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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: NLNS Statement of Purpose
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Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 09:40:12 GMT

From: PENN@MITLNS.MIT.EDU (steve penn 26-567, 253-1521 Remember Our Humanity; Science is Not Neutral; MIT War Research Kills.)

Included below is an article from the New Liberation News Service
(NLNS) Packet 2.7 (supplemental) -- our autoposter is posting one
article at a time from this 168K file. To receive the full file,
use the GET command (see bottom) on the file NLNS PACKET ; to 
find out more about NLNS, use GET on NLNS BROCHURE and/or email 
Steve Penn at the above address.

To find out more about the PROG-PUBS (Progressive Publications) email
mailing list, use GET on CAMPUS PROGPUBS, or contact RJ Hinde at
rjh1@midway.uchicago.edu
--Harel B.
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NLNS Statement of Purpose

	The New Liberation News Service was founded as a non-profit 
educational project with one goal in mind--to offer small underground and 
community media outlets a radical alternative to existing international 
wire services. We strive to provide as much information to such grassroots 
media as often and as cheaply as possible. We also work as an activist 
organization to spread the idea of a people's media to every corner of the 
globe. NLNS is biased in favor of all democratic movements for social 
change. We do not believe in the so-called "objectivity" touted as the 
journalistic standard by the mainstream capitalist press. To us, the only 
honest journalism is one with an admitted bias. Fairness in reportage is 
the single value NLNS holds above all others. Fairness to all of the people 
all of the time--not just to multinational corporations and their government 
lackeys. As long as the day-to-day struggles of everyday people continue to 
get buried under the endless deluge of "infotainment", NLNS will be here 
"uncensored and free" for all those who believe that the power of the press 
should be available to everyone. Not just to those who own one. Peace. 

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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: South Africa: ANC statement on toxic waste importation
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Organization: PACH
Date: Mon, 6 Apr 1992 03:31:51 GMT

/** labor.toxics: 49.0 **/
** Topic: ANC: Thor Chemical Statement **
** Written  8:36 am  Apr  5, 1992 by africafund in cdp:labor.toxics **
Subject: ANC PR ON TOXIC WASTE IMPORTATION
From: GEO2:ANC-DIP

ANC PRESS STATEMENT ON TOXIC WASTE IMPORTATION

Anyone who suffers from mercury poisoning faces a slow and painful
death. Damage sustained is irreversible. Three men - Peter Cele, Engelbert
Ngcobo and Albe, has been
imported by Thor Chemicals with government approval. The damage to
workers and the environment is a matter of record. Tests have shown that
87% of the current workforce exceed the World Health Organisation's
limits of mercury content in urine. Mercury effluent contaminated the
Umgeni River, used for water and bathing, which had mercury levels
hundreds of times above the WHO maximum drinking level.
Apartheid has res]ed in a criminal destruction of hwmX+ings and their
environment. The ANC welcomes the closing down of the Cato Ridge plant
pending a thorough public investigation. Such an investigation should
include expertise from such bodies as the WHO and the trade union
movement. All the workers, past and present, at Thor should be given a
thorough medical examination. The public needs to be informed of whether
there have been previous cases of such poisoning, and what reports of
"workers going mad" mean. Compensation must be provided to the
families of those who have died or suffered irreversible damage.
Public health and safety, as well as a safe environment, is a prerequisite.
Industry must be held accountable.
Issued by the Department of Information and Publicity
PO Box 61884, Marshalltown 2107
** End of text from cdp:labor.toxics **

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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: DC Conference: THE COLUMBUS LEGACY AND THE AFRICAN
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Organization: PACH
Distribution: na
Date: Thu, 16 Apr 1992 22:17:52 GMT

/** pn.announcemen: 65.0 **/
** Topic: AFRINET ALERT:  CENTENARY EVENT **
** Written  1:23 pm  Apr 14, 1992 by peacenet in cdp:pn.announcemen **
From: <peacenet>
Subject: AFRINET ALERT:  CENTENARY EVENT

From afrnet Tue Apr 14 10:10:40 1992
From: Africa Network <afrnet>

AFRINET ALERT; CENTENARY EVENT

"500 YEARS OF RESISTANCE; THE COLUMBUS LEGACY AND THE
AFRICAN" Searching for Truth and Fighting for the Future

Conference: Howard University, Blackburn Center,
Washington D.C. Nov. 13-15, 1992. Open to All. 

For further information, call: Jerome Scott
(404)441-6345, or Walda Katz-Fishman (301)320-4034,
or for voice mail information: (202)234-9383, ext. 281. 
Mailing Address: "500 Years", POB 53177, Washington D.C. 20009. 

AFCOL (Afrinet Collaboratory)
Phone:     (412)648-7556/648-7540
Fax:       (412)648-7214
E-Mail:    BRUTUS@VMS.CIS.PITT.EDU 
           or via peacenet/ afrinet@igc.org

** End of text from cdp:pn.announcemen **

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From: Christic Institute <christic@igc.org>
Subject: Guatemala:  Peasants Captured
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 02:01:16 GMT

/* Written  4:56 pm  Apr  6, 1992 by peacenet in cdp:pn.alerts */
/* ---------- "Guatemala:  Peasants Captured" ---------- */
From: <peacenet>
Subject: Guatemala:  Peasants Captured

   PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE NETWORK
                ALERT-->  ALERT-->  ALERT-->

On April 14, Guatemalan riot police descended upon the
Jaibal Plantation in the village of San Jorge la Laguna,
Solala, to arrest campesinos who were occupying the farm.
Without mediating, they began to violently attack the
occupants with sticks, stones, gun fire, and tear gas bombs.

Police did not permit ambulances to enter in order to
transport the twelve campesinos who were wounded to the
hospital. They did not permit the press to enter to find out
what had happened.

The 800 soldiers involved destroyed 38 quintales of corn and
3 quintales of beans. They stole 20 chickens, which they
ate. They also stole 20 radio tape recorders, agricultural
tools, and a silver flag with the image of Saint George
(valued at $2,00). They destroyed the house and the property
of the owner of the farm, as well as the village Catholic
Church.

They captured 74 campesinos, including children and the
wounded, who were tied and taken in motorboats from Jaibal
to Panajachel, and then driven in a bus belonging to the
enterprise Contrabin RL (which did not have license plates)
to a jail located in the department seat. Two campesinos,
Felix Simeon Ramos and Antonio Xiap, disappeared after they
had been arrested.

We urge you FAX or TELEX your protests to the Guatemalan
government. Suggested texts and suggested recipients follow:
   "Pedimos investigacion del desalojo violente
de campesinos en Finca Jaibal de aldea San Jorge.
Que ordene y proteja el respeto a la ley, vida, y
integridad fisica de los capturados, incluidos menores
de edad, mujeres, heridos, e investigue el paradero de
Simeon Ramos y Xiap, disaparecidos despues de la captura."
   "Urge investigation of violent expulsion of campesinos
from Jaibal Farm in San Jorge de la Laguna. Also urge
due legal process and protection for 74 captured,
including women, children, wounded, and Simeon Ramos
and Antonio Xiap, who disappeared after their capture by
police and military."
   To: Lic. Fernando Hurtado Prem & Gral. Garcia Samayoa
       Ministro de Gobernacion      Ministro de Defensa
       Despacho Ministerial         Ministerio de Defensa
       Palacio Nacional             Palacio Nacional
       FAX: 502-2-518105            FAX: 502-2-53742
       TELEX: 5085 MINGOR GU        TELEX: 5361 COMGUA GU

For background information, see pbi.news.
For additional info in the U.S., contact pbi.usa.
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From: rd1s+%ANDREW.CMU.EDU%CARNEGIE.bitnet@UMCVMB.missouri.edu (Robert H. P. Dunn)
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
Subject: Brown Volunteers
Date: 17 Apr 92 19:35:57 GMT
Article-I.D.: mont.1992Apr17.193557.27338
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@UMCVMB.missouri.edu>


       BROWN  FOR  PRESIDENT

       PITTSBURGH HEADQUARTERS
        500   7TH  AVENUE

     CALL:  (412) 471-8876  [Pittsburgh]

         NEEDS:
               VOLUNTEERS,
              FUNDRAISING EVENTS


         OR  CALL :
                    1-800-426-1112

          TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION OR TO
           VOLUNTEER.
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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: How to Use the Automated Archiver Service. (autopost)
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Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 09:30:06 GMT

The mailing list affiliated with misc.activism.progressive (MAP) is
run by a "listserver" which also operated an automated archiver
service. To use this service, one sends "commands" -- simple email
messages in certain formats, to the listserver's address, which is
LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET, or LISTSERV@UMCVMB.MISSOURI.EDU

The most basic service available is the GET command; when the
listserver receives a GET command from you, it automatically emails
you the file(s) you requested.

To use the GET command,

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    Use GET with the file ACTIV-L ARCHIVE for a listing of
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Thus, for example, to have the listserver email you the index file
ACTIV-L ARCHIVE which lists the files available with the GET command,
just send the 1-line message GET ACTIV-L ARCHIVE ACTIV-L to the
listserver address given above. Remember: don't email these commands
to Rich, Harel, or other human-folks; the listserver itself "understands"
them. If you are thoroughly confused (try emailing "help" to
LISTSERV@UMCVMB.BITNET first) you can of course consult with Rich
[mathrich@umcvmb.bitnet].

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If you feel more adventurous, listserv also offers a full database
capability for searching through the Megs of all past postings to
activ-l; use the GET command with the file AMLDBASE DOC for a tutorial
on how to use this feature.

Enclosed below is the table of contents from the most recent (when
this file was written) ACTIV-L ARCHIVE file to give you an idea of the
variety of files available.

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* Networking info
* General Resource Files
* Book reviews/reading lists
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*       The continuing saga of the Iran/Contra affair
*       The "Secret Government"
*       Anti-war resources
* Media and propaganda
*       Domestic Policy
*       Civil liberties in the US
* Sexual Equality and Freedom
*       Ecology/Environment
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* Other files of interest...
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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Today's Quote...
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Tue, 7 Apr 1992 09:35:14 GMT



"What then is capital punishment but the most premeditated of murders,
to which no criminal's deed, however calculated it may be, can be
compared? For there to be an equivalence, the death penalty would have
to punish a criminal, who had warned his victim of the date at which
he would inflict a horrible death on him, and who from that moment
onward had confined him at his mercy for months. Such a monster is not
encountered in private life." --Albert Camus, writer, France.

[From "When the State Kills...The death penalty: a human rights issue"
by Amnesty International]


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From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (Harel Barzilai)
Subject: RESOURCE: "Questionable Doctors" report by Public Citizen
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 06:49:22 GMT



RESOURCE: "Questionable Doctors" report by Public Citizen

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[New 1991 edition of _Questionable Doctors_ by Public Citizen]
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"If you see a doctor, you need to know that their care is of the
highest professional standard. But why should you doubt? There have
been some alarming reasons:

    A New York physician sexually assaulted his female patients.

    An Indiana surgeon performed incompetent surgery on his patients
    ...as a result, several died.

    A Georgia doctor with a gragic history of alcohol an dprescription
    drug abuse.


In last year's edition of _Questionable Doctors_ there were 6,892
doctors listed who had been disciplined by States of The Federal
Government. This year there are over 9.000 such cases listed!

Most are still licensed to practice medicine!

Is your doctor one of these cases? Find out in the 1991 edition of
_Questionable Doctors_

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Compiled from official sources including:

State Medical Boards
The Medicare Program
The Federal Register

FIND OUT how to file a complaint about  adoctor and useful addresses
to contact.

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Please send me _Questionable Doctors_

( ) National Listing $53 ($48 plus $5 S&H)

( ) Specific States $12 per State ($10 plus $2 S&H)
Which States do you require?_______________

( ) I have last year's edition please send me the 1991
	update $26 ($23 plus $3 S&H)

Total Amount Enclosed:______________________

Checks and money orders only payable to "Public Citizen"
(*Overseas oders please triple S&H amounts)

[Includ your full address]

Send to: Public Citizen Health Research Group
	2000 P Street NW Suite 700
	Washington, DC 20036

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Use the GET command (see below) with the file PUBL-CTZ REPORT90
for Public Citizen's 1990 report (written earlier this year) which
will soon be posted in parts, detailing PC's work by project,
including Congress Watch, Critical Mass Energy Project, Health
Research Group, Litigation Group, Buyer's Up (PC's fuel-buying
consumer cooperative (Caveat: PC is simultaneously pushing for
alternative energy sources; see the Report), etc.

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From: ADAPT <cyanosis@igc.org>
Subject: 03/92 INCITEMENT: WE AIN'T KIDS JERRY!!!!!!
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Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Mon, 13 Apr 1992 20:16:43 GMT

                   WE AIN'T KIDS JERRY!!!!!!

     Protests work!  If you ever had any doubt look at the 
hottest political controversy striking at the heart of the Bush 
administration.  On the administration's  side is long time 
disability rights supporter Evan Kemp, Commissioner of the Equal 
Employment Opportunity Commission battling against the self 
appointed Saint of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Jerry " 
Point of Light" Lewis.  (Jerry's letter to President Bush begins 
"permit me to have the immodesty to say that if ever there was a 
Point of Light ... I'm it!")

     Jerry is outraged over Evan Kemp's comments on the pity 
techniques used by MDA to raise money for research. Throughout 
his career Evan, a person who has Muscular Dystrophy, has opposed 
the portrayal of disabled people as helpless or childlike, a 
consistent theme of the MDA telethon.

      >>>>> "It's one thing to play fast and loose with the truth 
and fact when you're a nobody trying to become a somebody... but 
it's quite another when compromising the dignity of high public 
office and serious responsibility is involved.  David Dukes 
[sic]... for example... doesn't wear a hood any more... and I'm 
tired of hearing our effort characterized by those comfortably 
free from threat of premature death." -- Jerry Lewis, from an 
October letter to Evan Kemp.  <<<<<

      In his letter to the Bush administration Jerry says that 
Evan Kemp's statements encourage and fuel "this manipulation of 
the press by a few media wise radicals".  Alluding to MDA's 
recent loss of revenue in response to the protests, Jerry 
continues "...I urge you to act to protect and preserve the 
invaluable American private sector institution represented by MDA 
and the desperate hopes of the multitude of Americans whose 
dignity and -- in many cases -- whose very lives depend on it, by 
replying to this letter with a categorical disavowal of [Evan's 
stance on the telethon] ..."

     To Evan's credit he has taken the high road in this 
controversy.  Evan's remarks have consistently echoed the spirit 
and concepts embodied in the Americans with Disabilities Act.  
Pressure on the Bush administration by MDA to dump Evan is 
growing.  If this occurs the disability community should be ready 
to show Jerry that "WE AIN'T KIDS!!"

     [Editor's note: a further irony for ADAPT in the MDA 
Telethon controversy was raised by one Incitement reader when he 
wrote to say that MDA will not pay for attendant services.]

Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: Edward Agro <eagro@igc.org>
Subject: WTR: Confrontation in Colrain
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Wed, 15 Apr 1992 21:12:58 GMT

/* Written  2:09 pm  Apr 15, 1992 by eagro in cdp:nonviolent.act */
/* ---------- "WTR: Confrontation in Colrain" ---------- */
Confrontation in Colrain

As reported by Aaron Falbel of the Boston Two Affinity Group:

When they returned to the Corner-Kehler home after participating in today's
Wartax activities in Greenfield, ten miles distant, the members of Boston 
Two found that the house had been entered in their absence by Dan Franklin, 
Terry Charnesky, and several friends. The situation at present (4:40 pm
eastern savings time) is as follows:

Franklin and a supporter are in the house, along with Boston Two members 
Lloyd Fillian, William Spademan, and Flo Wilder. Two other Franklin 
supporters have padlocked the doors to the house and taken up positions 
outside. The other four Boston Two occupiers remain outside the house, 
along with members of the War Tax Refusers Support Committee and the press. 

The State Police, who are on the scene, have declared that Franklin and 
Charnesky cuurrently have as little right to be on the property as the 
wartax dissidents, as the legal situation has yet to be decided. 
Franklin/Charnesky's trespass complaint against Corner/Kehler comes up for 
a hearing on April 29th. I have no details at present regarding the status 
of the counter-complaint of the Valley Community Land Trust against 
Franklin/Charnesky.

An unknown number of wartax resisters and supporters are expected to show 
up at the house this evening for the scheduled potluck dinner with Sulak 
Sivaraksa. The Support Committee intends to go ahead witht the changing of 
the guardians scheduled for tomorrow, when the Colrain Neighbors AG will 
take over the occupation from Boston Two. The Support Committee plans a 24-
hr vigil outside the house. 

The Support committee asks as many supporters as possible to attend the 
hearing on April 29th. I'll post details as they become available.  --  ed

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From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (Harel Barzilai)
Subject: PROFILE: Althernative Revenue Service
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Missouri
Date: Wed, 8 Apr 1992 06:57:58 GMT



PROFILE: Althernative Revenue Service

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Alternative Revenue Service,
339 Lafayette Street,
New York ,NY 10012,
Tel (800)955-PEACE
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     F I L E   W I T H   U S   F O R   P E A C E   O F   M I N D

TAXES -- The Alternative Revenue Service is an exciting new national
campaign that encourages individual to resist at least $1 of their
federal income tax as a protest against the federal military budget.

The ARS's EZ Peace form is a parody of the IRS's 1040EZ and calls
attention to the fact that over 60 percent of each federal income tax
dollar goes toward the U.S. military budget while millions of
Americans are hungry, homeless, or lack funds for education and health
care.

Through the EZ Peace form, individuals are able to figure out how much
of their 1990 taxes went to the military and are offered a chance to
redirect a portion of their taxes owed to areas of social concern.

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