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Activists Demand the Release of Ansar Mahmood, An end to Racial Scapegoating

Dozens of activists seeking the release of Ansar Mahmood and other detainees rounded up in the so called “war on terrorism” rallied in front of the INS Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY Saturday afternoon. An ad hoc group consisting of Rochester peace activists, students, workers and youth organized the Rally. Mahmood’s case
exemplifies the attack on the human rights of innocent immigrants that has become standard under the Bush Administration’s “Patriot Act” legislation.
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CORNING HOSPITAL STRIKERS AND SUPPORTERS TO RALLY IN SAYRE, PA SATURDAY

GUTHRIE HEALTH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS IS TARGET OF PROTEST

People with Disabilities demand apology from Democrat and Chronicle

Amidst the furor over remarks made by Bob Lonsberry, I was outraged to see the D&C use equally derogatory language in an article about the killing of a young man with a disability (Mom aids Death in France, 14A, September 27th). Without delving into the incredibly complicated debate over the man's right to die, I can say that when the D&C called him an "invalid" they insulted our entire community.

Government Infiltrators! Is your group safe?

Peace Fresno activists are concerned that an undercover
officer attending their meetings is in violation of their
personal liberties and civil rights.

Rally to Free Ansar Mahmood, A Victim of the War on Terrorism

Ansar Mahmood has turned 25 and 26 in the INS Detention Center in Batavia. He was a legal, valid green-card holding Pakistani immigrant of the US. He settled in Hudson, NY, working 13-hour shifts as a Domino's pizza delivery boy, so he could send extra money back home to his family in Islamabad, Pakistan. His father was sick and they needed the extra money to pay for medicine.

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People with Disabilities demand apology from Democrat and Chronicle

Below letter submitted to the D&C, if they decide to run it.

Dear Editor:

Amidst the furor over remarks made by Bob Lonsberry, I was outraged to see the D&C use equally derogatory language in an article about the killing of a young man with a disability (Mom aids Death in France, 14A, September 27th). Without delving into the incredibly complicated debate over the man's right to die, I can say that when the D&C called him an "invalid" they insulted our entire community.


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The Community Peace Fair

Sorry all this isn't quite timely; but then again, one saturday out of the year shouldn't be the max to do things in the name of peace.

without further adieu:

Saturday September 27 2003, Court Street saw itself on strike for peace.

The FBI/INS Case Against Ansar Mahmood in Rochester's backyard

The FBI/INS Case Against Ansar Mahmood in Rochester's backyard. The case is symbolic of a larger issue; the debate between liberty and security.

Rochester Indymedia Editoral Policy

Discuss what the Rochester Indymedia's editoral policy should be

NURSES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES OF CORNING HOSPITAL VOTE OVERWHELMINGLY TO CONTINUE STRIKE

SPIRITED MEETINGS SUNDAY SHOW DETERMINATION, UNITY

HUNDREDS RALLY IN SUPPORT OF STRIKING NURSES AND OTHER WORKERS AT CORNING

MEMBERS FROM OVER 20 LOCAL UNIONS, COMMUNITY GROUPSWALK THE PICKET LINE

ClearChannel urging violence against bicyclists

Clear Channel Communications radio stations in three cities (Cleveland, Houston, and Raleigh, NC) have recently broadcasted talk show hosts and listeners encouraging violence against bicyclists. Last week, Raleigh station G105 advocated violence against cyclists, with suggestions of how to run cyclists off the road, and urged listeners to call in with stories of harassing them.
One DJ joked of pelting cyclists with empty Yoo-Hoo bottles and said he would "love to be on a motorcycle and driving it down a bike lane. Because he didn't think bikers should be allowed on the road. He said they should ride on the sidewalk," according to a listener quoted in the Raleigh News Observer.
Tell Clear Channel to stop promoting violence against bicyclists.

Bizzare Pattern Forming

Bob Lonsberry's story in Rochester is replicated in Boston, same story, different actors.

Kodak's dirty legacy

After Kodak has ravaged the Rochester community with its disregard for safe disposal of toxic materials it continues to take jobs out of Rochester, replacing local workers with underpaid labor from China and Mexico. Listen to the details on Unwelcome guests radio show. For more cool radio programs check out: http://www.radio4all.org/

The Lynching of Lonsberry

The Lynching of Lonsberry
Thought I disagreed with much of what Lonsberry had to say, there is something more disturbing about his forced exit. There is an obvious contradiction here that, in the current hot air over Lonsberry's racist flap, liberals should be uncomfortable with. Let me state ahead of time that the definition of "what is a liberal" is not clean just as the term "conservative" has different shades of meaning.
What we should be uncomfortable with is the firing of someone based on his/her speech or opinion.

Michael Klare Speech

Listen to Michael Klare's speech given last Wednesday at the First Unitarian Church.

Julieta's Story (A Freedom Rider's personal account)

Julieta Bolivar is a mother of three children, who lost her own parents at the age of five. She told her story Monday night, September 29, 2003, to around 350 people assembled at the Colgate Rochester Divinity School auditorium to support the Immigrant Worker Freedom Ride. She is one of those 135 freedom riders.

Bill Johnson speaks to the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride

Rochester's Mayor Bill Johnson spoke to approximately 350 in attendance
at the Crozier Theological Seminary Auditorium Monday night, September
29, 2003.

Immigrant Worker Freedom Ride: Summary of Facts

Rochester is a Host City for the Immigrant Worker Freedom Ride, a national
demonstration to call for the legalization of all undocumented immigrants
currently working in the United States.

Susan John speaks to the Immigrant Workers Freedom Ride

Susan John, State Assemblywoman, spoke to a full house at the Colgate
Rochester Divinity School Auditorium Monday night, as the National
Immigrant Freedom Ride came to Rochester.

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