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U.S. isolated on the Human Rights Issue in CUBA posted by F Espinoza 2007-12-19 12:19 PM

The recent Cuban decision to sign the International Pact on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the Civil and Political Rights is a clear example of the island's conduct when it is not subjected to external pressures... (image/jpeg)

The Public Housing Destroyers Have Names and Addresses sunshine 2007-12-19 6:55 AM
Take the Fight to the People Responsible! A list of phone numbers, emails, and office and home addresses around the U.S. of those involved in the demolition of New Orleans Public Housing. Also, good links for information, and action ideas that work. (text/plain + 1 comment)

Coalition To City Hall: No To Demolitions Michael Steinberg 2007-12-19 12:40 AM
The Coalition To Stop Demolition held a press conferemce at City Hall today to implore the City Council and Mayor to say no to public housing demolition. (text/plain)

Coming to Town for Bushite Nasties J. Wizard 2007-12-18 9:20 PM
God is coming to town for bushite nasties on his sled of make believe. A halted bushite, is a mercy on our souls, in defense of ourselves the innocent. The innocent that a 'lawless' bushite holds for ransom in pain dying. (text/plain)

Barack Obama Calls on President to Protect Affordable Housing in New Orleans D 2007-12-18 8:20 PM
Two leading Democratic presidential candidates have now called HUD's demolition plans into question. Obama's press release follow's Sen. John Edwards earlier and stronger remarks opposing demolition of public housing. (text/plain)

Duncan Plaza Panorama D 2007-12-18 8:05 PM

The homeless camp in Duncan Plaza (in front of New Orleans' City Hall) has grown significantly since the summer when it was first established. There are now many dozens of tents ringing the pagoda. Easily upwards of 200 are sleeping here every night. Duncan Plaza is just one of several large campsites in the city with other major sites clustering under the I-10 freeway. It is estimated that there are more than 12,000 homeless in the city. (image/jpeg)

Coalition to Stop Demolition Press Conference - Dec. 18, City Hall D 2007-12-18 7:32 PM

Residents and their supporters held a press conference today on the steps of City Hall. (image/jpeg)

Will NSA illegal Electronic Spying, be used to Seize Citizens’ Homes? Dan Scott 2007-12-18 5:28 AM
Stop “Retroactive Immunity” for Phone Companies that helped NSA spy on Americans! (text/plain)

You CAN fight city hall! WSQT Guerrilla Radio 87.9 FM in DC 2007-12-18 3:55 AM
Don't say you can't fight City Hall! People in New Orleans have forced HUD and HANO to back off on what was to be the demolition of 3 out of four of the big housing projects this past weekend (audio/mpeg)

Wednesday Picket to Stop Public Housing Demolitions! Jay Arena 2007-12-18 1:09 AM
Lets Draw the Line at Cooper--No Demolitions! (text/plain)

Letter from US Artists and Scholars in support of Cultural Relations with CUBA posted by F Espinoza 2007-12-17 10:35 PM

More than 500 U.S. artists and academics demand an end to the blockade... (image/jpeg)

Teachers at McDonogh 42 stage sick-out a 2007-12-17 9:34 PM
About two-third of the Treme school's thirty teachers skipped school - administrators said they were staging a sick-out in protest of a new principal who began work Monday. (text/plain)

Just and Sustainable New Orleans Interview Project Daniel Young 2007-12-17 4:19 PM
The "Just and Sustainable New Orleans Interview Project" is a radio journalism series in which 18 different local activists and organizers talk about their projects and their hopes, fears and visions for the city's future. (text/plain)

Public Housing Events for this week: WE WILL NOT GIVE UP THE FIGHT! a 2007-12-17 4:17 PM
Events: Tuesday December 18 10:30 am press conference at City Hall 1300 Perdido St (map) (text/plain)

CSD Press Conf. and City Hall Mtg. Day & Time a 2007-12-17 6:01 AM
Coalition to Stop the Demolition: Press Conference this Tuesday 10:30 AM at City Hall City Council holds the power to halt the demolition of public housing; this Thursday, they will vote. (text/plain)

Top doctor says 20% of cancers caused by chronic infections Infection Protection 2007-12-17 2:58 AM
A leading scientist is saying that approximately 20% of all forms of cancer are caused by chronic infections, Newsday newspaper is reporting. (text/plain)

Building Bridges: Mass Evictions in New Orleans Mimi Rosenberg and Ken Nash 2007-12-17 2:27 AM
WBAI'S Building Bridges: Your Community and Labor Report presents this 28 minute radio program. TO LISTEN CLINK ON WEB LINK BELOW (text/plain)

MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT PUBLIC HOUSING IN NEW ORLEANS 12-17-07 update Bill Quigley 2007-12-17 2:10 AM
Unfortunately, the Times-Picayune today repeated uncritically many of the untruths propagated by HUD and HANO. Here is a list of Myths and Facts to help people understand the reality. (text/plain)

2008 GOP Presidential and VP Team Giuliani and Perry: Welcome to the Sewers of the U.S. Dr. Peter Stern 2007-12-17 2:03 AM
Demi-Gods or Demons? You be the judge. Of the 2 men Giuliani is the better-known nationally, but neither one deserves the support of his GOP party or the American people. (text/plain)

The French Connection: Libya Seeking Arms Deals defenseindustrydaily 2007-12-16 6:16 PM
"...there have been widespread reports in recent days that France and Libya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding covering arms deals worth up to EUR 4.5 billion, including the first foreign sale of the Rafale fighter. Has France learned the lessons of Morocco and Saudi Arabia? Can the Rafale find an export home at last? Will the deals come to fruition? DID reports." (text/plain)

Federal Government and World Bank to Speed Up Nigerian Aviation Projects allafrica.com 2007-12-16 3:05 PM
Federal government and World Bank yesterday gave a commitment to do everything possible to quicken the execution of the $46.5m Air safety and security projects being carried out in the country's airports. (text/plain)

Following Zakheim and Pentagon Trillions to Israel and 9-11 memes.org 2007-12-16 1:53 PM
As usual, when anyone jumps onto the remote piloting "theory" they miss one very major point: that Israel and Saudi Arabia have, for some time now, worked very closely with each other in fields related to satellite technologies. When you follow the technological capabilities, as if it were a money trail, you get these two nations and the same few companies, namely Booz, Allen, & Hamilton and Mitre Corporation. That said, caveat lector. (text/plain)

Entergy Stung On Two Nuclear Fronts Michael Steinberg 2007-12-16 3:45 AM
New Orleans-based Entergy Corporation is facing stiff criticism and opposition at two of its Northern nuclear power plants. (text/plain)

No Demolition Means No Demolition Jay Arena 2007-12-16 2:54 AM
The Movement Must Stop the Bulldozers at B.W. Cooper (text/plain + 4 comments)

Eric McDavid - Vegan Food Victory! Sacramento Prisoner Support 2007-12-15 11:24 PM
Sacramento County Main Jail says they are changing policy... (text/plain)

Ron Paul and the Employer/Employee Relationship richard myers 2007-12-15 10:40 PM
Ron Paul's Blimp is Flying High — How About His Reputation Among Working People? (text/html)

Public Housing Residents, Supporters Tell Mayor Nagin, HUD: “Bring Our People Home Now!” Evan Casper-Futterman 2007-12-15 10:35 PM

Residents and supporters gathered outside the St. Bernard Housing Development today for a potluck and demonstration that was positive and energetic before police arrived in force to clear the street. Three arrests were reported. (image/jpeg)

"Wake It! Shake It!.. Bobby Meade 2007-12-15 3:52 PM
..Drag it out and break it!" That was Ken Kesey in Sometimes a Great Notion. Try to find any record of this quote anywhere! (text/plain + 1 comment)

Summary of Recent Housing Struggle and Updates a 2007-12-15 6:48 AM

Court Agreement Stops Demolitions Michael Steinberg 2007-12-15 1:12 AM
A court agreement today stopped the demoliton of public housing complexes in New Orleans. The demolitions were sceduled to start tomorrow. Now the City Council will have to vote on whether or not the demolitions will proceed. (text/plain)

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