Boston lost its Lion King in March with the passing of Melvin H. King at the age of 94. It is impossible to summarize the impact that Mel’s life had on the city, and on the people who endeavor to do justice to his life and vision. State Senator Lydia Edwards put it this way: …
Continue reading Mel King, Rest in Peace / Rest in Power / Rest in Love.The Real Story The headlines are familiar: The economy is fragile, Economists meeting in Denver share gloom as they consider next step, unemployment is high: one in 10 Americans is unemployed – not counting the people whose unemployment benefits ran out – and in communities of color, the unemployment rate is higher. We turn on the TV and see images of fear and anger that fan the politics of division.
We at the Alliance to Develop Power, however, also see a different story, one where solutions are being shaped by the people most affected by policies created to benefit the minority of wealthy institutions and people. Where respect, dignity and shared prosperity are valued. Where everyday people are coming together to build vibrant sustainable communities. Where all people are valued and participating fully in our democracy. This version of the story may not make it into the headlines at FOX news, but it will be front and center at our ADP Convention 2010 on Oct. 16.
More than 700 community delegates will be in attendance to continue to move forward our vision and to celebrate our many gains of the last year, including:
Continue reading Alliance to Develop Justice Secures Commitments from Elected Officials for Social Justice(Full episode here).
Green Mass Group is supposed to be a respectful, civil, online community. And I truly hope that it remains one. But I can’t hold back my contempt for State Treasurer Tim Cahill. As if his “playing politics with terrorism” nonsense back in May wasn’t vile enough, Tim had to remind us in last night’s debate just how much of a divisive demagogue he really is when it comes to people who don’t look like him. Click here to watch the third segment of the debate. The immigration question comes up after the 14-minute mark, and Timmy gives his initial answer at the 15:25 mark. His real colors shine through when he replies to Stein, at the 17:50 mark. And try to ignore his odd Bush/Palin-ism of “illegal citizens”.
Continue reading Eff you, Tim Cahill!Sergio Reyes is a serious person.* This May Day he is marching in support of workers and immigrants.
Reyes brings a gravitas to the day that accompanies few. Neither a college lefty nor foundation-weaned and preened non-profit operative, Reyes comes to the United States from Chile where a US-back military government installed the world’s first regime that would implement everything that neo-liberal Washington demanded: government that cut taxes on corporations, cut programs for working people, cut regulations and, yes, cut people.
Continue reading The Arizona Provocation