April 2004


On March 20th, thousands of people in Pittsburgh took to the streets to send the message that the world still says no to war. (Photo by Matt Toups, Pittsburgh Indymedia)

In This Issue...


- Black Voices United for Peace

- Pittsburgh Celebrates International Women's Day

- USA Patriot Act Games

- SEIU Janitors Go Hungry

- March 20th Coverage

- Activists 'Sit-in' to Stand Up to CMU's Military Ties

 

 

- From the Editor

- Letters to the Editor

- Local Action Shorts - PLA Bucket Brigade, SOA Watch, SEIU Justice for Janitors, PA United Against the Death Penalty, Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority.

- March 20 Pittsburgh Still Says No to War - The Anti-War Committee march and rally through the streets of Oakland, Empty Shoes Memorial on M19. Compilation of stories and photos.

- Activists 'Sit-in' to Stand Up - Pittsburgh Organizing Group organizes a direct action at Carnegie Mellon University. By Leonor Fini.

- Black Voices United for Peace - By Marie Skoczylas.

- Pittsburgh Celebrates International Women's Day - By Patricia Lietz and Toni Bartone.

- Patriot Act Games - Pittsburgh Bill of Rights Defense Committee pressures council for an anti-war resolution. By M. Novak.

- Meat Out Day - Not eating meat is neat. By Bridget Colvin.

- Permit Please! - The City of Pittsburgh puts a high cost on democracy. By Ian Sullivan.

- Haiti's Coup D'etat -  By Michael Drohan.

- United Nations Human Rights Day - Azania Heritage celebrates locally. By Jeff Cummings.

- SMART Security for Real Security - A Physicians for Social Responsibility proposal. By Daniel Fine.

- Voices from Iraq - A Canadian reports from his sojourn in Iraq. By James Loney.

- Elements of Magic - A weekend of spirituality and earth appreciation. By Shakti.

- Books: "Success Without Victory" by Jules Lobel - By Todd May.

- Theatre: "Accidental Activist" - Lysistrata project organizer acts out. By Ian Sullivan.

- Music: David Rovics - Fundraiser for Democracy Now! By Kenneth Alan Miller.

- Music: Mike Stout - Rock n' Roll at the end of the day. By Kenneth Alan Miller.

- Film: Nuclear Sundays - Physicians for Social Responsibility and Pittsburgh Filmmakers team up in April. By Patricia Lietz.

- Busk Pittsburgh - Free speech in the streets. By Eric Sloss.

- Everyday Art - Use 17 objects to create peace. By jai.

- TMC Members Corner - "Building Renovations Campaign" and "House Meetings with the TMC Director and Staff"   By Tim Vining. Also, Board Profile of Mark Egerman By Nia Edmondson.