Month January 2003

INS mass arrests update Class action lawsuit filed“The essence of the lawsuit is that on Dec. 16-18, the INS unlawfully arrested large numbers of people, especially in Los Angeles, as they came forward to voluntarily comply with new “special registration”…

Salt of the Earth I just saw “Salt of the Earth”. Barely known in this country, it was made during the height of McCarthyism by blacklisted Hollywood writers and producers. Were it to be made today, it would be considered a…

Lunatics in the asylum Hatch wants to be a Supreme. “Orrin Hatch is making noise (through segregationist pal Ashcroft) about being the nation’s next Supreme Court justice.”

Shouldn’t we prove Iraq actually HAS the weapons, BEFORE we invade? US will liberate Iraq, says Bush. “The American president rallies US troops, telling them that if Iraq refuses to disarm they will not be conquerors but liberators.”

Hybrid Car Rally This hybrid car rally was held outside the L.A. Convention Center today, just prior to the opening of the L.A. Car Show. It was attended by about 70 hybrids (and their owners), including the Toyota Prius, Honda…