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Green Economics: A Series of Community Gatherings on the Ongoing Economic Crisis
Submitted by Berd on Wed, 02/24/2010 - 15:10.
We will host a series of community discussions, each one preceded by an informative meeting, on the causes of the economic crisis and a variety of proposals to deal with it. The 12-part series will occur on a variety of days
(both weeknights and weekend days) over a period of 9 weeks from approximately mid-February to late April. The topics will flow logically from one session to the next to create a comprehensive series, but each session will also stand alone so you can participate in those that suit your schedule.
Organic Bytes #204: Special Issue! Millions Against Monsanto: Save the Planet
Submitted by rick on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 10:23.December 17, 2009
Some of these Monsanto-linked appointments are further proof of how dangerous it is to elect a president who the American people trust. The public is deep asleep while a democrat administration legalizes extraordinary rendition, drone bombings of Pakistan, increases in private mercenary warfighting with taxpayer dollars as well as keeping and legalizing civil liberty curtailments of the bush administration. Pandora's box is open and hope is obscuring it's evil outpourings. -Rick
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Looting shocks Israelis
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/26/2009 - 13:50.By Richard Boudreaux | Chicago Tribune March 22, 2009
HATZOR HAGLILIT, Israel — - First came the employees, shortchanged two months' pay and laid off by the supermarket called God's Blessing. They plundered their shuttered workplace, helping themselves to crates full of groceries.
As word spread through the small town, the store's jilted creditors joined in. They dismantled the light fixtures, ripped out wiring and absconded with the cash registers, even as television cameras rolled.
Within hours the parking lot was jammed with ordinary shoppers. They left car engines running and brought their children to help pick the shelves clean. Finally even the shelves were hauled away, leaving latecomers to scrounge for leftover fruit. read more »
Guadeloupe general strike comes to an end
Submitted by pirate on Mon, 03/09/2009 - 12:09.
Libcom.org March 7, 2009
Union leaders on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe have agreed to end a 44-day-old general strike after most of their demands were met.
The announcement came after the LKP collective signed a deal with officials and business owners to raise workers' pay and lower the cost of basic goods. Negotiations are continuing in nearby Martinique over a similar stoppage. read more »
Detroit: City of Hope Building a sustainable economy out of the ashes of industry.
Submitted by pirate on Thu, 02/26/2009 - 02:01.
Modesto: Appropriated Food Distributed in Working Class Neighborhood
Submitted by pirate on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 21:24.
Indybay.org Feb. 23, 2009
People of the Valley,
Everywhere the desert of capital expands – we offer an oasis to drink from. read more »
Guadeloupe strikers block roads, close airport
Submitted by pirate on Tue, 02/17/2009 - 13:19.
Feb, 17, 2009
BASSE-TERRE, Guadeloupe (AP)– The French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe was on the verge of rebellion, a political leader said Tuesday after stone-throwing protesters set cars and buildings ablaze, forced the international airport to close and clashed with police.
Nearly four weeks of work stoppages and demonstrations for lower prices and higher pay have caused thousands of tourists to flee or cancel holidays on the normally tranquil island, prompting many hotels to close and cruise ships to head elsewhere. read more »
Clashes exacerbate strike in French Caribbean
Submitted by pirate on Mon, 02/16/2009 - 14:58.
By RODOLPHE LAMY, Associated Press
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique – Strikes that have nearly frozen everyday life on France's Caribbean islands burst into clashes on Monday as police battled protesters angry at high prices and resentful of a tiny white elite on lands better known for beach-side vacations. read more »
Martinique nears weeklong protest over prices
Submitted by pirate on Tue, 02/10/2009 - 15:26.February 10, 2009
Martinique enters its 6th day of protest over high prices, no agreement reached
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (AP) -- University students and artisans in the French Caribbean island of Martinique are protesting the high cost of living.
All major commercial centers, gas stations and businesses remained closed on Tuesday as the protest entered its sixth day.
Government officials have met with protesters, who demand a 30 percent overall reduction in prices. Union leaders have said they would agree to a 10 percent reduction among some products. No agreement has been reached. read more »
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