Pittsburgh IndymediaPittsburgh Independent Media CenterRustbelt Radio for April 28, 2008- April 29, 2008 On this week's show... Thousands protest around the world in response to Mumia Abu Jamal's denial of a new trial The One Hill Coalition reaches a tentative Community Benefits Agreement with the City, the County, and the Penguins hockey team The City of New York withdraws its plans to build a new $375 million jail in the Bronx Grassroots organizations work to bring clean water to Iraq Plus we bring you the weekly radio spin and the radical day in historyhttp://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29389.php Thoughts on Working America and Jenn Jannon- April 27, 2008 I'm curious about this community's experiences with Working America.http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29384.php VIDEO: A19 Philly Mumia Demo, featuring Veronica Jones- April 24, 2008 Outraged by the March 27 denial of a new guilt-phase trial for Mumia, 500-1,000 people gathered at the Federal Courthouse, circled the Liberty Bell, and marched to City Hall, where speakers included Cynthia McKinney, Julia Wright, and Harold Wilson.http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29373.php The Injustice Continues: MOVE 9 women denied parole- April 22, 2008 The Philadelphia Inquirer has just reported that the MOVE 9 women were denied parole on grounds that they minimized or denied the "nature and circumstances" of the offense, "refused to accept responsibility" and lacked remorse, and the negative recommendation by the prosecutor.http://pittsburgh.indymedia.org/news/2008/04/29358.php |