November 16, 2019 by Common Dreams In remarks at the Vatican, the leader of the Catholic Church condemned “the large-scale delinquency of corporations.” by Jon Queally, staff writer Pope Francis speaking to the European Parliament in 2014. (Photo: EU/flickr/cc) Pope Francis on Friday issued a warning against the rise of… Continue reading
What was Chartism? In 1832, voting rights were given to the property-owning middle classes in Britain. However, many people wanted further political reform. Chartism was a working class movement, which emerged in 1836 and was most active between 1838 and 1848. The aim of the Chartists was to gain political… Continue reading
San Francisco’s break-up with Wall Street could happen in just a few years. by Ida Mojadad • 11/12/2019 (SFWeekly.com) One task force down, two to go in San Francisco’s quest for a public bank. Armed with permission from the state, San Francisco may soon establish it’s second task force on the topic thanks… Continue reading
November 14, 2019 by Common Dreams “From the ‘you can’t make this stuff up’ department.” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer The Venice city council chambers flooded Wednesday evening after a vote on the climate crisis. (Photo: Andrea Zanoni/Facebook) It seemed like divine intervention—or at least the hand of Gaia. Minutes… Continue reading
Fierce Love Films WATCH NOW ONLINE AT: http://www.occupylove.org Find a screening or host one yourself at: http://occupylove.org/screenings/ On facebook http://www.facebook.com/occupylovefilm On Twitter @occupylovefilm #OccupyLove “Visually stunning, politically incendiary, audaciously inspiring. Occupy Love is a masterpiece.” — Ethan Cox, Rabble.ca Join acclaimed director Velcrow Ripper on a journey deep inside the… Continue reading
Am not back posting on a regular basis – Please post your events on Indybay: https://www.indybay.org/calendar/?page_id=12 Thank you to all who are – See Indybay for other events. ACCESSIBILITY: Please include Accessibility Information on events! ARTICLES A. Breaking: Israeli forces kill 23, injure 69, in bombardment of Gaza – November 13, 2019 https://israelpalestinenews.org/breaking-israeli-forces-kill-23-injure-69-in-bombardment-of-gaza/?utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily+Updates B. The… Continue reading
November 12, 2019 by Common Dreams “Does the U.S. provide mental health services for separated families who ask to be deported in order to reunite?” by Eoin Higgins, staff writer A young migrant girl sits on the floor as her father, recently released from federal detention with other Central American… Continue reading
‘Tío Bernie’ Is Courting the Latino Votes He Needs to Win Bernie Sanders has raised more money from Latino donors than any of his Democratic rivals and he leads the field with Latino support in a new poll. By Jennifer Medina Nov. 8, 2019 (NYTimes.com) LOS ANGELES — Three months before… Continue reading
