MAKE IT STOP: Homophobic Battlegrounds of the World
Posted by TeamIGA
We wrote the song Make It Stop (September's Children) to address a wave of gay teen suicides in America and to address homophobic behavior and bullying in our scene. The story continues on our recent trip to Russia where we learned about
anti-gay legislation in St. Petersburg. Recently passed laws aim to punish same-sex relations and make life even harder for the gay community in Russia.
Meanwhile, in Iraq, the bodies of at least 14 young men (and more likely many more) perceived to be gay or "emo" (shorthand in iraq for tight jeans or more Western style of dress) have been found,
murdered by anti-gay extemists. In a story reminiscent of Mexico City last year, we are reminded that the battle for equal rights and the story behind Make It Stop continues...
VICTORY: In the USA, we applaud the recent reversal of Prop 8 in California, the snowball effect that has legalized gay marriage in seven states now, and
this Minnesota school finally addressing it's neutrality policy when it comes to the gay community. Make It Stop !
Playing Dirty: Voter Suppression in 2011
Posted by TeamIGA
Check out this video to see how the right wing plans to win the next election. If you can't win playing fair,
try cheating. American fought hard for voter rights, stripping them back flys in the face of that progress.
DISPARITY BY DESIGN-PART 2: The Occupation Continues Worldwide
Posted by TeamIGA
The Occupy movement remains organic, non-violent, and growing worldwide. Events are happening daily from Los Angeles to London and beyond. It continues to create a dialogue, here's four highlights from that dialogue:
1) Graffiti artist Saber creates an unofficial Occupy Flag.
2) 13 points about the Occupation by Limony Snicket
4) Does the movement still need explaining? Click here if you are asking Why Occupy?
DISPARITY BY DESIGN; OCCUPY WALL ST.
Posted by TeamIGA
As the
Occupy Wall St. numbers multiply and their voice becomes louder, the American people are finally starting to have a long overdue conversation about our broken financial system and its often too close and comfortable relationship with a goverment that is supposed to be keeping them in check. Wondering what its all about ? Here are some recent, quick highlights of this growing conversation:
-In less than a minute @AlanGrayson explains what #occupywallstreet is all about: http://bit.ly/qnStPf
-Author
Naomi Klein speaks to Rachel Maddow about Occupy Wall St
-Tom Morello: The Nighwatchman
visits and plays for the protesters.
-Matt Taibbi talks about how the OCCUPY movement can be "
better and more dangerous. "
-October 15th is an international day of action, and there is an OCCUPY movement happening near you, find it here:
http://15october.net/
I Am Troy Davis
Posted by TeamIGA
"Would God bless an ineffective court system?" -Rise Against 'Blood-Red, White & Blue'This week, Troy Davis was executed. Despite the lack of physical evidence, despite the recantations by seven of nine eyewitnesses, and despite a global campaign by more than a million people insisting there was simply too much doubt, Georgia put this man to death.
The death penalty is a flawed system that many US states have already abolished because of cases just like this.
The Soundstrike Continues
Posted by billypilgrim
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead
Two articles that explain why the commercial boycott of Arizona is making a difference:
It's time to Rethink Afghanistan
Posted by billypilgrim
America has dealt with the world's number one terrorist, and yet our troops are still in Afghanistan and our wallets are still being drained. It's time to
RETHINK AFGHANISTAN . How much did you pay for war this year ? Click
here to find out.
Rolling Stone Exposes Murder In Afghanistan
Posted by billypilgrim
Rise Against's song "
Hero Of War " was inspired by tragic and unethical events happening in Iraq at the hands of wayward soldiers. Unfortunately, these events are continuing to unfold and have spread to Afghanistan. The message behind "
Hero Of War" has unfortunately become just as important now as it was then. Saddened but emboldened by reports
like this, we continue to draw attention to this grave problem in the American military and our presence in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Click
HERE for the story of The Kill Team. NOTE: The images at this link are graphic and uncensored.
Help Is On The Way...
Posted by IGAadmin
1. Japan earthquake and tsunami relief:
Donate directly to Japan Red Cross - http://bit.ly/jpnredcross
Donate to American Red Cross for Japan - http://bit.ly/redcrossamer4japan
A massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake hit the Pacific Ocean nearby Northeastern Japan at around 2:46pm on March 11 (JST) causing damage with blackouts, fire and tsunami.
2. New Orleans & the Gulf still need help as they rebuild and sustain their community and environment post Katrina, the floods and the BP oil disaster.
These two organizations are doing the work:
www.sweethomeneworleans.org
www.bpdrillingdisaster.org
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