Slavoj Zizek @ UCSD Tonight, Wed, 5-8pm!!!
repost,

The UCSD Visual Arts Department presents

SLAVOJ ZIZEK

"POLITICS BETWEEN FEAR AND TERROR"

lecture
15 November 2006
5:00 - 8:00 pm
Calit2 Auditorium, Atkinson Hall
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Video from Nov 2 Protest and March for Oaxaca
jonathan,

This is a video of a moving song at the end of the March on Sunday November 2, 2006. Mexican Consulate, San Diego, California.
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MegaMarch in Oaxaca. Solidarity March and Rally in San Diego
,

On Sunday, a mega-march organized by the Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca (APPO), with an estimated hundreds of thousands to a half million to one million participants, filled the streets of Oaxaca City, reportedly at one point extending as long as 12 kilometers (7 miles). The march was said to be the people's response to the Mexican Federal Preventative Forces' (PFP) failed invasion of the University Autotonima Benito Juarez, which houses APPO's Radio Universidad, and the continuing attacks, arrests and repression. Early on Sunday, a university student guarding the radio station was shot in the chest and remains in critical condition.

Also on Sunday, a Oaxaca solidarity march leaving from the San Diego Oaxaca Solidarity Camp at the Mexican Consulate in Little Italy (at peak ~ 70 participants) took the streets and progressed through downtown and the gaslamp with banners and chants expressing solidarity with the Oaxacan People and their demands: the corrupt governor Ulises Ruiz must go; the federal PFP troops must leave Oaxaca and the political prisoners and disappeared must be returned in good health.

The march was preceded by an open mic rally where speakers discussed the situation in Oaxaca, Oaxaqueños in California, and demands upon the Mexican government and the San Diego Mexican Consul. As the Mexican Consulate was approached at the conclusion of the march, unassociated passersby dragged hay bales, which had been placed on the corner to give Little Italy a fake harvest ambience, into the street, according to an eyewitness who did not wish to be identified. The hay bale blockade at the corner of India and Cedar was the site of a post-march open mic rally further discussing the situation in Oaxaca and the demand for the end to police violence in both Oaxaca and San Diego.

Throughout the march and rally, the sdpd continued harassing and intimidating protesters in an attempt to curtail their rights to speak and be heard, and their rights to occupy public space. Early in the march, one copcar loudspeaker declared that the marchers were participating in a riot and would be arrested if they did not move to the sidewalk. As the march continued in the street, cops threatened the peaceful protesters with violence by dangerously accelerating their cars toward them in the back of and on either side of the march. Late in the march, a cop car struck a protester's wheelchair, fortunately not resulting in injuries.

At the hay bale blockade rally, the sdpd's frustration with nonhierarchical, self-organized resistance movements was evident, as they searched unsuccessfully for a leader to threaten and arrest. Cop photographers and videographers attempted to intimidate the protesters. One sdpd photographer moved into the crowd, apparently thinking that an armed thug amongst peaceful demonstrators would not be noticed. Protesters held signs up to block his view every time he attempted to take a photograph, eventually chasing him back to the sidelines.

Many protesters commented that they were energized by their ability to get out the message about Oaxaca despite the attempts at repression. Music and poetry after the rally produced a festive and hopeful atmosphere.

The San Diego Oaxaca Solidarity Camp continues at the Mexican Consulate, 1549 India Street in Little Italy. The protesters request your continuing help and support.

SD Photos: 1 2

SD Video: 1

Links to Prior SD Oaxaca Solidarity Camp Coverage here

Reports/Reports w/ Photos on the Oaxaca MegaMarch: 1 2 3 4

Report on Electronic Blockade of Mexican Consulates and Embassies here

Radio Universidad (Espanol) | Ongoing English Translation of Radio Universidad here

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Video: SD Oaxaca Solidarity March+Rally Nov 5
san diego indymedia volunteer,

Video of the march and rallies at the Oaxaca Solidarity Camp in front of the San Diego Mexican Consulate on November 5 (crudely edited). 14 min 26 sec, 19.2 MBytes.
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Pics, San Diego’s Oaxaca Rights Demo, 11/5/06
Mark Gabrish Conlan,

Photos from the November 5 protest outside the Mexican consulate in San Diego in connection with a week-long vigil outside the consulate and a worldwide mobilization against the Mexican government’s attacks on workers’ and human rights in Oaxaca. Any help IMC’ers can give me on identifying the people in the photos, especially the speakers, will be greatly appreciated. Just e-mail me at the address below.
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Questionable ICE sweeps
Everardo,

Broad sweeps through Latina/o neighborhoods are occuring throughout the south. The Hazelton Act enacts questionable means to invade private homes. A judge has recently stayed the use of these acts which make renting and employing the undocumented a crime. The linked article notes one response to these sweeps.

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Manifestantes de La Otra Campaña Usan Arte y Realidad en Apoyo al Pueblo de Oaxaca
repost from e-mail by Jorge,

A las 5:00PM de la tarde del día 1ro de noviembre, integrantes de la Otra Campaña se reunieron y montaron un evento político/cultural en la esquina de la Calle Constitución y Calle Segunda, justo en la entrada de la Plaza Santa Cecilia en el centro de Tijuana.

Los manifestantes leyeron los nombres de los asesinados en Oaxaca y de la complicidad del gobernador Ulise Ruiz. También de los presos políticos y los desaparecidos en todo el pais. "¡Libertad inmediata a todos los presos políticos y castigo a los asesinos del pueblo!" eran algunas de las demandas.
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Oaxaca Update
sdimc volunteer,

The Mexican Federal Preventative Police (PFP) continues to occupy parts of Oaxaca City following an invasion on Sunday, which Vincente Fox has claimed was triggered by the need to restore order following PRI paramilitary killings on Friday. Despite calls from federal legislators, including those of his own PRI, Ulises Ruiz Ortiz has refused to resign. The People of Oaxaca continue to resist, retaining barriers at some locations in the city and attempting to displace the PFP nonviolently.

The Zapatistas have called for solidarity blockades today, November 1, and a general strike on November 20 (espanol, english). Protests have taken place at over 20 Mexican embassies and consulates in the US.

The Oaxaca Solidarity Camp has continuously occupied the sidewalk outside the Mexican Consulate in Little Italy since Sunday evening, and the shifting camp population, drawn from autonomous collectives and groups in the region, has vowed to remain until the occupying forces are withdrawn from Oaxaca.

Over the past several years, Little Italy has been swept clear of real people through a combination of gentrification, cops and private security forces. It now provides a lifeless, sterile concrete, steel and glass environment for its largely atomized, over-consuming zombie inhabitants.

The Camp has brought to this barren a feeling of warmth and community, with singing, chanting, pot banging, signs, candles and a Dia de los Muertos altar. The Consul has been visibly disturbed by the Camp's display of power from below. The sdpd has detained three protesters apparently for having the gall to occupy three-dimensional space, as no legal reason could be discerned by videotaping observers.

The Oaxaca Solidarity Camp continues, as does the electronic blockade of Mexican Consulates and Embassies in North America.

Background: 1 2

Continuing Updates: espanol: 1 2 3 | english 1 2

SD Reports: 1 2 3

SD Photos/Reports with Photos: 1 2 3 4 5 6

SD Audio: 1 2

SD Video: 1


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Virtual Blockade for Oaxaca Continues
borderlands hacklab,

Another mirror of the virtual blockade of Mexican consulates is available.
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Otro espejo de la bloqueo virtual contra consulados Mexicanos es aqui.

 http://sdhacklab.org/oaxacavive/

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Arresto en San Diego: MANIFESTACION EN EL CONSULADO MEXICANO EN SD
Juan Sajche,

Hace algunos días nuestros compañeros activistas decidieron manifestar enfrente del consulado Mexicano por las injusticias que se esta llevando acabo en Oaxaca. Para ser más exactos comenzaron la manifestación la tarde del domingo 28 de octubre. Ayer martes 31 de octubre el consulado llamó la policía ya que según ellos estábamos distorsionando la tranquilidad de la comunidad.
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11/11 - GLOBAL GOD DAY DECLARED FOR EVERY R
Naresh Sonee,

‘Secular Spiritualists Day’ is on 1/11 – ‘Global God Day’ falls exactly after ten days on 11/11. This day 1/11 is a ‘Global Spiritualists Day’ or say ‘Human Spiritualist Day’. Similarly 11/11 is only a ‘Universal Gods Day’. On this two days devotees or followers of all regions and religions , regardless to any community, cult, class, color creed
are invited to unite , moreover merge-n-mingle understand and enjoy with each other geniusly , generously and genuinely without hating or harming innocent beings.
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Update from tuesday night at the consulate
lotu5,

just got back from the campout. the police detained another protester tonight, questioned them and put him in their car, threatening to arrest him. he was later released.

attendance at the solidarit planton (campout) was good today, with oaxacan people from the Frente Indigena de Organizaciones Binacional. Around 7pm there were up to 50 people there.
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Solidarity Encampment Continues! Support Oaxaca! Head down to the Mexican Consulate now!
camper,

The solidarity encampment in support of the people of Oaxaca continues at the Mexican consulate on cedar and india street in little italy! Last night numerous people there and were woken up at 5am by a tv news crew interviewing them.

There has been a call put out to create a dia de los muertos altar in front of the consulate. If you can bring anything for this altar or help get it started, please head down to the consulate today!

Ongoing solidarity planton / encampment at the Mexican consulate!
Mexican Consulate
1549 India Street Little Italy

From the global indymedia site,  http://www.indymedia.org:

Several protests in memory of Brad Will and in support of the people of Oaxaca will take place in different cities all over the world in the next 72 hours. On Monday, October 30th, protests were held in at least 14 cities in the United States of America . There were 11 people arrested in New York. In europe, protests were held in London and Barcelona where protesters took control over the Mexican Consulate. There will be several events in Brazil in cities like: Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, São Paulo e Fortaleza.

More info about the encampment and photos here:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/120087.shtml
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/120245.shtml
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/120226.shtml
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/120196.shtml

Audio here:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/120243.shtml

A Call from the Zapatistas: Oaxaca Is Not Alone
Shut-Down of Roads, Highways and the Media on November 1; General Strike Called for
November 20
 http://narconews.com/Issue43/article2262.html

Updates here:
 http://narconews.com
 http://vientos.info/cml


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brief update from indymedia oaxaca
lotu5,

short translation from  http://mexico.indymedia.org/oaxaca

October 31st - The 28th section of the National Union of Education Workers (SNTE en español) in Michoacán, México has announced a possible labor strike in that state, the Mational Coordinator of education workers announced that in the following days more than two thousand teachers in Michoacán will march to Oaxaca in support of the APPO and to the Oaxacan teachers in struggle.

Daniel Gildardo Mota Figueroa, journalist of the paper "La Opinión", was arrested by federal forces, at approximately 4am, in the area of the airport.


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SMALLER Pics from Monday's Oaxaca Demo
donkilo,

photos
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Our voices: a moment at the consulate
lotu5,

We've been at the mexican consulate on and off since 6pm sunday night. Some of us slept there while others of us went home and stayed up late sending out press releases, posting on indymedia and emailing every local list we could to try to rally more people to support the people of Oaxaca at the Mexican consulate.

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Electronic Blockade of Mexican Embassies
repost by borderlands hacklabber,

Electronic Blockade of Mexican Embassy and Consulate Websites In response to a call to action to remember Brad and all the companer@s killed in the popular struggle to oust the bloody tyrant Ulises Ruiz, show solidarity with the teachers and protesters of Oaxaca, and attempt to interrupt the invasion of Oaxaca that Fox is beginning, join this electronic blockade of the websites for all of the Mexican embassies and consulates in the United States and Canada.

To join the blockade, click here:
 http://www.thing.net/~rdom/ecd/oaxaca/Start.html

Please note that the previous mountain rebel link is broken.

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Police Surround Deseiged Mexican City [uk]
repost from guardian uk,

Police Surround Besieged Mexican City


Sunday October 29, 2006 4:31 PM

AP Photo MOEV101

By MARK STEVENSON

Associated Press Writer

OAXACA, Mexico (AP) - Federal police in riot gear and armored cars took up positions on the outskirts of this southern Mexican city on Sunday, as leftist protesters who have taken charge of the streets stood firm at their barricades of tree trunks and hijacked trucks.
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OAXACA CITY UNDER ATTACK FROM MEXICAN GOVERNMENT: NYC Indymedia Journalist Killed
repost from indybay.org,

Federal Police and Paramilitaries Enter Oaxaca City: NYC Indymedia Journalist Killed

Oct. 27th: A shooting occurred today in Oaxaca City, Mexico, leaving New York City Indymedia journalist Bradley Will dead after being shot in the chest. He died before reaching the hospital, according to La Jornada. A photographer from the newspaper Milenio Diario, who was at Will's side, was shot in the foot and reported injured, his status unknown.

Narco News Report on Indymedia Journalist Bradley Will

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Dia De Los Muertos en la Frontera
repost,

October 28th

Border Angels will again hold a “day of the dead” prayer vigil at Border Field State Park to remember the 4000 plus migrants that have died since operation gatekeeper began in October of 1994. Prayer vigil will be at noon (take 5 South and exit on Dairy Mart Road and go West till ends)

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Audio from La Otra Campaña Cross-Border Video Conferencing Oct 19
recorded/edited by Colectivo Zapatista de San Diego/San Diego Indymedia,

The EZLN Sixth Commission, including Subcommandte Marcos, Delegado Zero, visited Tijuana Oct 18-19 as part of La Otra Campaña. On Oct 19, video conferencing between Multikulti in Tijuana and Voz Alta in San Diego with Marcos at ~2pm and with the assembled companer@s at 5pm permitted those north of the border who couldn't travel to Tijuana to participate. Audio Duration: 39min 11sec.

For Audio, go here:
 http://radio.indymedia.org/news/2006/10/15043.php
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La Otra Campaña Tijuana: Revolution on Our Doorstep
rocky neptun,

Marcos came to Tijuana, last Wednesday and Thursday, October 18th and 19th, within the shadow of our wall of shame, to bring Zapatismo to Mexico’s fourth largest city through the “La Otra Campaña” tour. A series of forums held over the last year in 31 Mexican states which says that there is a better way to do politics than stolen elections, bribed congress persons, corrupt, violent governors, and corporate thievery. Politics from the bottom up, not top down; where all the stakeholders in civil society; workers, peasants, students, women, gays, indigenous groups have the power to control the economic, social and political processes that influence their lives.

Here, amid the ruins of the former world of the Tijuana rich, young people commit themselves to authentic lives and autonomous communities free of greed. They do not fear the loss of material comforts or jail. A new culture of resistance begins to take shape as Mexico rediscovers its continuing revolution. There is, indeed, hope.

FROM SDIMC: Further stories, photos, audio and video on the EZLN's Sixth Commission visit to Tijuana are forthcoming...
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Community Forum on Escondido Housing Ban
American Friends Service Committee,

A community meeting scheduled to discuss the proposed rental ban against undocumented workers that infringes on the basic civil and human rights of every Escondido City resident.
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The Zapatista Other Campaign in San Diego: Request for Financial, Technical and Media Assistance
sdimc volunteer,

The Sixth Commission of the EZLN will be visiting Tijuana as part of La Otra Campaña October 18-19 (for background and links, click here). On the 19th, a live video stream between Voz Alta in San Diego and the Sixth Commission meeting at Multikulti in Tijuana will allow those on this side of the border to participate directly in the event.

We are asking for your assistance with finances, technical matters and media coverage for this historic event.

Because of the need for high speed internet on both sides of the border, the cost for setting up streaming is expected to exceed $600. We are seeking techies to help us set up, respond quickly to problems and provide backup alternatives. We are seeking independent media volunteers to help cover the event on both sides of the border and to help participants document their stories on indymedia. San Diego Indymedia will be running an open media center at Voz Alta on the 18th-20th (times forthcoming).

Please donate today to help us get the real story out about this important historic event. We need the support of the community! Any size donation helps! To donate with a credit card, click here and hit the "Make a Donation" button. Specify that your donation is intended for the EZLN visit in the comments box. To donate by other means, come to the media center at Voz Alta.

To volunteer for technical assistance or media coverage, please write with specifics on how you would like to help to
imc-sd At lists d0t indymedia d0t org

The cross-border aspect of the meeting is being organized by Colectivo Zapatista de San Diego, borderlands hackLab, Voz Alta Project and San Diego Independent Media Center.

Live Video Streaming, Thursday October 19 1-2PM, 5-6PM NOTE CHANGED TIMES
Open Media Center, Wednesday October 18 - Friday October 20, times TBA. (We will be streaming NarcoNews audio from the meeting).
both at:
Voz Alta
1544 Broadway, one block from City College in San Diego.
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Clowns vs. Minutemen Pt.3, youtube video
General Giggles of CIRCA,

National City round finds CIRCA celebrating the declaration of National City, just south of San Diego and just north of the US/Mexico border, as a sanctuary city. This means that local funds cannot be spent on immigration law enforcement. Hooray!

Youtube video:
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_Q59qkGjo

More info:
 http://circasd.org
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Student/Farmworker Alliance National Days of
SFA,

1-2 Punch!
Nationwide McDonald's actions Oct. 27-28th
From 'sweet spot' to sore spot!...

This October 27-28th, join students and young people across the country in standing with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to end sweatshops and modern-day slavery in the fields!

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Support Columbia Student Protestors!!
sdsocialist,

 http://www.petitiononline.com/nominute/petition.html
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EZLN Sixth Commission/La Otra Campaña in Tijuana October 19
repost from e-mail,

Thursday, October 19th, The official caravan of The Other Campaign of the Zapatistas, which includes Delegate Zero, will be in Tijuana holding a public event discussing the struggles of the local community and The Other Campaign. The event will be in the evening at Multikulti. Details to be announced soon.

In addition, in San Diego, those who can't make it to Tijuana can come to Voz Alta for a live video simulcast hosted by the Colectivo Zapatista of San Diego, Voz Alta, the borderlands Hacklab and San Diego Indymedia. If the technology gods don't smile upon us, it may be an audio simulcast, but there will definitely be a way for those in San Diego to participate in the events of the Other Campaign. This event probably will take place 7-10pm, with more details to be announced soon.

Updated info at:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org
 http://laotrasandiego.blogspot.com/

San Diego side of Trans-border Zapatista Encuentro for the Other Campaign
October 19th 7-10pm
Voz Alta
1544 Broadway
Corner of 16th and broadway next to landlord jim's


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No to Angelides and Schwarzenegger!
Steven Argue ,

Angelides criticized Schwarzenegger for his praise for the racist anti-immigrant vigilantes called the “Minutemen” while in the same breath calling for a "guest worker" program that would create a new class of super-exploited worker with no political rights. Under the same type of program in the past U.S. bosses often failed to even pay Mexican workers for their hard labor. The fact that Angelides and the Democrat Party are now calling for this kind of legalization of indentured servitude place them firmly in the same racist camp as Schwarzenegger.
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Six Arrested after Anti-Minutemen Demo in NY
onto,

One guy was charged with "spitting"; the others were grabbed after the demo as they stood on the sidewalk. If wednesday night was a people's mini-riot at Columbia, this was a mini-police riot.

Story at  http://nyc.indymedia.org/en/2006/10/76989.html
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