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Univ. of Calif. Commencement Speakers to Cancel Unless UC Workers Guaranteed Fair Contract

Staff June 19, 2008 12 Comments

NEWS UPDATE: LA JOLLA – Robert Kennedy Jr., who was scheduled to speak at Thursday’s UC San Diego graduation week…

Democrats Legalize Bush’s Crimes

Staff June 19, 2008 1 Comment

by Robert Parry / June 21, 2008 / Consortiumnews.com House Speaker Nancy Pelosi claims that a key positive feature of…

Gore Vidal: Taking Back the Republic

Staff June 18, 2008 0 Comments

Kucinich’s Articles of Impeachment – “the most important motion made in Congress in the 21st century…” Truthdig / June, 18…

Venezuela’s Chavez Asks Colombian Rebels To Seek Change Politically

Staff June 18, 2008 0 Comments

By Gary Ghirardi The world media story about Hugo Chávez’s recent proclamation on his weekly television show, that the Colombian…

Truckers and farmers block roads into Brussels to protest high fuel prices

Staff June 18, 2008 0 Comments

The Associated Press / June 18, 2008 BRUSSELS, Belgium: Hundreds of farmers, truckers and taxi drivers blocked roads in and…

PETA protest at BIO convention

Staff June 18, 2008 2 Comments

by Tanya Sierra / SignOnSanDiego / June 17, 2008 Members of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals protested outside…

Because of Mainstream Media Censorship of Global Protests Against High Costs of Fuel – Here’s the News:

Frank Gormlie June 17, 2008 1 Comment

OCEAN BEACH, CA. The San Diego Union-Tribune continues its censorship and blackout of news about the global protests against the…

Federal Judge Grants Blackwater Okay to Continue Border Training Facility

Staff June 17, 2008 1 Comment

City Attorney Aguirre to pursue appeal, says City Council has right to make land-use decisions By Tanya Mannes / UNION-TRIBUNE…

Finally, the U.S. Mega-Bases in Iraq Make the News

Staff June 17, 2008 0 Comments

The Greatest Story Never Told by Tom Engelhardt / TomDispatch.com / Jun 15, 2008 It’s just a $5,812,353 contract —…

Defaced Idaho stop signs with anti-war message for sale

Staff June 17, 2008 4 Comments

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — A war protest in which 179 stop signs were defaced by stenciling the…

Bush’s final visit to Britain is overshadowed by violent clashes with anti-war protestors

Staff June 15, 2008 3 Comments

By Lucy Ballinger and Benedict Brogan / Mail Online / 16th June 2008 Police and protesters clashed violently last night…

6 Anti-war Protesters Arrested at Sacramento Capitol After “Freeze-in”

Staff June 14, 2008 0 Comments

SACRAMENTO – Six people were arrested at a demonstration opposing the war in Iraq today – Thursday about 12:15 p.m….

Ned on Could Kamala Harris Become the Next Governor of California?: “California prohibits write-in candidates in general elections.” Apr 21, 21:51
KB on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “The cuts are to the City’s two grantmaking programs to arts and culture organizations, OSP and CCSD. In zeroing out…” Apr 21, 18:32
Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31
Mary Katherine Reeber on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44
jaybird on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Meh. Totally planned sunset for this – just like the electric scooters & bikes that are soooo popular – uh,…” Apr 20, 20:23
Alfred Del Mastro on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Please watch the April 13th 2026 City Council recorded video. They have no idea where all the revenue is. Sean…” Apr 20, 19:11
Paul Krueger on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “I did send this to Richard Bailey and ask him to forward it to anyone in Coronado who can get…” Apr 20, 18:37