South Central Farmers Protest in LA
The South Central Farmers' Leadership,

Press Release

To: Media at large
From: The South Central Farmers' Leadership
What: Protest Rally outside of City Hall
When: August 5th 2005, 7:30 a.m.
Where: 200 N. Main St.

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MIT Prof: hurricanes caused by global warming
global warming,

When simulated tropical storms churn inside the silicon universe of researchers' computers, such cyclones grow in power, and sometimes in number as well, as tropical temperatures increase. But when researchers have looked for global warming's fingerprints on real tropical cyclones, the evidence often has been inconclusive.

Now, one of the top researchers in the field reports that worldwide, these storms are nearly twice as powerful today as they were 30 years ago. Global warming has intensified the trend, exerting an influence stronger than he would have believed even a few months ago, he says.
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GREATER SUNRISE Timor Sea Justice Campaign
Dez Wildwood, BACK DOOR e-news on East Timor,

Briefing Paper by Timor Sea Justice Campaign (Australia) re signing of a temporary resource sharing agreement between Australia and East Timor covering the Greater Sunrise gas field.
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NIFC Statement on Provo Surrender
NIFC,

THE NATIONAL IRISH FREEDOM COMMITTEE

STATEMENT ON PROVO SURRENDER, JULY 28, 2005
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Pack The Courthouse Tomorrow to Free David and Danae!
freespeechdefense,

Instead of holding our standard demo on Tuesday, a support rally will be held at the Federal Building (880 Front Street & Broadway) for David and Danae this Thursday at 2:30pm. A press conference will be held at 3:00pm. Please arrive on time! We are asking people to pack the courtroom for their hearing immediately following the rally and press conference. Please bring signs, noisemakers and friends for the rally!

On Tuesday, July 12th, David Agranoff and Danae Kelley were arrested for civil contempt for refusing to cooperate with the grand jury. Of all eight people known to have appeared before the grand jury, only these two refused to testify on the grounds of First Amendment objections. This Thursday, Judge Irma Gonzalez has agreed to hear a motion brought by their attorneys to release them. David and Danae can only be kept in prison as long as their imprisonment is believed to serve coercive and not punitive purposes. As soon as Judge Gonzalez believes that no amount of time in prison will coerce them into testifying, by law she must release them. David and Danae will be presenting that argument in court on Thursday.

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EARTH CITIZENS ACCORD 4%+ …Seeking 1 Billion
Stele Ely,

The EARTH ACCORD% is a call to all Earth lovers to stand united in a goal to give 4% or more in time* and/or income back to the planet via the dimensions of TEAM, ART, LOGIC and LOVE.

This grassroots enviro-media action is seeking 1 billion individuals and 1 million companies to sign and post their four Earth Accord% goals in public by 2011. Signers who meet their monthly 4%+ goals receive stories, art and music[mp3] to reward them for meeting their goals.

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KIDS & TEACHERS ARE NOT LAB RATS!
ROBINA SUWOL,

ASSEMBLYMEMBER CONDY MONTANEZ & CALIFORNIA SAFE SCHOOLS
AB 405

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Free David and Danae! FUNDRAISER Wed. July 27
sdimc,

No right to legal representation? No right to free association? No right to remain silent? That's what happens when you've been subpoenaed to a grand jury.
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Repressive Tolerance
bruce,

"It is the people who tolerate the government, which in turn tolerates opposition within the framework determined by the constituted authorities," Marcuse wrote.
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Call for Vigils to Honor Steve McWilliams
sdimc (repost from indybay),

Americans for Safe Access reports that July 19th vigils are being planned in 16 or more cities.

Steve McWilliams committed suicide by overdose this week. He had been fighting federal charges for growing a small garden for the Shelter from the Storm Collective, in San Diego, was saddened over the Supreme Court decision in the Raich v. Ashcroft case. He was in a lot of pain, since he had been denied access to medical marijuana since his arrest in 2002. He had had to take powerful pharmaceutical opiates, anti-nausea, anti-migraine, etc. drugs in far higher amounts than when he had been able to medicate with marijuana. Apparently these medications were used in the overdose.
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Environmentalists on the Fringe
bruce,

Equating eco-activists with terrorism is now commonplace among conservative mouthpieces and the FBI alike.
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FSRN: Grand Jury Targets San Diego Activists
Vinny Lombardo,

Recently, three seperate federal grand juries have been convened in N. & S. California, targeting animal rights & environmental justice activists. In San Diego, yesterday, two people were jailed for contempt of court after refusing to answer any of the grand jury's questions. FSRN's Vinny Lombardo examines how the grand jury process threatens legitimate political dissent.


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From Jail Solidarity Rally for David & Danae
Jonathan,

July 12, 2005 - Many activists came out for a jail solidarity rally organized after David and Danae were taken into federal custody for not cooperating with the grand jury.
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Two San Diego Organizers Jailed for Resisting the Grand Jury
~Bradley w/help from sdimc,

8pm(PST) - A rally and vigil for David and Danae started at the Federal courthouse at 8pm, and soon after moved to the Federal Prison down the street. With chants of "Civil Rights are under attack, what do we do? Act Up, Fight Back!" and "Freedom Now!" the 35 demonstrators got responses both from the prisonsers inside (who banged on the windows) and the guards outside (who threatened to arrest anyone on Federal Property). Photos from the Rally

5pm (PST) - Michael Cardenas has finished testifying and has been dismissed. He expressed that he does not feel that he shared any information that wasn't already publicly available or already known to the prosecutors. Detailed account

3pm (PST) - Danae Kelley and David Agranoff have been taken into federal custody.

Photos from todays Press Conference

Audio from today: Grand Jury Targets 5pm Update | Grand Jury Targets San Diego | Audio from rally for danae, michael and david | Interview with Michael Cardenas | Interview with Katya Komisurak on Grand Juries
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Join CALIFORNIA SAFE SCHOOLS-LOTUS FESTIVAL
Robina Suwol,

Learn about environmental health and safety. Fun for the entire family.


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Children Are NOT Guinea Pigs!
Brandon Stirling Baker,

Human Experimentation on Children!
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LIVE 8 and G8--A DISSENTING VIEW
bruce,

Across the globe, there has been a genuine outpouring of popular solidarity and sympathy with the people of Africa, symbolised by the tens of thousands who attended,and the millions who watched,Live 8 concerts.Unfortunately,'the intention of world leaders to forge a new and better relationship between the rich and poor countries of the world' are premature.
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Arson Sabotage Underground Videos
ms incredibles,

We should have a debate on sabotage and direct action - please only comment if you support and how to improve.

thankxs
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Grand Jury – Activists Give Press Conf. audio
Jonathan,

Today a press conference was given by some of the San Diego activists served with subpoenas by the Federal Grand Jury. The activists liken the grand jury to a witch-hunt where no actual crime is being investigated, but people are targeted for their beliefs and associations. In this case those subpoenaed believe they are being forced to testify in front of the grand jury simply for attending a public meeting in August of 2003. The secretive nature of a grand jury makes it very difficult for anyone to learn what is the subject of the investigation. People who are served subpoenas must testify and may have no lawyer present during the questioning.
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Grand Jury – Activists Give Press Conf. photo
Jonathan,

Today a press conference was given by some of the San Diego activists served with subpoenas by the Federal Grand Jury. The activists liken the grand jury to a witch-hunt where no actual crime is being investigated, but people are targeted for their beliefs and associations. In this case those subpoenaed believe they are being forced to testify in front of the grand jury simply for attending a public meeting in August of 2003. The secretive nature of a grand jury makes it very difficult for anyone to learn what is the subject of the investigation. People who are served subpoenas must testify and may have no lawyer present during the questioning.
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Judge to Hear First Amendment Objections
Michael Cardenas,

Today, myself, Danae and David Agranoff went into the Grand Jury room and refused to answer questions based on our First Amendment rights to free association and right to privacy.

We were then sent to see Judge Gonzalez at 4:15pm. The prosecution made the request that the hearings be sealed, so only one witness at a time spoke to the judge. In the courtroom were the two prosecutors, our lawyers, Danae, myself and David, and about 10 FBI agents. Myself, Danae and our lawyers were asked to leave while the judge heard Jeremy Warren's motions.

Photos:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/109488.shtml
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/109504.shtml

Audio of Press Conference:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/109498.shtml

Audio of Interview with Danae:
 http://sandiego.indymedia.org/en/2005/06/109500.shtml
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SD Grand Jury Update and Action Alert
San Diego Defense Committee,

Hey folks. Thanks for all of the support we have received already. This
is a very important time. As others have already said, our response to
this assault on our friends and fellow activists will determine if we
are a movement or if we will be isolated and crushed. A plan of action
is outlined below.
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Cumann na Saoirse Náisíunta re-launches websi
NIFC,

Cumann na Saoirse Náisíunta re-launches website
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Rally, Press Conference and Community Forum on Grand Juries
community member,

UPDATE - 6/24 - Grand Jury update and Action Alert!

Defend Dissent in San Diego!

Press Conference and Rally, Tuesday June 28th, 12 Noon at the Federal Building

Community Forum on Grand Juries as a tool of Repression
Monday, June 27th, 7pm, The First Church of the Bretheren
3850 Westgate Place
San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 263-9301


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12 BIODEVASTATION ACTIVISTS ARRESTED!
peacehq,

A dozen protesters were arrested at the Biodevastation protests in Philadelphia this weekend. They are all still in jail, and need your help to get out.
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USA puts farmers and Gardeners in Prisons. Ar
Pamela Olson,

Monsanto Keeps Up Attack on Seed Saving Farmers and Gardeners, and is destroying local Family farmers.

Will the USA coporaton Monsanto take away your Job and ravish your Family?
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Defend Dissent in San Diego
djette aporetics,

UPDATE: 6/21 - Account of Grand Jury experience

Today, 6/21, 12-3pm
Federal Court House
Broadway and Front Street

Show your support for your fellow activists by coming down to the court house today. Let them know that this Mc Carthian form of intimidation will not stand!
Dissent should not be criminalized!
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Freedom From Oil
Rainforest Action Network,

Americans deserve better. Our country is a symbol of justice, democracy, and hope. American ingenuity and determination has cured polio and put a man on the moon. We can create a world powered by safe, secure, and sustainable energy.
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Successful Week of Anti-Mountaintop Removal A
Micah Lee and Maude Richards,

During the week of June 13 in Lexington, KY, a meal of toxic coal sludge scraped out of a stream in eastern Kentucky was delivered to the president of a coal advocacy group, hundreds of concerned citizens attended an anti-mountain top removal (MTR) rally and march that ended at Kentucky Utility's headquarters, a film festival educated Lexingtonians about the dangers of strip mining and its repercussions, and activists passed out literature on the streets, all part of Mountain Justice Summer's week in Lexington, Kentucky.
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Oil, CO2, Environment, Climate, War
Messenger,

author: Caroline Arnold

We need a new revolution - not an armed, adversarial revolution, but a peaceable revolution in what we buy, how we use energy, how we distribute and assess information, and in how we allow ourselves to be governed.
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