Hey, Los Angeles, support striking grocery workers this Saturday! Massive march and rally Sat Jan 31, NoonGreat Western Forum3900 W Manchester Blvd (at Prairie)Inglewood Assemble in parking, march to rally site. Bring banners, bullhorns, yourself. Organized by UFCW, County Fed…

Things you have to believe to be a Republican today. 1. Being a drug addict is a moral failing and a crime, unless you’re a conservative radio host. Then it’s an illness and you need our prayers for your recovery.…

MyDoom traced to Russia MyDoom, the fastest-proliferating computer virus ever, has been traced to Russia. Using location-sensing software, Kaspersky Labs has traced the first e-mails infected with MyDoom back to addresses with Russian Internet providers. “It’s scary, but most serious…

Republican dirty tricks against Greens and Democrats Green Light. This is a local story that I think might be of more than local interest. Can I get a round of applause going for our local Green Party, which has taken…

Why socialized medicine is a good idea Tenet, a scandal-ridden healthcare company, plans to sell 18 hospitals in the LA area because rather than retrofit them to earthquake safety standards. If they can sell them, that is. If they can’t,…

Democrats energized against Bush From Political Wire “Democrats’ record turnout in Tuesday’s New Hampshire primary, following similarly heavy attendance at the Iowa caucuses last week, shows that the party is organized and motivated to oust President Bush next fall,” USA…

Great moments in traffic law Driver Peter O’Flynn was stunned to receive a speeding notice claiming a roadside camera had zapped him — at an astonishing 406 MPH.  The sales manager, who was driving a Peugeot 406 at the time,…