18 Campesinos Detained in Zulia, Venezuela

The state government of Zulia has demonstrated its capacity to violate human rights with ease, violently attacking 350 families that were living in two ranches that ex-governor Manuel Rosales purchased with the people's money, or state money, however you wish to call it.

Imprison the Corrupt

In Other Words Women's Books and Resources is the last surviving non-profit feminist bookstore in the United States.

In Other Words is more than a bookstore and is a hub of activity—hosting a wide range of community events, meetings and workshops that include author readings, Spanish classes, writing workshops, concerts, art shows, yoga and much more.

Dear friends,

In Other Words, like so many of our fellow bookstores, has fallen
upon incredibly hard financial times. With the decline in our current
economy, we have experienced severely decreased revenue. If we are

Yesterday, convicted rapist, Tom Wenning, joined other racists from OFIR and the Oregon Minute Men, to protest hard working folks at the Portland Day Labor Center. Below is commentary on this vile man, who has been featured in the Oregonian.

Come one! Come all! Listen to local wordsmiths - Blacque Butterfly and Madgesdiq.
Get involved in the media camp - share your skills, learn some skills, organize for media justice!

An interesting article by Erik Ward (National Field Director for the Center for New Community) about the implications of immigration legislation on communities of color, the poor, and the elderly.

PGMC will be holding a benefit on July 12th at The Kenton Firehouse. Come watch video, listen to hip-hop music and witness art that "Tells It Like it Is!!" and support the community members and activists in becoming the media themselves.

The first of a series of monthly film reviews on the blog http://imagine2050.blogspot.com/
by Walidah Imarisha

Powerful and very informative story about how immigration raids are affecting communities.