Mumia's Best (and Last) Chance for a New Trai
Hans Bennett,

On October 23, attorney Robert R. Bryan (attorney for death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal) filed the 4th Step Reply Brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Philadelphia. Because this should be the last round of reply briefs, Bryan estimates that the public hearing of arguments should begin within three months. After the hearing, the panel of judges will then decide whether to grant Abu-Jamal a new trial.
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Video: Oaxaca Solidarity Camp Rally - Part 2
san diego indymedia volunteer,

On Sunday, November 19 a Rally in support of the resistance in Oaxaca was held at the Oaxaca Solidarity Camp, which had been occupying the sidewalk outside the San Diego Mexican Consulate continuously for three weeks.

Video: Part One shows rally setup, interactions with cops, introductory ceremony, two speakers, cousin of Brad Will from Los Angeles speaking by cell phone to Radio Universidad, arrival of marchers and music. 13min 24sec 17.8 Mbytes

Video: Part Two shows the reading of a Manifesto by the VAPPOR OAXACA Solidarity Camp, two speakers and music. 11min 54 sec 15.8 Mbytes

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Video: Oaxaca Solidarity Camp Rally - Part 1
san diego indymedia volunteer,

On Sunday, November 19 a Rally in support of the resistance in Oaxaca was held at the Oaxaca Solidarity Camp, which had been occupying the sidewalk outside the San Diego Mexican Consulate continuously for three weeks.

Video: Part One shows rally setup, interactions with cops, introductory ceremony, two speakers, cousin of Brad Will from Los Angeles speaking by cell phone to Radio Universidad, arrival of marchers and music. 13min 24sec 17.8 Mbytes

Video: Part Two shows the reading of a Manifesto by the VAPPOR OAXACA Solidarity Camp, two speakers and music. 11min 54 sec 15.8 Mbytes

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Video: Nov 21 VAPPOR OAXACA Camp Press Conference
san diego indymedia volunteer,

At a press conference on Tuesday, November 21, VAPPOR OAXACA, the group that has been maintaining the Oaxaca Solidarity Camp outside the Mexican Consulate in San Diego, announced that the Camp would move to Chican@ Perk to continue its mission of bringing attention to the repression in Oaxaca and the courageous resistance of the people.

Video: 8 min 20 sec, includes statement to press (espanol), phone call to Radio Universidad by Christy Will, Brad Will's sister (english and espanol), and dismantling of the Camp.
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Oaxaca Solidarity Camp: Rally 2PM Sunday
san diego indymedia volunteer,

VAPPOR OAXACA Rally
(Vencera la Asamblea Popular del Pueblo de Oaxaca en Resistencia)
2PM Sunday November 19
Mexican Consulate, 1549 India St. Little Italy

The Oaxaca Solidarity Camp has continuously occupied the sidewalk outside the Mexican Consulate in San Diego, 24/7, for 21 days, since the invasion of Oaxaca by Mexican federal troops on October 29, in solidarity with the Oaxacan resistance's demands put forth by The Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca (APPO): that the murderous governor Ulises Ruiz be removed, that the federal troops leave Oaxaca, and that all political prisoners be released and the disappeared be returned.

The Camp has been educating the community about the human rights violations occurring in Oaxaca and the ongoing resistance through banners proclaiming Fox and Ruiz as murderers and listing the demands of the resistance, photographs showing the invasion and the people's resistance, flowers and a Dia de los Muertos altar, flyers, rallies and marches, chants, one-on-one discussions and videos. People waiting in line outside the consulate in the morning have been particularly receptive to these messages. Corporate media showed modest, sound-bite-level interest in the events in Oaxaca and the Camp early on, but characteristically lost interest in one of the most important stories of repression and resistance of this century.

The Camp has weathered the unsuccessful efforts of consulate personnel and cops to repress its solidarity actions, including illegal detentions, surveillance, attempts at infiltration, violent threats and actions against marchers, including ramming a copcar into the wheelchair of a protester, and endeavoring to turn local businesses and residents against the protesters. Although relations with residents of the high-priced neighborhood surrounding the consulate were rocky at first, with some complaints about noise, the warmth of the people occupying the camp and the power of their message has won over the locals, leading to friendly relations, expressions of support and donations of food.

Numerous solidarity actions around the globe are planned for the days leading up to Nov 20, when the EZLN has called for solidarity blockades, including a rally at the Mexican Consulate in San Diego, 1549 India St in Little Italy on Sun Nov 19 at 2PM.

Highlights/Reports from the camp since the Oaxaca Solidarity March on Nov 5:
The Attitude of the Mexican Consul Nov 6-7: Since the Mexican government is a strict hierarchy it is no surprise that the local Mexican consul is of course their echo. Instead of acknowledging that his role is to understand and service the requests of all Mexicans, he is concerned only with offering up Mexico (and its population) to foreign tourists and investors, not caring if Oaxacans barely survive while living at the mercy of fear, exploitation, torture and murder. Read More

Meeting Held at Mexican Consulate Nov 8: Groups, organizations, collectives and individuals met in a formal attempt to develop a more consistent coordination with all people in solidarity with the Oaxacan struggle, lead by the APPO, about the responsibility of the encampment in front of the Mexican Consulate. Read More

SD Street Party: A little birdie told me that people are planning to go the Mexican Consulate in Little Italy the night that the corrupt, murderous governor of Oaxaca, Ulises Ruiz, announces his resignation, which is the principal demand of the Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca, a coalition of teachers, students, farmers, indigenous groups and other social movements. Read More

Sister of Brad Will Visits Solidarity Camp Nov 10: Yesterday, Christy Will (Brad Will's sister) came to visit the Solidarity encampment in front of the Mexican consulate in San Diego. She thanked us for what we are doing and was visibly moved by the show of support that our encampment has made for the people of Oaxaca. Read More

Morning Videos Nov 15-17: Campers have been showing the video Victoria Todos Santos (PFP attack on the University repelled - Nov 2) on a laptop to the people standing in line waiting to enter the consulate in the mornings while explaining the situation in Oaxaca and the purpose of the Camp. The video helped to make real the difficult situation people in Oaxaca face and their courage and determination. Especially moving to the viewers was the interview with a young boy participating in the battle to protect the University. Watch the Video from Mal de Ojo TV

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

SD Reports: 1 2 3 NEW: 4 5

SD Photos/Reports with Photos: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 NEW: 13 14 15 16 17

SD Audio: 1 2 3

SD Video: 1 2 NEW: 3 4


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Is Honoring Mumia a Crime? by Hans Bennett
Hans Bennett,

ARTICLE: Philadelphia's 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee files criminal charges against French cities supporting black death-row prisoner. WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT: This is the first article to be featured on writer Hans Bennett's new INSUBORDINATION photo-journalism website
www.insubordination.blogspot.com
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Lillian Faderman Promotes "Gay L.A." in S.D.
Mark Gabrish Conlan/Zenger’s Newsmagazine,

Lillian Faderman, veteran Lesbian author and activist and co-writer of the new book "Gay L.A." spoke at San Diego's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Community Center November 8. She talked about the history of Queer Los Angeles, mentioned the many "firsts" for the Queer movement that took place in L.A. — including the first ongoing Queer activist organization, first Lesbian and Gay male publications, first community center and first church specifically designed to reach out to Queer people — about the long history of anti-Queer repression, specifically from the Los Angeles Police Department, and the difficulties Lesbians and Gay men have had in trying to work together.
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Information Needed Immediately About CS Anna
Sac Prisoner Support repo,

Eric’s lawyer is preparing for trial and needs as much information as possible about the activities of the CS.
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Mexicali Oaxaca Solidarity Conf this Saturday
donkilo,

WHEN: Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. WHERE:
Mexicali,
Hall to be announced CONTACT: In the U.S., Eric, 415
646 6469 or  ryi_irj@yahoo.com
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OAXACA: One night at Cinco Señores Barricade.
Radio Zapote 94.1fm,

In one of Oaxacas hotspots the youth resists paramiltary attacks.
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Meeting held at Mexican Consulate
JCor,

Groups, organizations, collectives and individuals met on Wed. 08, 2006 at around 7pm. The meeting was a formal attempt to develop a more consistent coordination with all people in solidarity with the Oaxacan struggle, lead by the APPO, about the responsibility of the encampment in front of the Mexican Consulate.
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A Special Visit
jennifer,

Christy Will, (Brad Will's sister) visits the solidarity encampment in San Diego.
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SD Street Party/Fandango cuando Ulises se cae
donkilo,

An idea...
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More Pics from Sunday's Oaxaca Demo
donkilo,

Click on the link below.
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Art and Banners from the SD Oaxaca Planton
donkilo,

Click on the link below for photos!
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Guerrilla Documentary Showings at Consulate
donkilo,

Click on the link for the pictures!
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Videos of Oaxaca Solidarity Music @ Consulate
donkilo,

Featuring San Diego's own Son Jarocho musica...
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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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OAXACA: A MASSIVE ATTACK BY GOVERnMENT FORCES
rz 94.1,

Today, after the Federal Preventative Police (PFP) declared that it wouldn't go inside the University in Oaxaca, it mounted an overwhelming force to attack the People's Popular Assembly of Oaxaca (APPO) and its voice to the people, Radio Universidad. Through an amazing popular resistance, organized people repelled this offensive and maintained Radio Universidad in its control.

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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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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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Photos from Monday's Oaxaca Solidarity Demo
donkilo,

photos
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Oaxaca Call to Action at SD Mexican Consulate
donkilo,

Announcement
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Photos from Oaxaca action at Mexican Consulate
donkilo,

Photos from the Oaxaca Solidarity Action at the San Diego Mexican Consulate. It started at 6 pm on Friday, October 30, and is still continuing. Seven people participated in an overnight sleep-in.
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Electronic Blockade of Mexican Embassy and Co
Bob,

Electronic Blockade of Mexican Embassy and Consulate Websites
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Mexican Federal Forces Attacking Demonstrators and Retaking Oaxaca City; Protests at the Mexican Consulate; Electronic Protest
sdimc volunteer,

On Friday, armed paramilitaries attacked a barricade of The Popular Assembly of the Peoples of Oaxaca (APPO), killing NYC Indymedia reporter Brad Will and injuring photographer Oswaldo Ramírez of the daily Milenio. Video footage from Will's camera was used to identify the attackers, Abel Santiago Zárate and Juan Carlos Soriano Velasco from the local police and PRI politicians Manuel Aguilar and Pedro Carmona (Will's assassin). In a separate incident later in the day, Oaxacan schoolteacher Emilio Alfonso Fabián and resident Esteban López Zurita were killed. In paramilitary attacks on friday, a total of four people were murdered, thirty wounded and several abducted.

Vincente Fox, President of Mexico, has used the paramilitary attacks organized by his PRI partners as a pretext for sending the Federal Preventative Police (PFP) to Oaxaca to suppress the five month APPO resistance movement, which has occupied sections of the central city and government buildings, demanding the resignation of the corrupt PRI governor Ulises Ruiz Ortiz, the release of political prisoners and the end of repression in Oaxaca.

Radio APPO (english translation) and Narco News are reporting that the PFP has advanced through Oaxaca City into the city center, removing barricades and reoccupying government buildings, including city hall. APPO has requested nonviolent resistance only. Violent attacks on government forces by provocateurs have been reported.

Protests at Mexican Consulate: Sunday Oct 29 6PM and Monday Oct 30 7AM
1549 India Street Little Italy
ELECTRONIC PROTEST AGAINST MEXICAN CONSULATES AND EMBASSIES
To Participate, Click Here. Please note that the old link is broken but this one should work.

For continuing updates, check out: Radio APPO stream (Espanol) | Ongoing English Translation of Radio APPO | The Narcosphere | Indymedia Oaxaca | Minute-by-Minute Updates from Sunday Morning (English)

Background and Links | Recent Reports: 1 2 3 | Coverage and Commentary on Brad Will's assassination: 1 2 3 4
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Motocade and Rally Against Police Brutality: Saturday Morning in San Diego
Corrie Ort,

The Coalition for Justice formed in San Diego after the September 3 shooting in Poway of Steve Foley by an off duty Coronado police officer.

This group of concerned citizens gathered Saturday morning, October 28, 2006 to drive in a motorcade to Coronado’s Spreckels Park to protest the broader issues of police shootings of unarmed citizens, lack of accountability of the police to taxpayers who pay their salaries, and lack of citizen oversight of police activities.

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