Saturday, September 25, 2010

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/09/fbi-raids-antiwar-activists/

Nationwide FBI terrorism raids target anti-war activists



The FBI said it searched eight homes in Minneapolis and Chicago as part of a terrorism investigation on Friday, and two subjects said the agency is targeting leaders of the anti-war movement.

FBI spokesman Steve Warfield told The Associated Press agents served six warrants in Minneapolis and two in Chicago. "These were search warrants only," Warfield said. "We're not anticipating any arrests at this time. They're seeking evidence relating to activities concerning the material support of terrorism."


Warfield said he couldn't comment on whose homes were searched or give details on why because it's an ongoing investigation. "There's no imminent threat to the community," he said.

The searches were first reported by the Star Tribune.

Sundin said she wasn't certain exactly what kinds of information the FBI was after or who else had been searched in either city.

An FBI SWAT team entered first "and looked for pointy things. And then they left and the FBI agents came in and looked through everything in the house," she said.

The agents took "computers, several boxes of papers, everything related to data like discs," Sundin said.

Both Sundin and Kelly were organizers of a mass march on the first day of the Democratic National Convention in St. Paul two years ago, and recently appeared at a news conference to announce plans for another protest if Minneapolis is selected to hold the 2012 Democratic National Convention.

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Justice Department Report Finds FBI Spied on American Protestors


Earlier this week, we learned that yet another Department of Justice (DOJ) Inspector General (IG) report has found malfeasance in the FBI. This time, the IG found the bureau spying on American citizens engaged in protests and other activities protected by the First Amendment. These investigations have led to several activists being inappropriately placed on terrorist watchlists.

The IG's investigation was prompted by an ACLU Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, which uncovered evidence in 2006 that the FBI was chilling political association by improperly investigating peaceful advocacy groups like Greenpeace and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).

The report concludes that the FBI was not spying on groups because of their political views. Rather, it was investigating them because they suspected the groups might commit crimes, which was okay under the FBI rules that existed at the time. By that logic, everyone can be subject to FBI investigation and possibly be included on a terrorist watchlist.


In 2002, the guidelines under then-Attorney General John Ashcroft required only the "possibility" of a federal crime. This guideline led activities like the FBI infiltrating a peace group that was doing nothing more nefarious than handing out anti-war leaflets in downtown Pittsburgh.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

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carlin on the american dream
contains multiple s and f bombs


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http://www.salon.com/news/politics/republican_party/index.html?story=%2Fnews%2Ffeature%2F2010%2F09%2F18%2Fus_gays_in_montana

Montana GOP: Ban homosexuality

The official party platform declares an intent to make being gay illegal

At a time when gays have been gaining victories across the country, the Republican Party in Montana still wants to make homosexuality illegal.

The party adopted an official platform in June that keeps a long-held position in support of making homosexual acts illegal, a policy adopted after the Montana Supreme Court struck down such laws in 1997.

But going against the grain is the Montana GOP statement, which falls under the "Crime" section of the GOP platform. It states: "We support the clear will of the people of Montana expressed by legislation to keep homosexual acts illegal."

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http://www.ilovetheburg.com/article/St-Petes-Recycling-Service-Starts-October-1/2571

St. Pete's Recycling Service Starts October

through the end of the year and then receive a new bill for 2011. The fee is only $2.75/month and billed annually every start of the year. The bill will be coming from "Waste Services" and is separate from the St. Petersburg utility bill.

Bins, along with each resident's pick up date, will be sent with the first bill. Collection will be done once a week.

Items that can be included in the recycling bin are the following:
Plastic bottles and all plastics labeled 1-7
Glass: brown, green, clear
Paper
Cardboard and boxes (must be broken down FLAT)
Aluminum & Metal cans

However, at this time, the service is not available for condominiums or apartment buildings.

To sign up and get your bins, call 727-572-6800.


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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

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http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/news/local/pinellas/group-plans-protest-at-koran-burning-09062010

St. Pete for Peace ref. Quran burning gainesville



Heidi's Bay News 9 clip:
http://www.baynews9.com/video?clip=http://static.baynews9.com/newsvideo/bn9/web_video/Peace_Rally_Planned_97.flv

How to participate:
http://stpeteforpeace.org/sept11.html

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Explosion Rocks Honeywell Uranium Facility Run by Scab Workers
http://www.truth-out.org/explosion-rocks-honeywell-uranium-facility-run-scab-workers63047

Monday, September 06, 2010

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http://www.wtsp.com/news/topstories/story.aspx?storyid=144515&catid=250

Peace activists plan counter-protest to Qur'an burning


TAMPA BAY, Florida -- It's recieved national attention. A Gainesville church is planning to burn a Qur'an on the 9th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.

But just days ahead of the event, a Bay area group is trying to spread the message of peace instead.

"St. Pete for Peace" members spent Sunday afternoon making up banners and signs.

They plan to hold them up during a peaceful counter-protest at the Dove World Church in Gainesville next Saturday.

One participant believes an entire religion shouldn't be on the hook for crimes committed by extremists nine years ago.

"We see that there's a wave of anti-muslim hysteria sweeping the country and we want to be a part of the other side, where we're sending a message of love and peace and understanding," said Chris Ernesto with St. Pete for Peace.

The city of Gainesville has already banned the Qur'an burning
but the church still plans to go ahead with it and face the consequences.





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