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- South Central Farmers: Displaced, NOT Defeated - This month marks the one year anniversary of the brutal and violent eviction of the South Central Farmers. Every first [...] gather from 6pm to 8pm on the 13th outside of the farm at Alameda and 41st in vigil and reflection. Read more

- Another Victory in CIW Campaign: YUM! Brands Expanding Agreement - YUM BRANDS EXTENDS THE TACO BELL AGREEMENT TO THE REST OF ITS FIVE MAJOR BRANDS!… KFC, Pizza Hut, Long John [...] to six! See the AP story, in Business Week, here: "Yum Brands expanding farmworkers deal," 5/18/07

- "CONCERT FOR FAIR FOOD" EXCLUSIVE - CIW "CONCERT FOR FAIR FOOD" ROCKS CHICAGO'S HOUSE OF BLUES… And shakes the House of Fast-Food! Here's what [...] farmworkers victory." read more Watch y ahora que? here | Ver y ahora que? aca

- On verge of major protest, CIW reaches landmark accord with McDonald's - Campaign surges forward with Burger King in its sights! Come to Chicago – now more than ever! Today, April [...] to the next level. Chicago IMC Coverage | Coalition of Immokalee Workers | Student Farmworker Alliance

- Farmworker Justice - Three weeks to go! - In just a few short weeks, farmworkers from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and their allies will travel from [...] ATXer | Unhappy Meal Coalition of Immokalee Workers | Student Farmworker Alliance | allianceforfairfood.org

- F15 protest at Miami Burger King Hdq exposes farmworker exploitation and poverty - Community activists, farmworkers, religious and labor leaders and college youth held a protest and a press conference [...] exploitation in the fast-food industry and the role that Burger king plays in ever-deepening farmworker poverty.

- SWEATSHOP TOMATOES ARE BENEATH THE GOLDEN ARCHES! - On October 15th, farmworkers from the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and their allies will travel from [...] Days of Action! | Audio Sobre la Gira (mp3) | Video: 2006 March on McDonald's | 2005 Taco Bell Victory Coverage

- 2006 SFA Encuentro a springboard for action - From September 21-24, over sixty young activists and organizers from across the country gathered in Immokalee, Florida [...] marketing "sweet spot" (18 to 24 year-olds) into a well-organized sore spot. full report || photo gallery

- Food Not Bombs Protests Anti-Homeless Law - LAS VEGAS, NV --"The Friendly City", Sin City, whichever you prefer, Las Vegas on July 19th, 2006 passed the first U.S. [...] act. Related: Food Not Bombs activist detained in Poland | Food Not Bombs Activist Arrested in Venice, CA

- South Central Farmers Forcibly Evicted - Bulldozers Damage Many Families Plots Despite widespread popular resistance, including years of [...] Farm - Photo Essay | Commentary: Two weeks ago they came for Atenco - Now they come for the South Central Farm

- South Central Farm Still in Jeopardy - LOS ANGELES - May 14, 2006 – Less than two weeks remain on a contract option between the Trust For Public Land, (TPL) [...] Actions this Week by Daniel French || Leonardo DiCaprio Joins Fight to Save the South Central Farm by Tezozomoc

- The New Waveland Cafe Katrina Relief Kitchen is transforming and moving! - The New Waveland Cafe in Waveland MS, initiated by a group of Rainbows, was the first recognized relief kitchen in [...] off the stagnant mundane, and participate in true community building during a time of suffering and hardship.

- Devastating the BioConference - BioDemocracy 2005 - From June 19 to June 22, the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) -- is holding its annual [...] Audio from BioDemocracy teach-in in Philadelphia [ Philadelphia IMC || Breaking News for 6/21/05 ]

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