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Reaching the U.S. Social Forum

Reaching the U.S. Social Forum

Posted by Diana Lopez on Jun 25th, 2010 in Direct Action, RYSE | 0 comments

After 5 days on the road, the People’s Freedom Caravan made its way into Detroit for the opening march and ceremony of the U.S. Social Forum. And the caravanistas did not arrive empty handed. The 5 days on the bus stopping from community to community, meeting our brothers and sisters in the struggle had [...]

Gearing up in Detroit for Clean Air, Good Jobs & Justice!

Gearing up in Detroit for Clean Air, Good Jobs & Justice!

Posted by Robin on Jun 22nd, 2010 in Climate Justice, Direct Action, Energy, Featured | 1 comment

This is my 4th day in Detroit, and I am so psyched for the next 4 days! I came to Detroit for two events: the Rising Tide North America (RTNA) All-Network Convergence, and the U.S. Social Forum (USSF)! While at the RTNA convergence, I had the opportunity to meet with local organizers from Detroit and [...]

I Voted for Community Gardens

I Voted for Community Gardens

Posted by Diana Lopez on Jun 8th, 2010 in RYSE | 0 comments

Please help SWU’s Roots of Change Cooperative WIN a grant for expansion into an urban farm.
We are in the running for a grant from Brighter Planet — but the project needs the most votes to win.  Voting is open June 1-15th.
Please  VOTE FOR PROJECT.  Create an account (if you don’t have one)… [...]