Help Organize for the 1st Annual Los Angeles Anarchist Bookfair!
October 11, 2008
December 13th, at the Southern California Library
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Help Organize for the 1st Annual Los Angeles Anarchist Bookfair!
October 11, 2008
December 13th, at the Southern California Library
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People Murdered in 2008 by Law Enforcement in Los Angeles
September 25, 2008
Rest in Peace victims of Terrorism
Murdered in 2008 by Law Enforcement in Los Angeles
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RAC Benefit: Friday September 26th at Club Fais Do Do
September 21, 2008
Friday September 26th at 8pm Suggested Donation
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Apoyen a Presos Politicos / Support Political Prisoners
September 13, 2008
Events and Actions to Support Political Prisoners
Eventos y Acciones para a Apoyar Presos Politicos
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Santa Ana facing $10 million suit over police shooting
September 11, 2008
The family of a man shot and killed by police during a confrontation last month has filed a $10 million federal lawsuit against the city, calling the shooting malicious and “shocking to the conscience.”
Film Screening September 28th: "We're Still Here, We Never Left"
September 8, 2008
Sunday, September 28th
People's College of Law
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INGLEWOOD POLICE ON SHOOTING RAMPAGE
September 6, 2008
Inglewood Police in trigger happy blood bath as they gun down yet another unarmed person. The chief places 7 officers on leave, a common "consequence" for cold-blooded murder. Police officials have declined to answer inquiries about four fatal officer-involved shootings in the city in recent months leaving the community outraged.
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Police terrorize Black KPFA programmer in the station
September 4, 2008
The Aug. 20 brutalizing of longtime KPFA programmer Nadra Foster by police who were called to KPFA by station and network management has the Black community and all justice seekers seething. How could managers, including two Black women, of the radio station that proudly considers itself the most progressive in Northern California not know the dangers of calling the police on a young Black person? As KPFA programmer Weyland Southon exclaimed on the Block Report that broke the story on Flashpoints the next day, "Situations like this get us killed."
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Traffic stop , cop fires 1 shot hitting driver
September 4, 2008
Both drivers exited their vehicle and a verbal confrontation ensued. Mendez attempted to detain the suspect and there was an officer involved shooting. A single round was fired striking the ToyotaÃs driver in the upper body.
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Build It From Below: Anarchist People Of Color Regional Gatherings
August 5, 2008
For APOC to grow and thrive as a viable force for folks of color in the so-called United States, more base-building needs to take place. More input from people across the country is needed to shape what APOC movement will look like, and what it will achieve in the coming years.
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Inglewood Police Kill Again
July 22, 2008
This is the 3rd time in 2 months that Inglewood Police have killed someone. On May 11th, Officer Brian Ragan shot and killed a young brother named Michael Byoune, 19, and shot 2 other brothers, Larry White 19, and Chris Larkin 21. He was put on administrative leave for just a couple months and was out killing another Black man yesterday.
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History and Experiences of Cop Watch Los Angeles
July 17, 2008
Cop Watch LA (CWLA) is one such group that extends its activities beyond passive observation.
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RAC: Call for Film Screenings: We're Still Here! We Never Left! Llamado para gira de la pelicula:
July 9, 2008
The Revolutionary Autonomous Communities is putting out a call for their film, "We're Still Here, We Never Left" to be screened at your university, community center, church and anywhere else.
Las Comunidades AutÛnomas Revolucionarias est·n haciendo una llamada para su pelÌcula, "Todavia estamos aquÌ, Nunca nos fuimos" para que sea ensenada en su universidad, centro de comunidad, iglesia y en cualquier otro lugar.
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ANOTHER UNARMED MAN MURDERED BY SHERIFF
June 28, 2008
On Thursday evening, 23 year old Brian Moore was shot several times in his back and head by the Sheriff Department. Brian was unarmed. Brian made no life-threatening attempts on these officers' lives. The only thing Brian was attempting to do was run to save his life.
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JUSTICE FOR MOHAMMED USMAN CHAUNDHRY!
June 25, 2008
SHOT & KILLED BY THE LAPD on March 25, 2008. The family was notified of his death 21 days later. Despite the officers having ran his id prior to shooting him. Usman was only 21 years old & will be extremely missed!
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Ulcer in the Belly of the Beast Benefit Show
June 20, 2008
June 27th, at the Southern California Library 7pm
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Stop KKKiller kops! June 21st - 6:30 pm candlelight vigil in Hollywood and Curson
June 14, 2008
On Tuesday March 25th 2008 @ 4am in Hollywood, CA Mohammad Usman Chaudhry a highly functioning autistic person, was shot multiple times and killed by the LAPD (Hollywood Div.) on the 1400 Block of Curson Ave. Usman was stillin handcuffs when examined by the coroner. Family members NOT NOTIFIED OF THE DEATH OF THEIR SON AND RELATIVE FOR 21 DAYS AFTER KILLING
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Anger follows fatal shooting by police in Long Beach
May 19, 2008
Jamal Williams, 8, right, and Jose Allyze, 10, left, were dancing with "Uncle Su'e," celebrating the birthday of Crystal Pagota, 23, with braided hair, and Porche Pointer, with hair wrap, just before he was killed by Long Beach police. Many in the largely Samoan enclave are deeply angry over the death of Roketi Su'e on Saturday..
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Cop Watch Training Manuals
May 7, 2008
For people interested in starting a Cop Watch in their neighborhood or in their city, we're providing a couple of training manuals from different cities to help you. We understand that different neighborhoods, cities and regions have different conditions so you might not be able to apply these things to your specific area, so just use these as ideas so you can create something that is effective to you.
Three detectives were acquitted of all charges Friday in the 50-shot killing of an unarmed groom-to-be on his wedding day, a case that put the NYPD at the center of another dispute involving allegations of excessive firepower.
Scores of police officers surrounded the courthouse to guard against potential chaos, and as news of the verdict spread, many in the crowd began weeping. Others were enraged, swearing and screaming "Murderers! Murderers!" or "KKK!"
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Popular Justice: Guerrero's Community Police
April 18, 2008
The freedoms that were conquered by the human species are always the work of the "illegals," those who took the law into their own hands and tore it to pieces. -Ricardo Flores Magon, Regeneracion, September 8, 1910
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The Historic Role of Police Brutality
March 29, 2008
The Police originated from the first slave patrols in 1704, whichfirst got established in the South and lasted until 1861. Their original role was to catch run away slaves.
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Justice for Mike Cho benefit concert
March 26, 2008
No More Stolen LIVES!!! Come support the friends and family of Mike Cho, as many people are being killed by police keep the awareness up to continue building a movement.
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COURT SUPPORT FOR THE BLACK RIDERS MARCH 26
March 24, 2008
TRIAL DATE SET FOR THE BLACK RIDERS 3, STRESS, ARYANA, AND GENERAL TACO. The 3 members being held in custody are being held so unlawfully and being prosecuted on trumped up charges of conspiracy and gang enhancement charges! This is a call out to all communities!
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Cop Watch LA Alert System with your Camera Phone!
March 21, 2008
You can link your camera phone directly to the Cop Watch LA Alert System. Send your mobile pics to mobile@copwatchLA.org via TXT message from your cell phone. The photos will appear on the site and in the news wire automatically unless approved by moderators. More features and functionality to come! Everyone is a CopWatcher!
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Fighting Words Tonight!
March 20, 2008
Fightin Words" is a monthly Open Mic that benefits the October 22nd Coalition to Stop Police Brutality! Hosted by Aidge34 of the almighty Aesthetics Crew, with sounds by the impeccable DJ Starchild from Divine Forces Radio (90.7 KPFK)!! Come out and bring your rhymes, poetry, spoken word, drums.....
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ICE RAID in Van Nuys - video
March 17, 2008
On February 7, 2008 Immigrations Customs Enforcement (ICE) called the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles (CHIRLA) to announce that there would be a raid "somewhere in Van Nuys, California." Asserting that the call was an effort to follow "humanitarian" protocol, what followed was hardly humanitarian in nature. Watch this video..
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The System is in Trouble!
March 16, 2008
The Revolutionary Autonomous Communities Newsletter Editorial
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New Bill To Allow Police Misconduct Be Hidden From Public
March 16, 2008
A new bill proposed at the legislature would allow for police to withhold misconduct reports from the public.
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Clausura simbÛlica y pacÌfica de la CNDH por la libertad de Presos PolÌticos de Oaxaca.
A network of family and friends of prisoners organizing against prison abuse!
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Report back from the Black Riders press conference
March 4, 2008
The Black Riders are calling for the immediate release of three of their members who are currently being held on entrapment charges of conspiring to acquire automatic weapons. The court has set bail at one million dollars.
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Protest Police Murder on March 4th - 10AM
March 4, 2008
Near the intersection of Valerio and Kester in Van Nuys, a L.A.P.D. motorcycle officer, shot and killed a 25 year old man named Byron SanJose. Byron was an MC and all he was armed with, if anything, was a tripod microphone stand. Nonetheless, the L.A.P.D. officer shot him in cold blood.
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The Eagle and The Condor Unite
March 4, 2008
Reports from Natives from the North and the South
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Know Your Rights Video - Dealing With ICE
March 3, 2008
Watch this video on how to deal with ICE police. Know your rights!
Police raid at Ramona Gardens- 2/29. Info and video
March 1, 2008
On Friday February 29, 2008 five members of my family were arrested without cause. This video ocuments the first arrest and the police unlawfully entering my grandmothers home. The videographer for this video, my aunt, was also arrested . In total five members of my family were taken in (3 uncles and 2 aunts)..
Guatemalan villagers holding a group of about 30 police officers hostage say they will release the men in exchange for government talks on legalising their land, officials say.
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Support and Volunteer RAC's Food Program
February 19, 2008
Revolutionary Autonomous Communities Food Program
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El Fuego y La Palabra Speaking Tour at the East Side Cafe March 2nd
February 2, 2008
El Fuego y la Palabra, that is the title of Gloria Munoz Ramirez's book narrating the history of the Zapatistas. Gloria is a Mexican journalist that lived in Zapatista communities since shortly after the insurrection on Jan. 1 1994. Hers is undoubtedly the most authoritative history of the Zs, not only because she has lived among them for so long, but also because the first part of her book is dedicated to the transcription of numerous testimonies of members of the Zapatista communities.
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Todos Somos Machetero! Support Puerto Rican Independence Movement!
February 2, 2008
Puerto Rican Independence Movement Under Attack in New York and San Juan
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Fighting Words: Open Mic Against Police Brutality
January 30, 2008
A monthly open mic to stop police brutality
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LAPD Arrested For Alleged rape of a 17 year old girl
January 6, 2008
A Los Angeles police officer has been arrested by Chino authorities on suspicion that he raped a 17-year-old girl. Jeffrey Sandwell, 37, is an eight-year veteran of the LAPD. He was pulled over in his own car and arrested Friday night according to a statement from Chino police.
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Programa de NutriciÛn de las Comunidades AutÛnomas Revolucionarias
December 23, 2007
El Programa de NutriciÛn es un proyecto de la ayuda mutua, en el cual el Pueblo por sÌ mismo organiza y distribuye alimentos en sus propios vecindarios.
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Lakota Withdraw-They Are No Longer US Citizens
December 21, 2007
We are no longer citizens of the United States of America
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Revolutionary Autonomous Communities Fliers
December 20, 2007
Get organized, Take back yo' Hood, Take back the land!
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Show for the Southern California Anarchist Conference Attacked / Support El Centro de Accion Popular
December 18, 2007
Fight the Police State, Defend a Community Space by a Member of the Guerrilla Chapter of Cop Watch LA
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Malcolm X Grassroots Movement Cop Watch Video
December 14, 2007
In this short documentary film, you ride along with a Justice Committee / MXGM CopWatch patrol in the streets of Brooklyn, where - just like in any city around the world - police disregard our rights as citizens and humans... and we do something about it.
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On Strategy: Collective Ownership and the Self-Defense of Our Communities
December 4, 2007
Leadership and A Distrust for Privilege
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Black Riders Liberation Party are Targeted by the Police State
November 29, 2007
Members of the Black Riders Liberation Party have been targeted by the police state yet again! The Black Riders are a new Black Panther Party formation, and have been subject to repression since their inception over 10 years ago. Stand with our Comrades and Smash the Police State!
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Revolutionary Autonomous Communities' Food Program
December 12, 2007
Organize, Be Healthy, and Take Back the Land!
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Cop Watch LA - South Central: In Defense of of Our Muslim Sisters and Brothers.
November 25, 2007
Fight Racial Profiling and White Supremacy
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NYPD Kill Unarmed Black Teenager in Brooklyn
November 16, 2007
A young man carrying what turned out to be a hairbrush died Monday night in a hail of bullets fired by New York police. The shooting of mentally ill New Yorker was called justified by police officials.
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Stop Police Killings
October 31, 2007
Activists in Atlanta, Georgia are calling out for a direct action stance in response to the continuous terror tactics perpetrated by law enforcement officials on a national level. Terror tactics which include but are not limited to use of excessive force, beatings, torture, false imprisonment, coercion and outright murder should no longer be tolerated.
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Los de Abajo: Vigilantes de Policia (Cop Watch LA Entrevista en La Jornada)
October 20, 2007
Cop Watch LA, los vigilantes de la policÌa, es la respuesta organizada de comunidades oprimidas que con libretas y c·maras de video en mano y, sobre todo, poniendo sus cuerpos como escudos, registran y difunden la brutal represiÛn policiaca que se ejerce contra las personas de color, de origen latino o afroamericano, en las calles de Los ¡ngeles, California, y en otras ciudades donde ìla razaî predomina. Con influencias del movimiento de las Panteras Negras y del zapatismo, Cop Watch es, ante todo, ìuna organizaciÛn comunitaria integrada por gente oprimida que vive en condiciones neocolonialesî.
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Policia Comunitaria en Guerrero, Mexico
October 8, 2007
La Experencia de la Policia Comunitaria en Guerrero, Mexico
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FREE THE JENA 6
September 21, 2007
the day after two Black high school students sat beneath the "white tree" on their campus, nooses were hung from the tree. When the superintendent dismissed the nooses as a "prank," more Black students sat under the tree in protest. The District Attorney then came to the school accompanied by the town's police and demanded that the students end their protest, telling them, "I can be your best friend or your worst enemy... I can take away your lives with a stroke of my pen."
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Quieren investigar hechos del MacArthur
September 21, 2007
Quieren investigar hechos del MacArthur Llaman a quienes fueron agredidos por el LAPD para que den testimonio
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The TRUTH about May Day 2007 in MacArthur Park
September 8, 2007
The TRUTH about May Day 2007 in MacArthur Park
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Elvira Arrellano arrested in LA after taking immigrant rights campaign on tour
August 19, 2007
Elvira Arellano, the immigration activist who sought refuge inside a Chicago church for a year was arrested in Los Angeles this afternoon after taking her campaign on the road.
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