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international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday April 27, 2006 - 19:43 by pat c
Another contribution to the Marijuana debate. The debate is seesawing back and forth - good for you; bad for you. I'm a confirmed agnostic on the subject myself; but make your own mind up. Full story at link. pat ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday April 27, 2006 - 17:37 by Cian
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Across the Twin Cities, thousands of students are planning to walkout tomorrow, April 28th, against the war in Iraq and against military recruitment in schools. This will likely be the largest youth antiwar demonstration in Minnesota since the Vietnam era. But in recent days reports of repression and disruption tactics from school authorities has gone way up. Under police pressure, a big peace concert scheduled for tomorrow afternoon, as part of the walkout events at Minneapolis Technical and Community College (MCTC), is being shut down. Below are two urgent appeals from students at two local schools (Central and Jefferson) were threats against students came to a head yesterday. Please read these, act on their request for solidarity, and forward this appeal for help on to others. Students from these schools are holding a press conference this afternoon at MCTC's "Free Speech Plaza" at 3:30 PM. Please come and show your support! ... read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests Thursday April 27, 2006 - 14:21 by Mike
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Staff not paid because of bank error SEVENTY workers at the National Aquatic Centre weren't paid their wages because of a bank error. Money due to be paid to the employees by the operators of the centre, Dublin Waterworld Ltd, failed to appear in their accounts yesterday. Angry workers contacted management who told them the problem would be sorted immediately. AIB Bank has said that the missed payments were due to a "technical error". The wages were due to be paid into the workers' accounts last night. ... read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights Thursday April 27, 2006 - 14:06 by pat c
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Good new for animal lovers! The Spanish Socialist Party are supporting rights for apes but it is not clear if this will include the right to vote. Perhaps they feared a new outbreak of Gorilla warfare? Started by the Simian Bolivar Brigade, no doubt. Full story at the link. pat ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Thursday April 27, 2006 - 08:09 by Séan Ryan
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At least 600 US soldiers and citizens implicated in abuse of prisoners according to new studies. And a major scandal about to happen in America as people begin to ask questions that need to be answered. ... read full story / add a comment |
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