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STARM supports Lepanto workers in their rightful demands; calls against destructive mining
Bangued, Abra. On August 5th, 2011, The Save the Abra River Movement (STARM), a network of environment advocates from the Cordillera and Ilocos regions, expressed support to the Lepanto workers in their 25th Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) today. According to Maricar Delfun, STARM Spokesperson, “The workers’ struggle for their rights for just wages and benefits […]
Posted in: Indigenous People, migrants
Resolution Filed versus Marcos Hero’s Burial
May 24, 2011
ABS-CBN reported that 7 solons file resolution versus Marcos Hero’s Burial MANILA, Philippines – Seven party-list lawmakers belonging to the Makabayan Coalition on Tuesday filed a resolution to block the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. House Resolution No. 1297 states that proposals to give Marcos a hero’s burial […]
Posted in: News
California Senate passes Legislation Mandating Gay History to be Taught!
April 15, 2011
California Senate passes legislation mandating Gay History! The senate in California approved the legislation allowing Gay history to be included in Social Studies. The bill was sponsored by Democratic Sen. Mark Leno of San Francisco and passed with a 23-14 vote. Although this is a a huge step forward toward the acknowledgement of contributions and […]
Posted in: LGBT
60% of U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan Have Occurred Since Obama Was Inaugurated in 2009
April 5, 2011
60% of U.S. Military Deaths in Afghanistan Have Occurred Since Obama Was Inaugurated in 2009 Monday, April 04, 2011 By Edwin Mora CNSNews.com) – At least 858 U.S. soldiers have died in the Afghanistan war since President Barack Obama took office in January 2009. That equals 60.13 percent of the 1,427 American soldier fatalities so […]
Posted in: Uncategorized
An Open Letter to Filipino Artists
April 4, 2011
by Ka Emmanuel Lacaba A poet must also learn how to lead an attack – Ho Chi Minh We are tribeless and all tribes are ours. We are homeless and all homes are ours. We are nameless and all names are ours. To the fascists we are the faceless enemy Who come like thieves in […]
Posted in: Culture
Shirts|Solidarity with revolutions throughout North Africa and Southwest Asia. Dignity, Freedom, Social Justice
March 29, 2011
Solidarity with revolutions throughout North Africa and Southwest Asia. Dignity, Freedom, Social Justice 50% of the profits from this shirt go directly to support Arab Resource & Organizing Center. Design by Seth Newton and Emunah Yuka Edinburgh This design was inspired specifically by two photographs of Egyptians celebrating the resignation of Mubarak on February 11, 2011 […]
Posted in: Culture
Event|FETAD: Raising the Alarm on Destructive Mining
March 28, 2011
Support KAMP (National Indigenous Alliance in the Philippines) fund-raising mini-concert! Proceeds will go to our anti-imperialist mining campaign, especially in the mine-riddled Cordillera region. Its on April 19, 2011, 7:00 PM at the 70’s Bistro in Anonas, QC (tickets are PhP 150 with free drinks, sponsorship tickets at Php 500 and Php 1000. Contact 09053278833 […]
LGBT | 85 Countries Sign Statement Urging States to End Violations Against LGBT; Philippines Not Included
March 28, 2011
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA –Eighty five countries across the globe issued a joint statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council urging states to end violence, criminal sanctions and related human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender. The Joint Statement was delivered by Colombia on March 22 during the general […]
Posted in: LGBT
Migrants|At Least Five Babies Have Died Since Nebraska Denied Undocumented Mothers Prenatal Care
March 28, 2011
At Least Five Babies Have Died Since Nebraska Denied Undocumented Mothers Prenatal Care March 25th, 2011 at 5:30 PM by Andrea Nill. Yesterday, I wrote about Gov. Scott Walker’s (R-WI) proposal to deny pregnant undocumented women access to prenatal care assistance. I argued that Walker’s position runs counter to his vehemently “pro-life” crusade. In the post, […]
The Hodgepodge Habitant 
August 6, 2011
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