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Police Homophobia and Sexism at Anti-war Picket pog 2006-12-04 2:00 AM

Pittsburgh Police taunt protesters with homophobic and sexist remarks at Nov. 28th counter-recruitment picket. (image/jpeg + 25 comments)

Documentary: An Oral History of Islam in Pittsburgh Haroon Al-Qahtani 2006-12-03 2:51 AM
A documentary exploring the evolution of Islam in the city of Pittsburgh, beginning with migrant ex-slaves, to off-shoots of Islam such as the Moorish Science Temple, and finally examining the current situation of indigenous Muslims after intermingling with recently arriving immigrants and students. (text/html)

RADIO INTERVIEW: Is Honoring Mumia Abu-Jamal A Crime? Hans Bennett 2006-11-29 8:50 PM
Telephone interviews with Peter J. Wirs (Chairman of Philadelphia's 59th Republican Ward Executive Committee) and Robert R. Bryan, (Attorney for Mumia Abu-Jamal) about the new criminal charges filed against two French cities supporting journalist and death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal. (audio/mpeg)

Rustbelt Radio for November 27, 2006 Indymedia Rustbelt Radio collective 2006-11-27 9:55 PM
On this week's show... * We take a special look at the holiday celebrated this past week in the U.S., Thanksgiving. Rustbelt Radio will bring you stories from Alcatraz Island and Southern California where the histories and struggles of indigenous people are often hidden from the public eye. (audio/mpeg)

Penn. 'Anti-war' Democrat has ties to PNAC & Iraq LIES LA Times 2006-11-26 5:32 PM
Memo to the citizens of Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District: please stay on top of this man's voting record. Let him know, as loudly as possible, when he does something you think is hurting the interests of his district and his country. And remember: this guy, whether he admits it or not, holds a great deal of personal responsibility for having put American military lives in harm's way over a pack of lies to push this country into a war in Iraq. (text/plain)

Rowhouse Fire in Morningside katierose 2006-11-26 2:56 AM
7 houses were destroyed in the fire at 4:00am on November 24. (text/plain)

Pittsburgh Rises-Up in Global Days of Action Against Starbucks Santa's Little Helper 2006-11-26 1:38 AM

Solidarity is more beautiful than anything I have ever seen. More beautiful than the most intricate bridges. More beautiful than the most luminous skylines, hearing it said in unison, "Organize, don't fool around, Pittsburgh is a union town." -- FW Laney Trautman (image/jpeg + 26 comments)

Freiheit für Mumia!: German book reveals new evidence Hans Bennett 2006-11-25 5:12 AM

This is a shorter “reader-friendly” essay review of German author Michael Schiffmann's explosive new book on Mumia Abu-Jamal featured at http://www.dissidentvoice.org/Nov06/Bennett24.htm based on my exclusive reading of the English language version (not yet published in the US) and an extensive interview, which is the only public English language resource that documents the many new facts and original ballistics analysis presented in the German book. This version features several accompanying graphics. LINK TO FULL LENGTH INTERVIEW: http://hbjournalist1.googlepages.com/schiff (image/jpeg)

Mumia's Best (and Last) Chance for a New Trial: A Legal Update Hans Bennett 2006-11-24 1:28 AM
On October 23, attorney Robert R. Bryan (attorney for death-row prisoner Mumia Abu-Jamal) filed the 4th Step Reply Brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, Philadelphia. Because this should be the last round of reply briefs, Bryan estimates that the public hearing of arguments should begin within three months. After the hearing, the panel of judges will then decide whether to grant Abu-Jamal a new trial. (text/plain)

No Casino on the Hill Update BagLady 2006-11-22 2:31 AM
Hill district residents and activists are convinced that they can stop a casino from being constructed in their neighborhood. They have been "raising their hands" and letting Isle of Capri know they are not welcome. (audio/mpeg)

No Casino on the Hill BagLady 2006-11-22 12:17 AM

No Casino on the Hill BagLady and Dr. Goddess 2006-11-21 11:23 PM

No Casino on the Hill BagLady 2006-11-21 11:11 PM

Rustbelt Radio for November 20, 2006 Indymedia Rustbelt Radio collective 2006-11-20 10:33 PM
On this week's show... * Putting down the guns and picking up the gloves, Wilkinsburg Youth become boxers * Activists conduct a sweep against racist flyers in South Oakland * Organizers in the struggle to save affirmative action discuss Michigan's recent election results, voter fraud, and Ward Connerly. * UCLA students protest taser abuse on campus * and more local and global headlines (audio/mpeg + 1 comment)

Pittsburgh joins the Global Day of Protest against Starbucks Worker Freedom 2006-11-19 10:38 AM

PITTSBURGH, PA - The Starbucks Workers Union in about 50 cities around the world--including Pittsburgh--has called for a global day of action November 24th to protest Starbucks' anti-union activity and poor employee compensation. (image/jpeg + 12 comments)

Nationwide & Pgh Action to Challenge Starbucks: Nov. 24-25 Starbucks Workers Union 2006-11-16 4:50 PM
Background on nationally planned and local actions to protest Starbucks union-busting (text/plain + 4 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for November 13, 2006 Indymedia Rustbelt Radio collective 2006-11-14 1:41 AM
On this week's show... * Angela Davis speaks at the Thomas Merton Center Award Dinner * A discussion about the fight for universal health coverage * A Chicago man sets himself on fire in protest of the war in Iraq * A video posted on You Tube prompts an FBI investigation into the conduct of the Los Angeles Police * plus more in our local and global headlines (audio/mpeg)

Anti-Racist Action Responds to Racist Posters in South Oakland Anti-Racist Action 2006-11-13 5:50 PM
Anti-Racist Action spots racist fliers in South Oakland and goes into action. (text/plain + 2 comments)

Angela Davis Receives Thomas Merton Award phgimc 2006-11-13 4:34 PM

Angela Davis was this year's recipient of the Thomas Merton Center Award. (image/jpeg + 20 comments)

The Fight for Universal Health Coverage in America david 2006-11-13 2:04 AM
In a recent talk at the University of Pittsburgh, scholars and health care advocates discussed the fight for universal heath coverage in America. (audio/x-ogg)

Building a Movement of Cross Cultural Interaction Michelle Burton Brown 2006-11-12 9:16 PM

(video) pittsburgh: caitlin says, stop the war! vincent / blast furnace radio 2006-11-07 11:08 PM
caitlin speaks out against the war. talk b4 the iraq vets (text/plain)

Rustbelt Radio for November 6, 2006 Indymedia Rustbelt Radio collective 2006-11-06 11:22 PM
On this week's show... * Hill District Residents continue to mobilize against a casino in their neighborhood * Taking back the land: homeless Miami residents build a shantytown * We'll hear voices from the International Day of Action Against Climate Change and key predictions on climate from new scientific studies. * Persecution of gays in Iraq has led to several murders * updates on the situation in Oaxaca and more local and global news (audio/mpeg)

Stop election fraud in PA ballot boy 2006-11-06 8:45 PM
Stop Fraud in Your Precinct Upload Results for Real-Time Election Forensics on Election Night! (text/plain)

Benjamin H. Latrobe’s Pennsylvania-German Family Connections William Hughes 2006-11-06 7:47 AM

On Nov. 4, 2006, a ceremony was held to mark the reopening of the R.C. Basilica in Baltimore. It was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe, who it was noted emigrated from England, “in 1795.” Latrobe’s Pennsylvania German connections were omitted, however. His mother was born in PA, and his maternal grandfather, John Henry Antes, a German emigrant, was a builder in his own right. Three of Latrobe’s uncles were Revolutionary War patriots. (image/jpeg)

A Second Reportback from Two Members of POG in Oaxaca Two Poggers in Oaxaca 2006-11-02 12:04 AM
November 1, 2006 - A Second Reportback from Two Members of Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) in Oaxaca (text/plain + 1 comment)

Priistas are planning to remove CIPO out of the neighborhood by force! 2 poggers in oaxaca 2006-11-01 7:57 PM
Priistas are planning to remove CIPO out of the neighborhood by force! (text/plain)

KDKA: Dump O'Reilly Open Mike Watch 2006-10-31 12:00 AM
Democratize KDKA (text/plain + 7 comments)

Rustbelt Radio for October 30, 2006 Indymedia Rustbelt Radio collective 2006-10-30 10:06 PM
On this week's show... * in Oaxaca, Mexico, police and paramilitaries responded to the months-long popular uprising with armed attacks, killing several people including an indymedia videogrpaher and a local newspaper photographer * Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai speaks at the University of Pittsburgh * locals with the Student Farmworker Alliance hold a demonstration at the McDonalds in Oakland * and more global news from Uruguay, Portugal, Ecuador, and more (audio/mpeg)

Oct 27 Protest at McDonalds marie 2006-10-29 11:28 PM

On Friday, October 27th, about 20 supporters of the Student/ Farmworker Alliance turned out to protest at McDonalds near the University of Pittsburgh in Oakland. The protest was part of the Days of Action involving the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and the Alliance for Fair Food. (image/jpeg + 4 comments)

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