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March to the Mayors house geoffrey/pax 2006-12-16 2:41 PM
This morning's march to the Mayor's house to demand the re-opening of public housing. (text/html)

Coming Home, Stronger Than Before, Pt. 1 Brian Denzer 2006-12-16 12:46 AM
A panel discussion which took place on December 12th at St. Dominic Catholic School in Lakeview. LSU Hurricane Center scientist Ivor van Heerden, on what a comprehensive coastal protection plan should contain, including both coastal restoration projects and stronger levee systems. 9:30, 4.5 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Congress Votes 368-31 to Back Mumia’s Racist Frame-up Steven Argue 2006-12-15 6:10 PM

Not a single Louisiana Congressperson voted against the resolution. Joining in the racist lynch mob calling for blood of an innocent black man was Louisiana Democrat Congressperson Charles Melancon. William Jefferson didn’t vote. Also voting for Mumia’s blood were Republicans Bobby Jindal, James McCrery, Rodney Alexander, Richard Baker, and Charles Boustany. (image/gif + 1 comment)

Community Congress II report, pt. 1 Brian Denzer 2006-12-13 9:14 PM
Notwithstanding the highest turnout of any UNOP meeting thus far, the second Community Congress ironically lent an air of legitimacy to a process which remains obscure. Although citizens expressed their belief that it is essential they be allowed to participate in the plans to rebuild their city, many complained about the fact that they still have no sense about how the Unified New Orleans Plan process will take their input into consideration in the final citywide master plan scheduled to be released in January. Citizens may not be savvy enough to know how to work within the rarified circles of political dealmakers at the local, state, and federal levels in order to achieve their goals. Almost without exception, however, citizens from various neighborhoods, of various backgrounds, races, education, and experience, are generally far better informed than public officials about what’s happening in their neighborhoods, and speak passionately about how government is failing them, because they’re living and feeling the post-Katrina crisis every minute of their lives. A conversation with Rev. Lois Dejean, Deborah Davenport, and Joan Smith. 27:43, 13.6 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg)

Mrach on Nagin's House--Reopen Public Housing Now!! Elizabeth Cook 2006-12-12 6:12 PM
Public housing residents and community supporters this Saturday, December 16, will take their message calling for the reopening of public housing to the mayor's home. We will also broaden our message to include the need to fully fund our public services, including public health, public education and public transportation. (text/plain)

City of New Orleans, LA & 36 Other State's Elections Fixed? Ed Ward, MD 2006-12-10 5:05 PM
There is no doubt that past and present controls on DRE electronic voting machines are (1.) inadequate, (2.) faulty and (3.) ripe for fraud. Has fraud been performed? Watch computer programmer Clinton Curtis testify under oath that in October of 2000 he wrote a prototype election fixing program for then speaker of the house of Florida and present FL congressman Tom Feeney that was virtually undetectable and even worked on optical scan machines. Clint Curtis is presently running for Florida's 24th district Congressional seat. What motive could there be for not insuring the primary source of our democratic republic is completely secure? Why would any politician, elected official or candidate, not want, desire and strive for a true election process? Subverting this democratic republic and the will of the people seems to be the only viable answer. (text/plain)

HILARIOUS - "the voters in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish responded with a substant Ed Ward, MD 2006-12-10 4:44 PM
It appears there is no end to the BS the public will buy, while the facts are ignored. (text/plain)

Books 2 Prisoners benefit books 2 prisoners 2006-12-05 7:53 PM
Workshop 6pm "redefining the prison system" Show 8pm Zydepunks, Why are we building such a big ship? Carnival games, Vegan Food, Book Drive, Book Sale. (text/plain)

audio: Andrew Ramsey with Hubig's Pie Company Craig Kraemer with New Orleans PodCasting 2006-12-05 10:01 AM
Hubig's Pies have been a part of New Orleans since 1922. Their commitment to New Orleans has never been more evident than now. (text/plain)

It takes a spark to start a prarie fire scott crow 2006-12-03 7:13 PM
All stories have beginnings – and a story of Common Ground Relief begins with the theme we all are part of, but may not want to think about – life and death. However, before this became visible, while the waters still flowed, I was first faced with survival. Not only my own, but that of people I knew and loved – and of the thousands I have never met – who lived in the Gulf Coast region in the fall of 2005. (text/plain)

BTL:18,000 Missing Ballots in Florida's 13th District Underscore Flaws in... Between the Lines' Scott Harris 2006-12-02 8:50 AM
...Electronic Voting System~Interview with Holly Jacobson, co-director of the group Voter Action, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris (text/plain)

Iron Rail Events Kate 2006-12-01 6:05 PM

A Week of Activities at the Iron Rail (image/jpeg)

Report from the HANO meeting geoffrey/pax 2006-11-29 9:16 PM
Live report from the HANO meeting (text/plain + 1 comment)

Getting A Pet? You Need to Know the Facts of LA Disfunctional Legislature. Ed Ward, MD 2006-11-29 6:15 PM
Unjustifiably administers any poisonous or noxious drug or substance to any domestic animal or unjustifiably exposes any such drug or substance, with intent that the same shall be taken or swallowed by any domestic animal. (text/plain)

Woodlands Residents Win Reprieve from Holiday Season Evictions geoffrey/pax 2006-11-29 12:55 PM
A partial victory of the grassroots campaign to prevent tenants of the Woodlands Apartment complex from being evicted before the holidays. (text/html)

Help me find people to help Lola Teigland 2006-11-28 10:15 PM
Christmas wish fulfillment for Katrina survivors struggling to rebuild their lives. (text/plain + 2 comments)

Malik Rahim on Democracy Now! repost 2006-11-27 1:26 PM
Malik Rahim on Democracy Now Speaking about Potential Woodlands Eviction. Hundreds Face Eviction in New Orleans (text/plain + 1 comment)

Court Battle over the Potential Holiday Eviction of 100 Algiers Families Begins Common Ground Legal Department 2006-11-27 12:36 PM
New Orleans, LA (November 28, 2006) - Over 100 families are under threat of eviction from the Woodlands apartment complex in the Algiers area of New Orleans. Tenants will be fighting this eviction in Second City Court, at the Historic Algiers Courthouse on Tuesday, November 28. At 9:00am a demonstration is planned at the courthouse. Residents and Common Ground volunteers will be available to talk with the press. The court hearings will begin at 10:00am. (text/plain)

Residents facing eviction in the Woodlands. k.c. 2006-11-25 5:26 PM
The time has come when your action could mean the difference between justice and injustice, home for the holidays or homeless in the cold. In the next few days over 100 families are facing eviction from their affordable apartments at the Woodlands. Right now your support, and your action, could provide the impetus they need to win their fight. (text/plain)

Leah Chase chef at Dooky Chase restaurant craig kraemer 2006-11-24 11:22 PM
Leah Chase, chef at Dooky Chase restaurant and a culinary icon in New Orleans, shares her thoughts on food and life. (text/plain)

More participation encouraged for 2nd Community Congress Brian Denzer 2006-11-23 3:38 PM
The latest process underway to plan the rebuilding of New Orleans neighborhoods will be tested again on December 2nd. Residents and observers will be watching to see if the demographic composition of participants at the second citywide Community Congress more closely reflects the actual pre-Katrina population of New Orleans. Some groups of residents were grossly under-represented at the first Community Congress on October 28th, a fact which could be used to label the process illegitimate in the future if New Orleanians decide they don't agree with the final plans. A majority of the participants voted to finance rebuilding projects in dry neighborhoods before projects in more flooded neighborhoods. Not only was attendance at the first Congress extremely low - approximately 200 participants - but the demographic makeup of the group was more than three-quarters white, compared to a pre-Katrina population which was 67% black. In order to raise the level of participation at the second Community Congress, planning organizers will offer a live simulcast of the New Orleans planning presentations to displaced residents in Baton Rouge, Atlanta, Houston, and Dallas. Organizers are also promising to provide child care, meals and transportation. Making sure all groups are adequately represented was the message conveyed by Dawn Loubig, a Mid-City resident. She was interviewed at an November 11th planning meeting. 4:25, 2.1 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg)

"Carney's Lighter" Trek - from The Raven Series Occult Movies partially filmed i Ed Ward, MD 2006-11-20 5:22 PM
Richard Driscoll, a well known producer of the English horror cult was in town this weekend filming portions of his new movie - The Raven Series. (text/plain + 1 comment)

"Stay Local" this holiday season Brian Denzer 2006-11-20 9:31 AM
With half of the New Orleans population still displaced outside of the city, many local businesses are struggling to survive with a reduced customer base. The struggle can be particularly difficult for hardware supply stores which were fast to return to re-open after Hurricane Katrina, but which now have to compete with big box retailers doing a record business as a result of one of the largest urban rebuilding projects in American history. Dana Eness leads the Stay Local campaign, which is asking New Orleans residents to commit to spending at least 25 percent of their holiday shopping in local businesses. 27:08, 12.8 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg)

Citizens more unified around planning issues Brian Denzer 2006-11-20 9:11 AM
The Unified New Orleans Plan process became somewhat more unified as neighborhood planning organizations assembled around the city on November 11th for district-level meetings. Participation is still low, but most people felt that the process is starting to make sense. Deborah Davis lived in the Desire public housing development, and still feels like she has to fight for the rights of all citizens who need subsidized housing assistance, including herself, but she felt optimistic about the mood of other citizens involved with her in the planning process. 17:17, 8.1 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg)

Help us Ban strip mining in Tennessee United Mountain Defense 2006-11-19 2:31 PM
Help us abolish strip mining! (text/plain)

Festivus is back Dar Wolnik 2006-11-17 12:32 PM
December fair trade, handmade, recycled market returns to 700 Magazine on Sundays from 12 to 4 (12/03,1210,12/17) (text/plain)

New music video about the Angola 3 case scott crow 2006-11-12 8:11 PM
New music video about the Angola 3 from Eurythmics Dave Stewart, Saul Williams and many others in support of the Angola 3 cases. (text/plain + 1 comment)

Rob Couhig interview Craig Kraemer with New Orleans PodCasting 2006-11-12 1:32 AM
Audio interview with Rob Couhig (text/plain)

Save St. Francis Cabrini Brian Denzer 2006-11-12 1:27 AM
Preservationists and parishoners try to save a cultural and architectural landmark in New Orleans from the wrecking ball. A conversation with Stephen Verderber, Tulane architect. 11:05, 5.1 mb, 64kbps. (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Rebuilding New Orleans one volunteer at a time Brian Denzer 2006-11-12 12:15 AM
In order to prevent a proliferation of flooded properties from turning into permanently blighted properties, New Orleans' Good Neighbor policy requires homeowners to show a good faith effort that they are caring for their properties by gutting their homes and clearing their yards of overgrowth. For tens of thousands of residents who can't physically or financially comply, scores of volunteers are trying to help -- but the waiting lists are months long. Swarthmore College students Melissa Grigsby and Loretta Gary recently came down to New Orleans to help gut houses in the Lower Ninth Ward for the Common Ground Collective. 16:37, 7.8 mb, 64 kbps. (audio/mpeg)

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