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Rustbelt Radio for April 28, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-04-29 1:05 AM
On this week's show... * Thousands protest around the world in response to Mumia Abu Jamal's denial of a new trial * The One Hill Coalition reaches a tentative Community Benefits Agreement with the City, the County, and the Penguins hockey team * The City of New York withdraws its plans to build a new $375 million jail in the Bronx * Grassroots organizations work to bring clean water to Iraq * Plus we bring you the weekly radio spin and the radical day in history (audio/mpeg)

Thoughts on Working America and Jenn Jannon? Philip Shropshire 2008-04-27 2:56 PM
I'm curious about this community's experiences with Working America. (text/plain + 4 comments)

VIDEO: A19 Philly Mumia Demo, featuring Veronica Jones Hans Bennett 2008-04-24 10:57 PM
Outraged by the March 27 denial of a new guilt-phase trial for Mumia, 500-1,000 people gathered at the Federal Courthouse, circled the Liberty Bell, and marched to City Hall, where speakers included Cynthia McKinney, Julia Wright, and Harold Wilson. (text/html)

The Injustice Continues: MOVE 9 women denied parole Hans Bennett 2008-04-22 10:12 PM
The Philadelphia Inquirer has just reported that the MOVE 9 women were denied parole on grounds that they minimized or denied the "nature and circumstances" of the offense, "refused to accept responsibility" and lacked remorse, and the ‘negative recommendation’ by the prosecutor. (text/html + 3 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for April 21, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-04-22 1:28 AM
On this week's show... * Family Members accuse Pennsylvania Prisons of abusing inmates * A look at tax fairness and wealth in American families * Uprising Radio examines the World Bank's perpetuation of Global Warming * and Burger King allegedly spies on members of the Student Farmworker Alliance (audio/mpeg)

April 19 International Protests Say: Mumia Must be Freed Now! Kevin Gilroy, Partisan Defense Committee 2008-04-21 8:06 PM

Upcoming international united-front protests demand Mumia’s immediate freedom: Sydney, Australia, on April 23; Mexico City on April 24; Chicago and Los Angeles on April 26. For more information: www.partisandefense.org. (image/jpeg)

A Lady for President Donna Jean Young 2008-04-21 5:22 PM
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! A FUN AND FUNKY RAP SONG A LADY FOR PRESIDENT? Donna Jean Young has decided to get into the hot election race with this quirky song. She has joined up with James – Dan, Eddy and Dave to rap, ‘A Lady for President?’ 1: ‘A LADY FOR PRESIDENT?’ – 1 Minute 59 Seconds Duration (3 seconds silence at start and 7 seconds silence after finish) (audio/mpeg)

Two Major Upcoming Actions in Support of Locked Out Steelworkers United Steelworkers 2008-04-21 4:45 PM
On February 29, Pittsburgh based Calgon Carbon Corporation locked out the 60 members of USW 5032, demanding that the union employees accept drastic cuts to their healthcare and pensions. Since the lockout began union members have been staying strong, maintaining a 24-hour picket at the plant gate, doing fundraising and reaching out to community allies. Now, eight weeks into the lockout, local 5032 is escalating its campaign to end the lockout and win a fair contract. (application/pdf)

Warren Community and Clergy Coalition is Ready to Make Change Jason Denzin 2008-04-18 3:40 AM

Naomi Klein lecture at CMU Rustbelt Radio / WRCT Public Affairs 2008-04-18 2:45 AM
Naomi Klein's lecture on the rise of disaster capitalism. (1:02:03) (audio/mpeg)

Fascist Threat Against Demonstrators for Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Freedom Kevin Gilroy, Partisan Defense Committee 2008-04-17 6:46 PM
Fascists of the Keystone State Skinheads and Maryland Skinheads are reportedly planning a provocation against the April 19 demonstration in Philadelphia for death row political prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. The demonstration is protesting the federal appeals court decision that reaffirmed Mumia's frame-up murder conviction. This fascist threat underscores the need to mobilize labor contingents for the April 19 demonstration in Philadelphia demanding Mumia’s immediate freedom. For more information: www.partisandefense.org (text/plain)

Block Report Radio interview with Mumia Partisan Defense Committee 2008-04-16 10:10 PM
POCC: Block Report Radio interview with Mumia Abu-Jamal aired on KPFA Flashpoints program on 7 April 2008 Transcribed by the Partisan Defense Committee, 15 April 2008. The PDC is a class-struggle, non-sectarian legal and social defense organization which champions cases and causes in the interest of the whole of the working people. This purpose is in accordance with the political views of the Spartacist League. Audio Link: http://www.partisandefense.org/media/Mumia-Flashpoints.mp3 (text/plain)

Bitterness, Hope and Obama in Western PA Carl Davidson 2008-04-16 12:48 AM

[Commentary on the Phoney Anti-Elitism Campaign Against the Least Elitist of the Three Main Candidates, by Carl Davidson, Beaver County resident, Solidarity Economy Organizer, and Antiwar Activist.] Photo: Obama at October 2002 Antiwar Rally . (image/jpeg)

Open Letter to Fighters for Mumia’s Freedom Partisan Defense Committee 2008-04-15 11:42 PM
Open Letter to Fighters for Mumia’s Freedom: For Mass Labor Mobilizations to Free Mumia Abu-Jamal! For United-Front Action! (text/plain)

United-Front Protests Demand Mumia Abu-Jamal’s Immediate Freedom Kevin Gilroy, Partisan Defense Committee 2008-04-15 8:49 PM
All out for united-front mobilizations called by the Partisan Defense Committee under the slogans: “Mumia Abu-Jamal Is Innocent! Free Mumia Now! Abolish the Racist Death Penalty!” Oakland, Toronto and London on April 19; Sydney on April 23; Mexico City on April 24; Chicago and Los Angeles on April 26. For more information: www.partisandefense.org (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for April 14, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-04-15 9:44 AM
On this week's show... * Updates on the Court of Appeals Ruling for Mumia Abu-Jamal * Radio reporters assassinated in Oaxaca, Mexico * a report on the Longest Walk Two, a five month journey to raise awareness of Native American and environmental issues * National Labor Committee director Charlie Kernaghan speaks at Carlow University about sweatshop labor and workers' rights * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

The Framing of Mumia Abu-Jamal: an interview with author J. Patrick O’Connor Hans Bennett 2008-04-13 6:07 AM

In his new book, O’Connor argues that Abu-Jamal was clearly framed by police, and that the actual shooter was a man named Kenneth Freeman. O’Connor criticizes the local media, who, he says “bought into the prosecution’s story line early on and has never been able to see this case for what it is: a framing of an innocent and peace loving man.” (image/jpeg + 3 comments)

City of Pittsburgh has one hell of an opponent in Lamar Advertising Stephen Donahue 2008-04-12 7:28 PM
Five Pittsburgh City Council members are taking on the outdoor advertising giant Lamar Advertising Company. Lamar wants to build a giant 1,200 square foot electronic billboard on the new Grant Street Transportation Centre. Lamar CEO has a history of using strong arm tactics to get his way. (text/plain + 4 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for April 7, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-04-07 11:50 PM
On this week's show... * Election Unspun looks at Democratic Presidential Candidates' Stance on the Prison Industrial Complex * Van Jones speaks about Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy as it relates to Environmental Justice * Canadian Parliament member Libby Davies speaks about continuing opposition to the Iraq war * And a look at the psychology behind addictions (audio/mpeg)

March 29 photos - pdf sandy 2008-04-06 3:03 PM
PDF containing photos from March 29th antiwar rally (application/pdf)

Anti-Racist Wednesday alice 2008-04-03 4:38 AM

About 50 anti-racist protesters demonstrated outside the Garage Door Saloon in Oakland on Wednesday, April 2 from 9-11pm to bring further attention to the presence of a racist bar in Pittsburgh. (image/jpeg + 4 comments)

Fighting to End Child Labor & Sweatshops in the Global Economy Charlie Kernaghan 2008-04-01 2:31 PM
Charlie Kernaghan, known for exposing, in 1996, Wal-Mart and Kathy Lee Gifford's eploitation of child laborers in Hondouras. Learn what you can do to stand in solidarity with the workers, mainly women and children, who are exploited daily and must deal with horrendous conditions. (application/pdf)

Rustbelt Radio for March 31, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-04-01 5:34 AM
On this week's show... * The Family of 12-year-old Michael Ellerbe who was Murdered by Pennsylvania State Troopers is Awarded $28 Million * Longtime activists speak on funding grassroots movements *without* Foundation support * Word on the Street from the recent Anti-War march * and more... (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Ruling Against Mumia Shows: No Justice in the Capitalist Courts Internationalist Group 2008-03-31 2:38 AM
On March 27, the U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia reaffirmed the frame-up conviction of Mumia Abu-Jamal, the former Black Panther Party spokesman and world-renowned radical journalist who has been locked up on Pennsylvania’s death row for more than a quarter century. After previously rejecting Mumia’s request to present evidence of his innocence, as well as a host of issues showing that he was railroaded by a racist court, the Court turned down Mumia’s request for a new trial. It upheld the 2001 ruling by a federal district judge that ordered a new hearing on the sentence, but limited the “choice” to the living hell of life imprisonment without parole ... or execution. Mumia is innocent. He was declared guilty and sentenced to die because of his revolutionary politics and because for years he had been a thorn in the side of the racist rulers of the misnamed “city of brotherly love.” Around the world, millions have come out in defense of Jamal. This latest ruling, like all those that preceded it, shows that the exploited and oppressed must have no faith in the racist injustice system. We call on the workers movement to mobilize its power to free Mumia now! (text/html)

Frailty of Ballistics Evidence in Mumia's Case Lori Allen 2008-03-28 9:17 PM
The following report questions the accuracy of physical and ballistics evidence used by the prosecution in their claim of Mumia's guilt, and provides additional conflicting evidence that Mumia could not possibly have interacted with Philadelphia Police Officer Faulkner in the manner described by prosecution. (text/plain)

MOVE 9 Harrisburg Press Conference Audio and Update on Mumia BE47 2008-03-28 8:20 AM
MOVE 9 supporters spoke at the state capital on why they mut be paroled in 2008 (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Does Carlow University care about women or families at all? Marianne Bryan 2008-03-27 11:26 PM
Carlow University gave parents eight weeks notice that their Early Learning Preschool will be closed as of May 3rd. Parents are devastated by this news and are seeking help from the community to put pressure on Carlow University president Dr. Hines and board members to reverse this short-sighted decision. (text/plain)

Penn Primary Notebook: Clinton's far-right Fellowship Barbara Ehrenreich 2008-03-27 12:22 PM
Clinton fell in with the Family in 1993, when she joined a Bible study group composed of wives of conservative leaders like Jack Kemp and James Baker. (text/plain)

Wetback Wednesdays: Just the Tip of the Iceberg by Marc Tacchini 2008-03-27 1:53 AM

A brief explanation on why the "Wetback Wednesdays" at the Garage Door Saloon is a bigger deal than the media is making it out to be. (image/jpeg + 37 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for March 24, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-03-25 12:58 AM
On this week's show... * a special one hour look at race and city planning in Pittsburgh's Hill District (audio/mpeg)

VIDEO: Mike Africa Jr. talks about the May 13, 1985 bombing of MOVE Hans Bennett 2008-03-22 9:00 AM

Along with the new Mike Africa Jr. interview, this video features archival footage from May 13, 1985, including an excerpt of a police video of the fire taken from across the street, where a cop is actually heard joking that: “They won’t call the police commissioner a motherfu**er anymore,” followed by enthusiastic police laughter. (image/jpeg)

Calgon Carbon Locks Out Workers on Neville Island, Benefit to be held March 25 United Steelworkers 2008-03-20 6:50 PM

Pittsburgh-based Calgon Carbon Corp. locked out 63 members of USW Local 5032 who work at the Neville Island facility at midnight, Feb. 29. (image/jpeg + 10 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for March 17, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-03-18 12:59 AM
On this week's show... * we have a special Rustbelt Radio program: as the 5th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq nears, we'll hear from US Military veterans testifying at the recent Winter Soldier hearings (audio/mpeg)

Taking the War into the Election: Obama in Beaver County Carl Davidson 2008-03-18 12:40 AM

My take and the AP take on Obama at Beaver County Community College today, March 17. (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

NOW IS THE TIME !!! FREE the MOVE 9! Join Zinn & Chomsky in Supporting PAROLE! BE47 2008-03-13 2:08 AM

NOW is absolutely THE time to FREE THE MOVE 9!! We absolutely NEED YOU to write and call the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole. Hearings are being held in EARLY APRIL!! Please write AND call now! Ask the Board to parole all eight activists in 2008! Join Noam Chomsky and Howard Zinn in voicing your support to the board. (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Rustbelt Radio for March 10, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-03-11 1:19 AM
On today's show... * A University of Pittsburgh study looks at Recidivism and Rehabilitation for former inmates of Allegheny County Jail * High school students in NYC examines Security in schools and the balance between freedom and safety * LGBT teens speak about PERSAD and peer counseling * Local activists work to restore affordable birth control for college students * and more in our local and global headlines... (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Rustbelt Radio for March 3, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-03-04 4:15 AM
On this week's show... * Indigenous Communities sue the department of Homeland Security over the construction of the US Mexico Border Wall * Revolutionary ideologies of the Zapatistas are inspiring musical stylings here in the U.S. * Cheers and Jeers on the news affecting women across the globe * the radical Day in History and more.... (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for February 25, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-02-26 12:24 AM
On this week's show... * We interview Pitt Professor and Lawyer Jules Lobel about his new book "Less Safe, Less Free: Why America is losing the war on Terror" * International Photo-Journalist Chris Hondros speaks about his work in the war-torn countries of the world * news and analysis from the Mexico Solidarity Network * a look at the recent crimes and sentences of various Pennsylvanian government officials * plus Word on the Street, the History of Black Filmmaking, and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Letters and Calls To Release the MOVE 9 BE47 2008-02-24 3:41 PM
To release the MOVE 9 on probation, we need letters and calls to the Pennsylvania Parole Board in February and March of 2008. They are having a hearing in April where it will be decided whether or not to give them all probation. Or have them serve ANOTHER seventy years. (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for February 18, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-02-19 5:44 PM
On this week's show... * the documentary Gone Tomorrow looks at "The Hidden Life of Garbage" * Pacifica's Sprouts presents: Doing It Yourself Democracy * plus the weekly radio spin, and this week's day in radical history Rustbelt Radio is now broadcasting bi-weekly episodes which are exclusively comprised of content from other independent media sources. We are making this change temporarily because our current all-volunteer staff cannot sustain the huge demands that come from producing a one hour original show every week. If you would like Rustbelt Radio to continue producing original shows which feature local content each week, please consider getting involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us by emailing radio@indypgh.org or by calling 412-923-3000. (audio/mpeg)

Don't Enlist, Stay and Kiss! marie 2008-02-15 1:59 AM

POG and CodePink counter military recruitment on Valentine's Day. (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Take the War Into the PA Primary Carl Davidson 2008-02-14 12:51 AM

The PA primary is pivotal for the mass insurgency using the Obama campaign to stop the war. Our Gov is already making news by suggesting white folks in this state don't care for Black candidates. This piece was written with the PA primary in mind, but offers a way for antiwar activists not happy with any candidate to enter the fray and make themselves heard nonetheless. . (image/jpeg + 14 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for February 11, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-02-12 6:56 PM
On this week's show... * In honor of Black History Month, we bring you voices and songs from black freedom fighters * Community leaders gather together at the Black and White reunion * Word on the Street on the new drink tax in Allegheny County * City Council in Berkeley, California condemns the local U.S. Marines Recruiting Center and * The Department of Labor announces intent to strip worker protections from its H two A guest worker program * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for February 4, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-02-05 2:07 PM
On today's show... * Paul Wright discusses his new book "Prison Profiteers - Who Makes Money From Mass Incarceration" * This Week in Palestine, from the International Middle East Media Center * And excerpts from "World VS. Bank" a film by Friends of the Earth International We need your help! Starting this week, Rustbelt Radio will begin broadcasting bi-weekly episodes which are exclusively comprised of content from other independent media sources. We are making this change temporarily because our current all-volunteer staff cannot sustain the huge demands that come from producing a one hour original show every week. If you would like Rustbelt Radio to continue producing original shows which feature local content each week, please consider getting involved. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us by emailing radio@indypgh.org or by calling 412-923-3000. (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for January 28, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-01-29 2:28 PM
On this week's show... * The Citizens Police Review Board hearing on a Pittsburgh Police Officer's violent disruption of a critical mass bike ride * Updates on the crisis unfolding in occupied Palestine * Residents of Lomas del Poleo fight against displacement as a result of development on the US-Mexico border * our first in a series of reports from those inside Pennsylvania's prison system * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Rust to Renewal: Churches and 3rd Wave Change Carl Davidson 2008-01-23 3:27 AM

Dig out your Gramsci and Toffler, folks, and put on your thinking caps... . (image/jpeg)

CritMass CPRB Hearing This Thursday!!! m 2008-01-22 8:16 PM
The Citizen Police Review Board hearing against the Cop that arrested four people at the March 31, 2006 Critical Mass is this Thursday (1/24/2008)! Come and show your support and help hold Police accountable for their actions! (text/plain + 1 comment)

Rustbelt Radio for January 21, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-01-22 1:17 PM
On today's holiday special... * Reflections on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (audio/mpeg)

Simultaneous Chess Exhibition Pamela Scott 2008-01-22 12:46 PM

Chess Exhibition (image/jpeg)

AMIRI BARAKA Renee Wilson 2008-01-20 3:48 PM
PRESS RELEASE January 28, 2008 Contact: Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh P.O. Box 23373 Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Phone: 412-657-8900 Email: reading_remembering@langstonhughespoetrysocietypgh.org Langston Hughes Poetry Society of Pittsburgh BLACK TIE POETRY Dinner & Book Signing Questions & Answers A Tribute to Langston Hughes Keynote Speaker Poet, Playwright, Activist AMIRI BARAKA (text/plain + 6 comments)

Aliquippa Workers Hit the Streets Repost by CarlD 2008-01-18 1:31 PM

Class struggle around worker rights and community health care in Beaver County, Kudos to SEIU 1199! . (image/jpeg)

video: Pittsburgh: Army of None Presentation vincent / blastfurnace radio & tv 2008-01-16 12:58 AM
video location: http://youtube.com/watch?v=wueSAT7w1tw (text/plain + 2 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for January 14, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-01-15 7:15 PM
On this week's show... * Pittsburgh activists gather over the weekend to share organizing skills * Violence is brewing in Chiapas's ongoing low-intensity war * Dissident Israeli professor Neve Gordon discusses Academic Freedom at American Universities * Hundreds of People ride bikes in NYC to honor fallen cyclists and Pedestrians * Activists resist a Grand Jury against Puerto Rican Cultural and Social Workers in NYC * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Rendell's Health Care Scheme Watchdog 2008-01-15 12:07 AM
Once it is remembered that Big Insurance is the biggest investment bloc on Wall Street...and that customers' supposed Health Care money may be thereby invested in even industries that caused ones disease, a lot becomes clear. Rendell works for Wall Street, not public health. (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for January 7, 2008 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2008-01-08 2:08 AM
On this week's show... * A new report finds that Transgender Women are routinely subject to harassment, abuse and violence in New York State Men's Prisons * The death toll on the Arizona-Mexico border in 2007 * Media Minutes re-caps some of the most important stories for the media justice movement in 2007 * A Massachusetts woman faces seven years in prison for a self-induced abortion * and more, in local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

The Best of Rustbelt Radio, Fall 2007 (December 17, 2007) Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-12-18 4:29 AM
Welcome to this week's edition of Rustbelt Radio, the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's weekly review of the news from the grassroots, news overlooked by the corporate media. This week, we will be presenting highlights of Rustbelt Radio stories from the Fall of 2007 including... * locals take to the street in actions to oppose the war, and in support of the Jena 6 * the Word on the Street from October 8th - Pittsburghers' thoughts on Columbus Day * an update on the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' march on Burger King headquarters in Miami, Florida * New Voices Pittsburgh's Reproductive Justice Weekend * Community Media advocates Push for Expanded Low Power FM Radio * Pennsylvanians push two different LGBT nondiscrimination bills * and more highlights from Rustbelt Radio's fall season But before we begin, during our best-of show we always remind our listeners that our 3-year-old program is produced entirely by volunteers and we depend upon donations of equipment and funds to continue. If you can support us with recording equipment, computers, or funds for these supplies, please call 412-923-3000, or email us at radio@indypgh.org, or donate on our website, radio.indypgh.org. (audio/mpeg)

Ravenstahl is Rotten, They All Must Go! Pittsburgh Organizing Group 2007-12-17 10:46 PM
On Thursday, December 20, Luke Ravenstahl will be inaugurated as Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. During his campaign, Luke promised 'Fresh Leadership' but we don't see anything fresh about this city government. The Ravenstahl administration has been in power for over a year and we still see the same racist cops on our streets, the same attacks on public transportation, and the same plans for gentrifying our neighborhoods. (text/plain)

Ravenstahl is Rotten, They All Must Go! Pittsburgh Organizing Group 2007-12-16 8:15 PM
On Thursday, December 20, Luke Ravenstahl will be inaugurated as Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. During his campaign, Luke promised 'Fresh Leadership' but we don't see anything fresh about this city government. The Ravenstahl administration has been in power for over a year and we still see the same racist cops on our streets, the same attacks on public transportation, and the same plans for gentrifying our neighborhoods. (text/plain + 1 comment)

Rustbelt Radio for December 10, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-12-11 1:19 AM
On this week's show... * Chuck D. speaks on youth empowerment and local history at November's Urban Roots Hip Hop Symposium in East Liberty * Activists call for a moratorium on tasers in response to increased cases of police abuse and taser related deaths * Pittsburgh residents organize to save Schenley High * On the twenty-six year anniversary of the incarceration of Mumia Abu-Jamal, new developments in the case * Another noose incident in Pittsburgh, this time at a local high school * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Pittsburgh SkillShare & Organizing Training t and m 2007-12-10 11:17 PM

Free workshops and how-tos on actions and campaigns for social justice by Save Our Transit, New Voices PGH, Sustainable Living Project, Be Well PGH, + more (image/jpeg + 2 comments)

12/15 Saturday, Benefiting Common Ground Relief, women's shelter v incent / blast furnace radio 2007-12-10 10:24 PM
* Saturday, December 15th, 7pm * NOMADS: A celebration of women in the arts to benefit women in need Benefiting Common Ground Relief < http://www.commongroundrelief.org/> ' Womens shelter in New Orleans, Your Inner Vagabond hosts an evening of performances by some of the area's most talented female entertainers. **** Includes performances by: Phat Man Dee <http://www.phatmandee.com/>, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble < http://www.balafon.org/> Zafira Dance Company <http://www.zafiradance.com/>, Folk By Association < http://myspace.com/folkbyassociation> Jessica Fenlon <http://www.drawclose.com/>, EMay < http://www.erikamay.net/> Many amenities include raffle, visual arts, support information for women (and ways you can get involved!), photo booth, lots of food and drink! Family Friendly, All Ages & BYO. DOWNLOADABLE POSTER ATTACHED....PLEASE DOWNLOAD PDF , PRINT OUT AND POSTER ALL OVER TOWN! (application/pdf)

VFA Reindeer Protest Sears in Holiday In-Store Action Voices for Animals of Western PA 2007-12-09 4:37 AM

VFA activists representing reindeer protest Sears "cutalogging" at the Ross Park Mall (image/jpeg + 2 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for December 3, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-12-04 12:39 AM
On this week's show... * In honor of World Aids Day, we bring you a report on the new face of AIDS and the challenges faced by infected individuals * Independent Journalist Ben Dangl speaks about the Constituent Assembly and recent clashes in Bolivia * An update on the "Middle East Peace Conference" in Annapolis * Nurses are striking in West Virginia, plus more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for November 26, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-11-27 12:25 AM
On this week's show... * We bring you a history lesson on the recent North American Thanksgiving holiday, featuring the voices of indigenous people, their thoughts on the recognition of Thanksgiving, and an alternative celebration known as the National Day of Mourning (audio/mpeg)

People Power: It’s time to stop the war ourselves By Aimee Allison and David Solnit 2007-11-22 4:11 AM
It’s time to stop the war ourselves. A new strategy is emerging from below to make it happen. It can be seen in the Pittsburgh Organizing Group’s “Troops Home Fast,” a month-long, around-the-clock vigil held in September 2007 outside Pittsburgh’s Recruitment Center. (text/plain + 14 comments)

Labor Union Education at Turnpike Rest Areas Kicks-off this Holiday "Working" Se Pittsburgh I.W.W. 2007-11-21 10:59 PM
ACLU Steps-in to Assure Citizens that Rest Areas are Public Space for First Amendment Activities (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for November 19, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-11-20 1:02 AM
On this week's show... * as a legal challenge strikes down part of Pennsylvania's Hate Crime legislation, tens of thousands march in DC to urge the US Dept. of Justice to defend the civil rights of African-Americans * workers in Florida fight for their rights...by taking to the sea * National Lawyers Guild President Marjorie Cohn, speaks about Michael Mukasey, the War on Terror, Pakistani President Musharraf and the Impeachment of George Bush. * Salvadoran Labor Union Leader Ricardo Calderon speaks about the failures of CAFTA and free trade, political repression of union organizers and resistance to corporate privatization of Salvadoran natural resources * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Local Community Radio Act Andalusia 2007-11-20 12:42 AM
An article about the importance of Low Power FM Radio. (text/plain)

An Open Letter to the Drink Tax "Astroturf" Arson Daily 2007-11-16 3:12 PM
An open letter to the fake grassroots organization, created by lobbyists and PR firms that is meant to appear local and spontaneous in its opposition to the propsed 10% drink tax (text/html + 7 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for November 12, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-11-13 1:44 AM
On today's show... * voices from the No Borders camp on the US-Mexico border * Despite opposition, the House of Representatives passes the Peru Free Trade Agreement * Veterans for Peace hold a parade in Meadville, Pennsylvania * Selma James on sixties activism and the current struggle to free Mumia * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Hill District Man Slain By Narco-Terrorists Yinsurrectionary Times 2007-11-12 6:32 PM
Aucy Andrews, 59, of the Hill District is the seventh person to be reported shot by uniformed-terrorists Pittsburgh Police, this year. The Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that one, of the at least five shots, reported by witnesses to the murder, was fatal. (text/html)

Local Community Radio Act BagLady 2007-11-07 8:15 PM
This 12:42 min radio story features the voices of Low Power Radio Enthusiasts in Immokalee, Florida; Opalousas, Louisiana; and Ely, Minnesota. It also features interviews with the Prometheus Radio Project and Western Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Doyle. (audio/mpeg)

Debating the Status of Detainees in the 'War On Terror' Pitt Law National Lawyers Guild 2007-11-06 1:59 AM
DEBATING THE STATUS OF DETAINEES IN THE 'WAR ON TERROR': A Review of the Khadr Case (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for November 5, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-11-06 12:55 AM
On this week's show... * Fighting for fair food in Pittsburgh and across the country,an update on the Student Farmworker Alliance KingDOOM days of action against Burger King * results from the recent Guatemalan presidential election * Media activists, community radio operators and government representatives discuss the benefits of Low Power FM Radio * an interview from "Mother Jones: The Most Dangerous Woman in America" * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Latin American Documentary and Film Fest Amigos del Cine Latinoamericano 2007-11-02 5:00 PM
This First Short Film and Documentary Festival brings a number of films that emerge from social and cultural realities of some countries in the region (in particular Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, the U,S., and Canada). (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for October 29, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-10-30 3:17 AM
On this week's show... * As fires sweep across Southern California, undocumented immigrants fear deportation * Protesters gather in DC to oppose the World Bank & IMF * Dr. Herb Needleman speaks about his research linking lead poisoning and violence * Racial threats continue in the city as another noose is found at a workplace in Pittsburgh * Desmond Tutu visits Pittsburgh - and SCI Greene * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Pittsburgh Bikes and Peds on Satellite TV John Z Wetmore 2007-10-27 6:54 AM
On Tuesday, October 30, Pittsburgh Bicyclists and Pedestrians will be featured on the television series "Perils For Pedestrians". The half-hour program will be on The Universityhouse Channel (DISH Network 9411) at 9:30 PM EDT. (text/plain + 1 comment)

register for Free The Planet & ForestEthics Midwest Summit Free The Planet OSU 2007-10-26 12:15 AM
With the victory from the Victoria’s Dirty Secret Campaign fresh in everyone’s mind, Forest Ethics announces its new target for the paper campaign: Sears Holding Co. (text/html)

John Murtha Retreats from Genocide Resolution David Roknich 2007-10-23 7:39 PM
Even as the US joins hands with Turkey in continuing projects of oppression, the Democratic majority in congress has backed down from their stand on the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, thanks to the efforts of Pittsburgh Congressman John Murtha. (text/html + 1 comment)

Rustbelt Radio for October 22, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-10-23 12:41 AM
On this week's show... * We bring you a special lecture on "Earth Democracy" from author, activist, and environmentalist Vandana Shiva (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for October 15, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-10-16 1:07 AM
On this week's show... * Counter Recruitment strategies from a former soldier and a community activist * New Voices Pittsburgh's Reproductive Justice Weekend * A Judge's ruling puts a controversial immigration enforcement tactic on hold * Multiple incidents of racial intimidation are reported in Pittsburgh * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

(audio) "army of none" presentation vincent / blast furnace radio 2007-10-10 10:49 AM
audio location; http://www.radio4all.net/proginfo.php?id=25005 (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for October 8, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-10-09 12:14 AM
On this week's show... * A new bill may protect Pennsylvanians from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity and expression * Updates on protests and state violence in Burma * A history of American diplomacy with Iran * Views on this year's Columbus Day, in Pittsburgh and in Denver * plus more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

NVP Reproductive Justice Weekend New Voices Pittsburgh 2007-10-08 7:36 PM
Join New Voices Pittsburgh: Women of Color for Reproductive Justice, October 11-14th, 2007, for a weekend of celebration and education which includes: author Dorothy Roberts, recipient of the first New Voices Award; Dia de La Raza (Day of Race); Reproductive Justice Training 101; and 2007 SAVE walk. Click on website link for more information! (text/plain + 1 comment)

Pittsburgh Solidarity Banner Drop Insurrectionary Cougars with Bloody Fangs 2007-10-08 6:24 PM
Early Monday morning, a banner was dropped near the Allegheny County Jail in solidarity with 2 Spanish anarchist prisoners. (text/html)

speak-OUT and Dance Party against Transphobia in LGBT movement Q 2007-10-04 8:30 PM
This Saturday: speakOUT, Dance Party, Show and Protest against Trans-phobia in the LGBT movement! 6pm In Front of East Liberty Presbyterian Church 116 South Highland Avenue (text/plain + 4 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for October 1, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-10-02 12:15 AM
On this week's show... * Students take to the street in Pittsburgh for the national walk-out in support of the Jena 6 * A discussion on the role of Latinos in the new Ken Burns documentary, "The War" * Pittsburgh's local Peace & Justice Center faces financial difficulties * Costa Ricans get ready for a referendum vote on CAFTA * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Winona LaDuke, Derrick Jensen, Vandana Shiva, Oct 12-14 cathy pedler 2007-10-01 11:54 AM
Good People Gather, Charlene M Tanner Speaker Series Lectures, films, and workshops on our societal and environmental global crisis and the urgent need for justice. The three day conference at Mercyhurst College, Erie, PA is free and open to the public! (text/plain)

Ghost Bikes a. nonomous 2007-09-27 4:22 PM

Ghost Bikes mark where cyclist have been struck on the streets of Pittsburgh (image/jpeg + 1 comment)

Pittsburgh Oct 5th-7th Rustbelt/Midwest Anti-World Bank/IMF Convergence Autumn Insurrection 2007-09-25 2:57 AM
Rustbelt/Midwest Convergence in Preparation for the World Bank and IMF demonstrations in DC October 5th -7th Pittsburgh, PA (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for September 24, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-09-25 2:21 AM
On today's show... * The Coalition Against Violence presents their strategies to bring Peace to Pittsburgh * Anthropologist David Harvey discusses the Geographies of Globalization * Thousands rally in Jena Lousiana * The Slow Food movement makes its way to Pittsburgh * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

August Critical Mass Alicia B 2007-09-22 6:19 AM

The month's last Friday, August 31 at the Carnegie dino, I met up with the city's bumpin' C Mass around Oakland. (image/jpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for September 17, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-09-18 12:45 AM
On this week's show... * "The Revolution Will Not Be Funded"-- an in depth interview with social justice activists about organizing work in non-profits * updates on the political climates in Guatemala and Haiti * Pittsburghers march against war this past weekend * plus more in our local and global headlines. (audio/mpeg)

Magic Bus Trips at Indiana U. Chrissie 2007-09-11 10:31 PM
We want all local organizers to come help us engage students in discussions at Indiana University! (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for September 10, 2007 Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-09-11 12:09 AM
On this week's show... * Two stories of victory - locally, prisoners boycott poisonous food. And in national news, Baltimore stadium cleaners will receive a living wage. * Pro-democracy protests continue in Burma, as monks hold authorities hostage following police and paramilitary brutality * Professor Norman Finkelstein speaks about the Misuse of Anti-Semitism and the Abuse of History and Academic Freedom * Pittsburgh shows support for the Jena Six * and more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Harrisburg activist abused by police Kimberly Wilder 2007-09-09 6:00 PM

Activist Diane White was attending her local block party. A policeman arrived and questioned celebrants, who were behaving peacefully and had a permit for the event. The policeman pulled Diane White to the side, abused her, pepper-sprayed her, and handcuffed her. There is still no police report. Yet, Diane White was charged. Public Meeting on September 11th. (image/jpeg)

audio / mp3 / pittsburgh: 30 day water fast against the war begins vincent / blast furnace radio 2007-09-05 11:44 AM
audio location: http://www.radio4all.net/proginfo.php?id=24550 (text/plain)

End War Fast begins despite fences and short permit matt 2007-09-05 3:34 AM

Pittsburgh Organizing Group began a fast in front of the Oakland Armed Forces Career Center on Forbes Avenue today, despite attempts by the city of Pittsburgh to shorten a permit and enclose the protest in fences. (image/jpeg)

FNB Block Party Pittsburgh Food Not Bombs 2007-09-04 6:38 PM

Report from Monday's block party: Thanks to everyone that attended and helped! (image/jpeg)

The Best of Rustbelt Radio for Summer 2007 (Rustbelt Radio for September 3, 2007) Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective 2007-09-04 12:35 AM
Welcome to the Best of Rustbelt Radio, the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's weekly review of news from the grassroots; news overlooked by the corporate media. This week, we will be presenting highlights of Rustbelt Radio stories from the Summer of 2007 including... * Pittsburgh's nomination as America's most livable city * Updates on the South Central Los Angeles Farm * A report from the activists and Media Makers at the 9th annual Allied Media Conference * How To Free a Political Prisoner -- a local benefit for Mumia * Let's Talk About Sex-- interviews and highlights from the 10th annual Sistersong conference * and more highlights from the past few months of Rustbelt Radio (audio/mpeg)

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