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Medha Patkar, one of the most famous Indian activists, legendary for her solidarity work with people displaced by big dams in India. She spoke at the morning plenary on January 17th. Patkar went on hunger strikes to protest the Indian government and World Bank actions. Although she is little known outside the US, in India, her fame among activists outweighs that of Arundhati … [Read more...] about -Blog From the World Social Forum in Mumbai

Jan 12- Over 135 members of the British government will file an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court on Wednesday in support of the Guantanamo Bay detainees. Human rights groups also criticized the US, accusing it of violating the fundamental human rights of Guantanamo prisoners as Camp Delta starts its third year of operation.The brief, presented by 85 members … [Read more...] about -Guantanamo Camp Condemned by British MPS, HR Groups

Jan 16 - Several environmental groups yesterday sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for illegally taking policy direction from the pesticide industry. The suit, brought by non-profit public interest law firm Earthjustice on behalf of the groups, accuses the EPA of violating the Federal Advisory Committee Act, which prohibits government regulators from taking the … [Read more...] about Environment Agency Has Illegal Chemical Contacts

Jan 16 - President Bush yesterday visited Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s grave while hundreds demonstrated nearby. According to the AP, protesters defied Secret Service efforts to keep them well away from the tomb and moved toward the sidewalk directly across the street from where Bush laid a wreath on Dr. King’s burial site before heading to a $2,000 a plate fundraiser.Full … [Read more...] about -Bush’s Self Invite to MLK Memorial Sparks Protest