Day August 16, 2005

LAVoice hacked

The excellent LAVoice.org has been hacked and is offline. Makes no sense to me, mangling a vibrant, intelligent website. Wishing you a speedy recovery, LAVoice!

The police lied about Menezes’ death

Just when you think police can’t get any slimier, can’t lie more, can’t be more racist, comes this. Brazilian was held before being shotPolice failed to identify himHe made no attempt to run away The young Brazilian shot dead by…

How many more will die in this insane war?

From the Dropkick Murphys We have had an amazing response to the song “Last Letter Home” from the new album “The Warrior’s Code”. For those of you who don’t know the story behind this track we had already written a…

Global warming to boost Scots farmers

Climate change could be good news for Scottish farmers, according to ESRC funded research at the University of Stirling. Rising temperatures and increased CO2 levels could mean increased yields and a boost to local economies. I’m guessing this is not…

Cindy Sheehan: I won’t pay tax

As she continues her anti-war protest, Cindy Sheehan is labeling President Bush a “maniac” and a “lying bastard,” and she’s vowing not to pay her federal income tax. She spoke at an ANSWER LA rally on March 19, and will be speaking…