On Sunday 14 June at 4pm at Heaven's Door, Shimokitazawa the English language group will present The War on Democracy by John Pilger. There will be a twenty minute presentation by Rab. Details of the film are below, click here for a link to an article on Znet about the film.. and the film will be followed by open discussion and a Q&A.We will … [Read more...] about THE WAR ON DEMOCRACY at TOKYO SPRING
How the FBI Could Have Prevented Dr. Tiller’s Death by Amy Goodman
George Tiller did not have to die. He was assassinated while in church in Wichita, Kan., on Sunday, targeted for legally performing abortions. His death might have been prevented simply through enforcement of existing laws. His alleged killer was seen vandalizing a Kansas City clinic, Aid for Women, both the week before and the day before the murder, putting glue into its … [Read more...] about How the FBI Could Have Prevented Dr. Tiller’s Death by Amy Goodman
A Jewish Voice for Peace: Caterpillar Kills
See if you can explain this… I can't.In reference to Caterpillar's sales of bulldozers used to destroy Palestinian homes, orchards and olive groves, the company wrote a letter to the United Methodist Church last year. In the letter, CAT stated that it expects its customers to use its equipment in ways 'consistent with human rights and the requirements of international … [Read more...] about A Jewish Voice for Peace: Caterpillar Kills
Public Citizen: Stop Chrysler bankruptcy from blocking product liability responsibility
Chrysler crash victim speaks: Jeremy Warriner of Indianapolis, Ind., talks about the fiery crash in his Chrysler Jeep Wrangler that resulted in the amputation of both his legs. The Chrysler bankruptcy means that Warriner and others with defective Chrysler vehicles will not be able to hold the automaker responsible for injuries caused by design flaws. Watch the videoand learn … [Read more...] about Public Citizen: Stop Chrysler bankruptcy from blocking product liability responsibility
March to May 2009 Stories
March-May 2009 JapaneseJAPAN AND ASIALabor Net News, Tanaka News, Democracy Now Japan, Jan Jan and more in Japanese here:集記事(日本語)/Japanese Feature StoriesWhich Side Are You On?: Hakenmura and the Working Poor as a Tipping Point in Japanese Labor PoliticsCrafting a More Effective Approach toward North Korea Japan Press Service News on US Forces, North Korea, Labor, the … [Read more...] about March to May 2009 Stories