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Buffalo Critical Mass Ambushed by Police

Reports of 30 arrests made at the Friday afternoon Critical Mass Bike Ride.

Two Rochester cops arrested

Pair is charged with stealing money from drug transactions

Work Develops to Strengthen Movement for Peace and Rights

Summation of Friday Forum at St. Joes (5/16).

Next Forum to be held on 5/30 at St. Joes.

Work Develops to Strengthen Movement for Peace and Rights

May 26, 2003

Building on the previous week's discussion and enthusiasm, and defying the great pressure from the ruling circles to put the movement for peace and rights on the defensive, activists, women, workers, and students met again on Friday, May 16, at St. Joe's, Rochester, to discuss how to further strengthen the movement.

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Rochester School Board Candidate Rejects Democratic Party's Status - Quo Politics

Howard J. Eagle's nominating/acceptance speech at the Monroe County Democratic Party's 2003 Designating Convention

Can We Be Safe and Free? (local ACLU events)

email from local Genesee Valley Chapter, NY Civil Liberties Union

Buffalo Area State Senators Co-Sponsor Bill Punishing Activists as Terrorists

Due to the bill's wording it would even deter legislators from introducing bills that protect our environment and animals in fear that they would be labeled "terrorists." In essence it defines individuals,organizations and investigative reporters who speak out to legislators for the decent treatment of animals and advocate for a healthy environment as "terrorists" too.

Co-sponsors include Buffalo area State Senators Mary Lou
Rath, Dale Volker and George Maziarz...

UR/Strong Memorial Fails to Pay Wage Increases under Union Contract

NLRB finds that University of Rochester failed to properly pay wage increases under contract

Street Theater Slams Bush Tax Cut at Lilac Fest

Street Theater Slams Bush Tax Cut at Lilac Fest

by Elaine Russell Sunday May 18, 2003 at 11:30 AM



May 17, 2003) The Creative Protest Affinity Group protested Bush’s economic policies this evening at the Lilac Festival in Highland Park. The ten activists aimed to call attention to Bush’s tax cut for the rich as well as to the Defense Department awarding contracts to Halliburton without free market competition.

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Street Theater Slams Bush Tax Cut at Lilac Fest

Street Theater Slams Bush Tax Cut at Lilac Fest

“What Is the Next Step? Open Discussion Begins to Tackle Problems Facing Anti-war Movement

“What Is the Next Step? Open Discussion Begins to Tackle Problems Facing the Anti-war Movement

EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME EMPLOYEES FORM UNION

EPISCOPAL CHURCH HOME EMPLOYEES FORM UNION


(Rochester)--Employees of the Episcopal Church Home have formed a chapter of 1199 SEIU New York's Health Care and Human Service Union. They have petitioned the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) for an election to gain formal recognition for their organization.

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Pick up the Pieces and Resist

Friday, May 9
3pm Freestyle Friday, Open mike for beats and spoken word (Liberty Pole, Corner of East Ave and Main Street in the City)
4pm Gathering at the Liberty Pole
5pm Discussion/Ideas session at St. Joes (402 South Ave.)

Lets pick up the pieces and resist

May 8, 2003


Gathering at the Liberty Pole: Friday (5/9/03) 4pm Immediately following Freestyle Fridays.
Speakers will address the attack on rights, human and constitutional.: how we can build resistance, the role of communication and media.
A discussion/ideas session will follow. The discussion will address organizing to build a genuine resistance. This will also be a chance for various groups doing organizing work to give updates. The ideas session is open to all who want to participate, but at this time we ask that the Police do not attend.


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Protesters Confront Governor Over Budget

Protesters Confront Governor Over Budget

by Elaine Russell Wednesday May 07, 2003 at 02:09 PM



Protesters Confront Governor Over Budget

(May 7, 2003) Over 100 demonstrators rallied in front of the Rochester Business Alliance (RBA) building at 930 East Ave today as Governor Pataki arrived to cunjure support for his proposed budget offering tax breaks for corporations and the rich through cuts to health care and education. The rally was organized by Metro Justice and the Working Families Party. The event was attended by local elected officials and various capitalists. More

Protesters Confront Governor Over Budget

Protesters Confront Governor Over Budget

Speaking of Pataki- Show up at Noon

Pataki to Speak at Rochester Business Alliance- Wed. at noon
The Rulers are at odds

Pataki using thug tactics to get Republicans in line

This New York Times piece tells us how politics works under Pataki, and for that matter in every state of these United.

Biggest-ever Albany rally protests education cuts

Last Saturday saw the biggest rally ever in Albany’s history, filling the state plaza from the Capitol to the museum with educators from pre-K to post-grad, administrators, school boards, unions, politicians, parents and students to protest Governor Pataki’s proposed budget cutting $1.4 billion for education. Police estimated over 50,000 demonstrators, who arrived in 900 buses from all over the state, waving signs saying, "Kids not Cuts" and "Every Child Left Behind."
From NYC IMC

Preservation League of New York Announces Historic Award Recipients

The Preservation League of New York State announced today a total of 12 people, projects and organizations for their dedication to preserving, restoring and revitilizing historic buildings. The Orleans County Courthouse Building is an award recipient.

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