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From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: "Earning Interest on Your Principles": PARNASSUS and PAM (autopost)
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Date: Tue, 1 Sep 1992 08:30:05 GMT

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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: Dorothy Morse <dmorse@igc.apc.org>
Subject: SUNET faxes also free for IGC
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Resent-From: Dorothy Morse <dmorse@igc.apc.org>
Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1992 19:03:35 GMT

/* Written 11:46 am  Aug 23, 1992 by dmorse in cdp:soc.cult.afric */
/* ---------- "SUNET faxes also free for IGC" ---------- */
Peacenet support happily informs us that free SUNET faxes sent by users
of IGC (peacenet ,etc.) are charged to the sender simply as email to Internet,
that is, there is no charge apart from your online time.

When sending to these free SUNET fax numbers, use email, and at the "To:"
prompt, simply type in the entire fax number.  Do *not* precede this
by "fax:".  From the point of view of IGC, you are simply emailing Internet.
SUNET will pick up your email and turn it into a fax that actually comes
out the recipient's fax machine.  The charge to you is simply your
online charge.

This is a bit of good news amid the storm.      

Please fax all you have time and energy for.  It seems clear that the
goverment officials are simply responding to public opinion, and if that
falls silent, Somalia will be totally abandoned.

Thanks to all who read these posts and act for Somalia.
Dorothy
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: BOUTROS GHALI CONCERNED OVER EL SALVADOR
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Sat, 29 Aug 1992 05:07:09 GMT

/** reg.elsalvador: 157.0 **/
** Topic: IPS:UN: Boutros Ghali Concerned **
** Written 11:41 am  Aug 23, 1992 by hrcoord in cdp:reg.elsalvador **
From: Human Rights Coordinator <hrcoord>
Subject: IPS:UN: Boutros Ghali Concerned

/* Written 12:12 am  Aug 23, 1992 by newsdesk in cdp:ips.englibrary */
Copyright Inter Press Service 1992, all rights reserved.  Permission to re-
print within 7 days of original date only with permission from 'newsdesk'.

Title: UNITED NATIONS: BOUTROS GHALI CONCERNED OVER EL SALVADOR

new york, aug 20 (ips) -- un secretary-general boutros boutros
ghali thursday expressed concern in the un security council over
the slow pace of the peace process in el salvador.

boutros ghali said that deadlines for the demobilization of
army troops and farabundo marti national liberation front (fmln)
guerrillas, part of a peace plan agreed on in january, were not
being met.

however, he said the situation was not alarming and that,
while things were moving slowly, there were signs of progress on
the political front.

botros-ghali included the salvadorean issue in the 12-point
agenda of a special meeting of the council, which also discussed
the situation in afghanistan, cambodia, iraq, mozambique,
somalia, south africa and western sahara.

diplomatic sources said the secretary-general pinpointed the
delay in the establishment of a national civilian police academy
in el salvador. the new unit would absorb the country's security
forces and the fmln's guerrillas.

u.s., british and french representatives are scheduled to meet
soon with the united nations' deputy secretary-general for
political affairs, marrack goulding, to discuss the situation in
el salvador.

goulding has just completed a visit to the central american
country, where he studied the progress of the peace plan
, contained in a jan. 16 agreement between the salvadorean state
and the fmln.

the accord ended a civil war that lasted almost 12 years.
(end/ips/trd/so/mg-sfi/kb/92)
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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: PGiguere <pgiguere%ccmail.edc.org@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Subject: New publication, C.A.U.S.E. Journal
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 20:36:21 GMT

          The C.A.U.S.E. Journal, Cultural Alliance for Unity and
          Social Equality, is a new quarterly publication from the
          students at Springfield College, School of Human Services in
          Springfield, MA and Manchester, NH.

          Through the use of this journal, we hope to reinforce the
          root-cause philosophy by offering some of the best samples
          of writing and thoughts that the student body has to offer.
           We hope these writings will serve as a guide and
          inspiration in addressing root-cause not only in other
          student's studies, but also in the field of human services
          that they may work in.

          The problem of root-cause analysis is a national problem and
          is profound.  The general public is easily dupes by
          politicians and the media.  They readily accept what they
          hear and see without question.  Those in positions of power
          use this to their full advantage to continue the oppression
          of many peoples.  People are not encouraged to analyze or
          criticize their government.  In fact, our society is
          encouraged to blame victims of social injustice and
          inequality.  We hope that this journal will provide you with
          some help in your quest to discover the truth whatever it
          may be.

          For more information on The C.A.U.S.E. Journal or for
          subscription information write to:

          The C.A.U.S.E. Journal
          c/o Springfield College
          500 Commercial Street
          Manchester, NH 03101

Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Today's Quote...
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 08:35:13 GMT


>From the New York Times' correction box on Nov. 7th, 1990 (?):

A front-page picture caption on Sunday about the Persian Gulf victory
parade in Washington misstated the destination.  It was the Pentagon, not
Arlington National Cemetery.

mitja@hera.berkeley.edu


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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: Nigel.Allen@lambada.oit.unc.edu
Subject: Labor assists victims of Hurricane Andrew
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: Echo Beach
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1992 00:19:46 GMT

Here is a press release from the AFL-CIO.

 Labor Assists Victims Of Hurricane Andrew
 To: National Desk
 Contact: Sharolyn Rosier of the AFL-CIO, 202-637-5010

   WASHINGTON, Aug. 27/U.S. Newswire/ -- The AFL-CIO/American Red
Cross Disaster Response Network has been activated to aid relief
efforts for victims of Hurricane Andrew in Louisiana and Florida.
   The Network of 144 local unions allows the Red Cross to use their
halls in the event of disaster.  The following union halls have been
mobilized: Carpenters Local 1765 and Plumbers Local 803 in Orlando,
Fla.; Electrical Workers Local 349 in Miami; Carpenters District
Council in Hialeah, Fla.; Electrical Workers Local 985 in Baton
Rouge, La.; and Communications Workers Local 10511 in Jackson, Miss.
   The halls are equipped with staff to assist with such services as
housing, food, and damage assessment.
   AFL-CIO Community Services liasons who have more information on
labor's outreach efforts are:

   -- South Florida -- Billy Tindle or Frank Culver at
                       305-324-2523 or 324-2525
                       or Marilyn Jacobs at 305-579-2267.

   -- Baton Rouge/Jackson -- Walt Norris (phone lines are
                             down, please call Chris Marston
                             at 202-637-5010.)

   "The union halls are the backbone of the hurricane response plan
for the gulf coast and much of the eastern United States," said
Armond Marscelli, manager of disaster operations at the American Red
Cross.  "Services are provided much quicker because the halls can be
readily used as staging areas, watch districts and headquarters."
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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: Nigel.Allen@lambada.oit.unc.edu
Subject: Freedom Forum Sponsors "Media and Race Relations in Washington"
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: Echo Beach
Date: Thu, 27 Aug 1992 20:00:28 GMT

Here is a press release from the Freedom Forum.

 Freedom Forum Sponsors "Media and Race Relations in Washington"
 To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor
 Contact: Tracy A. Quinn of the Freedom Forum, 703-284-2804

   News Advisory:

   On Thursday, Aug. 27, The Freedom Forum will host "The Media and
Race Relations in Washington, D.C.," a town hall meeting, in
conjunction with the Asian American Journalist Association's
National Convention in Washington, D.C.
   At this session, community leaders and journalists will square
off on the provocative issue of race and media coverage.  Following
brief remarks, guests and media will be invited to pose questions
to the panel.

                       The Race For Equality:
          The Media and Race Relations in Washington, D.C.

 Moderator: Emil Guillermo, former host of National Public Radio's
            "All Things Considered"
 Panelists:
 Milton Coleman, metro editor of The Washington Post
 Peter Prichard, Editor of USA TODAY
 Ed Foster-Simeon, metro editor, The Washington Times
 Nanette Wilson, senior producer, WRC-TV
 Other local media and community representatives

 Date:  Thursday, Aug. 27
        Rooftop Reception 6:30 p.m.
        Town Hall Meeting 7:30 p.m.

 Place: The Freedom Forum World Center
        1101 Wilson Boulevard, 22nd floor
        Arlington, Va.

   Free parking is available in the 1101 Wilson Boulevard garage.
   This event was organized by members of "Unity '94", a coalition
of the national organizations of Black, Asian-American, Hispanic
and Native American professional journalists.
   The Freedom Forum, of Arlington, Va., is a financially
independent organization dedicated to free press, free speech and
free spirit for all people.  It is supported entirely by an
endowment created by Frank E. Gannett in 1935 that has grown to
more than $700 million in diversified, managed assets.  It furthers
its priorities through programs, publications, and projects that
promote the understanding and exercise of freedom and values
embodied in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
   For more information contact Tracy A. Quinn, vice
president/communications 703-284-2804.
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Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: World Perspectives <worldpnews@igc.apc.org>
Subject: Asian news
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1992 23:39:02 GMT

/* Written  4:40 pm  Sep  3, 1992 by worldpnews in cdp:worldp.samples */
/* ---------- "Asian news" ---------- */
From WORLD PERSPECTIVES. box 3074, Madison, WI 53704


SRI LANKA
 A bomb explosion on a crowded bus in northeast Sri Lanka has
killed seven passengers and seriously wounded 40 others. A military
spokesman in Colombo says the privately owned bus was about to take
off from the port of Trincomalee when the bomb exploded inside the
vehicle, damaging several other buses parked nearby.

The military has blamed the Tamil separatist group, the Liberation
Tigers of Tamil Eelam, but there has been no statement from the
rebels. (R. Australia 8/30)


CHINA
 A special telephone service has been set up in China, to help
women suffering from psychological problems.

The People's Daily said it was the first service of its kind and
women feeling nervous, harassed, confused or depressed can simply
dial a number in Beijing for free advice and support. Thirty-two
volunteers, all women over 35, were chosen to answer the calls
after a rigorous selection process that took two months.

The AFP news agency notes that under China's constitution, the
country's 600 million women are equal to men in the eyes of the
laws, but nevertheless face stark inequalities.

It quotes the latest issues of the monthly magazine China Today as
saying that at least 70% of the urban unemployed are women, and of
the country's 180 million illiterates, 70% are women. (R. Australia
8/31)


OTHER NEWS TODAY ON THE SUBSCRIBERS-ONLY WORLDP.NEWS COVER:

  Malawi, South Africa, Western Sahara, Niger, Australia.

                      SUBSCRIBE!
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: World Perspectives <worldpnews@igc.apc.org>
Subject: On Cuba, the US & int'l terrorism
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: ?
Date: Tue, 25 Aug 1992 23:17:08 GMT

/* Written  4:18 pm  Aug 25, 1992 by worldpnews in cdp:worldp.samples */
/* ---------- "On Cuba, the US & int'l terrorism" ---------- */
From WORLD PERSPECTIVES. Box 3074, Madison, WI 53704


CUBA
 The following comes from R. Havana:

The US state of Florida's Everglades National Park has become more
than a wildlife preserve and tourist attraction. Miami's terrorist
organizations of Cuban origins have turned the lush site into a
military training camps.

US federal authorities have made a number of statements over recent
months whose apparent aim is to convince public opinion that
Washington disapproves of the training camps and will prosecute
those involved, but no one has yet been charged or arrested.

Recent developments have revealed that the training camps are still
going on. Last month, four heavily armed individuals, three of them
of Cuban origins, infiltrated Cuban territorial water from their
base in Florida. The men, however ran into mechanical difficulties,
forcing the group to send out a call to the nearest US Coast Guard
cutter. Not only were they not arrested for weapons charges or
indited based on the Neutrality Act, the four openly told their
story to the Miami Herald, which promptly published their account
of events.

As a result, Cuba once again brought up the matter in the UN
Security Council, protesting the use of US territory as a terrorist
base operating against the island. The council, however, seems
inclined to support US impunity.

Meantime, Roberto Martinez, head of the US Attorney Office in
Miami, insists his office is ready to prosecute such cases.
Nevertheless, he refused to say whether any action is pending
against the Dade County organizers of the Dec 29 raid on Cuba that
resulted in the capture of three Miami-based Cuban terrorists and
the trial that ended up with two 30-year prison terms and one death
sentence.

The Miami Herald article also quoted FBI agent Paul Meyer as saying
actions against Cuba are hard to prove. Washington warns about
international terrorism, but turns a blind eye to US-based
terrorists. (R. Havana 8/21)


Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: RF <C45807EC%WUVMD.bitnet@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Subject:      Life in the Brush of Bush (statistics)
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
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Resent-From: "Rich Winkel" <MATHRICH@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 19:35:14 GMT


How Things Have Gone During President Bush's Term
Statistics from _Mother Jones_

National debt:  +$1,477,000,000,000 (up 57%)
Budget deficit:  +$244,500,000,000 (up 157%)
Americans unemployed for 6 months or longer:  +1,127,000 (up 133%)
Mean annual income of the wealthiest 5 percent of US families:  +$7,286
(up 5%)
Mean annual income of the poorest one-fifth:  -$54 (down .5%)
Hourly earnings for blue-collar workers:  -$1 (down 10%)
Number of millionaires:  +28,100 (up 81%)
Americans with no health insurance:  +4,600,000 (up 15%)
Families receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children:  +944,000
(up 25%)
Median monthly payment to those families:  -$49.26 (down 12%)
Children living in poverty:  +500,000 (up 4%)
Violent crimes:  +95,278 (up 21%)
Americans in prison:  +177,122 (up 28%)
Americans on death row:  +464 (up 22%)

______________________________________
|  Rick Francis  C47805NF@WUVMD      |
|  Dep't of Comparative Literature,  |
|  Box 1107                          |
|  Washington University             |
|  St. Louis, MO  63130              |
______________________________________
Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: mattf@cac.washington.edu (Matthew Freedman)
Subject: Guatemala Benefit
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: University of Washington
Distribution: pnw
Date: Wed, 26 Aug 1992 00:44:02 GMT

                     Please join us for a 

                 Party and Slide Show Benefit
                          for the	 

                  TODOS SANTOS AMBULANCE FUND
       
                Tuesday, September 1, 6:30 PM
                Mountain Room, Rainier Brewery
                     3100 Airport Way S.

The village of Todos Santos Cuchumatan is located at 9000 feet in a
mountain valley accessible by rugged road to the nearest hospital in
Huehuetenango in northwestern Guatemala. Since 1985, village leaders
have been working to bring desperately needed medical services to Todos
Santos. Reliable transportation to the hospital is necessary in cases of
emergency such as appendicitis, trauma, and arrested labor.

The Todos Santos Ambulance Fund aspires to raise $10,000 to purchase a
four-wheel drive truck and establish a maintenance fund. Health Care
For All, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is the fiscal sponsor for
the Todos Santos Ambulance Fund.

The local committee includes Rich Kovar, Bernie Creaven, Brad Roter,
and Roland Donisi.

Please Invite Your Friends. Donations of Any Size Accepted.

            *  Todos Santos Ambulance Fund   *
              220 12th E, Seattle, WA 98102
                         323-2649


Newsgroups: misc.activism.progressive
From: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu (Rich Winkel)
Subject: Native Blockade Continues at Saskatchewan
Followup-To: alt.activism.d
Originator: rich@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: PACH
Date: Fri, 4 Sep 1992 08:23:06 GMT

/** gen.newsletter: 138.17 **/
** Written  9:03 pm  Aug 31, 1992 by web:act in cdp:gen.newsletter **
MINES AT MEADOW LAKE?

The native blockade at Meadow Lake in northern Saskatchewan, 
blocking the access of loggers into areas that are being clearcut, 
continues despite the arrest of a number of elders and organizers.

Some suspect that this issue is not only clearcutting. Northern 
Saskatchewan has large uranium resources, and they fear that 
clearcutting the Meadow Lake site may just be the first step towards
 opening the area up  for uranium mining.

The blockade is under constant RCMP surveillance, and they are 
concerned about their ability to remain on the site when winter 
comes. Donations can be sent to Protectors of Mother Earth, Bank 
Account #6095442, Royal Bank of Canada, 130 Centre St., Meadow 
Lake, Saskatchewan, S0M 1V0.

A coalition of groups supporting the people of Meadow Lake has 
formed in Toronto. A vigil in support of the blockade will be held 
on September 6, at QueenUs Park, beginning at 7 p.m. and going on 
through the night. You can contact:

% ACT for Disarmament, 531-6154
% Canadian Alliance in Solidarity with Native Peoples, 
972-1573
%Environmental Peace Campaign, 533-6920
%Toronto Disarmament Network, 535-8005
%Women for a  Just and Healthy Planet, 488-9478

** End of text from cdp:gen.newsletter **
From: harelb@math.cornell.edu (misc.activism.progressive co-moderator)
Subject: BOOK: Brian Willson Autobiography
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Originator: daemon@pencil.cs.missouri.edu
Organization: misc.activism.progressive on UseNet ; ACTIV-L@UMCVMB
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 1992 05:15:53 GMT

[Via misc.activism.progressive from LaborNet's apc.labor]
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Topic 201       BRIAN WILLSON AUTOBIO 
wheimbach       apc.labour       7:43 pm  Aug 29, 1992 
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                     NEW FROM KERR PUBLISHING 

                        Brian Willson 
                     ON THIRD WORLD LEGS 


        On September 1, 1987 Brian Willson sat down on the 
railroad tracks at California's Concord Naval Weapons Station as 
part of a nonviolent peace action campaign.  200,000 pounds of a 
munitions train ran him over, as trainmen followed orders not to 
stop. 

        The riveting story of Willson's life is told in his 
autobiography, On Third World Legs. 

From the introduction by Staughton Lynd: 

        "Brian Willson's historical significance goes beyond his 
role in riviving the practice of nonviolence in the United 
States, and the fact is that he does so as a person of 
workingclass background...Life has provided him a unique 
opportunity to bridge the gap that had hitherto seemed 
unbridgeable: between the exploited workers of the imperialist 
United States and the super-exploited workers of the colonialized 
and neo-colonialized Third World. He invits us to join him in 
that adventure." 


ON THIRD WORLD LEGS, 96 pages, paperback, over forty 
illustrations / $7.95 ($9.45 postpaid) 


order from: 

        Charles  H. Kerr Publishing 
        1740 W. Greenleaf Avenue 
        Chicago, IL 60626 
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