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Protestors “Take to the Streets” to Shut Down I.C.E.
Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org On Monday, October 14th in Arizona Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the federal government were put on notice. Their message to President Obama: “If you are not going
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OP-ED: Operation Streamline Shutdown: Si preguntan porque? – If they ask why?
By Roberto Dr. Cintli Rodriguez Dr. Cintli | drcintli.blogspot.com Posted with permission from the author Scouring media outlets nationwide, it is evident that Operation Streamline – which was shut down by human rights activists
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In Memory of Carlos LaMadrid
By Josette Madonia Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org On Saturday, August 3rd, Angel Diaz, a Phoenix-based artist, painted a mural of Carlos LaMadrid in Tucson, Arizona at 422 5th Avenue at 6th Street. Carlos LaMadrid was
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Tucson in the Streets: The Vibrant Struggle for Social Justice in Tucson, Arizona; Snapshots from 2012-13
By Richard Boren The Hobo Dispatch | www.hobodispatch.blogspot.com Since 1981 a peace vigil has been held every Thursday in front of the Federal Building downtown. Every Friday afternoon since 2001 the group Women In
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National Day of Action Against Border Militarization
Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org A National Day of Action Against Border Militarization was held on Wednesday, July 17th at border communities in the southern United States. Tucson, Arizona held an action that started
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Independents Week
By Charlie Parke Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org When you spend your money do you shop local? Studies have shown that by shopping with local business, more money goes into the local economy. This money
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Police as Drug Recognition Experts. What could go wrong?
By Norah Booth Occupied Tucson Citizen| www.occupiedtucsoncitizen.org Some serious errors can be fatal while others just result in life-changing havoc. For Gavin Douglas, AKA Gadget to five grandkids, life as a master metal worker, sculptor,
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Arizona’s Energy Politics: What Your Power Bill is Paying For
A popular argument for net metering is that solar energy provides choice to energy consumers. If you live in a state with vertically integrated utilities (in Arizona, we do), if you don’t like your utility’s energy source,
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Report from Inside the Court Room of Bradley Manning’s Trial – Day 1
Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org Monday, June 3rd the court-martial of PFC Bradley Manning that was originally set to take place almost a year ago has finally begun. PFC Bradley Manning is most well
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Arizona Joins States Fighting for GMO Labeling
By Charlie Parke Arizona Community Press | www.azcommunitypress.org Genetically modified ingredients in food have U.S. consumers confused about health and safety. It is common to see headlines from other countries that require labeling or that
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