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LOSING A FREE-SCHOOL LEGACY IN NE0-COLONIAL ORLEANS M.B.Black & Jose Torres Tama 2006-08-06 3:34 PM

(intro-M. Black/essay-Jose Torres Tama) After a year of brazen wheelin’-n-’dealin’ by Government, Corporate and non-Profiteers, New Orleans harbors a grief that continues to compound and reverberate through the soul of this fragile metropolis. With the majority of the city’s former housing still uninhabitable, triple rents and increased utilities on what is left, and the drastic reduction or outright elimination of public services, including hospitals, schools, public housing, legal services for the poor & public transportation, New Orleans runs the risk of becoming an architectural minstral to one of the richest treasures of the United States’ own culturally complex cities. >>>>As those of us here fight for a place called home and to redefine community in shadowy abscenses of the once familiar, commonplace, and beloved, the fact is, the majority of residents simply cannot return. And in these abscences, a litany of loss continues to flood the city beneath the shiny devolopment plans of Ivy League urban planning experts and their corporate development counterparts. These losses are losses to the entire country - We are losing the opportunity to celebrate and see in our complex and conflicted pasts examples of freedom, compassion and resistence that could guide us into a future in which tolerance and courage are celebrated instead of fear and conformity. Now it looks like condos are on the way in the property of the Catholic Archdiocese of Louisiana that was, until last month, home to Bishop Perry Middle School, one of the oldest schools for children of color in the entire country, founded by a free woman of color of African descent. >>>>The following commentary is reprinted with permission by long-time resident of the New Orleans cultural resistence, the shamanistic street performer, revolutionary artist and committed educator Jose Torres-Tama. For more multi-lingual intersections of magic and political resistence, go to Jose’s site, www.torrestama.com -M.B.Black (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

CUBA in the web F Espinoza 2006-08-05 5:52 PM

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IVAW & Aribi Wrecking Krewe Muck and Gut Gordon Soderberg 2006-08-04 10:31 PM

Iraq Veterans Against War and The Aribi Wrecking Krewe muck and gut the home of Ronald Snow. Ronald is a guitar and bass player for several Jazz bands in New Orlans. (image/jpeg)

Kevin Zeese Challenges Rep. Cardin on Israel William Hughes 2006-08-04 12:14 PM

Kevin Zeese, an Independent candidate for U.S. Senate from Maryland, is shaking up the Establishment. Despite the “unmatched power” the Israel Lobby exerts over our foreign policy, Zeese is challenging Rep. Ben Cardin to speak out about Israel’s “terror military policy” in Occupied Gaza and Lebanon. Cardin, who is also running for the U.S. Senate in MD, submitted a two sentence reply to Zeese. The people of Maryland deserve better! (image/jpeg)

No Blood for Oil - Sign the Voter's Pledge Ted Glick 2006-08-03 7:14 PM

"No More Oil Wars-- Clean Energy Now!" This popular sentiment must find expression in government policy, and it is our job this fall to make every candidate running for Congress understand that this is what our people want. (image/jpeg)

Qana Massacre Protested at State Department Rally William Hughes 2006-08-01 11:02 AM

As a result of the Israeli massacre of 56 civilians, mostly children, in the village of Qana, in Lebanon, a protest action was held in front of the State Department in Washington, D.C. on Monday, 07/31/06. The activists were there to protest the massacre and to demand an immediate ceasefire. Noura Erakat said, “Israel needs to be held accountable for its murders.” Four of the demonstrators were arrested in an act of civil disobedience. (image/jpeg)

It proclaims of the Commandant in Boss Fidel Castro to the town of Cuba CUBA Solidaridad 2006-08-01 5:47 AM

It proclaims of the Commandant in Boss Fidel Castro to the town of Cuba... (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Mayor Martin O’Malley Pimps for Israel Lobby William Hughes 2006-07-30 11:54 AM

U.S. Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) is a politician that regularly sucks up to the powerful Israel Lobby. Fortunately, she has an opponent in this year’s primary, Jonathan Tasini, who is calling her on her shameless behavior. In Baltimore, Mayor Martin O’Malley, who wants to be governor of Maryland, is following in Clinton’s footsteps. When the Israel Lobby called a rally, on 07/25/06, to boost support for Israel, O’Malley showed up to do its bidding. (image/jpeg)

9/11 Scholars Symposium on CSPAN today, 5 and 8 pm PST Maya 2006-07-29 2:21 PM

Tonight CSPAN will feature the American Scholars Symposium sponsored by 9/11 activist Alex Jones. This event will examine official complicity in the events of 9/11 and what we can do about it. (image/jpeg)

Israel’s Barbarism in Lebanon/Gaza Protested William Hughes 2006-07-26 12:39 PM

On July 25, 2006, a spirited rally was held in front of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. The protesters demanded an end to Israel’s murderous attacks on Lebanon and Gaza. The rally was preceded by a march through the neighborhood, which included the protesters carrying 50 coffins draped in black. The coffins symbolized the innocent Lebanese and Palestinians, who have been slaughtered in the latest war crimes committed by Zionist Israel. (image/jpeg)

N' Please Khubaka Michael Harris 2006-07-26 3:24 AM

African Founding Father of California left New Orleans, last N in the port, the legacy of a colorful word, with power and sound. a drop of n will make a difference. (image/jpeg)

Why Heloisa Augusto Rocha 2006-07-25 5:12 PM

Our existence, as sovereign Nation and organized society, is in danger. Since 1981, the national income for inhabitant stopped to progress. An entire generation never saw Brazilian development. About 65% of our young people, between 14 and 24 years, they do not study nor work. (image/jpeg)

WORLD PEACE FORUM DOCUMENTARY DVD pumpkinhead 2006-07-25 3:45 PM

The Think Peace Documentary Film Project to release DVD of the World Peace Forum. (image/jpeg)

Lebanese Devastated In All Sorts of Ways Nasty 2006-07-25 11:54 AM

BEIRUT, Jul 23 (IPS) - Much of Beirut is a devastated city, infrastructure in many areas lies in a shambles after the Israeli bombing. But the Lebanese are also just feeling devastated. (image/jpeg)

The U.S. is helping to destroy Lebanon in its tacit support of Israel. Luis Gomez 2006-07-25 10:16 AM

After getting out of Lebanon, writer June Rugh told Reuters on Tuesday: "As an American, I'm embarrassed and ashamed. My administration is letting it happen [by giving] tacit permission for Israel to destroy a country." (image/jpeg)

Nuclear Overthrow and The Cancer Harvest x 2006-07-19 6:30 PM

The antennae are to put you to sleep... http://artificialtelepathy.blogspot.com ...get rid of your cell phones and all the towers or die... (image/jpeg)

Public Housing Press Conference - 7-17 at the Lafitte Darwin BondGraham 2006-07-18 10:53 AM

Gathered on the steps of one apartment just feet away from the busy N. Claiborne Avenue thoroughfare in the city’s Treme neighborhood, the crowd spoke about the city’s dire need for affordable housing as well as their personal plights since Katrina hit. But few of the residents seemed to lay blame on the storm. Instead they pointed toward the city and the housing authority, and wealthy developers who they say want the valuable land that the Lafitte sits upon. (image/gif)

CUBA/USA Solidarity in action... sended by F Espinoza 2006-07-18 6:04 AM

Cuban US and Honduran Doctors Work Together on Medical Brigades to Honduras... (image/jpeg)

The Rev. Billy Graham is No Phil Berrigan! William Hughes 2006-07-13 11:23 AM

The Rev. Billy Graham was in Baltimore recently doing his religious revival thing. For years, he was a crony of warmongering presidents, like Richard M. Nixon. Rev. Graham’s preaching never attracted me. However, the life work of the late Phil Berrigan, an ex-Josephite priest, had a profound influence on me, and others. Berrigan spoke the truth to power. He relentlessly took on the War Party and spent 11 of his 79 years in prison for his protest actions. (image/jpeg)

What's new about CUBA? F Espinoza 2006-07-12 6:00 PM

What's new about CUBA... (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Stem Cells, Cancer, and You x 2006-07-12 11:37 AM

A better Source for Stem cells (image/jpeg)

Officials Announce $4.2 billion Grant to Property Owners in Louisiana Darwin BondGraham 2006-07-11 11:13 PM

By providing up to $150,000 to homeowners the program is likely to benefit the middle and upper classes while ignoring the needs of the state’s renters. The grants will effectively help more affluent citizens to recoup some of the equity they lost when their homes and rental properties were damaged, but it will do nothing to build wealth and allow for some degree of empowerment for the state’s poorest citizens, many of whom are concentrated in the New Orleans metro region. (image/gif)

What If Israel Had Never Been Created? William Hughes 2006-07-11 12:20 PM

What would the world look like, if in 1948, the state of Israel hadn’t been created? Unfortunately, President Harry S. Truman, under the “influence of the Zionists,” gave his endorsement to that violence-inspiring project. Since that time, life for the Palestinans has become a hell-on-earth under the heel of Israel’s brutal Death-Mayhem-&-Occupation Machine. John Lennon said, “Imagine there’s no countries.” Okay, let’s imagine: There is no Israel! (image/jpeg)

Earth First! blockades Virginia coal plant EF! 2006-07-10 2:09 PM

Early this morning, activists with Earth First! and Rising Tide North America set up a non-violent blockade of American Electric Power's (AEP) nearly 50 year old Clinch River coal fired electric facility. Emitting millions of pounds of pollutants yearly, the Clinch River coal plant threatens the health and lives of thousands of downwind residents and the surrounding environment. Burning coal is not only a primary factor behind global climate change, but also drives the expansion of large scale strip mining. Large scale surface mining destroys forests, streams and communities as it alters the Appalachian landscape forever. (image/jpeg)

The Ancient Redwoods: Witnesses to a Fading Republic William Hughes 2006-07-06 9:38 PM

The Ancient Redwoods are older by centuries than the American Republic itself. They are found only in the northwest coastal region of the nation. They have witnessed this country’s birth struggle, its awful Civil War, its rapacious expansion westward, and now, finally, its imperial hubris and rapid decline. By the time the Bush-Cheney Gang gets done ripping the country off (aided by complicit Democrats), the Republic will be a fading memory. (image/jpeg)

St. Bernard Housing Rights Rally - July 4th Darwin BondGraham 2006-07-05 11:57 AM

On July 4th, the residents of the St. Bernard housing projects (a sprawling series of buildings consisting of approximately 1500 unites) joined by activists with Common Ground, People’s Hurricane Relief Fund, and the United Front for Affordable Housing gathered for a barbeque, some dancing, and a spirited march and rally to call for the right to return home. (image/jpeg)

St. Bernard Housing March on The French Quarter Gordon Soderberg 2006-07-03 10:49 PM

Citizens of New Orleans Deman he right to return to their homes. Including city housing. (image/jpeg)

Happy Independence Day x 2006-07-03 7:23 PM

Happy Independence Day (image/jpeg)

SPFPA WINS PRECEDENT SETTING DECISION. SCREENERS WIN THE RIGHT TO UNIONIZE WITH SPFPA! HOMELAND SECURITY NEWS 2006-07-01 1:47 PM

“We believed we were right all along. A different outcome would have had an effect on all security professionals throughout the country.we stood our ground and we won Steve Maritas, Director of organizing for the country’s biggest union of security police professionals union. (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

A Government Building In San Diego d 2006-06-30 8:42 PM

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