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  • US Court Strikes Blow to Wal-Mart in Sex Bias Suit

    Syndicated from Common Dreams on Mon, 2010-04-26
    by Alexandria Sage

    SAN FRANCISCO - In a major blow to
    Wal-Mart Stores Inc, a sex-discrimination lawsuit
    against the retailer can proceed as a class-action case
    covering more than 1 million female employees, a U.S. court
    ruled on Monday.

    »  Read more | 102 reads «

  • Iraq Election Chaos as 52 Candidates are Disqualified

    Syndicated from Common Dreams on Mon, 2010-04-26
    by Ian Black

    Iraq's
    election results have been thrown into further doubt after 52
    candidates were disqualified, threatening the slight lead of challenger
    Ayad Allawi and risking heightened sectarian tensions.

    »  Read more | 117 reads «

  • (en) Britain, Birmingham, Anarchist Liberty & Solidarity Spring conference April 2010

    Syndicated from A-Infos (English) on Mon, 2010-04-26

    Liberty & Solidarity is a political organisation aiming to build workplace and community
    democracy through direct action and struggling with all those fighting for change. We
    stand for the power of workers and local people against the bosses and politicians in
    order to bring about radical social change, to build a society based on freedom, democracy
    and cooperation.

    »  Read more | 108 reads «

  • Budget Woes Hit Nation's Schools Hard and Harder

    Syndicated from Common Dreams on Mon, 2010-04-26
    by Rita Giordano and Edward Colimore

    The New Jersey taxpayer revolt that led to the defeat of almost 59
    percent of the school district budgets before voters attracted
    nationwide attention last week.

    »  Read more | 89 reads «

  • (en) Canada, June 5, 2010: HAMILTON ANARCHIST BOOKFAIR 06/05/2010

    Syndicated from A-Infos (English) on Mon, 2010-04-26

    From 10:00 to 16:00 Westdale Highschool 700 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 1A5
    It is time again to join us for our third edition of the Hamilton Anarchist Bookfair.
    Please come in big numbers. Vendors from across Ontario and beyond will be present again
    providing a variety of literature.

    »  Read more | 88 reads «

  • House Proposes Legalizing, Taxing Online Gambling

    Syndicated from Slashdot on Mon, 2010-04-26

    eldavojohn writes "Passed in 2006, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act is set to go into effect June 1. New efforts by Democrats in the House of Representatives aim not only to stop that but to legalize and tax Internet gambling. Jim McDermott (D-WA), said, 'This is a huge boon to the state governments. If you look across the country you're seeing programs cut.

    »  Read more | 103 reads «

  • (en) Canada,Toronto: MAY 1, 2010 - 5th Annual May Day of Action

    Syndicated from A-Infos (English) on Mon, 2010-04-26

    March for Status for All! 1pm, St. Jamestown Wellesley St. and Ontario St.5th Annual May
    Day of Action --- **Endorse the march! Email nooneisillegal@riseup.net** --- **Supporters
    and volunteers meeting on April 14, 2010, 6:30pm, 252 Bloor West. RSVP!

    »  Read more | 118 reads «

  • Enriched Hypocrisy

    Syndicated from Dominion Paper
    Promoted by blackandred on Mon, 2010/04/26 - 10:38am

    By Matthew Davidson - April 23, 2010

    The announcement that Canada would seek sanctions against Iran came immediately after Tehran announced its success in enriching uranium. Two days later, General Electric (GE) was awarded permission to enrich uranium in Peterborough, Ontario...[I]f Canada is serious about nuclear non-proliferation, all aspects of the uranium cycle must be examined, including our own domestic uses.

    »  Read more | 799 reads «

  • Obama To Decide On New Weapons

    Syndicated from Slashdot on Mon, 2010-04-26

    krou writes "Buried within the New Start treaty, which saw the decommissioning of nuclear warheads, was an interesting provision as a result of Russian demands: the US must 'decommission one nuclear missile for every one' of a new type of weapon called Prompt Global Strike 'fielded by the Pentagon.' The warhead, which is 'mounted on a long-range missile to start its journey,' would be 'capable of

    »  Read more | 176 reads «

  • Peak oil review - Apr 26

    Syndicated from Energy Bulletin on Mon, 2010-04-26

    A weekly roundup of peak oil news, including:
    -Prices and production
    -Iraq
    -Iran
    -Power shortages
    -Quote of the week
    -Briefs

    »  Read more | 305 reads «

  • Stephen Hawking Warns Over Making Contact with Aliens

    Syndicated from Common Dreams
    Promoted by blackandred on Mon, 2010/04/26 - 10:09am
    by Jonathan Leake

    [Stephen Hawking] has suggested that extraterrestrials are almost certain to exist - but that instead of seeking them out, humanity should be doing all it that can to avoid any contact..."If aliens ever visit us, I think the outcome would be much as when Christopher Columbus first landed in America, which didn't turn out very well for the Native Americans."

    »  Read more | 983 reads «

  • Cause' it's easier than robbing a bank... Firestorm Cafe's Call for Votes

    Syndicated from Infoshop News on Mon, 2010-04-26

    Asheville is a city of rebirths. Activism waxes and wanes. Generational gaps prevail. Burnout is rampant. We strive to retain our sanity in a cultu...

    »  | 78 reads «

  • Mainstream Media Fumbles Abbotsford Attack

    Syndicated from Media Co-op on Mon, 2010-04-26
    SHARP/ARA activist fuming over name being released

    On April 6 an explosive was detonated at the house of Maitland Cassia, an activist with SkinHeads Against Racial Prejudice (SHARP) and Anti-Racist Action (ARA).

    »  Read more | 186 reads «

  • Sympathy for the oil industry: diminishing returns start to hit home

    Syndicated from Energy Bulletin on Mon, 2010-04-26

    Despite constant growth in oil prices and projected record demand, many companies working in the industry are experiencing a tough start to the year and face “uncertainty over project costs and expected returns.”

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    »  | 157 reads «

  • GM Crops Go to US High Court, Environmental Laws on the Line

    Syndicated from Common Dreams on Mon, 2010-04-26
    by Matthew Berger

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme
    Court will hear arguments Tuesday in its first-ever case involving
    genetically modified crops.

    »  Read more | 122 reads «