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PLAYFUL MOMENT
JOHN CHUCKMAN
2003-07-29 8:09 AM
CANDID BUSH PHOTO... (image/jpeg)
what the hell is this?
frank zappa
2003-07-29 2:16 AM
military-sponsored betting on terrorism? (text/plain)
Say NO, to quarantine, concentration camp
pink panther
2003-07-29 12:20 AM
This SARS quarantine camp could be used for evil purposes, including a prison for dissidents, and enemy combatants (text/plain)
6:/7:PM MON -- EXCELLENT FRESH AIR PROGRAM ON U.S. OVERTHROW OF DEMOCRATIC IRAN!
J Anderson
2003-07-28 6:47 PM
At 7:00PM this Monday evening, KQED 88.5 fm -- or at 6:00PM, KALW 91.7fm -- or check local public radio listings -- there will be an *EXCELLENT* Fresh Air program (evening rebroadcast) on the U.S. overthrow of the demcratic govt of Iran in 1953.
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Libertarian Free-Marketers
Tom Tomorrow
2003-07-28 11:50 AM
This is absolutely true--I recently ran across a column by an unabashed Free-Marketer decrying our system on public ROADS as an example of CREEPING SOCIALISM... (image/jpeg)
He's Here: Warmonger in Cheif has arrived.
NORAD
2003-07-28 10:40 AM
Air Force 1 has just been spotted coming into Pittsburgh. (text/plain + 1 comment)
rock the wto radio / montreal
vincent / blast furnace radio
2003-07-27 1:12 AM
rock the wto radio is online! (audio/x-mpegurl)
Gov. Dean's Police State of Vermont
scott huminski
2003-07-26 11:40 PM
Dean's subversion of the bill of rights (text/plain + 7 comments)
dwight yoakam and co. to take part in polluter's pr event
me
2003-07-26 2:48 PM
eco-terrorist giant massey energy enlists the stars for a self-aggrandizing tribute (text/plain)
Rally and March to Protest Violence TODAY (sat 7.26)
david
2003-07-26 11:57 AM
Rally and March to Protest Violence TODAY (sat 7.26) while Urban League is here (text/html + 1 comment)
STOP THE APARTHEID WALL
jonas
2003-07-26 2:38 AM
For Pgh Indymedia: Sign the International petition to stop construction of the Apartheid wall in Palestine. Become part of this growing resistance against complete annihilation of the Palestinians. (image/jpeg)
REDRED NEEDS OUR HELP!!!
V!
2003-07-25 10:34 PM
RedRed, for those who are not familiar, is a latina, Portland womyn who is facing a felony and an absurd sentence of 5yrs on the false charge that she broke a window of the California state building. During the WTO/USDA protests in Sacramento, law enforcement claims that the window was broken on Sunday, when she was (text/plain)
Intimidation of peoples opposing a dump of 203200 tonnes of cyanide
Rosia Montana
2003-07-25 4:39 PM
Canadian company Rosia Montana Gold Corporation is intimidating peoples opposing an open pit gold mine that will simply dynamite 5 mountain peaks to leave in place a 700 ha lake with cyanide water.
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SPFPA LEADS BATTLE TO PROTECT SECURITY UNIONS and MEMBERS
SPFPA
2003-07-25 12:09 PM
SEIU IS NOW RAIDING SECURITY UNIONS ALL ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
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TMC Plans for Bush visit
Tim Vining
2003-07-25 12:05 PM
TMC plans for Bush visit for Pittsburgh Indymedia. (text/plain + 58 comments)
Bush Time Announced!
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2003-07-25 8:15 AM
Between 1:15 & 1:45, Monday 7/28 (text/plain)
SCENARIO 1.1 ''Liberty''
jonah and communitarian
2003-07-24 3:00 PM
The unfortunate events in a sleepy little town called "Liberty," as envisioned by Jonah. (text/plain)
Bush Lies (amsellem)
charles amsellem
2003-07-24 3:10 AM
cartoon � 2003 by charles amsellem. activists may reproduce for non-profit use only. all other rights reserved (image/jpeg + 2 comments)
Hungry In Hazelton, Canada
Gordon Flett
2003-07-24 12:52 AM
When the anti-union B.C. Liberal provincial government sold pulp producer Skeena Cellulose, the buyer closed the doors of the Carnaby mill in Hazelton. Over 100 workers were left without jobs. (text/plain)
Surprising Backlash to FCC's Libertarian Ruling
Sean Higgins
2003-07-23 9:17 PM
Activist groups and lawmakers say the libertarian instincts of the FCC's Michael Powell are out of step -- many fear that large corporations will absorb local news outlets. (text/plain)
The Conservative's PlayBook for Gaining Absolute Power
Bill Sizemore
2003-07-23 5:05 PM
Bush's disguise as a compassionate conservative prevents him from condemning the misguided Supreme Court decision on affirmative action and most city dwellers (and they are many) are still very much addicted to finding government solutions for every problem. (text/plain)
call for a padded bloc at the Nov. 20-21 FTAA meetings in Miami (updated)
via pog
2003-07-23 4:58 PM
updated information on organizing for a padded contingent for the Nov. 20-21st FTAA meetings in Miami (with endorsers, logistics, and more) This contingent will take action with a determination to disrupt the meetings. (text/plain)
YouthResistance
firestarter
2003-07-23 4:26 PM
The purpose of the Front is to aknowledge that the purpose of the public education system has more to do with the system then it has to do with public education. The purpose of the Front is to organize a student resistance capable of going on strike, of self education, of fighting back. The purpose of the Front is to aknowledge that we're sick of this systematic mass therapy bullshit and to take the school out of the hands of the plutocracy, even if that means abandoning it. (text/plain)
10,000 PEOPLE PROTESTED IN L.A.!! -- WHY DIDN'T WE HEAR ABOUT IT!?
JA
2003-07-23 1:42 PM
Did someone say the Peace movement was dead? Well, it's being reborn as an anti-Bush, Impeach or Pink-Slip the President, anti-Imperialist, End the Occupation, Out of Iraq, anti-Patriot Act, Anti-Corporate Control, Civil Liberties & Social Justice Movement -- and it had it's coming out party Friday evening in L.A.'s Century City Plaza!!
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A Closer Look At The �Anti-War� Candidates Of the Democrat Party
STEVE ARGUE
2003-07-22 11:18 PM
Dennis Kucinich, Howard Dean, Carol Mosely-Braun, and Al Sharpton, are painting their candidacies as anti-war. (text/plain)
Should Bush dump Ashcroft?
Craft6
2003-07-22 6:52 PM
Republican victories in the past few decades have come with substantial support from libertarians and libertarian-leaning conservatives, who usually view the GOP as the lesser of two evils. (text/plain)
BUSH COMING TO TOWN?
Anti-imperialism
2003-07-22 1:29 PM
According to Post gazette article (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03203/204362.stm) George W will be paying PGH a visit - Convention Center this Monday. We need to organize a protest quickly. Lets start the planning ASAP!!!! (text/plain + 36 comments)
Cincinnati IMC: inaugural meeting
Eric Stiens
2003-07-21 3:30 PM
Invitation for participants in other midwestern IMCs to come to Cincinnati to share skills/knowledge/fun with us as we get the Cincinnati IMC off the ground (text/plain)
free book on Christian objection to war and military service
danhshubin
2003-07-21 11:41 AM
FREE BOOK ON CHRISTIAN OBJECTION TO WAR AND MILITARY SERVICE (text/plain)
2nd ARA video and discussion
PGHARA
2003-07-21 10:30 AM
For Pittsburgh Indymedia. This Sunday at 5:00 at 1877 ARA will be showing the Movie "Blood in your face" which will be followed by discussion. (text/plain + 2 comments)
Do PA politicians give a puck about public transit?
Stephen Donahue
2003-07-21 9:57 AM
They got $150 million for the Penguins but NOTHING for public transit!!!!!! (text/plain + 2 comments)
Iraqi Survey Volunteers Needed
Sidney Lambert
2003-07-20 11:45 PM
Volunteers are needed for data entry of several thousand surveys filled out by Iraqi household members in regards to human rights violations. July 21st-23rd CMU, Baker Hall 239 8am-10pm. (text/html + 10 comments)
Protest GM
Honda Insight Owner
2003-07-20 8:38 PM
GM to crush electric cars (text/plain)
Medic Training Workshop in PGH
pgh_medic@hotmail.com
2003-07-20 7:29 PM
August 8,9,10th -- this training is for anyone wishing to learn and share some skills. Three very experienced medics are coming from out of town for this one! Good opportunity for our community to become more self-sustaining. (text/plain + 2 comments)
Contemporary Art of (Anti) war
L'armee
2003-07-20 5:15 AM
Contemporary Art of (Anti) war
Anti War Protest!!
2003
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Dean Denounces Fatal Financial Aid Cuts
Michael Whitney
2003-07-19 6:06 PM
Dean Denounces Bush Administration's Fatal Cuts to Financial Aid (text/plain)
civil liberties under attack...what do we do?
david
2003-07-18 11:03 PM
video from pittsburgh bill of rights defense campaign town mtg (video/quicktime)
The Beatles caused the downfall of mankind
High Court
2003-07-18 6:53 PM
International Verdict (text/plain)
BACK INTO THE STREETS!! : WHERE ARE THE ANTI-WAR PROTESTS!!?
J Anderson
2003-07-18 3:23 PM
More and more attacks on U.S. soldiers confirm that we are headed into a long guerilla war. Wives, mothers, girlfriends, children and others are losing their loved ones. WHERE ARE THE ANTI-WAR PROTESTORS!!?
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SOS2003: Aug 1-3 event against Bush push for new nukes
SOS 2003 Outreach
2003-07-18 1:17 PM
Senior officials in the Bush administration who have proposed the production of a new generation of nuclear weapons have scheduled a meeting to discuss plans for nuclear proliferation at US Strategic Command (STRATCOM) during the first week of August 2003. We are going to be there to say NO! Join us! (text/plain)
COMING AND GOING PARTY Thursday, July 24
JONAS -in association with OPTICS
2003-07-18 8:11 AM
For Pgh Indymedia: Are you against imperialism? Are you against a country illegally occupying another? Then check out our Coming and Going Party--- "Coming" into new house, and "Going" to Palestine (image/gif)
Pennsylvania Courts Strike Down Mandatory Pledge Recital
Quinten
2003-07-17 4:25 PM
Forced patriotism was dealt a blow on Wednesday when US District Court
Judge Robert F. Kelly struck down a Pennsylvania law requiring students to
recite the Pledge of Allegiance or the National Anthem, or face a letter
home to their parents. (text/html)
A Day Hopeful and Radiant: The Miami Call to Action (final draft)
Jes One
2003-07-17 10:49 AM
Welcome to Miami where they Hustle, �hey!�
And they ride duce tres like everyday
Palm trees, blue skies, ganstas and goons
Where parties don�t stop till the next afternoon
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Swindled by the Great Republican Deception
Annetta I. Birlari
2003-07-16 10:48 AM
The modern American Libertarian is very different from European-variety libertarians (anarchist-socialists) like Noam Chomsky, they are instead direct descendants of Republicans Barry Goldwater & Ronald Reagan. And they are battling for your body and soul. (text/plain)
Democrat Lieberman: Good Cause to Leave Democrats
Deja vu
2003-07-15 10:48 PM
The good Democrat, Senator Joe Lieberman, Al Gore's vice-presidential candidate now running for president and sure to receive the Democratic nomination, has a record that makes him a political twin of George War Bush. (text/plain)
Fighting Back For Democratic Rights!
Steve Argue
2003-07-15 7:33 PM
Steve Argue Interviewed in The Argentinean Newspaper Prensa Obrera Regarding The Patriot Acts And His Arrests In Santa Cruz For Political Tabling.
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chain of cause and effect
broadband noise
2003-07-15 5:55 PM
The truth about WMD (image/gif)
The Forbidden Truths of Sex within Human Society
The Seer of Forbidden Truth
2003-07-15 5:03 PM
A Truth-based dissection of the genocidally evil methods and doctrines that human societal and governmental leaders use to define, dictate, manipulate, and control the sexual beliefs, attitudes, and practices of their citizen-slaves.
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Ron Paul's War with Socialists, Neo-Cons, and the U.N.
Ron Paul
2003-07-15 4:35 PM
How trustworthy are "allies" who wish to remedy 9/11 by getting "the U.S. out of the U.N.!" -- permanently alienating us from the rest of the world and humanity's struggle against poverty, disease, and ignorance. (text/plain)
False Prophets, fake skeptics: Holocaust denial
Hajime Tokuno, MD
2003-07-14 10:23 PM
Those who deny Nazi genocide have created a pseudoscience called Holocaust Denial. Whether they are cognizant con artists, or illogical true believers, they distort facts to a desired end in the guise of skepticism. (text/plain + 1 comment)
Congress vs. the FCC
Chris Holm
2003-07-14 9:40 PM
Congress begins to answer the FCC's June decision (text/plain)
HOMOSEXUALITY
JOEBIALEK
2003-07-14 8:07 PM
SAME (text/plain + 5 comments)
Antiwar.com says "McCarthy was right!"
Justin Raimondo
2003-07-14 2:25 PM
I haven't read Coulter's book, because I don't need to be convinced that McCarthy was right. The Senator pointed to the internal danger posed by Communist sympathizers. (text/plain)
WELCOME TO THE 1930'S
RITT GOLDSTEIN
2003-07-14 2:10 PM
Investigative journalist Ritt Goldstein's chilling commentary upon the growth of contemporary fascism.
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FLASH ANIMATION: Tommy Franks, war criminal? Even an inquiry is no more possible.
Animation Factory
2003-07-14 12:55 PM
19 victims of war crimes committed by U.S. troops during the recent war against Iraq are filing charges before the federal prosecutor of Belgium for violations of International Humanitarian Law. (image/gif)
DA Zappalla and the Death Penalty
Donna Spadaro
2003-07-14 12:40 PM
The law proposed by Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappalla to make the murder of anyone over 70 years old one of the aggravating circumstances under PA law that would make the perpetrator liable for the death penalty invites invidious distinctions about whose lives are worth more. To affirm the worth of the lives of workers killed on the job, DA Zappalla should report the results of the investigation into the death of Paul Corsi at the convention center truss collapse. (text/plain)
Help Make the Market Work
C. Skaggs
2003-07-13 6:02 PM
for Pittsburgh Indymedia: A Call for Market Volunteers (text/plain + 2 comments)
West Penn Workers Protest
takewrning
2003-07-13 10:54 AM
A rowdy picket at the West Penn Hospital in Bloomfield. (image/jpeg)
Libraries Under Siege by Patriot Act(amsellem)
charles amsellem
2003-07-13 7:47 AM
cartoon � 2003 by charles amsellem. all rights reserved. activists may reproduce for non profit use (image/jpeg + 1 comment)
SEIU rally
david
2003-07-13 1:22 AM
photos from SEIU rally, sat july 12, at West Penn Hospital. (image/jpeg)
A MARKET PLACE OF IDEAS
Chad Skaggs
2003-07-12 2:31 PM
Pittsburgh's first political/social justice festival (text/plain + 2 comments)
"Got water? Give some to the fish"
Alex Breitler
2003-07-12 1:19 PM
Tribe members stood outside a hotel holding signs with sayings such as, "Fish need water stupid" and "Got water? Give some to the fish." U.S. Interior Secretary Gale Norton, former Libertarian Party member, has been widely criticized for her assault on environmental protections. (text/plain)
Bush, you are SO impeached!
Michelle G.
2003-07-12 12:27 AM
The time is right--let's do this thing! (text/plain)
THE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES
snowshoefilms
2003-07-11 6:50 PM
Labor Rally, Olean NY June 21, 2003: IBEW (Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) Local 1690 refuse to capitulate to AVX union-busting contract. 14 other PA and NY unions rally in support . Video 15 minutes. (snowshoefilms) (video/quicktime + 1 comment)
the comeback of enron(press release)
max
2003-07-11 12:10 PM
the coming back of enron (text/plain)
montreal tent city raided
vincent / blast furnace radio
2003-07-10 4:18 AM
LIVE WEBCAST FROM TENT CITY IN MOTREAL (audio/x-mpegurl)
PROTEST ISRAELI AGGRESSION THIS FRIDAY!
JONAS
2003-07-09 11:21 PM
PROTEST ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE PALESTINIANS--- THIS FRIDAY 4PM JULY 11 FIFTH AND CRAIG (image/jpeg + 4 comments)
LATIN AMERICA: WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE RESISTANCE
CLAJADEP
2003-07-09 3:38 PM
This is an article about resistance in several neighborhoods of many latin american countries: the way they get active in the community and how they are evolving and making difference in their lives in a self-organized way. (text/plain)
interview with SF Liberation Radio about FCC invasion
vincent / blast furnace radio
2003-07-08 7:19 PM
free wheeling interview of sflr DJ cherry by blast furnace radio. audio is a bit rough, the bitrate is 16k, but you'll love it!
you can hear san francisco liberation radio on the web at: http://stream1.transbay.net:8000/sflr.mp3.m3u
website: http://www.liberationradio.net
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Would You Pay for Torture?
SOA Watch
2003-07-08 4:53 PM
GUESS WHAT: You Already Do!
Each year, millions of your tax dollars are being used for the training of Latin American soldiers at the School of the Americas in Fort Benning, GA. The training provided at the SOA contributes to attrocities and human rights abuses.
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VOTE GREEN : VOTE LARRY
snowshoefilms.com
2003-07-08 4:03 PM
Larry Sawdy, Green Party candidate for the PA state House seat in 3rd Legislative District (Erie region) discusses issues in the upcoming Special Election, July 22, 2003. As few as 12% will vote. Make sure you and your friends vote. (9 min.) (video/quicktime + 2 comments)
Pittsburgh Rally to Support Canonsburg Hospital Workers, Sat., Jul. 12
John Lacny
2003-07-08 11:53 AM
Canonsburg Hospital workers have sent a strike notice for tomorrow, Wed., July 8. The hospital is owned by Pittsburgh-based West Penn Allegheny Health System. Rally at West Penn in Pittsburgh to support the workers, Saturday, July 12, 12 noon. (text/html + 1 comment)
ARA video and discussion
Pittsburgh Anti-Racist Action
2003-07-08 10:07 AM
This Sunday July 13th at 5:00 at Project 1877 on Penn Ave. in Garfield Pittsburgh Anti-Racist Action will be howing the documentary Invisible Revolutions. The film documents organized racists and Anti-Racist Action and will be followed by a discussion about local fascist organizing and how to stop them. (text/plain + 39 comments)
As Sick as it Gets
snowshoefilms.com
2003-07-07 10:53 PM
Dr. Rudolph Mueller, author of As Sick As It Gets (The Shocking Reality of America�s Healthcare: a diagnosis and treatment plan) is a Jamestown, N.Y. family doctor. Dr. Mueller exposes the heinous effects of the pharmaceutical industry, buying politicians
and high-powered ad pimps hustling overpriced and often untested drugs. Mueller exposes the blame-the-victim mentality used by much of the medical profession, the indifference and inhumanity. He calls for a universal health care system, much like those in other advanced nations. (Hospital photos by snowshoefilms). 9.5 min. (video/quicktime + 1 comment)
Campaign to Reclaim the Media
David Meieran
2003-07-07 4:41 PM
New Thomas Merton Center project to fight for media justice. First meeting on Thursday, J10. (text/plain + 5 comments)
Posting to Craig's List Calls For Vigilante "Security" at 2004 RNC
Black Army Front
2003-07-07 3:33 PM
for pgh-indymedia
It's still fourteen months until the 2004 Republican National Convention (RNC) in New York City, but battle-lines are already beginning to be drawn. (text/plain + 1 comment)
GET DOWN WITH CABLE NEWS
CONTRAPUNKTUS
2003-07-07 12:08 AM
a quick and easy way to chisel at Cable News (text/plain + 5 comments)
WILLIE NELSON ENDORSES KUCINICH FOR PRESIDENT
populist
2003-07-06 11:39 AM
One of the most beloved figures in popular music and culture has endorsed the populist presidential candidate, Dennis Kucinich.
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Pittsburgh �worst for singles� judgment inspires change, yet are efforts in vain?
Chris Holm
2003-07-06 7:13 AM
Is a suburbanized soccer mom agenda by the establishment the real reason our city suffers from youth and artist flight? (text/plain + 2 comments)
Boycott Eckerd Pharmacies and CVS Pharmacies
paul revere
2003-07-05 4:50 PM
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THE MARRIAGE OF PROUDHON
Francisco Trindade
2003-07-05 8:52 AM
THE MARRIAGE OF PROUDHON (text/plain)
Pakistani School Textbooks teach Hate
Omar Murad
2003-07-03 7:29 PM
Pakistani School Textbooks teach Hate -- Complete report by NGO organisation attached . Appreciate if you circulate it (application/pdf)
ACLU: School Vouchers Will Hurt Poor Kids
ACLU
2003-07-03 2:48 PM
The voucher program encourage the violation of students' civil rights because private and religious schools would not have to comply with federal, state or local civil rights laws in order to recieve tax dollars. (text/plain + 1 comment)
Coalfield Justice Day of Action
David Pike
2003-07-02 9:43 PM
Groups in three states rally simultaneously for coalfield justice (text/plain)
Urban Outfitters funds Santorum
david
2003-07-02 1:22 PM
urban outfitters: liberal face, neo-conservative soul (text/plain)
WHATS YOUR OPINION ON AID TO ISRAEL?
jonas
2003-07-02 12:19 AM
The following is a poll calculated by the Congressional Research Service on America's opinion on aid to Israel. Check it out, post your own comments. (1% of those polled support the absurd amount of aid) (image/gif)
Free All Political Prisoners
John-RPGH
2003-07-01 5:31 PM
for Pittsburgh Indymedia
The arrest and sentencing of Sherman Austin reminds us of a long history of political repression in the AmeriKKKan police state
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Unionized Whole Foods Market Workers Struggle to Make their Voices Heard
Greta Moor
2003-07-01 5:06 PM
Whole Foods continues lying and misinforming their workers about unionizing while the only unionized workers in the company try to get the real story to their co-workers. (text/plain)
still guilty BUT . . .
andy horrible
2003-07-01 1:11 PM
m20 appeal full story (text/plain + 3 comments)
Queers Jailed for Joining Pride Parade
Mary
2003-07-01 4:12 AM
Queers jailed in SF!!! We need help!! (text/plain + 4 comments)
and now....two minutes hate.
nevercalm!
2003-06-30 6:00 PM
your daily orwellian moment. (text/html)
"The River [Still] Runs Red"
The Battle of Homestead Foundation
2003-06-30 3:54 PM
Discussion regarding the struggle against corporate violence (application/pdf)
Rally for Affordable Health Care, July 2
John Lacny
2003-06-30 3:21 PM
Rally in Friendship Park (Pittsburgh), Wednesday, July 2, 5:00 PM to support workers at Canonsburg General Hospital. (text/html)
The Pursuit of Happiness
Geoffrey Holland
2003-06-30 12:36 PM
Here is an opportunity to use international law to enable the Pursuit of Happiness. (text/plain)
WMDs Abducted by Aliens!
Eric Wagner
2003-06-30 12:32 AM![]()
Bush didn't lie. (image/jpeg)
Supreme Court rules against Nike for labor issue P.R. spin doctoring.
Chris Holm
2003-06-28 9:09 PM
Supreme Court votes against overturning California S.C. ruling last year against Nike for labor issue P.R. spin doctoring. (text/plain)
Sleeping on the Sidewalk to Keep Our Transit Rolling
Stephen Donahue
2003-06-28 2:01 PM
For Pittsburgh Indymedia: Port Authority riders press their demands for public transit funding by keeping a 25 hour fast/vigil in downtown Pittsburgh. (One participants narrative) (text/plain)
tuesday = trial
andy horrible
2003-06-28 12:30 PM
m20 appeal on tuesday (text/plain + 10 comments)
IRS Attacks Poor Working Families
Kristie Weiland
2003-06-27 3:03 PM
The IRS will subject 45,000 Earned Income Tax Credit recipients to an audit before they even file their taxes for 2003. This wil deter a lot of eligible low-income workers from receiving the credit they have earned. You can help by submiting comments to the IRS. (text/plain + 2 comments)
pittsburgh rally to save our transit
vincent / blast furnace radio
2003-06-27 3:47 AM
mp3 of the the rally to save our transit before the beginning of the 25 hour hunger strike. not boring!
an article covering this rally/fast can be found at: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/pittsburgh/s_141349.html (audio/mpeg)