Hundreds of anti-war and social justice activists, representing many groups, including an organization of Syrian activists, gathered in unity to oppose the growing U.S. war moves against Syria on June 8 in Los Angeles at the Federal Building in Westwood. The action was inspired by a statement issued several weeks prior by the United National Antiwar Coalition [...]
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United statement to oppose U.S./NATO and Israeli war on Syria
The groups supporting a protest in Los Angeles on June 9 released this statement: No more wars — U.S. out of the Middle East Take to the streets! Why we are demonstrating: While the White House orders the Pentagon to plan a no-fly zone over Syria and the U.S. has troops at the ready in Jordan, [...]
Los Angeles protest: ‘Peace in Korea now!’
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John Parker March 16, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Even as thousands of U.S. soldiers, sailors, Marines and Air Force members are engaging in war “games” off the coast of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, many people in the United States are demanding that Washington stop its aggressive actions against the northern half of Korea. To underscore this sentiment, the International Action Center [...]
Chickens come home to roost: Chris Dorner & Los Angeles police brutality
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John Parker February 11, 2013 » Add the first comment.
Los Angeles — To protect and serve? For a growing number of Los Angeles residents, that motto is now in question. This stems from recent incidents involving Chris Dorner, a former Los Angeles Police Department officer and veteran, incidents which have apparently made it acceptable for police to target with deadly force those whom they deem [...]
ILWU clerical workers shut down Port of Los Angeles
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Terri Kay December 5, 2012 » Add the first comment.
Dec. 5 update: Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63 won a tentative agreement. Dec. 2 — After more than two years without a contract, 800 office and clerical workers, employed by international carriers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, went on strike on Nov. 27. According to [...]
Low-wage workers take on Walmart
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Kris Hamel October 17, 2012 » Add the first comment.
From Illinois to southern California, Walmart workers are fighting back against one of the most notorious union-busting corporations in the United States. They are walking out against unfair labor practices and protesting the working conditions and low pay foisted upon them by the largest retail corporation in the world. These courageous workers, not members of [...]
Midwest protests Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
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Mike Shane September 22, 2012 » Add the first comment.
Some 75 housing rights activists from Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis demonstrated in front of the Chicago regional office of Fannie Mae on Sept. 10, demanding an end to foreclosures, a reduction of mortgages to current market values, and the return of foreclosed properties to families who were evicted. Demonstrators then marched to Freddie Mac’s office, [...]
