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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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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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Obama Grassroots Arm Turns up the Heat on Climate in AZ
For five years supporters of President Obama who also support decisive action on climate change have been forced to wait patiently for leadership from the 44th President of the United States. In 2008 and
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