Local News & Activist Reports: San Diego

Protest against police brutality in N. San Diego

Deputy brutalizes man with Down Syndrome

January 30, 2013

On Dec. 18, 2012 a young man with Down Syndrome was pepper sprayed, beaten to the ground and then kicked by a Vista sheriff’s deputy in North San Diego, California.

Black Friday: Walmart workers make history

Demanding the right to organize

November 27, 2012

This year Black Friday became a day of labor struggle as Walmart workers made history with a strike and national day of action at the massively profitable corporation that exploits their labor.

California prisoners call for end to racial hostilities

Closing ranks for future struggle with jailers

October 31, 2012

On Oct. 10, a cessation of racial hostilities went into effect among prisoners in California prisons, in the interest of prisoner unity in the struggle for human rights.

Immigrant rights bills vetoed in California

Brown exposes his true colors

October 10, 2012

At the last possible moment to sign or veto bills passed during the 2012 legislative season California Gov. Jerry Brown struck down three different pieces of pro-immigrant legislation.

Andres Gómez on tour in California

Leader of progressive Cuban community in Miami

June 29, 2012

The National Committee to Free the Cuban Five and the ANSWER Coalition hosted public forums in California, featuring Andres Gómez, a leader of the progressive Cuban community in Miami.

The racist murder of Shaima Alawadi

Fight the system and defeat Islamophobia!

April 3, 2012

The murder of Shaima Alawadi, due to the systemic Islamophobia of the system, illustrates the need for a broad anti-racist movement.

Pelican Bay solidarity event increases awareness of prison-industrial complex

Shared experiences inspire continued struggle

October 27, 2011

Workers and students came together in San Diego Oct. 14 to discuss the prison-industrial complex and how it affects poor and working communities.

San Diego rally supports California prison hunger strike

Struggle for justice continues

August 9, 2011

Supporters of the Pelican Bay hunger strikers came out on July 30 to show solidarity in downtown San Diego.

San Diego reception for Cuban Five art show a huge success

Art, poetry of Antonio Guerrero featured in historic exhibit

May 13, 2011

On May 6 in San Diego over 150 people attended the opening reception of the Cuban Five exhibit, “From My Altitude: The Art and Poetry of Antonio Guerrero.”

Students occupy U.S. Department of Education luncheon

San Diego students lead the way

April 23, 2011

The U.S. Department of Education had the nerve to hold a higher education summit at the San Diego Community College while students there face cutbacks.

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