[LAAMN] Re: The LA Progressive: Immigration Inspires Hope, Fear, and Debate Among Convention Democrats

2008-08-30 Thread dorinda moreno
Immigration Inspires Hope, Fear, and Debate Among Convention Democrats August 30, 2008 [image: freetrade-and-immigration.gif]*by Roberto Lovato –* On the eve of the official nomination of Presidential candidate Barack Obama, the son of an immigrant, some of the leading voices shaping the

[LAAMN] Canadian Greens get first member of Federal Parliament as independent switches to Green

2008-08-30 Thread Mike Feinstein
, it is critical that the voice of the Green Party is heard. I am looking forward to working hard as Canada’s first Green MP.” == http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080830.wgreenparty30/BNStory

[LAAMN] Fwd: Why I Am marching at the Republican National Convention 9/1/08

2008-08-30 Thread Carlos Montes
Carlos Montes www.latinoscontralaguerra.org August 2008 www.fightbacknews.org Standing up at the RNC Voices from the protest These are statements from some of the many people who will protest against the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN on September 1-4, 2008. Carlos

[LAAMN] Moving Obama

2008-08-30 Thread Ed Pearl
I don't agree with everything in Moberg's analysis, but it's thoughtful and pretty comprehensive. I do agree with a lot, particularly the possibilities opened by an Obama presidency and the need to organize for that - and even more-so for the alternative. Here's a solid compendium of issues and

[LAAMN] Fwd: Police Raid Convergence Center in St. Paul, 2 days before Convention

2008-08-30 Thread Carlos Montes
Sent: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 10:41 am Subject: [Latino Caucus] Fwd: Police Raid Convergence Center in St. Paul, 2 days before Convention As a labor and community participant in the 2000 free-speech action at the DNC in Los Angeles, I think it is reprehensible for the police to use false charges

[LAAMN] An open letter to Pacifica and its listeners

2008-08-30 Thread thandisizwe chimurenga
** PLEASE DISTRIBUTE WIDELY ** An Open Letter to Pacifica and Its Listeners August 28, 2008 As a programmer, listener and staff member at KPFA, Pacifica's flagship station, I have to publicly denounce the national coverage that was forced upon our listenership during the DNC. It is our duty

[LAAMN] Fwd: Fw: Coalition LA Ballot Issues Analysis Meeting

2008-08-30 Thread thandisizwe chimurenga
- Forwarded Message From: Coalition LA [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 4:34:29 PM Subject: Coalition LA Ballot Issues Analysis Meeting *NOVEMBER ELECTIONS* [image: WHEN: SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 WHERE: COALITION LA 2500 Wilshire Blvd. (corner