendees heard a presentation via Skype from Philadelphia-based Ian Smith of the Prometheus Radio Project, which was instrumental in lobbying Congress and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the LPFM opportunity in the first place, and also heard from representatives of the World Beat Center, Media Rights Coalition and Activist San Diego.
With PPP, Public Treasuries are Plundered (tags)
According to the neoliberal myth, higher profits lead to increased investments and more jobs. In truth, investments have declined in this decade. Corporations used their profits to speculate on foreign currencies and buy back their own stock. Crises are chances to rethink private and public.
Communique from the Communal Autnomous Council of San Juan Copala, Oaxaca, Mexico (tags)
Communique from the Communal Autnomous Council of San Juan Copala, Oaxaca, Mexico
LAUSD's Deasy Disrespects Echo Park Moms 4 Education, but the struggle continues (tags)
Please join Echo Park Moms 4 Education in the fight to keep the Advisory Vote, the only democratic portion of LAUSD's deceptively named Public School Choice motion which gives away public schools.
Mountain Justice Training Camp May 20-27 Letcher County, Kentucky www.mountainjustice.org (tags)
Mountain Justice has been honing a skill set that we have effectively used to work against the coal industry here in Appalachia and many of these tactics apply to all surface and underground coal mines.
May Day 2011 Call to Action! (tags)
We are calling A national day of multi-ethnic unity with youth, labor, peace and justice communities in solidarity with immigrant workers and building new immigrant rights & civil rights movement! Wear White T-Shirt; organize local actions to support immigrant worker rights!
Clean Air, Healthy Communities Citizens Hearing (tags)
Health, science and academic experts and private citizens defend clean air
Tata Noah chief of Indigenous communities (tags)
My grandfather walked with a very long stick adorned with many allegories. Tata Noah told me long ago that it represented our true nation, which was all unknown, because many of those living in the village had given in to the viciousness of the white people and did not follow the customs of our fathers. That hurt my Tata, so when I arrived, he ever and ever told me many things and stories of our nation...
Foundation for Change Honors Local "Changemakers" Sept. 26 (tags)
The San Diego Foundation for Change held its annual "Changemaker Celebration" Sunday, September 26 on the Prado patio in Balboa Park. Part outdoor picnic, part bazaar of social-change organizations, part fundraiser and part short commemoration, the event honored longtime local activists Larry Baza of the San Diego Democratic Club, Victor Clark-Alfaro of Tijuana's Bi-National Center for Human Rights, and the Environmental Health Coalition and its longtime director, Diane Takvorian.
Sept. 18, March to Support Manuel Jamines (tags)
Manuel Jamines was murdered in cold blood by an LAPD officer; and today several hundred people from many established Los Angeles activist groups came together in support of justice, and in protest against a police culture which has long supported brutality and killing of members of vulnerable communities and communities of color.
Prison Abolition In Practice --Part two of an interview with Criminal Injustice Kos (tags)
Let's get rid of prison rape. Let's reinstitute rehabilitation. Let's repeal certain draconian sentencing laws. All good and essential ideas. But very little – in some cases, nothing - will fundamentally change unless those ideas, and more, are advanced within a strategic framework of abolition.
LA People's Campaign Kick-off Sat 8-7-0 (tags)
Kick-off Campaign to run working-class candidates for public office in LA.
Key US City Acts to Avoid 'Dirty' Tar Sands Fuel (tags)
Press Release
Santa Barbara Residents to Protest Anti-Immigrant Arizona Law (tags)
Protesters will be demanding that the local city council take action by divesting from Arizona. Several will conduct a peaceful Civil Disobedience
March and Rally to DHS Secretary Napolitano's Speech at Pomona College Graduation (tags)
Together with the Coalition of Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, and the Latina/o Roundtable of Pomona and San Gabriel Valley, we are organizing a march and rally on Sunday, May 16th to denounce the harsh immigration enforcement policies of the Department of Homeland Security during DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano's speech at the Pomona College graduation ceremony. We will begin the march at the Claremont Greyhound Station, the site of numerous Border Patrol raids in the last year, and end with a rally at a park near the graduation site.
Julio Rodriguez Freed! (tags)
Julio freed.
Free Julio (tags)
We need to support the release of Julio, who was arrested during the anti-Nazi protests.
Emergency Vigil in Support of Haiti (tags)
An emergency vigil was held asking people "to donate money to go to grassroots women and their families, and therefore communities, rather than to thieving elites and their corrupt NGOs."
Pomona anti-checkpoint action (tags)
Students and community members take direct action to negate the racist anti-immigrant police checkpoints in Pomona.
BTL:Coal Industry Plagues Appalachian Communities with Health Hazards (tags)
BETWEEN THE LINES Syndicated Radio Newsmagazine
Conscious Forces Will Bring Us Certain Victory (tags)
How, in the coming period of intensified class struggle, activists will use open communities and information war to win ever-increasing attention and support and create the conscious forces that will bring us certain victory
Military supremacy leading to human rights violations in Eastern Visayas (tags)
PESANTE NEWS learned today that the the National Democratic Front-Eastern Visayas charged the 8th Infantry Division today of pushing its Oplan Bantay Laya campaign by intimidating the public and dominating the civilian government in the region. "The military is intimidating the public by coming out with an order of battle or liquidation list, and then going into schools and communities to conduct witch hunts and commit other human rights violations," said NDF-EV spokesperson Fr. Santiago Salas.
STP Typhoon Relief Operation Gains Support in Key US Cities, Relief Drive Extended (tags)
The Sagip Tulong sa Pilipinas (STP) campaign gained massive support among different communities in the US . As of October 16, organizers have collected and sorted out an equivalent of 170 boxes of clothing, canned goods, shoes, bottled water and other materials. This is on top of around 250 boxes that People's CORE facilitated to send to the Philippines through another organization in LA. The GABNET Los Angeles has sent 52 Boxes to the GWP group in the Philippines. Pledges, cash and check donations totaled around $ 10,000—meant mainly to purchase medicines and supplies in the Philippines for medical missions. STP collection centers like DAMAYAN Migrant Workers in New York and People's CORE in Los Angeles have been flooded with material donations and phone calls throughout the day from ordinary people who were willing to help in any way.
Behind the Coup Regime Curtain (tags)
"Providing an example of what else these citizens in civil resistance are up against, the pro-coup media then takes the demonstrators' attempt to remain within the coup decree's 20-person limit on public assemblies, and portrays it as a sign that the resistance has lost steam. The daily Heraldo, for example, covered that same demonstration with these dishonest words: "The security lines remain, and an important number of national and international journalists, and, of course, demonstrations, which are already almost insignificant for the number of participants."
Film Night: Venezuelan Autonomous Social Movements (tags)
FILM NIGHT!!! VENEZUELAN AUTONOMOUS SOCIAL MOVEMENTS Thursday, Oct. 1st, 2009 7:30 PM KIWA 3471 W 8th St. K-Town 90005
Amazing Organizing in Honduras (tags)
"Who led the march?" he asked, then answering: "The young people, and also children and senior citizens did. We went into the streets with our drums. Our drums have accompanied this process since the beginning. Last night at this event's inauguration the energy was high because our culture was here with us, and with us the voices of the ancestors, as we go forward constructing the new nation, the new community. A better future for the community depends on each one of you."
W.Va. Treesit Update, Bail Funds Needed! (tags)
One treesitter descends after week of defending people from blasting
CA Safe Schools Nominated for NAU Grant for Change Award (tags)
NAU supporting those who instigate lasting, positive change in their communities
GENTRIFICATION: IS IT URBAN RENEWAL OR URBAN REMOVAL (tags)
et city leaders, banks, and big developers know that we will not be forced out of our neighborhoods! With massive tax breaks and generous loans granted by big banks and the city administration, big developers are pushing forward in their attempt to remove poor and working families from the vibrant and colorful neighborhoods around Los Angeles. Signs of gentrification are everywhere. Rents are increased to drive families out of their homes, to be replaced with luxury apartments. Big national mega-stores are replacing local mom and papa businesses. As residents are forced out, stable communities are torn apart. Immigrant working families, who have lived and worked here for generations, are being pushed out by a profit-driven campaign of racist gentrification
The Hidden Theft at KPFK and the Ongoing Firings, Purges and Bannings: You're Next???? (tags)
An analysis of why KPFK sounds different, and why it's losing listeners (and money).
Revolutionary Autonomous Communities' Food Program (tags)
The Revolutionary Autonomous Communities (RAC), has created a food program where we are empowering ourselves and others to become self-sustainable.
Appalachia and Colombia: The People Behind the Coal --an interview with Aviva Chomsky (tags)
Aviva Chomsky is a professor of history and Latin American Studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts, and is a founder of the North Shore Colombia Solidarity Committee, which has been working since 2002 with Colombian labor and popular movements, especially those affected by the foreign-owned mining sector. She just returned from a Witness for Peace delegation (May 28 – June 6) that traveled to two regions devastated by coal mining: the state of Kentucky and to northern Colombia.
New standards for growing soy will destroy forests, livelihoods and the climate (tags)
New standards for growing soy will destroy forests, livelihoods and the climate
Protect the City AIDS Coordinator's Office & Human Relations Commission (tags)
The City Council (Budget and Finance Committee) is going to vote on vital services and HIV.AIDS and the Human Relations Commission (among others) are at risk!
Santa Cruz Anarchsit Convergence Workshop Descriptions (tags)
The Anarchists are Coming! There will be almost 40 workshops and discussions at the Santa Cruz Anarchist Convergence from May 7-11th. Here are times and descriptions of all of them! Also: flyers, dates, times, and descriptions of several events surrounding the convergence. Check it out!
Take Action: Community Activists in Chiapas Face Harassment and Intimidation (tags)
Human rights and community leaders in Mexico continue to experience threats - including death threats. They ask for help from global activists to protect their lives and their community work.
Philippines: Urban poor strongly represented in new socialist party (tags)
Bulacan, Philippines, February 1, 2009 – "We are the bat people, the people who live under bridges in Manila", explained urban poor organiser Ka Lisa as she took a small group of international observers around a section of an urban poor relocation settlement in Bulacan, about 60 kilometres north of Manila.
Light at the End of the Tunnel: Communities Must Stand Together for Change (tags)
Diverse communities in the U.S. have been standing together to bring about social change at the grassroots level in an unprecedented wave of euphoria set off by the inauguration of Barack Obama. Whether in public meetings, workshops, or protests the unity of purpose and momentum is palpable. What will it take to translate that human energy into real change?
Revolutionary Autonomous Communities / Comunidades Autonomas Revolucionarias Zine #1 (tags)
1st Zine of the Revolutionary Autonomous Communities Primera Revista Zine de las Comunidades Autonomas Revolucionarias
AUTO-NOMOS: BREAKING THE EGGSHELL OF EMPIRE (tags)
Thousands of "build rather than plead" organizations, collectives and communities are already emerging all over the planet and as they rise against subjugation and greed they strengthen and multiply. It the Zapatistas in Mexico and the Sans-Papiers (Sin Papeles) in Europe, it is the farmers in Brazil (Movemiento Sin Tierra) and the Basques in Catalonia, it is the indigenous people in Ecuador and the Palestinians in Gaza, it is the squatters in London, and the Mapuche in Chile, it is Via Campesina in Central America and In Our Hearts in New York City, it is Indy Media in Los Angeles and the Red Ponchos in Bolivia… It is a global movement that is not loyal to any authority, ruler, nation or religion, but rather to the calling of the heart. And don't let the corporate media make you think that we are few, small and powerless. This global movement is 2.5 billion strong and rising fast.
*NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION* BREAK UP WITH BANK OF AMERICA ON VALENTINES DAY (tags)
*NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION* BREAK UP WITH BANK OF AMERICA ON VALENTINES DAY FEB 14th, 2009: MASS DAY OF ACCOUNT CLOSURES STOP ALL EVICTIONS AND FORECLOSURES! STOP FINANCING COAL AND CLIMATE CHANGE! Contact: email@example.com This Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2009, join Rising Tide Boston (RTB) in demanding that Bank of America stop its funding of the dirty and deadly coal industry and demanding, in solidarity with City Life/Vide Urbana, that the Bank stop its unjust foreclosures and evictions of working families. Closing your account with Bank of America (BOA) is an important step in bringing closure to this unhealthy relationship. In Boston, we are planning a day of coordinated bank account closures in at least two locations, and encourage people in other places to organize something similar.
California Safe Schools "Your Life is Now" 2008 Environmental Event of the Year (tags)
Declaration of Independence Displayed & World Leaders Gather to Celebrate California Safe Schools 10th Anniversary, Environmental Victories & Future Actions to Save Our Planet.
2008 AntiMall (part 1) (tags)
". . . So the purpose is to support those communities in their struggles and not support things like Walmart and Target in our neighborhoods but really invest back into social change ." -- Laura Palomares
Obama's Labor Sec Solis Supported Frame-up of Mumia Abu-Jamal (tags)
Millionaire, Warmonger, Death penalty supporter, Democrat Barack Obama finally got around to what should have been his first appointment, that of Labor Secretary, and appointed Cal Congressperson Hilda Solis, one of the many Democrats who supported the frame up of journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal in her support of House Resolution 1082, passed in the Roll Call Vote 527 of December 6, 2006.
First Annual Los Angeles Anarchist Bookfair: A Beginning Marker of Resistence (tags)
Saturday, December 13, 2008 LOS ANGELES - The organizers of the first annual Los Angeles Anarchist Bookfair sent out a call for "dreamers, fighters, organizers, and rebels to come, meet, strategize, learn from each other, get books, attend workshops, participate, and join the movement." And despite the state's efforts to squelch our efforts, come they did--more than 700 people, mostly from the greater Los Angeles area, although some came from as far as San Diego, the Bay Area, Oregon, New York, and even Canada, to participate in this herstory-making event.
Alexander Wants Jobs for Local Communities, Construction Industry (tags)
Once again Stewart A. Alexander is rejecting the continuous flow of U.S. dollars to bailout banks and corporate America; instead, Alexander says any public funds should go to local communities to help working people, creating jobs in the building and construction industry. Alexander says the U.S. government should establish a $1 trillion fund to make available low interest loans for home improvements; this would create jobs across America and benefit local communities.
X-Vandals Benefit Show in LA Gets Raided by LAPD (tags)
Evidence of Political State Repression and Oppression by the LAPD (Pigs) LA County Sheriffs here on You Tube community Social Justice Workers/Political Justice workers working to support the Poor and State Oppress/Repress.
October 22 Demonstration Attracts Young to Anti-Police Terror Movement (tags)
October 22, 2008 LOS ANGELES - The October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation has been organizing nationwide demonstrations since 1996. The Los Angeles actions have gained a reputation for being among the city's most lively and most youth-oriented marches whose participants tend to be from the very communities targeted by police. With some thirty police murders logged since the beginning of year, protestors had plenty to be angry about.
After DNC/RNC, fight ICE and support immigrant rights struggle: a call to action (tags)
please read, forward widely, discuss with others, and ACT!
U.S./Mexico Border Wall Risks Endangered Species Extinctions from Gene Isolation (tags)
Risks of the U.S./Mexico border wall on native species of ocelots and other mammals include extinction from genetic isolation of disconnected populations.
Call for Screenings of Film: "We're Still Here! We NeverLeft " (tags)
The Revolutionary Autonomous Communities is putting out a call for their film, "We're Still Here, We Never Left" to be screened at your university, community center, church and anywhere else.
An Open Letter Regarding the LA Social Forum and Leftist Organizing (tags)
I didn't attend the LASF, but Michael (Novick) seems justified in his disappointment about the makeup of the forum. All movements are helped by the central participation and prioritization of the grass-roots, front-line community defense movements.
"Outreach" or Alliance Building? (tags)
At the end of June, I participated in the "Los Angeles Social Forum," an attempt to hold a unifying gathering of people from many different movements and organizations in Los Angeles (and other parts of southern California) on the model of the World Social Forum and the first US Social Forum held last year in Atlanta.
Fix the Expo Line (tags)
The Expo Line will kill the poor but not the rich.
Checking the Non-Profit Industrial Complex (tags)
Checking the Non-Profit Industrial Complex
Help break the cycle of mass destruction (tags)
Footprints for Peace (Australia), with the active support of the French network for nuclear phase-out, will walk from London to Geneva (April 26 - July 18) via France for a nuclear-free world.
Anarchy from the UK (tags)
Review of a book by National Anarchist thinker Troy Southgate.
Women Say Fund Caregiving Not War & Occupation (tags)
In Los Angeles, for the 9th Global Women's Strike on International Women's Day, March 8, women along with men supporters gathered at a town hall meeting entitled 'Fund Caregiving Not War and Occupation!' at the Southern California Library in South LA. On and around every March 8 since 2000, women in 60 countries have taken part in the Global Women's Strike under the theme Invest in Caring not Killing. Women who are working to reclaim the money and other resources for crucial survival needs for themselves and their communities, told their stories and shared their struggles and victories.
Press Conference Tomorrow: Free the Black Riders (tags)
Press Conference Tomorrow: Free the Black Riders **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Demonstrations nation-wide Against Turkish Invasion of Iraq on Friday, Feb 29th (tags)
This week, several Kurdish-American communities and supporters across the United States are expected to demonstrate again in several cities in response to the recent invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan by the Turkish military. Kurdish-American communities in each city have coordinated with one another to launch demonstrations during the same week in order to express a unified opposition to months of bombings by the Turkish military and the recent invasion of Iraqi Kurdistan.
International peace walk - London to Geneva through France (tags)
The nuclear industry threatens us all. Today there is an urgent call for global action to break the cycle of mass destruction.
Hundreds flee Army, NPA war in remote areas nationwide (tags)
The ceasefire declared by the military isn't holding as hundreds of villagers fled remote communities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao that have turned into battlegrounds between communist guerrillas and government soldiers. The flight of residents afraid of getting caught in the crossfire has created temporary communities in shelters where the civilians were brought for safety.
Film Night at Flor y Canto: March 2003-September 2005 (Part 2 of 2) (tags)
To mark the five-year anniversary of the Eagle Rock Peace Vigil, here is a list of films shown at Flor y Canto over a two-and-a-half year period. These almost-weekly screenings were an outgrowth of the Eagle Rock Vigil. (Links to the rest of this list can be found below in "comments.")
11/20/07 Transgender Day of Remembrance (tags)
We encourage activists, community members, and people who are opposed to violence based on any physical characteristics to join us.
Message to George Bush from a San Diego Evacuee (tags)
Neither the Border Patrol nor George Bush is welcome in San Diego! We've Suffered Enough! Message to George Bush, I believe… 1. Nature caused these fires 2. Global Warming, the most dangerous side effect of Capitalism, made them worse. 3. The lack of resources to fight these fires and which are currently being used in the imperialist war in Iraq prevented most of these fires from being extinguished expeditiously.
Democracy is Fleeting in America (tags)
Liberty Quarry and the Iraq War are testing democracy in America. Will the people in Southern California get a quarry they do not want or will the fate of several communities be left in the hands of five Riverside County Supervisors? On the bigger issue of Iraq, will the Democrats and Republicans have the resolve to end the Iraq War and bring our troops home, or will our fate as a nation be left in the hands of one man?
Researchers Believe Wastewater Analysis Tool Could Improve Drug Surveillance (tags)
"It's like a very diluted urine sample collected from an entire community," Field said....A team of researchers has developed an automated monitoring method that makes it possible to detect traces of drugs – from cocaine to caffeine – in municipal wastewater.
SAME LAST NAME, A DIFFERENT ICE VICTIM (tags)
Vigil for another woman named "Arellano". This one transgender, died in ICE custody. Protest her murder tonite @ LA Fed. Bldg. 6-9 pm. Monday August 27 -: 6:00 to 9:00 PM 300 N. Los Angeles St
Political Crisis in El Salvador (tags)
A political crisis of explosive proportion is looming this week in El Salvador. In an apparent Effort to decapitate the leadership of one wing of the social movement, Salvadoran national police detained and imprisoned leaders of the Association of Rural Communities for the Development of El Salvador (CRIPDES), a social organization which has worked since the 1980's with over three hundred organized communities to advocate for their rights. Along with 10 community members, the leaders were placed in "preventative detention" for up to three months pending trial by special tribunal on charges of terrorism.
ICE Takes no rest in Santa Ana--Only Prisoners (tags)
Meda and Enforcement Agencies want us to believe that they are taking only "criminal aliens". MENTIRAS! They are taking taking parents walking kids home from school, women walking home from grocery store, workers at bus stops, etc. Last week's raids was not the conclusion of sweps--THEY WERE ONLY THE BEGINNING. June 1st marked the begining of O.C.'s "enforcement team" (read 2nd article for more details below).
UCLA group carries torch for less advantaged API classmates (tags)
Activists of the Asian Pacific Coalition met the press Thursday at the Ackerman Viewpoint Conference Room, University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) to urge public support on an ongoing campaign to enable Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have own identities. According to the Count Me In campaign it is addressing educational inequalities within the AAPI community. It said that hidden by the "model minority myth", AAPI continue to suffer severely from access to resources for higher education, adding, "The myth homogenizes the diverse make-up of AAPIs despite the fact that each group has its own unique history, language, culture, and experience." There is a need to disaggregate the racial category of AAPIs into their specific communities "to ensure that public policy reflects the needs of diverse communities."
My observations on May 1st (tags)
These are my observations from being a participant during the May 1st melee
Statement of the Ecumenical Bishops Forum (tags)
The Ecumenical Bishops Forum (EBF), the fellowship of bishops from the United Church of Christ (UCCP), United Methodist (UMC), Episcopal Church in the Philippines (ECP), Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI) and the Roman Catholic Churches in the Philippines lament the deployment of elements of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in urban areas in the country. It is another nail hammered on the flailing limbs of freedom in this country. There is no justification for their presence in these areas at this time. The AFP is called to defend this country from aggression and armed rebellion. The police force should suffice for preserving the peace in our communities. No country claiming to be democratic alows its soldiers to roam around communities in full battle gear. No country claiming to be free allows its soldiers to engage in partisan politics. Even civic functions which military officials claim soldiers perform in these communities are best left in the hands of other government agencies and other non-government organizations.
Cop Watch LA Statement on May Day, 2007 (tags)
Collective statement from Cop Watch Los Angeles. Check out copwatchla.org for info regarding a press conference at the Youth Justice Coalition office on Monday, May 7th.
Latin American School of Medicine (tags)
In the midst of all the US-Cuban relations stories, primarily, the focus is on the imposed economic sanctions against Castro's Cuba. But, there is a story of unity, progression, and humanitarian efforts lying within those pages written about Cuba. It is one that is hardly, if ever, told; a story that calls attention to the concern for human life above economic strife.
Schwarzenegger M.I.A. On Liberty Quarry (tags)
Today there is a battle that is being waged in Southwest Riverside County; an industry giant, Granite Construction, is attempting to obtain permits to quarry a 311 acre site to meet the growing need for aggregate in Southern California. The residents of several communities are committed to keeping the quarry from opening due to potential health risk, the traffic the quarry will bring to the area and the severe impact the quarry will have on the natural environment.
Economic Values and Impending Collapse (tags)
Foreboding has hit the ranks of private equity firms; try as they might to unload vast amounts of funds (monetary value is inextricably linked to the movement of those funds) they have been unable to spend/invest at a rate that would sustain value let alone increase real profits! The 'healthy figures' reflecting increased acquisitions/investments are on paper only – it 'looks good' at the moment!
Cop Watch Los Angeles Victory Statement (tags)
Cop Watch Los Angeles Victory Statement November 16, 2006 William Cardenas was released on November 15th, 2006
Protest Olmert @ Jewish General Assembly w 3000 (tags)
L.A. gets ready to be the center of Jewish universe 75th Annual General Assembly of the United Jewish Communities by Julie Gruenbaum Fax, Education Editor
Press Release: Police Brutality Caught on Video (tags)
On August 11th, 2006, William Cardenas, 24 from Hollywood, California was arrested and brutally beaten by the Hollywood Division of the Los Angeles Police Department. The cops would have gotten away with the beating if it wasn't for a neighbor who video-taped the beating on her camera.
Police Brutality Caught on Video. (tags)
November 3, 2006 For Immediate Release: Police Brutality Caught on Video. SEE THE VIDEO AT www.copwatchla.org
Call for October 22nd, 2006 in LA (tags)
Call for October 22, 2006: Eleventh Annual National Day of Protest to Stop Police Brutality, Repression and the Criminalization of a Generation
September 28th: End the Abuse of Immigrant Workers (tags)
250 immigrant workers, religious leaders, community members and students have already committed to risk arrest, call on others to join them
Taking the 7 Talks to the Proletariat and Building for October5 (tags)
The recent correspondence on taking out Bob Avakian's 7 Talks, especially into proletarian communities, was very important (see Revolution #60 and #61 for articles on this). One thing that comes through: there is nothing else speaking to the how-to-live-and-die questions that are on people's minds....
Ecoanarchists help reclaim southcentral farm (tags)
The destructive bulldozer raid by real estate developer Ralph HorowitzCo. & LA Sheriffs' on LA's southcentral community farm only resulted in strengthening the resistance and improved networking between sc campesino farmers, ecoanarchists and permaculture communities..
How Israel failed its Arab citizens before, during and after war (tags)
After the war, the Education Ministry hired extra psychologists to work with Jewish children and issued counsellors with special kits on how to identify and deal with post-traumatic disorders. The same services were not offered in Arab communities. The Ministry said it could not hire Arab psychologists because there were not enough qualified candidates among the Arab population.
Valley Park, PA enacts Joe Turner's/SOS law (tags)
Valley Park, Pensylvannia follows lead on illegal alien law; same law close to passage in several California cities
COPWATCH LOS ANGELES WEBSITE LAUNCHED! (tags)
CWLA has just launched it's website, come check us out!!!
Counter the G8 + 5 Climate Summit! October 3-4 in Mexico City: CLIMATE JUSTICE NOW! (tags)
On Tuesday, October 3 in Mexico City, the Energy and Environment Ministers from the "Group of Eight" (G8) industrialized countries are scheduled to begin negotiating a climate change deal to succeed the Kyoto Protocol, which expires in 2012. They will be joined by Energy and Environment Ministers from the five "emerging" countries of Brazil, India, China, South Africa and Mexico. All together, these "G8 + 5" countries represent 58% of the world's human population, 61% of oil consumption, 80% of coal consumption, and 73% of C02 emissions.
CUBA/USA Solidarity in action... (tags)
Cuban US and Honduran Doctors Work Together on Medical Brigades to Honduras...
Status of Human Rights on the US/Mexico Border (tags)
Shadow Report Submitted by Organized Border Communities to United Nations
Women, Autonomy & Creating a Caring Economy in Venezuela (tags)
Support for the Bolivarian Revolution in Venezuela continues to grow, including in Los Angeles where grassroots communities gathered June 24 for a public event on Women, Autonomy & Creating a Caring Economy in Venezuela.
Report Back from Mexico City and Toluca, Mexico 06-28-06, 06-29-06 (tags)
I stayed in Mexico until the 29th of June, and wanted to stay until the 3rd but was unable to change my flight (due to the lack of funds). This is the last report back. Now that Im back home in Los Angeles I will work on translating these into Spanish so that other communities and the people in Mexico that I met will have a chance to read them as well. A friend also talked about helping me turn the reports into a pamphlet. I like to think of the reports as a look into the struggles of Mexico right before the elections.
Joaquin Cienfuegos: Report from the Struggles in Mexico 06/16/06-06/29/06 (tags)
The following is a correspondence from joaquin Cienfuegos, traveling throughout Mexico reporting on the struggles on the streets, the anarchist movement, the Other Campaign, the Zapatista's, and the over all radical climate that is building. More updates to come. All messages are free for broad distribution and will be sent across the net. Please forward, and let this be an inspiration to a growing movement in North America towards internationalism.
Joaquin Cienfuegos: Report from Mexico City 06/18 and Atenco 06/19/06 (tags)
Joaquin Cienfuegos: Live from the Struggle in Mexico – Days 1 and 2 (tags)
The following is a correspondence from Joaquin Cienfuegos, traveling throughout Mexico reporting on the struggles on the streets, the anarchist movement, the Other Campaign, the Zapatista's, and the over all radical climate that is building. More updates to come. All messages are free for broad distribution and will be sent across the net. Please forward, and let this be an inspiration to a growing movement in North America towards internationalism.
COP WATCH REPORT: Sheriffs Helicopters More Frequent Over South Central Farms! (tags)
Within the past few days Sheriff helicopters have been seen more frequently over the South Central Farms..
Spread the Word, Que Corre la Voz (tags)
SPREAD DA' WORD!!!" Youth & Student Conference 2006 SATURDAY, JUNE 10th 10am-5:30pm (registration begins @ 9am) ****this is a FREE event****
Los Angeles Sentinel Endorses Paparian for Congress in 29th (tags)
The largest and oldest black-owned newspaper on the west coast has endorsed a Green for Congress in the San Gabriel Valley, giving the nod to former Pasadena Mayor Bill Paparian over the Democrat incumbent.
San Francisco Labor Council on Immigrant Rights (tags)
Open World Conference of Workers >May 23, 2006
Cop Watch Report on the South Central Farm (tags)
Reports from the Vigil at Antonio Villaraigosa's house on Tuesday May 16th, 2006 and the benefit concert at the South Central Farm on Friday May 19th 2006. Police intimidate the community and Prepare to Attack.
Police State and Rebellion after March (tags)
Report back from Police State and Rebellion in Mc Arthur Park after Rally.
Black Brown Unity - Press Conferences (tags)
"Don't just boycott – Shut it Down!"
African-Americans, Economic Well-Being, and Immigration (tags)
...while the concern for African-American well-being is well placed, the source of the problem is not always correctly located...
A CALL TO ALL FILIPINOS AND IMMIGRANTS OF ALL NATIONALITIES TO UNITE TO DEFEND IMMIGRANT R (tags)
The Coalition to Defend Immigrant Rights (CDIR), a multi-ethnic alliance of immigrant rights advocates in Los Angeles, calls on the Filipino American community to march shoulder to shoulder with their Latino brothers and sisters and come out in force on May 1, 2006. Rallyists will assemble at Broadway and Olympic St at 12:00 PM and march to the City Hall and at 7th and Wilshire St. (MacArthur Park) to La Brea in Los Angeles.
For May Day and Beyond: White People Step Up for Immigrant Rights (tags)
Open Letter to White Communities.
Lucerne, Switzerland Becomes GATS-Free (tags)
Over 80 communities in Switzerland have insisted on stopping GATS-liberalization for social, ecological and democratic reasons.. In Europe, over 1000 communities have declared themselves GATS-free zones.
The 2006 Queer People Of Color Film Series (tags)
Are you or a friend(s) into filmmaking, and have finished or are in the process of making a film? Do you/they self-identify as a queer person of color?
Speak Now, or Never: Stopping Sensenbrenner (tags)
Tomorrow morning, anti-fascists and anti-racists join together in the streets.
URGENT- ACT NOW 4 BIG MOUNTAIN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES (tags)
Stop S. 1003, "The Navajo Hopi Land Settlement Act Amendments of 2005"
Call to Action by Dolores Mission (tags)
ECUMENICAL PRAYER SERVICE FOR COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM at La Placita Olvera (Our Lady Queen of Angels Parish) 10:00 am, Friday, February 24
Protest Telecom Rip-offs (tags)
CPUC Decision Leaves Consumers Unprotected, Community Representatives To Protest Upcoming Vote
THE ZAPATISTA APPROACH TO POLITICS (tags)
Mexico - The "Other Campaign" -An Interview with Sergio Rodriguez of the Zapatista magazine "Rebeldia" by Miguel Romero
Governor's Claims of Remorse Not Genuine (tags)
The Governor has contributed more to gang violence through his cuts to education and social services than Tookie Williams ever did by co-founding the Crips. It is a travesty that such a flawed person was allowed to sit in judgement of this valued member of our community.
Favela Rising: A Story of Self Actualization in a Marginalized Rio Community (tags)
Favela Rising, a documentary about a social movement in Rio favelas, won the IDA Best Feature this past week. The directors and community organizers hope to spread its message of self-actualization to marginalized communities in the United States, starting with Los Angeles.
Stop the baby killers. (tags)
USA is planning to test Dangerous Chemicals and Drugs on Orphans and innocent Children worldwide. Stop the cruel Atrocities on Defenseless children. Just say NO to the Bush Gestapo.
How many children will they kill? Stop the baby killers. (tags)
USA is planning to test Dangerous Chemicals and Drugs on Orphans and innocent Children worldwide. Stop the cruel Atrocities on Defenseless children. Just say NO to the blood sucking Bush Gestapo.
no child left befhind (tags)
USA is planning to test Dangerous Chemicals and Drugs on Orphans and innocent Children worldwide. Stop the Brutal Attack on children.
Sub-Committee Hears Legislation That Could Dismantle Community Access TV. (tags)
House Subcommittee on Commerce hears legislation that could severely damage local community access TV. Community media advocates call for intensification, in the coming weeks, of efforts to defeat this legislation.
Protest Military Recruiters - Sat, Dec 10, 12 noon (tags)
Protest Military Recruiters - Sat, Dec 10, 12 noon Youth and students come out against war & military recruiters! Saturday, December 10, 12 noon 5051 Rodeo Road, Los Angeles At the Los Angeles Recruiting Battalion (Just east of La Brea, near MLK Blvd)
LA: Don't Just Protest, Organize! (tags)
SWARM the Minutemen - Phone Jam NOW! (tags)
The Minutemen are really ramping up their media campaign, including a major rally in Sacramento to promote their California Border Patrol initiative, an attempt to further militarize the border and our communities at the cost of more people's lives. Recently, they testified before congress ( http://www.dakotavoice.com/200510/20051018_6.html ) to ask that congres declare a state of emergency along the entire border. Clearly, they want more policing of our lives and communities, they want unrestricted fascism on the border. Still, resistance to the Minutemen ( http://www.deletetheborder.org/ ) has been powerful and is still growing, all across North America.
First LA Cop Watch Meeting 10/24 (tags)
First meeting to begin planning for a Cop Watch in Los Angeles on Monday October 24 at 7pm at the YJC Center 253 W. Martin Luther King Blvd
Holy Land or Living Hell? Ecocide in Palestine (tags)
From the Jordan River valley and Dead Sea basin, through the central highlands comprising the West Bank's populated core, to the fertile western hills bordering Israel, recent reports from occupied Palestine reveal a worsening environmental crisis.
Beginning the Discussion on Goals and Strategy - SCAF (LA) (tags)
Beginning the discussion on Goals and Strategy [and structure] -- Southern California Anarchist Federation (Los Angeles Chapter)
Bringing Technology To The Poor (tags)
Poor People Need technology Too...
A.N.S.W.E.R. CONDEMNS THE LAPD KILLING OF SUZIE MARIE PEÑA (tags)
A.N.S.W.E.R. CONDEMNS THE LAPD KILLING OF SUZIE MARIE PEÑA Stop Racist Police Violence! Take Action Today!
Report from Alhambra Anti-Racism Rally (tags)
I would like to first of all congratulate and thank all the organizations and individuals for responding to the call to mobilize and confront the nascent fascist organization "SOS" who tried to assert themselves here in Alhambra on June 18, 2005.
Statement on Alhambra (tags)
Statement on the result of the Alhambra resistance to SOS's demonstration.
Freedom Summer Palestine 2005 (tags)
Freedom Summer Palestine 2005 is a Palestinian non violent campaign against Israeli occupation — This summer, With the participation of international supporters, Palestinians will continue their long-standing mobilization for nonviolent direct action against the occupation and draw the world's attention to what is really happening in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Black High School Student slain in Corona (tags)
Racial Tensions STILL on the Rise; School Districts STILL Covering Up; Parents Furious at school's Lack of Response.
Global Women's Strike/LA Action (tags)
On Thursday afternoon, March 10, a Global Women's Strike action in Los Angeles brought together over 300 women and men, mostly young and mostly people of color demanding an "End to the Twin Terrors of Poverty and War."
Mex/CA Cotton workers & cancer (tags)
Corporate cotton, rio agua theft, pesticide exposure and worker cancer, loss of indigenous culture in maquiladoras, Chiapas/Oaxaca impacts of NAFTA/WTO/PPP/etc..
A.N.S.W.E.R.-LA STATEMENT ON THE LAPD KILLING OF DEVIN BROWN (tags)
Stand against racism here and abroad! Stop police brutality! The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition (Act Now to Stop War & End Racism), Los Angeles, condemns unconditionally the Los Angeles Police Department for the brutal murder of Devin Brown, and all acts of latent and racist brutality against the people of Los Angeles.
This Friday Feb 11 TSUNAMI RELIEF BENEFIT SHOW! (tags)
Tsunami Relief Benefit Show Flyer For this Fri Feb 11 !!!!!!!!!!!!! (tags)
Tsunami Relief Benefit Show @ Saddleback College Fri Feb. 11 (tags)
Antelope Valley Radical Network (tags)
The Antelope Valley Radical Network is made up of groups and individuals actively engaged in creating a healthier and more sustainable Antelope Valley, based on the principles of autonomy, self organization, and mutual aid. The purpose of this network is for local projects to find common ground and to work together against the overall problems, which are threatening our community. From poverty to police brutality, urbanization to unemployment, the problems are rampant, yet we will work to defend our communities from this ongoing repression.
CSFH Warns Against Hate Groups Exploiting Tsunami Crisis (tags)
Stay clear of sectarian groups such as India Development and Relief Fund (IDRF), Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS), Sewa International and Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA).
North American Anarchist Convergence (tags)
Join us in the beautiful foothills of Appalachia to network, brainstorm, and discuss social change through building a positive movement toward a free and responsible society. We will focus on practical alternatives to problems associated with power-based governments, institutions, and internalized systems of oppression.
biased insurance investigations (tags)
This is about the state of California and FBI trying to influence lawsuit reform and help large corporations get out of regulations.
Video editor sought (tags)
voluneer needed to help edit video on Afro-Mexican communities. ColorLines Project. call 323-936-5417
ANSWER PROTESTS or STREET CORNER GATHERINGS? (tags)
I WOULD LIKE TO OPEN A DISCUSSION ON COMMUNITY PROTESTS vs. ANSWER DEMO'S. WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THIS!
Goodnight Midnight (tags)
Send off for MS books, Friday May 28th
With Wallmart Rejected???? (tags)
The best thing to ever happen to a city is to have Wall Mart rejected.
The problem with Nader 2004 (tags)
It's a waste of time...
Self-Serve Website Matches Intentional Communities with Seekers (tags)
February, 2004; The Intentional Community Database (ICDB) (www.icdb.org) is available to the public today, offering the world's first searchable listing of intentional communities around the planet.
Let's Build Liberation: A Conversation with Chris Crass (tags)
An interview with Chris Crass about anti-racism, anarchism, feminism and movement building
Ritt Goldstein: A Police State Rising? (tags)
Investigative journalist Ritt Goldstein's chronicle on the rise and ramifications of police power...from both journalistic and deeply personal perspectives.
submission call- Journal of Aeshtetics & Protest iss.#3 (tags)
November 9th: Popular Mobilization throughout Palestine to Mark Day (tags)
Throughout Palestine, communities affected by the Apartheid Wall--local councils, civil society organizations, political parties, youth groups, schools and universities, and the population at large--are coordinating a momentous week of activities beginning on November 9th for opposing the Israeli Apartheid Wall.
South Cal Fire NOT A Wildfire - 'Just' Another Arson (tags)
What I am saying, in short, is that there is a team of arsonists throughout the country that have for some time escaped recognition by most of the media as the major networks, instead spin it into a wildfire debate (Sierra Club included).
peacecoup.us - American voices for peace (tags)
please forward
WHISTLEBLOWER UNDER HEAVY CYBERATTACK (tags)
Yahoo, willing puppet to the U.S. intelligence communities, is to be considered suspect and even boycotted. I should know. The information in question regards the connections between September 11, 2001 and a company known as Booz, Allen, and Hamilton.
Mexico-The Zapatista Army and the Caracoles-A Marxist Analysis (tags)
CKUT Radio: Confronting the WTO Ministerial in Cancun Mexico (tags)
Examining the Impact of Globablization on Women Around the World (tags)
In the unprecedented expansion of world markets that began more than two decades ago, women play crucial roles. Some have been called beneficiaries of this globalization; but many more are its losers. NOW sheds light on how globalization has affected women's lives worldwide.
peacecoup.us to defeat war of all against all (tags)
please forward
Affirmative Action for Whites? (tags)
Do our white American brothers and sisters really want to end Affirmative Action (for them)? As this author reassesses his life in comparison to an African-American colleague, one might gleam that while reaping the benefits of racism has entered its most insidious stage whites must ask themselves "Might I actually be racist?"
"Stop GATS!" Against Privatization of Services (tags)
"The `Washington Consensus' from the 80s promised that a neoliberal policy - liberalization and deregulation - would be good for eveyrone. In fact, local structures are destroyed, human lives are annihilated through hunger and poverty.."Trans fr German
Grocery Stores In Poor, Black Areas Of LA Offer Fewer Healthy Foods (tags)
Study Reveals Lack Of Availability of Fresh Foods
Anarchist People of Color Conference in October (tags)
conference news and info
ArroyoFest 6-15 (tags)
Come out for ArroyoFest
The ABCs of CBAs (tags)
A proposed new policy to put knowledge in the hands of communities and improve Los Angeles' economic development process.
Miwon - Points of Unity (tags)
May 1, 2003 MIWON – multi –ethnic immigrant workers organizing network (Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA), Garment Workers Center (GWC), Korean Immigrant Workers Center (KIWA), Pilipino Workers' Center (PWC)
Marcha For Social Justice In Our Communities (tags)
The Anti War Movement: Why, How and Where (tags)
Constructive Criticism of the Anti War Movement: To a movement that is based on ideals of democracy, and that has constantly attacked the current administration for not listening to dissenting voices – to the voices of people – I am sure that such criticism will be welcomed. I present this criticism with the hope that it will lead to the evolution of stronger democracies within communities, of greater involvement by the citizens of USA in issues of equality, peace and justice.
DID THE ''PEACE MOVEMENT'' FAIL? (tags)
YOUTH MARCH AGAINST WAR! M16! (tags)
march 16th!! protest downtown la (tags)
take back!
Colombia: U'wa people reject oil explotation in Kera Chikara (tags)
North East LA Weekly Peace Demo (tags)
NORTH EAST LOS ANGELES PEACE DEMONSTRATION – EVERY SATURDAY Glassell Park/Eagle Rock corner of Eagle Rock Blvd. and Verdugo/Avenue 40 (1:00 to 3:00).
Youth March Against War, March 16, 2003! (tags)
March and Rally against War
GRASSROOTS PEOPLE OF COLOR ANTI-WAR NETWORK IN ORANGE COUNTY! (tags)
Join The Localization Lobby (tags)
Localization as the only means to take back our economy and our democracy.
A Left Wing New Years Resolution: Localization vs. Globalization (tags)
This is why it is good to get some union activist experience. You'll soon discover that people are mainly interested in how to improve their lives and the lives of their families first and foremost.
Stop The War On Iraq (tags)
On Sat., Jan.11 at 11 am, Olympic and Broadway, Join the Coalition for World Peace, ANSWER, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, and NION for a major L.A. demonstration and rally against the war on Iraq. Martin Sheen, Jerry Quickley.
Long Beach Cop Watch - GET INVOLVED! (tags)
Community Defense Program , Meetings every WEDS! (tags)
Meetings every Weds @ 7pm, located at Long Beach REACH Center, 684 Redondo, Long Beach, CA 90814 - ALL WELCOME!
Long Beach Community Defense Program meetings every Weds @ 7PM! (tags)
Meetings every weds @ LB Reach Center, 684 Redondo, Long Beach, CA @ 7PM
Kichwa Community in Ecuador (tags)
Sarayacu, a native Kichwa Community in Ecuador
Help Establish a COMMUNITY DEFENSE PROGRAM! (tags)
Please come to general planning meeting, Weds, NOV 20th, 7pm @ LB REACH Center (aka Infoshoppe) located at 684 Redondo, Long Beach, CA 90814. ALL WELCOME!
Fight Police Terror, Nov 20 (tags)
Help us stop POLICE TERROR! R.A.C.U.N Community Defense Program (tags)
Harmful House Deal on Fire Logging Needs to be Stopped (tags)
An agreement has been reached between Rep. George Miller (D-CA), Peter DeFazio (D-OR) and Rep. Scott McInnis (R-CO) that can best be described as a chainsaw massacre.
Globalizing Justice in the Peten Jungle of Guatemala (tags)
Speaker from Peter rainforest comes to LA to speak about Plan Puebla Panama on October 7th.
Breaking the Chains - People of Color and the War on Drugs (tags)
Hyatt Regency Los Angeles at Macy's Plaza 711 South Hope Street · Los Angeles, CA
OAXACAN ANARCHISTS DEMAND JUSTICE (tags)
Press release: March against police repression in Long Beach! (tags)
From Long Beach, to Compton, to Inglewood, Los Angeles communities will come together to say enough is enough!
New So-Cal Anarchist Art/Media/Theory Journal (tags)
Image of the 2002 Woman's Day March The Journal of Aesthetics and Protest has been a year in the making. Submissions, suggestions, ideas and comments are appreciated.
Tag on LBPD cars and stations! (tags)
Guirella art ! Just do it!!
WAR AGAINST DISPLACED COMMUNITIES IN COLOMBIA (tags)
In the city of Medellin the paramilitaries have been burning the makeshift shacks and assassinating leaders of the displaced communities. In Bucaramanga and Barranquilla leaders have received death threats and in Neiva the police violently attacked and threatened 50 families.
Wlimington residents protests against the use of Hydrofluoric Acid at Refinerys (tags)
MAY DAY - Pacifica Matters - a culture for democracy (tags)
Does Pacifica Matter? What is going on at KPFK? What is all this talk abuot democratizing the network?
4.29-No Revolution. (tags)
Sa-I-Gu was no revolution. All this inflated rhetoric about struggle is ignorant.
Hip Hop Conference in Madison, Wisconsin (tags)
From Madison, Wisconsin
The People's Summit on High-Level Nuclear Waste: Rethinking the Waste Crisis (tags)
The People's Summit on High-Level Nuclear Waste is a gathering of people from impacted communities to discuss our country's high-level waste crisis; to confront conflicts among us and develop consensus to unify ourselves and solidify our commitment to a waste policy inclusive of ordinary people's needs.
PARAMILITARIES MURDER INDIGENOUS LEADER (tags)
In a March 5th communiqué from the Regional Indigenous Council of Cauca (CRIC) - the traditional authority of indigenous communities in the department of Cauca, Colombia - the sad news of the assassination of Indian leader and activist Samuel Fernandez Dizu was announced.
Environmental Justice Workshop Saturday in Santa Cruz (tags)
REPORTERS ARE NEEDED TO COVER THIS GREAT EVENT!!! VIDEO, AUDIO, PHOTO, and PEN/PAPER are encouraged!!! Environmental Justice Workshop entitled Ethnic Communities, Social Justice, and the Environment: Making the Connection on Saturday March 2, 2002 at UCSC's Oakes College room 105 starting at 11:30 until 3:30 pm.
Festival del Pueblo, Boston May 1-5, Update and Statement (tags)
After New York: Take the Struggle Back to the Communities and Workplaces! In May: Converge on Boston to Help Us Bring Together Communities in Struggle and Retake the Offensive!
Festival del Pueblo, Boston May 1-5, Update and Statement (tags)
After New York: Take the Struggle Back to the Communities and Workplaces! In May: Converge on Boston to Help Us Bring Together Communities in Struggle and Retake the Offensive!
Revolutionary Graffiti Front! (tags)
Who is the Revolutionary Graffiti Front? We are engaged in form of Guerrilla Art, as a tactic to increase the political awareness of individuals and communities about the daily exploitation and injustice that exist within today's corporate capitalist society.
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This is the third screenshot of an online vigil against war that took place at several virtual communities. In these online communities, people at home chose a character (avatar) and wonder through virtual landscapes interacting with other avatars.
This Saturday! A Taste of Justice Conference (tags)
Come to the "A Taste of Justice" Conference this Saturday, Nov. 3rd. Diet related diseases such as diabetes and obesity are reaching epidemic proportions in low-income communities in Los Angeles. Come work together with other Los Angeles residents to solve this and other problems.
AntiRacist Mobilization Against Columbus Day and Genocide in America (tags)
There will be a massive mobilization against Columbus day in Colorado - the state where columbus day originated. Christopher Columbus was directly responsible for the deaths of over 10 million people, and is symbolic of the ongoing genocide against indigenous peoples that has claimed an estimated 98-99 million lives, the largest Genocide in all of human history. It is absolutely essential that this mobilization - more than any other in recent memory - be a success!
Juan Gonzalez to Speak Aug. 25 (tags)
Activist and Journalist Juan Gonzalez to Address Groundbreaking Bilingual Gathering to Reclaim Community Access to KPFK-Pacifica.
LA Times turns it's back on local coverage (tags)
The L.A. Times has just ceased publication of Our Times sections covering neighborhood news in 14 Southland communities -- an all-too-typical example of how corporate media fail to serve real community needs. Activist and radio producer Karen Pomer is circulating the following open letter to the staff of Our Times Santa Monica, which IMC-LA is proud to reproduce.
Twelve Ways to Democratize the U.S. Political System: Eleventh (tags)
11. Make voting easy.


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There isn't a more fitting and unavoidable time to play catch-up than in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy (albeit with electricity and Internet, so we are incredibly fortunate). One of the first things I did was open an email I had been avoiding: the video of our short presentations from our last Emerging Leaders session. No time (and no excuse) like the present, so I opened it.
With the inevitable cringe set on my face as I hit "Play" I was immediately struck by something – it was so much better than I thought! I then thought about my colleagues who had presented and I remembered being so impressed by the ease with which they commanded the front of the room, the relaxed use of their hand gestures, the intentional eye contact they made and the thoughtful insights they put forward. Were we all holding ourselves to the same double standard?
After we all presented we processed how it went. I remember saying, "I just want to do it again. I know I could do it much better!" I could see others mulling over their private self-critiques and wanting to take that second pass at it. That all being said, we all agreed, perhaps grudgingly, that we knew we probably did better than we thought.
Mark House, our guide and guru for day, could not have been more disarming and more engaging in the adrenaline-high session he ran before we all took our time in front of the camera. I remember thinking as the time for presentations grew nigh, "You could not ask for a safer environment to do this."
And I was right. A few minutes after my presentation ended the chatter in my mind started to quiet. Later that evening I realized that I wanted to do it again not just because I thought I could do it better, but because I realized I actually like presenting. Through training and practice you can focus less on the mechanics of presenting and more on what you're doing up there in the first place – making a case, presenting a new idea, sparking a dialogue, etc.
As I watched the video of my own presentation this morning I made note of the use of "t-rex hands" (when you plant your elbows at your sides and gesticulate like a tiny-armed dinosaur) and my personal habit of closing my eyes when I get nervous, but that aside I was happy with what I saw. More than that, I felt grateful for the opportunity to see myself as others do when I present because it will free my mind up the next time I am standing in front of a room. I now know that my "baseline" presentation skills are solid, so it's just a matter of building upon an already strong foundation…and keeping my eyes open.


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Man has TWO STONE tumour removed from his back
DOCTORS have removed a tumour from a man's back that weighed in at a whopping TWO STONE.
Yang Ha's giant growth started 10 years ago as an egg-sized tumour on his neck which rapidly grew in size and spread right across his back.
The 27-year-old mechanic from China's Shaanxi Province was unable to afford treatment and had to suffer years of pain with the unsightly growth.
He said: "I quit my job and stayed at home most of the time.
"I couldn't sleep flatly and even walking became a weary job to me."
However, Yang was finally able to afford surgery after a series of charitable donations and the 13kg tumour was removed after a mammoth nine-hour operation.
"I couldn't sleep flatly and even walking became a weary job to me"Yang Ha
Doctor Yang Li said the surgery was quite challenging because the tumor was tightly connected to the spine and was rich with blood vessels.
They had to transfuse 20,000ml of blood into Yang – the equivalent of FOUR adults – but the tumour was successfully removed and Yang can finally get back to a normal life.
Yang's tale is by no means the strangest story this week – we've had tales of cats going berserk and a woman who loved her dog so much that she MARRIED it.
If you missed any of the bizarre happenings that went on, then don't worry – here's our regular summary of all that is weird in the world...
Fighter vomits after opponent FARTS on him
During the national Grappling Championships in Las Vegas, two men were battling it out on the mat when one of them VOMITED all over the floor – and it wasn't from over-exerting himself. As he composed himself on the floor, he claimed his opponent FARTED on his face, and the smell was so bad that he caused him to puke. It's one way to win a match, we suppose. Click the link to see the hilarious video.
Divorced singled Amanda Rodgers has clearly sworn off men for life after she got down on one knee and proposed to her pet DOG Sheba. The terrier said yes (well, she wagged her tail) and the paid walked down the aisle in front of 200 friends and family. Amanda said that Sheba made her laugh and was a constant comfort to her, adding: "I couldn't think of anything more I'd need from a life partner." Apart from someone who doesn't poo in the garden, presumably...
Man is given RIDICULOUS 84-letter name after losing drunken bet
This is a clear example of why it's a BAD idea to make drunken bets. A New Zealand man lost a bet with his mates and the consequence was having his name changed to anything they wanted. Obviously, they went for Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova. Unfortunately for Mr Frostnova, he has to wait three years before he can change it back and has to have the new name plastered over all official documents, including his passport. And don't even get us started on how long it will take to sign his name...
Man joined by total strangers in street dance after losing bet
Here's another bet that went wrong. Andrew Wilcox was forced to dance in the middle of a very busy street for 30 minutes to songs of his brother's choosing, after losing a basketball wager. What started off as embarrassing ended up being a thing of joy as complete strangers began to join in with Andrew as they danced to such legendary songs as Gangnam Style and, er, Wannabe by the Spice Girls. Click the link to watch the vid.
Man who 'died' and woke up in body bag dies AGAIN (for real, this time)
Walter Williams was dubbed the Miracle Man in February, after he woke up in a body bag as he was about to be EMBALMED. A coroner had earlier ruled him dead, but it wasn't the case. Sadly, now it IS the case, as the 78-year-old died for real at his home. His nephew Eddie Hester said the family were pleased to have had an extra couple of weeks with Walter, whose original 'death' was put down to a combination of medicisine and his pacemaker temporarily stopping working. RIP Walter.
Family calls for help after their cat ATTACKS them
Lux the cat went on the rampage at his home, forcing his terrified owners to make a desperate call to emergency services to save them. The black and white Himalayan had already lashed out at seven-month-old tot Jesse when dad Lee Palmer kicked Lux up the backside. This clearly didn't go down well as Lux then went on the rampage, CHARGING at the door every time it was opened. You can even hear the cat screeching in the 911 call. Lux was finally subdued and is now getting therapy. What's the message here? Don't kick a cat up the rear. Click the link to listen to the phone call.
Police close the A66 as they search for a missing PENIS
The police force have to deal with a lot of things, but one of them that isn't a daily occurrence is searching for a missing penis. Cleveland Police had to do just that, however, after a man was seen staggering around on the side of the A66 by passing motorists in the early hours of the morning. His penis had been severed and he was rushed to hospital while police closed the road and set about looking for it. It's not clear whether they found it or not.
Escort hired by pensioner for sex turns out to be son's GIRLFRIEND
A horny pensioner decided to ring up for an escort so he could have a kinky night in. However, he was shocked when he opened the door to the women sent to please him as it was his own son's GIRLFRIEND. Dad and son ended up having a big argument that came to blows and the pair are no longer on speaking terms. Awkward isn't even the word.
Muscle addict injects OIL and ALCOHOL into his arms to get 29 inch bicep
Arlindo de Souza has the biggest biceps in Brazil, measuring in at a whopping 29 INCHES. But his Popeye-style guns are not the result of hard work – he actually injects OIL and ALCOHOL into his arms to pump them up to crazy levels. The controversial practice comes with some huge risks – a pal who injected himself DIED, while there is also a risk of amputation. Arlindo has given up the practice but he's not certain he'll never go back to it. We reckon they're big enough, Arlindo.
Man wearing a G-string nicks Batman outfit and raids shop
A kinky thief turned up in the middle of the night to rob a second-hand shop wearing nothing but a G-string. His near-nakedness didn't last all night, however, as he found a Batman outfit he liked and kitted himself out in that as well. CCTV footage filmed the whole affair as the man paraded around, rummaging through boxes in his superhero costume, before disappearing into the [dark] night...


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English Courses in Victoria for Adults
- Western Canada's Oldest City
- Multicultural City
- Canadian Naval Base
Founded in 1843, Victoria is Western Canada's oldest city and has a rich history dating back to the first half of the 19th century. The city takes its name from Queen Victoria and is British Columbia's capital city, with a number of tourist attractions and beautiful, serene landscapes and views of the ocean. This multicultural city is home to Canada's western naval base and is a major manufacturing region.
Take a look at our Victoria Guide and discover what else this city has in store for you!
Eunhye lived her dream of meeting new people from different cultures on her English course in Victoria.
Wendy's confidence grew dramatically through her classes at Sprachcaffe and she made lasting friendships.
Telmisa experienced the best teaching of her life with Sprachcaffe and she improved her English quickly.
While the city is known for its unique history and industrial productivity, the plentiful natural beauty and tourist attractions have kept Victoria in the list of top travel destinations in Canada since its founding. The lush greenery on every corner and the friendly locals create a welcoming atmosphere that leaves tourists with a sense of home no matter where they come from.
The unique blend of nature and culture provides the perfect backdrop for an English language course. At our Sprachcaffe Languages Plus School in Victoria we offer a range of courses to suit every student's needs. From standard and intensive courses to one-to-one and business English lessons, we offer a course to help each student reach their language goals in the time frame of their choice.
With ample time to explore the region, students will have constant opportunities to experiment with their newly acquired English skills. The area boasts something for everyone, from historic attractions to art galleries and natural wonders. With so much to see and do in the area, students will never be short of activities and opportunities to practise their English with fellow students or friendly locals.
Our School in Victoria
- located in the heart of Victoria
- Modern equipment and design
- Large variety of leisure opportunities
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Our Sprachcaffe Languages Plus School in Victoria offers a range of language courses and is fully equipped to provide a comfortable and effective learning environment. Our classes are perfectly sized to maintain a personal learning relationship between each student and their teacher, guaranteeing excellent results.
Inside the English School in Victoria
Our school has:
- A welcoming reception area
- 12 spacious and comfortable classrooms
- A kitchen and dining area
- A recreational student lounge
- A computer room with free internet and WiFi
- Study materials (for a small fee)
Location of the English School in Victoria
The Sprachcaffe Languages Plus School in Victoria is ideally situated in the hub of the city's downtown area. The school is on Douglas Street, the main street in downtown Victoria, and is surrounded by trendy bars, restaurants and cafés. One of Victoria's main tourist attractions is the Inner Harbour, which is a short stroll from the school. The Inner Harbour is one of the city's liveliest areas, boasting several shops, world-class restaurants and thrilling street performances.
Course Details
- Standard, intensive, super intensive, one-to-one courses & more
- Includes placement test & certificate
- Qualified, native teachers
- Homestay accommodation
Our school in Victoria offers a range of courses to help each student reach their language goals in their desired time frame. Our placement tests ensure that students are placed in a class with learners at a similar proficiency level and always with teachers who encourage effective and enjoyable learning.
Here's an Overview of the Courses available to you in Victoria:
Lessons Per Week*
Minimum Duration
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Standard Course
1 week
Standard Plus Course
20 + 4 workshops
1 week
Intensive Course
1 week
Super Intensive Course
1 week
Part-time Course
1 week
One-to-One Course
10, 20 or 30
1 week
Elective Course
1 week
** Intensive / IELTS / TOEFL Exam prep
4 weeks
*** Super Intensive English for Academic Purposes / University Pathways
9 weeks
* 1 lesson = 45 minutes
** Exam fee not included
*** Placement fee = $300
- Contact with locals and other language students
- Homestay accomodation available
Fundamental to a successful learning outcome is having somewhere comfortable and relaxing to call home for the duration of your stay. At Sprachcaffe we offer homestay accommodation, ensuring every student gets the opportunity to experience everyday life in Victoria while also having the best possible opportunity to improve their English beyond the classroom - living with native English-speaking locals!
Our homestay accommodation gives students a quiet retreat to reflect on the day's activities as well as ample opportunity to socialize with fellow students and Victoria residents.
Homestays – Our host families are carefully chosen and play a vital role in every student's language learning process. Students are made to feel welcome in each host family's home and community and many stay in touch with their new friends long after they leave the country.
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Tourism in Victoria
The city of Victoria is steeped in British heritage and has a unique, scenic location which captivates hordes of tourists every year. Victoria is the capital city of the province of British Columbia and boasts a number of breathtaking parliamentary buildings. The area offers something for every tourist with countless cultural sites to visit, sports to watch and take part in and areas of natural beauty to admire.
The Main Attractions
- The Royal British Columbia Museum – Founded in 1886 and displaying artifacts which tell the story of BC's natural and human history as well as housing the province's archives, this is Victoria's most treasured museum.
- Thunderbird Park – Located next to the Royal BC Museum is the Thunderbird Park, home to a number of impressive totem poles and First Nations monuments.
- Butchart Gardens – A group of glorious floral display gardens near Victoria. These gardens receive over a million visitors each year.
- McPherson Playhouse – The Mac is a theater and concert hall in Victoria. The playhouse hosts a number of world-class productions throughout the year.
- Western Speedway – This All-Fun Recreation Park features go-karts, batting cages and water slides.
- Beacon Hill Park – Beacon Hill is the city's largest urban park and offers spectacular sights and plenty of things to do.
Geography and Climate
Found on the southernmost point of the Vancouver Island, Victoria is one of the most beautiful cities in Canada. The area enjoys gorgeous scenery and one of the warmest climates in Canada. With mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year the city experiences more sun than any other Canadian city.Victoria's winter is a lot less extreme than most Canadian cities and the temperatures seldom drop lower than 0◦C.
Prices & Booking
- language course
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- accommodation
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The Sprachcaffe Languages Plus school in Victoria offers competitive prices for a world class language and travel experience. We offer a wide range of courses for you to choose from, as well as the option to choose how long your course is, whether that's 2 weeks or a whole summer.
Your English Course in Victoria is Just a Few Clicks Away!
Course Materials
Textbooks and other course materials can be bought or borrowed from the school for a small price.


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The Laurels was established in 1996, almost 21 years ago in the very week my daughter Phoebe was born. Over the years the shop has evolved and blossomed (just like Pheebs!) only made possible with the support of a fantastic team that I am very proud to be a part of.
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The expanded effort is an attempt to take advantage of growth in the overall vitamin and mineral supplement category-up 27% from 1997 to 1998 according to Nutrition Business Journal-and in the joint-health subsegment, which has grown from virtually zero to $200 million in three years, according to Everette Fortner, VP-managing director of functional foods at Nabisco.
"The joint-health segment in three years has grown similar in size to [the] calcium" business, Mr. Fortner said. "This is a high-growth area in which Nabisco can leverage its competencies."
An aging population combined with statistics showing that 90% of people over 45 complain of joint stiffness has driven joint-health supplements, and the race is on to win consumers via large scale media ad spending.
Rexall Sundown, the leader with nearly $100 million in sales, spent $8.6 million on its Sundown Osteo-bi-flex Glucosamine tablets during the first half of' 1999, vs. $2.1 million for all of 1998, per Competitive Media Reporting.
Leiner Health Products spent $7.9 million on its OsteoJoint product during the first six months, compared with none previously.
Nabisco put $4 million in print ads behind its Knox NutraJoint in 1998, using the tagline "The formula for flexibility." Earlier this year, however, the marketer tested direct-response TV in some markets, including Grand Rapids, Mich., and Tampa, Fla.
The result, said Mr. Fortner, was a sales rise of 20% vs. markets not getting the TV.
With direct response, Nabisco has been able to identify users and enroll them in its Partners in Motion program, which sends respondents health information and coupons quarterly.
"The value of one consumer is higher for Knox NutraJoint than most food products, because consumers consume these every day. With direct response, consumers trust you, get information from you and remain loyal," he said.
Beginning in January, Nabisco will launch a full year of direct-response spots on national cable TV, from Wunderman Cato Johnson, New York. Ads focus on the new formulation, which combines the traditional gelatin formula with glucosamine and seven other bone and joint nutrients, including calcium, zinc and copper.
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Patrick Marleau and Marty Havlat also scored for the Sharks (47-18-9) who moved four points up on idle Anaheim for the Pacific Division lead and remained two points behind St. Louis for first in the Western Conference.
San Jose clinched a playoff spot in a shootout loss to Calgary on Monday.
David Perron and Taylor Hall scored for the second-to-last place Oilers (25-39-9), who have lost three in a row. Edmonton was beaten 8-1 by the Calgary Flames on Sunday after a 3-1 defeat to the last-place Buffalo Sabres.


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It would have been hard to avoid the furore over the comments made about "white people" by Labour MP Diane Abbott, unless one were to clamp one's hands alternately over ears and eyes while lustily bellowing all 50 million verses to Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again (a valid and intelligent life choice in this day and age). Still harder though, would be processing the wash of bile from conservative commentators to mine a nugget of truth about the situation, a tasty morsel that may surprise some of you.
It's worth laying out here the circumstances that led to the public shaming and recantation of one of Britain's paltry handful of black political representatives. In a conversation with freelance journalist Bim Adewunmi (@bimadew) on Twitter, Abbott (@hackneyabbott) objected to the sentiment that there was in no practical sense a "black community", at least in the way the mainstream media use the term.
Abbott replied:
"I understand the cultural point you are making. But you are playing into a 'divide and rule' agenda."
Followed by:
"White people love playing 'divide & rule'. We should not play their game."
Predictable as ever, the right wing press machine swung into play. Toby Young, the commentator who roused much fury in defending racist historian David Starkey, was pretty representative of the mainstream reaction:
"But in playing the race card, was Diane Abbott herself being racist? According to the OED, racism is defined as "the belief that all members of each race possess characteristics, abilities, or qualities specific to that race, especially so as to distinguish it as inferior or superior to another race or races". By that definition, Abbott was being racist. She was attributing a characteristic – loving to play divide and rule – to a race – white people – and it's plainly an unattractive quality, i.e. intended to distinguish the race in question as morally inferior to the people they're guilty of oppressing."
Imagine the outrage if a white person had said similar things about black people, the papers mouthed in shock. It's a clear case of racial hypocrisy, allowing one group to get away with making sweeping statements that would me (the white journalist) in trouble!
Unfortunately, that's all bullshit. In fact, Mr. Young, the OED, and most probably you reading this blog right now are using an incorrect definition of racism — a definition that serves to cover up the real structures of power and oppression at work in our society in favour of some kind of verbal contrivance.
Racism is more than just the ascribance of characteristics to a group of people (not least because any group that you could come up with is only an imagined construct of your own). Instead, it is an ideological collaborator that grew up to justify the economic imperative of slavery, to buy off the consent of the majority of the white population who were not benefiting from the barbaric institution. Racism as it exists today is a complex codification of real social relations — in essence, it provides rulers with a way to divide their potential antagonists, and gives a plausible "common sense" explanation of a divided and unfair world to subordinate classes.
Which is why this isn't simply a language game. Real people, living real lives and generating social relations cannot escape the hollow log of history, the echoes of the past constantly interfere with their attempts to build a coherent system of responses to stimuli. Acting as if the reaction of a black person to a question about black identity doesn't carry the weight of hundreds of years of history along with it is a patent absurdity, as pointless as berating a wall for the picture you hung on it yesterday.
The fact is that there is no such thing as "anti-white racism". Without the history of brutal domination and imperialism to generate the ideology, there is simply no social weight behind the ideas. It is possible for a black person to be objectionable or aggressive, just as much as for anyone else, but bleating about a political substance that is quite absent does nothing but betray your own agenda — to, as Richard Seymour put it, "search for a way to restore white victimhood".
As I final thought, I'd like to challenge you to find something out-and-out factually wrong in Abbott's assertion. White people have demonstrably privileged members of subordinate racial groupings, such as Tamil civil servants in Sri Lanka or the Indian princes under the Raj, in order to stifle dissent among the victims of imperialism. You could express it better as "white ruling class people", but does anyone really think the lack of clarification is really why the right wing press is up in arms?


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Orioles legend Cal Ripken Jr. announced a nationwide education challenge Tuesday that is geared toward helping students knock their math skills out of the park.
Through his organization, Ripken Baseball, the Baltimore "Iron Man" launched a Grand Slam Math Challenge, which will ask students in grades kindergarten through 12 in every state to play the online and board game TiViTz to improve their math skills.
Ripken said Tuesday that he was inspired to launch the challenge — which uses math skills on a video baseball field — by the youths in his Ripken Baseball program.