Local News & Activist Reports

Protest at White House commemorates Nakba Day

65 years of ethnic cleansing

May 19, 2013

On May 15, dozens of Palestinians, activists and supporters gathered at the White House to commemorate 'Nakba Day,' or the 1948 occupation of Palestine by Zionist military forces.

SF pride committee out of step with community

Bradley Manning election as grand marshal reflects its anti-war sentiment

May 9, 2013

Bradley Manning was elected by the Pride Electoral College to be one of the grand marshals for this year’s San Francisco Pride March, but his election was then rescinded.

Rebel Diaz Arts Collective fights on after violent eviction

Youth center finds temporary home, searching for permanent space

May 6, 2013

City Marshals raided the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective (RDAC-BX) Feb. 28, forcibly evicting the organization from its youth center.

Workers across the country stand up on May Day

Tens of thousands celebrate International Workers Day

May 3, 2013

May 1st is celebrated around the world as International Workers Day and is marked by militant struggle demanding rights for poor and working people.

New WORD chapter holds first public forum in Albuquerque

"Together we are strong."

April 30, 2013

The Albuquerque chapter of WORD (Women Organized to Resist and Defend) held its first public forum on April 27.

Hundreds gather in Philadelphia to celebrate Mumia’s 59th birthday

Launch new petition drive seeking 1 million signatures

April 26, 2013

Hundreds of people gathered in Philadelphia on April 24 to celebrate the 59th birthday of the “world’s most famous prisoner,” Mumia Abu Jamal.

Students Against Mass Incarceration hold successful first conference

Bonds and linkages emerged that can help 'break the chains and rip out the bars'

April 25, 2013

Well over 100 people descended on Howard University on April 19 and 20 for the first national conference of Students Against Mass Incarceration.

Workers and youth march on Los Angeles Sheriffs in Watts area

Community demands justice

April 25, 2013

Over 200 people joined in a spirited march on the Lynwood substation of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department to demand justice for Jose de la Trinidad and an end to police brutality in the local community.

Coalition to Save CCSF puts Board of Supervisors on the spot

The beginning, not the end, of larger struggle

April 22, 2013

On April 16, dozens of members from the Save City College of San Francisco Coalition presented a resolution to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.

Hundreds protest drones in San Francisco

April 13 march and rally united activists from many organizations

April 16, 2013

In San Francisco, more than two hundred people gathered at the central intersection of Powell and Market to demand an end to drone attacks abroad and drone surveillance at home.

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