Leslie Cunningham Austin Reports Back from the US Social Forum

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Were you at the U.S. Social Forum? Do you wish you had been?

In June, thousands of social justice activists met in Detroit at the USSF to discuss, plan, and organize the struggle for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. It was the second of these vibrant, cross-issue social change gatherings.

In what we hope will be one of many USSF programs, members of the Texas State Employees Union, CWA Local 6186, will host a gathering to hear reports from Austinites who attended this important and inspiring event. We will tend toward a labor perspective. You will enjoy pictures and videos.

Those making reports include:

Anne Lewis, a TSEU activist, who will show clips from a presentation she made to the US Social Forum ( http://www.ussf2010.org/ ) about Anne Braden, a most dedicated fighter against racism and political repression.

Josefina Castillo and Judith Rosenberg of Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera, ( http://afsc.org/resource/austin-tan-cerca-de-la-frontera-forging-relationships-across-borders ) which organizes solidarity and support for workers in Mexico organizing inside and outside of unions

Leslie Cunningham, a TSEU activist, who will report on the role of labor unions in the social justice movement

Maribel Falcon of Workers Defense Project/Proyecto Defensa Laboral ( http://www.workersdefense.org/ ), which is having great success on worker pay and safety issues in Austin as part of the labor movement which is larger than unions alone.

Carmen Llanes, with PODER ( http://www.poder-texas.org/ ) in East Austin, who will report on environmental justice organizing.

For more information, contact Will Rogers at 280-7549 or whroger@aol.com

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Austin Reports Back from the US Social Forum

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Were you at the U.S. Social Forum? Do you wish you had been?

In June, thousands of social justice activists met in Detroit at the USSF to discuss, plan, and organize the struggle for a more just, equitable, and sustainable world. It was the second of these vibrant, cross-issue social change gatherings.

In what we hope will be one of many USSF programs, members of the Texas State Employees Union, CWA Local 6186, will host a gathering to hear reports from Austinites who attended this important and inspiring event. We will tend toward a labor perspective. You will enjoy pictures and videos.

Those making reports include:

Anne Lewis, a TSEU activist, who will show clips from a presentation she made to the US Social Forum ( http://www.ussf2010.org/ ) about Anne Braden, a most dedicated fighter against racism and political repression.

Josefina Castillo and Judith Rosenberg of Austin Tan Cerca de la Frontera, ( http://afsc.org/resource/austin-tan-cerca-de-la-frontera-forging-relationships-across-borders ) which organizes solidarity and support for workers in Mexico organizing inside and outside of unions

Leslie Cunningham, a TSEU activist, who will report on the role of labor unions in the social justice movement

Maribel Falcon of Workers Defense Project/Proyecto Defensa Laboral ( http://www.workersdefense.org/ ), which is having great success on worker pay and safety issues in Austin as part of the labor movement which is larger than unions alone.

Carmen Llanes, with PODER ( http://www.poder-texas.org/ ) in East Austin, who will report on environmental justice organizing.

For more information, contact Will Rogers at 280-7549 or whroger@aol.com

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Under The Hood Cafe - Feat. Immortal Technique & Mumia Abu Jamal

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In the spirit of the Oleo Strut, Under The Hood is a place for soldiers to gather, relax and speak freely about the wars and the military. Support services for soldiers include referrals for counseling, legal advice and information on GI rights.

The Under the Hood Cafe offers an oasis for members of the military to gather and talk of issues of importance. I welcome the opportunity to meet fellow military in an atmosphere of peace and ;justice.

Ann Wright, U.S. Army colonel (retired), official of the U.S. State Department (retired)

To learn more please visit:

http://www.underthehoodcafe.org/

Immortal Technique
The War Vs. Us All

The war against us all

This war in Iraq isn't the end; it's the beginning of Wars to come
all around the world at the whim of the Neo-Cons in the White House
This is the Bush Doctrine come to life; War, war and more war!
War brought to you by the big corporate-masters who run the show
This isn't just a War on Iraqis or Afghans or Arabs, or even Muslims
It is ultimately a War on us all!
That's because the billions and billions that are being spent on this War
the cost of tanks, rocketry, bullets and yes even salaries for the 125,000 plus troops, is money that will never be spent on; education, on healthcare, on the reconstruction of crumbling public housing or to train and place the millions of workers who have lost manufacturing jobs in the past three years alone. The War in Iraq is in reality; a war against the nations' workers and the poor who are getting less and less while the big Defense industries and making a killing literally!

What's next Iran, Syria, North Korea, Venezuela?
We've already seen the corporate media
play megaphone to the White House, to build and promote a War based on lies.

War is utilized by the imperialists first and foremost, to crush internal enemies.

We're seeing the truth of its insight
when we see the sad state of American education
the rush of seniors to buy affordable medications from the Canadians
because American drugs are just too expensive,
the threat of privatization of Social Security
and the wave of repression that comes with an increasing Militarized Police;
this is a War on all of us,
And the struggle against War is really a struggle for a better life
for the millions of folks who are in need here in this country!
The fight against the War is really to fight for your own interest
not the false interests of the Defense Industry
or the corporate media or the White House
Down with the Wars for empire!

From Death row this is Mumia Abu Jamal...

Please visit: http://freemumia.org

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The Wedding of Kathryn and Elias

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On a gorgeous sunny day Kathryn Powell and Elias Johnson joined their hands in union, sharing their special day with family and friends at the quaint hillside Chapel Dulcinea ( http://www.chapeldulcinea.org ). ; After a beautifully romantic wedding ceremony everyone headed over to Krause springs for a little fun in the sun.

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Public Discussion About Obama & Austin Activist Interviews

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A public discussion about Obama's policies was sparked by protesters and students while Barack Obama visited The University of Texas at Austin Gregory Gym on Aug. 9th 2010. The Campus Police designated a "Free Speech Zone" trying to squelch dissent.

Included are interviews with activists representing Gulf Action Now, ( http://gulfactionnow.com ) The Dream Act, ( http://dreamact.info/ ) LaRouche, ( http://www.larouchepac.com/ ) & Texans for Accountable Government (http://tagtexas.org/).

In complete violation of the Constitution, the executive director of Texans for Accountable Government, John Bush was arrested while exercising three of his First Amendment rights: Freedom to Peacefully Assemble, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press. John was officially booked and charged with Criminal Trespassing. To see John Bush getting arrested click here... http://blip.tv/file/3998011


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John Bush vs. Barack Bush & UT Austin Fascists

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John Bush Arrested Outside "Free Speech Zone" on UT Austin Campus Monday July 9th, 2010 - Barack Obama visited University of Texas Gregory Gym and the Campus Police designated a "Free Speech Zone". All of this happened outside of Obama's speech on UT campus.

In complete violation of the Constitution, John Bush is arrested while exercising three of his First Amendment rights: Freedom to Peacefully Assemble, Freedom of Speech, and Freedom of the Press. John was officially booked and charged with Criminal Trespassing.

Mission: The purpose of Texans for Accountable Government (TAG) is to promote liberty by means of non-partisan local activism.
Products: We are a REAL LIVE PAC. Membership dues are $20 a year to be a voting member. Our meetings are every LAST MONDAY at Bagpipes Bar & Grill on the corner of 183/Burnet Rd. 7-9pm. Please join us! You can become a member or donate for our cause at http://tagtexas.org/

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Belly Dancing on the Nile

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The University of California Santa Barbara Middle East Ensemble greeted to a warm, musical welcome upon arriving in Cairo, Egypt.

The University of California Santa Barbara Middle East Ensemble has been invited by the Egyptian Ministry of Culture to perform a series of concerts in Cairo and beyond this July 2010.

If you have been on the Nile Cruise or any of the dinner cruise boats on the Nile, one of the entertainment items is always the tanoura. The tanoura is a display by men wearing long, large skirts who twirl around performing some interesting formations.

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