Occupy Opposes LA Foreclosures

Upset with Wells Fargo’s foreclosure practices, protesters held a demonstration on May Day that briefly shut down one of the bank’s branches in downtown Los Angeles.

200 arrested at Occupy LA

It is always helpful to go to the source when our colleagues face hardship. Here is the website for Occupy LA, to keep posted, and find action alerts: www.occupylosangeles.org/ It is often interesting to see coverage from sources outside the United States. The Guardian UK has been closely covering the occupations. Though, I found their […]

‘Hot, healthy lunches may be a thing of the past’ (via thegreenschoolhouseseries)

It’s no secret that public schools across America are facing enormous budget cuts, cutting programs and laying off staff to cope. But depriving students of meals? According to a Philadelphia Inquirer article (“26 Philadelphia schools losing full-service kitchens”), hot, healthy lunches may be a thing of the past: “More than 70 percent of the district’s […]

Everyone Benefits from CSA (via thegreenschoolhouseseries)

Build a better relationship – with your produce. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great way for consumers to get their weekly produce fix with locally grown vegetables directly from a farmer in their community.  How it Works A farmer provides a “share” (usually a box of vegetables, but other products like fruit and dairy […]

Radical self reliance: Homesteading outside L.A. (via Food Freedom)

Meet the Dervaes family. These new urban homesteaders, a family of four, are not employed- living comfortably on $30,000/ year.  Growing their own food on 1/5th of an acre outside of Los Angeles, CA, they have meat, dairy and vegetables- all they need.  They even sell to local restaurants and neighbors. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W51JRTjoI1A] Yes, a lot […]

Letter to Governor Schwarzenegger: Another lesson from Gulf of Mexico oil gusher blowout

An open letter from geologist Chris Landau: Dear Arnold Schwarzenegger, We do not want a BP-type Gulf of Mexico oil gusher blowout here. Complete the job. Stop oil pumping from offshore Santa Barbara Los Angeles drill rigs. Why take the risk? Shut the offshore oil wells down off the Santa Barbara Coast. Let’s not have […]

A Michael Moore/Ralph Nader coincidence: Confronting capitalism on Sept. 23rd

On September 23rd, 2009, Ralph Nader will launch his new, fiction book at an event in New York. The title of the book is, “Only the Super Rich Can Save Us.” Also, on September 23rd, Michael Moore’s new movie — which previewed internationally on September 6th in Venice — will have its US opening in […]

Alex Walker: Green Party Senate Candidate

KW: One of my favorite greens from Pennsylvania asked me to support Alex Walker for Senate (in California.) I have some experience with Alex Walker’s work with the national Green Party, and I like the ideas presented at his web-site. Worth checking out. His web-site is: www.alexwalker4california.com peace Alex Walker — Green Party — Los […]

Prop 8 opponents plan [and another] Saturday protest

Update 11/13/2008: More protests planned for this Saturday, Nov. 15th in various cities around the country. A good web page is here at Join the Impact. Click on their dates and places links for more info. Update: About ten thousand people showed up at each of the two biggest protests. And, more throughout California, where […]

A Unique Cynthia Event in Los Angeles……………. Roseanne Barr and Cynthia McKinney

Spend the Night with Cynthia McKinney and Roseanne Barr! Thursday, September 25th in Los Angeles, CA You are cordially invited to a special fundraiser on Thursday, September 25th in support of a real maverick for truth, Presidential Candidate Cynthia McKinney!Join Cynthia McKinney and Domestic Goddess Roseanne Barr at the legendary Jewel’s Catch One, located at […]