Month May 2005

The Beverly Hilton signs pact that ends next year, a key concession for Unite Here, which wants contracts nationwide to expire at the same time. The Beverly Hilton was the first LA chain to sign. Others will no doubt follow.…

Editor of leading Jesuit Weekly resigns over conflict with Vatican The editor of the Jesuit weekly America is leaving the magazine after the Vatican received complaints about articles he published on touchy issues such as same-sex marriages and stem cell…

Community MeetingSaturday, May 7, 2 pmSunset Hall Retirement Home2830 Francis Avenue LA.  (1 blk S of 8th, between Vermont & Hoover)Park in the lot at 8th and VermontOn May 7, activists from all neighborhoods and communities in the LA area…

The following is unretouched email I received from Senator Dianne Feinstein in response to my email to her. May 6, 2005 Dear Mr. Morris: Letter begins here.     Sincerely yours,     Dianne Feinstein    United States Senator Truly I am honored…

International first: the New Zealand government will raise millions of dollars to combat global warming and reduce fossil fuel dependency by introducing a national carbon tax.