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Shirts|Solidarity with revolutions throughout North Africa and Southwest Asia. Dignity, Freedom, Social Justice

March 29, 2011

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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 […]

Event|FETAD: Raising the Alarm on Destructive Mining

March 28, 2011

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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 […]

BBC now admits al qaeda never existed

March 28, 2011

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LGBT | 85 Countries Sign Statement Urging States to End Violations Against LGBT; Philippines Not Included

March 28, 2011

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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 […]

Migrants|At Least Five Babies Have Died Since Nebraska Denied Undocumented Mothers Prenatal Care

March 28, 2011

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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, […]

additional Budget Sought to Assist OFWs in Calamity & War Torn Nations

March 27, 2011

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By Bb. Tayuman Recto-Yap, Gerry Albert Corpuz and Himala dela Cuesta MANILA, Philippines- Filipino overseas workers in war stricken countries in North Africa and the Middle East and those displaced in the tsunami hit and radiation stricken areas in Japan are expected to give their full support to a proposed legislative measure urging the Philippine […]

Culture | I Scream for Human Breast Milk Ice Cream

March 23, 2011

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London, United Kingdom — Ever have cravings for ice cream on a hot day?  What about ice cream made from human breast milk?  A London store now offers exactly that; the family can now have their daily scoop of ice cream made from mothers. The idea of human breast ice cream seems bizarre and strange since […]

Marcos to be Given Heroes Burial?

March 22, 2011

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MANILA, Philippines — Legislators today led by Sorsogon Representative Salvador Escudero, the former Agriculture Minister under the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, signed a resolution asking President Benigno Aquino III to give the late dictator a “heroes burial” in the Libingan ng Mga Bayani. The resolution was signed by 190 House members in the 284 member chamber.  The […]

Education|Kabataan, CHED warn schools against ‘no-permit, no-exam’ policy

March 22, 2011

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    Kabataan party-list and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), together with the National Union of Students of the Philippines (NUSP) in a joint press conference yesterday warned schools to strictly implement the ‘anti-no permit, no exam’ policy and allow students with pending arrears to take their examinations. According to Rep. Raymond ‘Mong’ Palatino […]

Migrante hits out at embassy over failure to assist ailing Filipino

March 22, 2011

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In Libya, Egypt, & Tunisia: Migrante Middle-East has been instrumental in helping out Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) seek immediate help while the Philippine Government plays its “wait and see” game By RODOLFO ESTIMO JR. | ARAB NEWS Published: Mar 21, 2011 00:03 Updated: Mar 21, 2011 00:03 RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: Josefino F. Atencio, a 55-year-old […]