Austin
Why and How Do Corporations Get to Hire Cops? Austin Activist Debbie Russell Speaks Out
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-06-24 02:27 Authored by Davey DHere at the US Social Forum in Detroit we caught up with longtime Austin based activist Debbie Russell and spoke to her about the growing trend of corporations using cops as a private army or law enforcement wing. Our good friends at Alternet just published a Mother Jones article called Louisiana Off-Duty Cops Working for BP? Corporate Police State Watch...
Show Up and Be Heard on the Future Austin Police Monitor: Public Meetings Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Submitted by Southern Shift on Sat, 2010-06-05 00:21 Authored by Ann del LlanoThe brand new Austin Police Accountability Coalition (APAC) is encouraging members of the public to attend city meetings to discuss the future Austin Police Monitor. Next meetings are Wednesday, June 9, 2010 from 3-5pm and 6-8pm at the Carver Library on Rosewood Avenue.
The next APAC meeting is Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6-8pm at 5604 Manor Road. The public is invited.
APAC plans to issue their first statement over the weekend.
Catch up on the latest activity with these videos:
Texans for Accountable Government - Privacy Action Alert for Austin
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-05-24 16:42 Authored by John Bush, Executive Director, Texans for Accountable Government (TAG)Your presence is needed at this week's Austin City Council Meeting, *Thursday, May 27th @ 10AM*. The Council will be voting to sign an interlocal agreement which will make the Austin Regional Intelligence Center (ARIC) operational.
Don't White Out Our History Rally
Submitted by Southern Shift on Fri, 2010-05-14 14:39 Authored by Texas Freedom NetworkThe controversial social studies curriculum process is coming to an end. Public testimony will be heard at the State Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, May 19, and we expect a vote on these standards to take place the following day. We need you to stand up to the State Board of Education by attending our rally on Wednesday, May 19. Or testifying in front of the board. Or both!
Travis County Democratic Party Convention with Asleep at the Wheel
Submitted by Southern Shift on Tue, 2010-03-16 18:36 Authored by Andy Brown, Travis County Democratic Party Chair Original ArticleWe are putting the final touches on our Travis County Democratic Convention, and I am convinced that this gathering will be both inspiring and loads of fun.
Farouk Shami Says Whites Don't Want to Work in Factories So He Hires Blacks and Latinos
Submitted by Southern Shift on Thu, 2010-02-18 09:48 Authored by WFAA Original ArticleRace became an issue in the Democratic primary for governor today.
Farouk Shami, the millionaire hair care products maker who's running, said he doesn't find many white people willing to work, so he says he hires Hispanics and blacks instead.
He made the comments responding to a question about whether the state should crack down on employers hiring illegal immigrants.
Opinion: Fed Up with Political Corruption in Texas
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-02-08 10:38 Authored by Steve Speir, Travis County Democratic Party Pct. 135 ChairI would like to suggest that the articles in last week's Dallas Morning News regarding the resignation of State Rep. (D) Terri Hodge be distributed to your audience. I am personally fed up with the corruption WITHIN the Democratic Party -- many of the people in and around the electoral process see it as nothing more than a money-making opportunity for sale to the highest bidder.
What Every Texan Needs to Know about the 2010 Census
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-02-01 09:48 Authored by League of Women Voters Austin AreaLet's spread the word! Call the League of Women Voters of the Austin Area and we'll send out our top-notch Census speaker to provide you and your organization with all the information you need to participate effectively in this ultra important government research.
Gentrification in East Austin - 16 Year Old Young Scholar Gabriel Padilla Does a 3 Part Documentary
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-01-11 15:27 Authored by Davey DA couple of months ago Detroit rap artist and activist Invincible touched down in Austin and San Antonio to share her musical talents and weigh in on an issue many in the community had been grappling with - Gentrification. Invincible noted that poor people being displaced from their neighborhood by more af fluent residents was a huge deal in Detroit, so much so that she and her partner Finale did a song about it and accompanied it with a mini-documentary called Locust.
Folks are Urged to Step to Texas State Board of Education Over History Books
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2010-01-11 14:21 Authored by Davey DA while back we featured a story that talked about the debate taking place within the Texas State Board of Education about what sort of historical figures should be featured in text books.
