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Speakers at the ALEC Protest in New Orleans Kezia Kamenetz 2011-08-08 2:27 PM
These are the words of the speakers at the ALEC protest, including veteran organizers Malcom Suber, Jordan Flaherty and a representative from Critical Resistance New Orleans. All three suggest that ALEC's role in our government is a symbol of the larger issues in America's democracy and the importance of citizens standing up for a greater vision. Each speech is about 5-10 minutes long. (audio/mpeg)

ALEC Conference Protested in New Orleans, 1 Arrest Nola Anarcha 2011-08-08 12:37 AM
So, ALEC came to town. Anarchists decided it was worth going to, even though their is some group of rich conservatives or businesspeople meeting in our city every week, and ALEC is no worse than other lobbyist activity to us. The difference between lobbying and ALEC that got liberals excited to protest it was that their unions and progressive lobbying groups are not allowed a seat at the table inside ALEC. They want equal access, naieve to the reality of increasing corporate money, and therefore power, that makes the liberals easy to brush aside. (text/html)

Danziger Officers Found Guilty - Statements of Madison Family repost 2011-08-06 4:47 PM

Danziger Officers Found Guilty - Statements of Madison Family : Statement of Lance Madison I am thankful to have some closure after six long years of struggling for justice. I am most grateful to my family, and especially my brother Romell. Without the support and hard work of my family, I might still be in prison on false charges, and the truth about what happened on the Danziger bridge might never have been known. We will never be completely healed because we will never have Ronald back.We hope that our efforts will help bring some justice not only to our family but to all the other families who have suffered, as well as our entire community. (image/png + 1 comment)

BTL:GOP Extortion Forces Deep Budget Cuts with No Tax Increases on the Wealthy Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-08-06 1:15 PM
Interview with Dave Johnson, fellow at Campaign for America's Future, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

Protest & Civil Disobedience against BP Oil Spill Nicola Krebill 2011-08-05 3:50 AM

8/4/11 5-8pm NEW ORLEANS, LA, USA. Gulf coast residents, organizers, and fishermen protest the BP oil spill and its health effects on workers and residents of the south. (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Banner Hung Against (In)Justice System and Danziger Trial nola anarcha 2011-07-31 3:47 PM
"We know jailing the Danziger 7 killers will do nothing to change the system that is surely creating new officers just like them at this very minute. The only way justice can be served, and people of color and poor people can be safe, is to get rid of the police altogether!" (text/html)

Banner drop against Danziger 7 show trial anarch 2011-07-31 8:11 AM
it happened in new orleans (text/plain)

BTL:Looking to 2012 Election, Republicans Enact Voter Suppression Legislation Across the U Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-28 2:12 PM
Interview with Wendy Weiser, director of the Democracy Program at the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

Banner drop in the CBD Anon 2011-07-28 1:13 PM

Two banners were dropped during the AM rush hour off the Ponchatrain Expressway in the CBD in New Orleans, LA. Banners read "This Land is Our Land Bidder 70" and "Defend Your Coast." (image/jpeg + 3 comments)

BTL: British Tabloid Scandal Unleashes Scrutiny of Rupert Murdoch's Powerful Media Empire Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-25 12:13 AM
Interview with Steve Rendall, senior analyst with the media watch group Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR), conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:New Israeli Law Targeting Activists Advocating a Boycott of Israel Provokes Backlash Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-23 12:56 PM
Interview with Ofer Neiman, leader of Boycott from Within, conducted by Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

Successful Fair Trade Fashion Show Benefits Youth for Human Rights Florida Lisa Mansell 2011-07-20 1:45 PM

To raise awareness of human trafficking and the garment industry, Youth for Human Rights of Florida successfully produced the Colors of the World Fashion show in Ybor City this past weekend. (image/jpeg)

Why To Protest the ALEC Conference in New Orleans, August 5th Nola Anarcha 2011-07-19 1:47 PM
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is coming to town! They are a bunch of nasty fuckers who bring corporations together with state legislators so corporate lawyers can hand pre-written bills to the politicians, who then try to get the bills passed in their state legislatures. (text/html + 1 comment)

N.O. Free Speech Assembly: Why? Mike Howells 2011-07-17 2:29 AM
The article addresses the question of why a free speech assembly should be held in Duncan Plaza in New Orleans. Multiple reasons are given. These include the need for popularly controlled public hearings in N.O. and the growing exposure of the public to similar style assemblies in Egypt and elsewhere. (text/plain)

BTL:Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s Battle with Cancer Raises Questions About Future of Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-16 1:10 PM
Interview with Eva Golinger, attorney and editor-in-chief of Correo del Orinoco International, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:Native Americans Win $3.4 Billion Settlement for U.S. Government's Mismanagement of Mi Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-15 12:35 PM
Interview with Elliott Levitas, attorney with the law firm Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, conducted by Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

Free Cell Phones for Low-Income Families on July 15 Community Center of St Bernard 2011-07-14 6:59 PM
Free cell phones available to low-income families on July1 5 from 10 Am to 4 Pm at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1111 LeBeau St, Arabi. (text/plain)

BTL:Obama Adopts GOP Agenda, Offers Deep Cuts in Social Safety Net Programs to Get Debt Ce Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-14 2:42 PM
Interview with Richard Eskow, senior fellow with Campaign for America's Future, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain + 1 comment)

Interview with James Perry on the recent Road Home settlement, and housing in St. Bernard Matt Toups, WTUL News & Views 2011-07-12 2:55 PM
WTUL News & Views interviewed James Perry on two recent cases of unfair housing practices in the New Orleans Area. Perry is the executive director of the Greater New Orleans Fair Housing Action Center. (audio length: 22:24) (audio/mpeg)

BTL:State Initiated Anti-Immigration Laws Underscore Urgent Need for Comprehensive Federal Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-11 2:29 PM
Interview with David Leopold, immediate past president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:Greek Government Acts as Israeli Proxy in Blocking International Flotilla from Sailing Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-10 1:56 PM
Interview with Robert Naiman, policy director of Just Foreign Policy, conducted by Melinda Tuhus (text/plain)

BTL:Greeks Fight for Alternatives to Austerity Policies Provoking Economic Hardship Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-09 2:59 PM
Interview with Peter G. Prontzos, professor of political science at Langara College, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

Free Weatherization Assistance for St Bernard Residents Community Center of St Bernard 2011-07-06 9:04 PM
St Tammany Parish Community Action Agency staff will be at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1111 Lebeau St, Arabi from 10 Am until 3 Pm on July 11, 18, 25 and Aug 6 to assist families with applying for assistance. (text/plain)

BTL:Investigation Reveals Dangers at Aging U.S. Nuclear Power Plants Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-04 1:40 PM
Interview with Michael Mariotte, executive director of the Nuclear Information and Resource Service, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

BTL:Republicans Push State-by-State Anti-Abortion Agenda Across U.S. Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-03 2:51 PM
Interview with Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL-Pro Choice America, conducted by Melinda Tuhus (text/plain + 1 comment)

BTL:Obama: Nation's Longest War in Afghanistan Will Continue 3 More Years Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-07-02 2:16 PM
Interview with Anna Berlinrut, organizer with Military Families Speak Out, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

Medicaid Enrollment on Wed & Fri Community Center of St Bernard 2011-06-30 6:15 PM
Medicaid enrollment available by appointment only at the Community Center of St Bernard, 1111 LeBeau St, Arabi. Phone 504.281.2512 for an apppointment. (text/plain)

Red-Light Camera Feud Reveals Ulterior Motives Dr 2011-06-30 3:49 AM
By their very name, public servants claim to work for their fellow community members. The recent stand-offs over red-light cameras, however, indicate that many such officials have, to put it gently, conflicting interests. (text/plain)

Did New Orleans Media Ignore Police Violence After Hurricane Katrina? Jordan Flaherty 2011-06-28 5:20 PM
Opening arguments begin today in what observers have called the most important trial New Orleans has seen in a generation. It is a shocking case of police brutality that has already redefined this city’s relationship to its police department, and radically rewritten the official narrative of what happened in the chaotic days after Hurricane Katrina. Five police officers are facing charges of shooting unarmed African-Americans in cold blood, killing two and wounding four, and then conspiring to hide evidence. Five officers who participated in the conspiracy have already pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against their fellow officers. (text/plain + 1 comment)

BTL:U.S. Boat to Join International Flotilla Challenging Israeli Gaza Blockade Distributed by Squeaky Wheel Productions http 2011-06-27 11:19 AM
Interview with Robert Naiman, policy director of Just Foreign Policy, conducted by Scott Harris (text/plain)

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