Blackwater’s Private Spies
by Jeremy Scahill / The Nation / June 5, 2008 This past September, the secretive mercenary company Blackwater USA found…
Posted in: Civil Rights, Peace Movement, War and Peace
Tagged: Blackwater, Border Issues
At end of 3rd week, OB Rag fund raising sizzles
OCEAN BEACH, CA. At the end of a three-week fund raising campaign, OB Rag editors have found their efforts sizzling….
Posted in: Media, Ocean Beach
U-T Reports: 70 Protest Blackwater Facility at Border
By Tanya Mannes / UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF / June 11, 2008 OTAY MESA – About 70 people, many wearing green “Stop…
Posted in: Organizing, Peace Movement
Tagged: Blackwater, Border Issues
Union members to rally nationwide to protest tax giveaways for Big Oil
Staff June 11, 2008 3 Comments on Union members to rally nationwide to protest tax giveaways for Big Oil
WASHINGTON — AFL-CIO working families will rally at gas stations in more than 25 cities across the country this week…
Posted in: Civil Rights, Election, Energy, Labor, Organizing
Two dead in Europe fuel protests
Two lorry drivers have been killed in fuel protests in Spain and Portugal as the hauliers’ strike continues. BBC /…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Energy, Labor
Tagged: Border Issues
Stop Blackwater!!
Stop Blackwater Protest/Rally – Tuesday, June 17, 10 a.m. San Diego Federal Courthouse, 880 Front St. (downtown San Diego/Front and…
Posted in: Organizing, Peace Movement
State A.G.’s Office Goes After Rachel Silva, Woman Wounded by Off-duty Officer
Frank Gormlie June 9, 2008 5 Comments on State A.G.’s Office Goes After Rachel Silva, Woman Wounded by Off-duty Officer
Silva & son are wounded by White, an off-duty police officer; she’s charged with felony child endangerment and a host…
Posted in: Civil Rights, San Diego
Spanish truckers, in fuel protest, force Madrid gas stations to run out
Staff June 9, 2008 0 Comments on Spanish truckers, in fuel protest, force Madrid gas stations to run out
Truckers join fishermen as anti-fuel protests begin across Europe By Ciaran Giles / June 9, 2008 MADRID, Spain (AP) –…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Energy, Labor
Oil prices: Europe threatened with summer of discontent over rising cost of fuel
Staff June 9, 2008 0 Comments on Oil prices: Europe threatened with summer of discontent over rising cost of fuel
Coordinated action of Spanish and French truckers blocking border raises fears of food shortages Angelique Chrisafis in Paris and Graham…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Energy, Labor
OB Rag Fund-Raising Slips As the News Pushes Appeals Off Front Page
Frank Gormlie June 9, 2008 0 Comments on OB Rag Fund-Raising Slips As the News Pushes Appeals Off Front Page
OCEAN BEACH, CA. In a new development, fund-raising for San Diego’s newest lefty blog, OB Rag, has slipped recently. Editors…
Posted in: Education, Media, Ocean Beach
Thai truckers fuel protest sparks fears of military coup
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thousands of truckers went on a half-day strike in Thailand on Wednesday demanding government help against rising…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Energy, Media
Fuel Protests Erupt in Asia As Oil Hits $139 a Barrel
By Kevin Sullivan / Washington Post Foreign Service / Wednesday, June 11, 2008 LONDON, June 10 — Protests over soaring…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Energy, Organizing
Tagged: Border Issues
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