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Activist and author Ben Davis explains why he is supporting the Howie Hawkins/Brian Jones campaign in New York–and why a vote for the Greens will make a difference. THERE IS so little time, but since I have invested some meaningful chunks of my life into supporting the Howie Hawkins/Brian Jones… »
Children want the elimination of violence to be a priority in the post 2015 development agenda
SRSG launches review of consultations with children across regions. http://srsg.violenceagainstchildren.orgMore than 800.000 children were involved in the numerous consultations held across the world on the future sustainable development goals. The report just launched by SRSG Santos Pais in New York captures the richness of children’s opinions and… »
A Public Presentation in New York by Dario Ergas on his Third Book
The Meaning and Project of the Human Being. Thalia Spanish Theatre, Queens, New York, 9/16/2014 Translated from Spanish by Alejandro Suarez and Patricia Rios Farell Dear friends, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to be here with you this September 16th, 2014, in this city… »
A mock people court in front of US Senator Schumer’s office.
New York City, September, 25th 2014 – President Obama and Senator Schumer were accused of crimes against immigrants. President Obama was charged with deporting 2+ million immigrants, choosing party politics over people and delaying executive action for Administrative Relief. For Senator Schumer, he was charged with prioritizing profits over people,… »
On actions for Sept. 26, International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons
Press Release On Actions for September 26, International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons September 22, 2014 Japan Council against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs The forthcoming September 26 will mark the first International Day for the Elimination of Nuclear Weapons. In December 2013, the United Nations General… »
Climate March in NYC Sept 21st 2014
The largest people climate march rock the city with an estimated of more than 310,000 people who filled the streets for hours. Protesters chanted, “What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!” They carried signs with messages that read: “Go Solar,” “You Control Climate Change” and “There… »
Aerial Drone Video Footage from People’s Climate March in New York City
It is estimated that more than 300,000 people filled the streets in New York City for the People’s Climate March on September 21, the largest climate action to date. Organizers say some 2,600 solidarity events took place around the world. The events were scheduled around the world this weekend ahead… »
From Gaza to Ferguson: Exposing the Toolbox of Racist Repression
Mass incarceration and militarized police forces are two of the most potent tools in a panoply of repressive instruments of power used by Israel and the U.S. By Corinna Mullin and Azadeh Shahshahani A version of this article originally appeared in Foreign Policy in Focus. From the death… »
Vigil for Peace in Gaza and Israel In the spirit of Japanese o-bon
August 15 in Japanese calendar is o-bon, a day dedicated to honoring deceased loved ones. By doing so, it also gives an opportunity for the living to reflect on our lives that were given by our ancestors and renew a commitment to live our… »
Vigil for Peace in Gaza and Israel
NYC August 15 – In front of Gandhi statue in Union Square, a vigil was held to ask for a nonviolent solution to end the conflict in Gaza and Israel, followed by a ceremony for people to send their best wishes of peace and hope to those affected by the… »
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