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UNAC and FIST Panels at Left Forum

John Jay College of Criminal Justice of the City University of New York, 524 W. 59th St at Amsterdam Ave. http://www.leftforum.org/

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This Saturday, May 30, Let’s Speak with “One Voice for Oscar’s” Freedom!

http://freeoscarnycmay30.org/ This Saturday, May 30th,  over 5 thousand people will gather in New York City for “One Voice for Oscar López,” a national march and rally to demand the release of Puerto Rican activist and icon Oscar López, a 72-year-old decorated Vietnam veteran who begins his 34th year in prison on May 29th despite having […]

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Milwaukee, June 1: We Will Defend Our Public Schools! / ¡Defenderémos nuestras escuelas públicas!

We Will Defend Our Public Schools! / ¡Defenderémos nuestras escuelas públicas! On June 1, the Wisconsin legislature is expected to begin its debate on the state budget. Included in this is a proposal, initiated by Sen. Darling and Rep. Kooyenga, for the Milwaukee County Executive to seize control of public schools at whim and sell […]

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Milwaukee, May 28: Pack MPS School Board Meeting

Join teachers, staff and community supporters of public education tonight, May 28, for the Milwaukee Public School Board’s regular meeting, where the budget and the attempted takeover will be discussed. The address is 5225 W. Vliet Street, 6:30 pm. “I’m going to share the call and email information for all of the folks who are […]

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Form An MPS SCHOOL DEFENSE COMMITTEE

http://stopmpstakeover.com/ Protect YOUR SCHOOL and ALL PUBLIC SCHOOLS from the TAKEOVER What is a School Defense Committee? A School Defense Committee is a group of parents, students, educators, community members/organizations, local leaders, faith- and neighborhood-based associations, and businesspeople who are willing to get involved at YOUR school to oppose the MPS takeover plan. Who needs […]

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DETROIT SHUTS WATER OFF AGAIN, VIOLATING UN DECLARATION

http://voiceofdetroit.net/ MAY 27, 2015, DETROIT – City contractor Homrich’s water shut-off trucks rolled out like thirsty beasts yesterday, targeting Detroit residents who owe more than $150 to the Detroit Water & Sewerage Department (DWSD) and are at least 61 days late on their payments. The wave of shut-offs is the third in recent Detroit history, […]

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Hundreds Gather to Protect MPS Schools From Takeover

http://bit.ly/1EyK8VP ‪#‎NoMPSTakeover‬ MTEA leader and Auer Avenue teacher Ingrid Walker-Henry said: “As a teacher, I know how hard it is for children and their families who live in this city. Education is not the only thing on their mind, survival is. If those people who live in the suburbs want to help Milwaukee; they can […]