Speaking Truth to Power
Robert Bracamontes,

I would like to acknowledge the following professors for taking the time to participate in this dialogue and article about a sensitive issue in the Chicano movement: Mario Barrera of Berkeley, Noam Chomsky of MIT, Chuck O’Connell of UC Irvine, and Jorge Mariscal of UC San Diego.


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Sherman Heights Demands an End to Racist Immigration Policies
lotu5,

On Thursday, August 26, 2005, a community forum was held for the members of the Sherman Heights community to address their proposals and demands to congresspeople, representatives and members of the state assembly.

The forum, held in Spanish with English translation available was a moving demonstration of the many diverse issues that come together around immigration policies. Speakers repeated throughout the night their demand to end the racist policies that give them fewer rights that others.

Only a handful of representatives even sent representatives. Those that showed up heard a long list of demands focusing on one main issue: Vida Digna, a dignified life for the entire latino community.
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Meeting Announcement
Pachuco,

JOIN IN THE ORGANIZING FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND AGAINST THE RACIST MINUTEMEN
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UNITE AGINST THE MINUTMEN -HUMAN RIGHTS FORUM
Courtney Morris,

The Human Rights Coalition of California will be launching a human rights campaign against the racism of the Minuteman Project. The coalition is inviting members of the public to attend the forum. Topics will include: mapping the sociological consequences of the presence of vigilante supremacist groups in America and its effect on Mexican immigrants...
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The October 12th Collective
Guerilla Science,

“They [the Indians] do not bear arms, and do not know them, for I showed them a sword, they took it by the edge and cut themselves out of ignorance. They have no iron. Their spears are made of cane…. They would make fine servants…. With fifty men we could subjugate them all and make them do whatever we want.”
-Christopher Columbus
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Protest the Minuteman Conference
x,

La Tierra es de todos Coalition
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Mobilize to San Diego, Against All Borders, Sept 16-18
The o.r.g.a.n.i.c. Collective,

We call on people everywhere to converge on the San Diego/Tijuana region
and the Mexicali/Calexico region of the Mexico/US border in order to
stop the vigilante operation being planned there by the Friends of the
Border Patrol, beginning on September 16th. We also call on those who
cannot travel to these areas to organize solidarity actions in their
home towns rejecting the Minutemen, Borders and the racist ideologies
that Borders are built on.

Our goal for Sep. 16th-18th is to take action and directly shut down the
Minutemen operations.
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Migrant People awarded Ranch of Minutemen Supporter
Southern Poverty Law Center, reposted by sd indymedia volunteers,

August 19, 2005 | DOUGLAS, Arizona -- Two immigrants illegally detained and assaulted when they crossed the United States border two years ago now own a 70-acre ranch of one of their attackers.

Fatima Leiva and Edwin Mancia have taken title to the ranch in connection with a Center lawsuit in which the pair claimed the ranch owner, Casey Nethercott, illegally detained and assaulted them.

Gov's Sharpen Attacks on Oppressed Immigrants
Alex Gould,

On Friday August 12, Arizona governor Bill Richardson, a Democrat, declared a state of emergency in the counties bordering Mexico. On Monday, Janet Napolitano, the Democratic governor of Arizona, declared a similar emergency in her state. The California legislature is debating a similar declaration. Usually associated with disasters such as floods and earthquakes, these state of emergency declarations are being issued to get 3.25 million dollars in federal funds to increase the militarized policing of the US-Mexico border.
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Why FBP really chose Sept 16
Chuy,

Stop telling lies when you do nothing to help. Mexicanos need trabajos en Mexico, not agua in the desert. FBP picked Sept 16 and is doing more about Mexico's slavery of our gente than you mentirosos. That's what Sr. Ramirez talks about on his site and on tv. Open your eyes and read it yourself its there. Or you getting some of the coyote' dinero?
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Why September 16th?
Andrux,

The Friends of the Border Patrol plan their first launch on September 16th which coincides with Mexican Independence Day. Mexican Independence Day is a significant holiday for Mexico and in the Chicano communities in the US. It is considered a day of unity, patriotism and liberation.
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Poetic Justice for Minuteman Racists
To quote Nelson Muntz: Ha-Ha!,

Spent shells litter the ground at what is left of the firing range, and camouflage outfits still hang in a storeroom. Just a few months ago, this ranch was known as Camp Thunderbird, the headquarters of a paramilitary group that promised to use force to keep illegal immigrants from sneaking across the border with Mexico. Now, in a turnabout, the 70-acre property about two miles from the border is being given to two immigrants whom the group caught trying to enter the United States illegally.
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CMM's September 11th Border Watch
xavier,

MMP is back on 9/11
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Drive the White Supremacists our of Moorpark!
san diego anarchist,

Andy Ramirez, head of Friends of the Border Patrol, will be speaking at another forum to spout his anti-Mexican, anti-migrant hatred this weekend. The city of Moorpark has responded by charging him a $5k security deposit. Based on what we saw in Carlsbad, $5k isn't nearly nough to cover the costs of protecting these racists!
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No Border Encuentro - Aug 27-28 - Update!
the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective,

(no)Border Encuentro, August 27-28th, San Diego

Hola todos. Crazy times we find ourselves in. Millions of people forced to live underground, more than 3200 dead and tens of thousands more incapacitated crossing the border. Communities and families split by the wall. As if the border and its myriad forms of violence were not enough, racist paramilitaries are openly organizing across the US and finding enthusiastic partners in politicians and corporate press outlets alike. And then there are the numerous Neo-nazi groups crawling out from beneath their rocks, thrilled with the “Trojan Horse” of growing anti-migrant sentiment. . .

Complete Schedule, with dates, times and locations below
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Another anti immigrant forum
Newsupdate,

Andy Ramirez who will launch a massive CA border watch effort [detect & report illegal aliens to Border Patrol agents] in September AND Glenn Spencer who will support this effort with his incredible unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and other of his high-tech devices! Learn more about this project, volunteer your services to support it if possible and/or donate to this effort to secure our border and protect US from illegal alien criminals!
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Another anti immigrant forum
Newsupdate,

Join Us Saturday, August 20, 2005 to Hear

Andy Ramirez
Chairman, Friends of the Border Patrol
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Border Bigot to Run for Congressional Seat
RD Skeels,

Right wing extremist and not so closeted racist Jim Gilchrist has declared his Congressional candidacy.
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Back in 1775 they were.......
indio,

para mi pueblo
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Save Our State To Support Police State
Stop the Border Police,

John & Ken will kick-off petition signings for the California Border Police Initiative with a live broadcast from the Ayres Hotel Ontario Airport in Ontario at 1945 E Holt Blvd this Friday from 3-7pm. The California Border Police will be a state police force (like the CHP) established in the state constitution and under the authority of the Governor.


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Cost of Deportaion vs Minutemen Deception
Pachuco,

This paper helps illustrate the false allure of deportation as a response to our broken immigration system. Our nation needs comprehensive immigration reform, not unrealistic and costly ideas that drain the Treasury with no benefit to our security.
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Just Dreaming
Pachuco,

Not another "I have a Dream" speech. Nope, this is "I had a Dream"
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The NM State of Emergency-The Truth
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Anti-Immigration Forum Protested – Riot Police Add Tension
sdimc volunteer,

On Thursday, August 11, 2005 protesters and anti-immigrant activists turned out to a forum. The big names (James Gilchrist and Rep. Tom Tancredo) and potential conflict brought out media and the riot police. Although the corporate media downplays events when no outright mayhem ensues, there is a lot that can be learned from this event.

This summer has seen increasingly bold shows at anti-immigrant demonstrations. The violence against immigrants has increased with gun carrying minutemen patrolling the border. Now the leaders of this anti-immigrant movement are bringing their message of hate into our communities to breed fear and distrust among naive conservatives.

If you think that this is just your everyday "freedom of speech" issue look at the police presence - 150 cops in riot gear!? When has anything in Carlsbad ever had riot police?

Photos - Seeds of Hatred- photos from Carlsbad

Articles - Opposition Grows, Police Defend Racist Forum, RACIST HATE SPEECH in Carlsbad, Minutemen Sick Cops on Residents in Carlsbad

Commentary - How to talk to a Minuteperson

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Seeds of Hatred - photos from Carlsbad
photojournalist,

Photos from the white power rally that happened in Carlsbad on Thursday outside the Gilchrist forum.
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UPDATE: New charge given to border activists
jessica, Arizona Indymedia,

Shanti Sellz and Daniel Strauss, humanitarian volunteers with the organization No More Deaths, were arraigned in federal court August 11 in Tucson, Arizona. A new charge, "conspiracy to transport" was added, which holds a maximum 10-year prison term. NMD seeks more volunteers to go on patrols in Southern Arizona to help save lives in the desert.
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Opposition Grows, Police Defend Racist Forum
lotu5,

Upon arriving, there was a huge line of people to get inside, maybe 250, and a small group of about 30 protesters. This was at 5:30. Apparently the right is better about being on time. As the night went on, the numbers evened out and the police presence increased. Most of the night was just a tense shouting match between rabid, racist patriots and a diverse group of ethnicities.
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Minutemen Sick Cops on Residents in Carlsbad
Bob Alba,

Minuteman (Brian) is scared and sicks police on residents in Carlsbad.
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Maquiladora Workers Protest in Sorrento Valley
Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network c/o sdimc,

San Diego Maquiladora Workers' Solidarity Network invites you to:

TIJUANA MAQUILADORA WORKERS PROTEST
IN SORRENTO VALLEY, SAN DIEGO

A group of eleven Tijuana workers have filed suit against Cardinal Health (before Alaris Medical Systems), through the labor courts of Mexico (Junta de Conciliación y Arbitraje) since August 2004. One year later, the case is still pending. Asking for a solution to the conflict, the workers and a group of supporters will protest in the Cardinal Health offices at Sorrento Valley, San Diego. This is the second time the workers protest in San Diego; they came to Cardinal Health offices on April 7, 2005.

When: Friday, August 12th, 12-1 pm

Where: San Diego Cardinal Health office: 10221 Wateridge Cir., on the corner of Wateridge and Lusk, in Sorrento Valley

Sponsors: Tijuana Maquiladora Workers Network, Tijuana Workers’ Information Center (Cittac), San Diego Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network, Binational Feminist Collective
More information

Tijuana: Centro de Información para Trabajadoras y Trabajadores (Cittac)
(664) 622-4269
 cittac@telnor.net

San Diego: San Diego Maquiladora Workers Solidarity Network
(619) 216-0095
 maquilatijuanasandiego@earthlink.net
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Interrupt the Forum! Stop the MinuteMen
Gente Unida,

A message from Gente Unida and the o.r.g.a.n.i.c. collective

Please mobilize...this is a critical event in stopping the momentum of the Minutemen and the growing anti-immigration movement.

PLEASE BE THERE BY 6pm. Traffic will be awful, so plan accordingly (see Coaster information below). Bring noise makers, signs, banners, cameras and creative strategies for challenging these racists!

EVENT DATE: Thursday, August 11, 2005

TIME: 7-9 pm LOCATION: Carlsbad Community Cultural Arts Center
3557 Monroe St., Carlsbad 92008

Event details:
The Defense of Our Nation Begins at Our Borders
SENATOR BILL MORROW invites you to a Public Forum

For a frank discussion on how Illegal Immigration affects Health Care, Homeland Security, Education, Economy & the Environment with:

*CONGRESSMAN TOM TANCREDO Chairman, Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus *James W. Gilchrist Founder, MinuteMan Project *Dr. Madeleine Cosman, Esq. Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Medical Lawyer & Health Care Expert *Pete Nunez Former Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Treasury, U.S. Attorney * Roger Hedgecock, Emcee

Background on this Forum: Originally, it was called for by State Senator Bill Morrow as a safe, public space for republicans, neo-cons and community members to get out their fears of the 'other' by scapegoating migrants. But with all the bad press the Minutemen have been getting and the violence associated with them, the Carlsbad school chief canceled it. The neo-cons and closet racists got mad, pressuring Bill Morrow not to back down. So he sued the school superintendant!. And now, the klan meeting, err, I mean, Town Meeting is back on

God Bless Freedom. See you there