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http://sf.indymedia.org 30 arrested.. many injured in Oakland
police riot against protesters
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The Carlyle Group, run by Frank Carlucci, Rumsfeld's former
roommate and former deputy director of the CIA has as its chief
partners George Bush Sr
and John Major, former UK PM. In addition Richard Helms of the CIA
and Wm Casey of the CIA were involved in this private equity
group (public not allowed.. less reporting).Partners made several
hundred million a piece on an 11 bil contract
for 80 mm howitzers. The Ambassador howitzer
is obsolete. It is too heavy to go over bridges. Under heavy
criticism Rumsfeld
cancelled the contract but not before giving
Carlyle months to bail out. The Bin Laden family was on the board
of Bush's Harkin Oil. Carlyle members were also involved
in BCCI, the Silverado theft of billions by the Bush family
and others.

http://nyc.indymedia.org Apr 7 2003 107 Arrested Outside Carlyle
Group's Midtown Office 107 anti-war protesters from the M27 Coalition
were "preemptively" arrested early this morning while demonstrating
outside the Midtown office of the Carlyle Group. The Carlyle Group is
the world's largest private investment firm managing $14 billion in
assets, including stakes in a number of military-related companies.
Former Defense Secretary (and deputy CIA Director) Frank Carlucci,
former Secretary of State James Baker and, former President George
Bush and former British Prime Minister John Major are all top Carlyle
officials who stand (literally) to make a killing off of the war. A
jail solidarity rally is scheduled for 6 p.m. tonight at Police Plaza
1 and a vigil will continue until all the detainees are released.
Meanwhile, hundreds of anti-war protesters in Oakland were shot at
Monday by police while demonstrating outside a port where war cargo
is loaded. [ Corporate Media Coverage of the Carlyle Arrests | War
Profiteers | Peoples Law Collective ] LOCAL DIRECT ACTIONS Apr 6 2003
Rockafeller Ice Skaters Stage Die-In; Six Arrested (from the open
newswire) "Today a little after 3pm 10 people who had been skating
around the Rockefeller Center Ice Skating rink laid down in the
middle of the rink in a "die-in", protesting the U.S. war on Iraq.
The participants took off their jackets to show what looked like
blood-stained t-shirts and laid on the ice for a few seconds before
officials came out and asked them to get up and leave. Some of the
participants, when asked, slowly crawled off the ice as if still
wounded, but four people stayed until the police arrived to make
arrests." Two others were arrested in an attempted banner drop at the
Rockafeller rink. Read rest of report Meanwhile, members of Jews
Against the Occupation disrupted a speech by an appearance by Dore
Gold, former Israeli Ambassador to the UN, at a "Young Israel of the
West Side" event last Thursday, April 3. About 60 people demonstrated
against the Israeli occupation outside the event. Read more [ See
video of Rockafeller action ] PALESTINE Apr 5 2003 American Activist
Gunned Down By Israeli Army Two International Solidarity Movement
(ISM) activists, including American Brian Avery, 24, of Albuquerque,
New Mexico suffered an attack by Israeli machine gun fire today in
Jenin. Avery was shot in the face when he and fellow activist Tobias
Karlsson of Sweden, who was uninjured, left their apartment to
investigate gunfire. Avery was reportedly wearing a fluorescent red
vest with a reflective white cross when he was gunned down. He was
later transported to a hospital in Haifa for medical treatment. ISM
activist Michael Shaik reports, "Under the Israeli Army's own rules
of engagement soldiers are not permitted to fire warning shots with
mounted weapons. They may fire warning shots with light hand held
weapons and must aim away from the people they are warning."
Meanwhile, Saturday also saw Israeli security forces kill one of a
small group of Palestinians who had opened fire on a West Bank
settlement. And the Associated Press reports that the driver of the
bulldozer that killed American ISM activist Rachel Corrie on March 16
is back on the job, according to Israeli army officials. [ Read first-
hand report from ISM activist | International Solidarity Movement |
Increased Targeting of ISM ] WEEKEND Apr 4 2003 New Yorkers to Mark
35th Anniversary of MLK Assassination with Variety of Events While
casulties mount in Iraq, New Yorkers will mark the 35th anniversary
of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Saturday with anti-
war rallies, town hall meetings, teach-ins, film screenings, cultural
celebrations and more. Sat, April 5th, 11am HARLEM ANTI-WAR RALLY.
Meet at Marcus Garvey Pk, 124th St & 5th Ave. March to Harlem State
Office Building, 125th St & Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (7th Ave) for
2pm rally. Black Solidarity Against the War Coalition. Saturday April
5th, 12-5pm CULTURAL CELEBRATION HONORING DR. KING & MUMIA ABU-JAMAL
Amina & Amiri Baraka, Gary Bird, Rosemary Mealy, Suheir Hammad of Def
Poetry Jam, Heritage World Beat & more. At House of The Lord Church
415 Atlantic Ave bwt Nevins & Bond St. $7. Info: 212 330-8029,
debrowgy@h... Sat, April 5th, 1-4pm MONEY FOR SCHOOLS, NOT FOR
WAR. Teach-in & discussion with Teachers Against the War. Topics: the
Budget crisis & war, Effect of war on Iraqi students & teachers,
Raising issues in our Classrooms, Military recruitment in Schools,
Attack on civil rights, the Teachers' Union & war. At ll99 Martin
Luther King Labor Center, 310 W 43 St. Free. Info:
TeachersAgainstTheWar@y... Saturday, April 5th, 1pm TOWN HALL
MEETING ON THE WAR ON IRAQ. w/Rep Major Owens, Amy Goodman (Democracy
Now!), William Hartung (World Policy Institute), Kevin Martin (Peace
Action), Barbara Gerson (author). At West Park Presbyterian Church on
86th St & Amsterdam Ave. West Side Peace Action. Info: 212-499-7409.
Saturday, April 5th, 5-9pm FILM: CIVILIAN CASUALTIES Fragments from
the War on Terror. Story of Sept 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
trip to Kabul, Afganistan. A search for reconciliation in the midst
of war. W/ producer & director, Frances Anderson. At WESPAC, 255 Dr
MLK Jr. Blvd, White Plains. Potluck Dinner (5-6 pm), Movie &
Discussion. RSVP necessary, for dinner: 914-682-0488. Saturday, April
5th, 6-10pm WAR: WHO PROFITS? WHO DIES? Antiwar Coffeehouse. Discuss
how the working class, poor, people of color end up on the front
lines. Radical Women & Freedom Socialist Party. At Freedom Hall, 113
W. 128th St (btw Malcolm X/Lenox & Adam Clayton Powell, Jr Blvds).
Free. (Middle Eastern Dinner 6pm/$6). Info: 212 222-0633, [ "Beyond
Vietnam": MLK Speaks at Riverside Church, April 4, 1967 ] INDYPENDENT
Apr 3 2003 New issue of the Indypendent is now available New issue of
the Independent now available... As "embedded" reporters lead the
cheer for war, the New York Indypendent continues to provide an
informed alternative. Get the news from M27, find other sources of
alternative media (and learn how war can enlarge your penis!).
Kristin McLeod-Ball explores the world of Iraq's endangered cultural
properties. Tony Pecinovsky reveals the darker side of Whole Foods,
while Mike Burke explains the long history of Rumsfeld's dirty deals.
And if you cheered during Michael Moore's Oscar acceptance speech,
you'll want to read why Chris Anderson says the "culture of fear" is
driving American foreign policy. Click here to download the 12-page
pdf. [ Where to Pick Up The Indypendent | Subscribe to The
Indypendent | The Indypendent's USA Terror Map ] FREE MEDIA Apr 2
2003 St. Mark's Panel Audio Posted On Saturday, March 29, Ziauddin
Sardar, co-author of the bestseller "Why Do People Hate America?" was
joined by Amy Goodman, host of Democracy Now!, Mark Crispin Miller
(New York University professor, media critic, and author of "The Bush
Dyslexicon" and "Boxed In: the Culture of TV"), and Frida Berrigan
(Senior Research Associate with the Arms Trade Resource Center of the
World Policy Institute, and daughter of the great peace activist
priest Philip Berrigan) to discuss perceptions of America abroad,
foreign policy and our mediated culture. The Full audio of the day
has been posted online here. Intro and Sardar Talk Panel Discussion
Audience Questions and Closing Comments DIRECT ACTION Apr 1 2003 Puke-
In at Fox (New York City) Humans Everywhere Against Violence
Eternally (HEAVE) unexpectedly struck at the New York Fox News
headquarters and CNN on Tuesday, April 1, 2003. A group of 12 snacked
on homemade blueberry, cherry and apple pies before they emptied
their stomachs on the sidewalk of Rupert Murdoch's Fox News Corp at
48th and 6th ave. and CNN at 49th. Tuesday's campaign was
entitled "Operation G.I. Tract Freedom". Organizers claimed their
action was a gut-response to the current war reporting in mainstream
media in general and Fox's heavily pro-war bias specifically. [Read
More] ARTS AND THE WAR Apr 1 2003 In Art, Some Anti-War Messages Less
Than Welcome While much of America's attention has been focused
on "embedded" reporters and the follies of Peter Arnett, some recent
events in the commercial cultural world show just how difficult it
can be to express dissent in a time of war. The pressure to conform
seems to cross all commericial and artistic boundaries. Just prior to
the start of the invasion of Iraq, alt-country band the Dixie Chicks
gained widespread noteriety-- and criticism-- for remarks that were
critical of President Bush. And at an Ani DiFranco concert in New
Jersey, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) forbabde the
distribution of anti-war literature. Now, pop singer Madonna, has
pulled the plug on the video for her new single "American Life,"
writing in a statement that the video "was filmed before the war
started and I do not believe it is appropriate to air it at this
time. Due to the volatile state of the world and out of sensitivity
and respect to the armed forces, who I support and pray for, I do not
want to risk offending anyone who might misinterpret the meaning of
this video." Meanwhile, Wanner Brothers has decided to "avoid making
a political statement" through posters advertising its new teen
comedy What a Girl Wants. According to SignOnSanDiego, print
advertisements for the film featured a photo of star Amanda Bynes
wearing an American Flag t-shirt, and flashing the peace sign while
she stands between two British Royal Guards. The poster has been
reworked so Byrnes now stands with her hands at her side. There is no
word on whether the American flag will be removed from posters used
in Europe. [Read More] In an attempt to break through the stifling
atmosphere with humor, 50 to 60 protesters held a mock "pro-war"
April Fools Day rally on 6th Avenue. According to our open
newswire, "most people on the street seemed amused by the humorous
chants of 'Celebrate April Fool's Day: Go to War!' and happily
accepted the leaflets, entitled 'Don't Be Fooled by Media Lies!'
However, one counter demonstrator did offer the chilling rebuttal
of, 'Grow up!'" [Read More] [ NCAC On Art After 9-11 ] DIRECT ACTION
Apr 1 2003 National Day of Direct Action Planned Despite recent
articles in the mainstream media claiming that anti-war protesters
are avoiding acts of civil disobdience, the call for a national day
of civil disobedience has been issued by Direct Action to Stop the
War. According to Direct Action: "We call upon all cities,
organizations, and individuals to organize widespread non-cooperation
focusing on Federal and Government buildings, oil corporations, and
arms manufacturers and transportation systems." Locally, the March
27th Coalition is planning a mass civil disobedience at the offices
of The Carlyle Group, 58th and Fifth Ave, during morning rush hour.
Affinity actions will also be taking place at other targets around
the city, and there will be legal protest options available, both at
the site and at other locations. A local planning meeting is
scheduled on Wednesday, April 2 (6-8:30pm, at Gay Community Center,
207 W. 13th St., just west of 7th Ave.), and a pre-action meeting on
Sunday, April 6 at 6pm, Washington Square Methodist Church at 135 W.
4th St. [ April 7th Calendar | Download NYC April 7 Flyer ] More
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project Apr 7 6:02pm Apathy Kills Apr 7 5:43pm American Horseback
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5:15pm schmios poster Apr 7 5:10pm Latest on David Wong April 10-11
hearing in upstate, NY Apr 7 5:08pm A7 Legal protesters arrested for
standing on the sidewalk Apr 7 4:41pm Alternative Press Week in
Review Apr 7 4:36pm [gangbox] BOTTOM OF THE LIST Apr 7 4:35pm
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Apr 7 3:43pm The Northeastern Anarchist: Anti-War Supplementary out
now! Apr 7 3:39pm What about the Congo? Apr 7 3:24pm The Secret
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Suggested foci for picketing.. BP, Shell, Fox, CNN,
Clear Channel, ABC, NBC, CBS, Pax outlets, as well as PBS
and NPR

Leonard Horowitz has written 9 books on subjects such as the
CIA's gift of 1 billion to Battelle Memorial Inst. in
Port Jefferson Ohio to develop weaponized anthrax.