The ad agency that produced the massively popular campaign ad for the recent Democratic primary of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez—Means of Production—has produced another one, this time for a Democratic primary candidate in Hawai’i.: Kaniela Ing. The new ad echoes many of the themes of the previous one: health care for all, free college, affordable housing, a green jobs program; but also adds an Hawai’in element. Both are upbeat, positive and unapologetically progressive. Although Ing faces much tougher odds, let’s hope the similarities extend to outcomes, as well. [Read more…]
Earl McNeil: No Justice! No Peace! Riot Police Summoned for National City Council Meeting
Another week has gone by without the National City Police Department coming clean about what happened to Earl McNeil, who never regained consciousness after being taken into custody on May 27. He passed on at UCSD Medical Center on June 11.
The man may be dead, but he’s not been forgotten. The story of his arrest and the lack of transparency about what happened afterward have begun to attract national attention, thanks to the persistence of community activists.
The fourth consecutive protest at a National City Council meeting brought police in riot gear from six agencies around San Diego County. Platoons of cops marched up and down outside the meeting, forcing the two dozen or so demonstrators off the sidewalks for no apparent reason. [Read more…]
Why Is The Right So Scared Of A Democratic Socialist? | Video Worth Watching
All In’s Chris Hayes speaks with The New York Times’ Michelle Goldberg, The Majority Report’s host, Sam Seder and The Intercept‘s Briahna Gray about “Why Is The Right So Scared Of A Democratic Socialist?” Chris presents some of the right’s coverage of recent primary winner Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and how it weirdly appears threatened by her stand in favor of health care, education and that “every person in this country [should be] paid a living wage to lead a dignified life”. [Read more…]
Homes for the Homeless in San Diego Will Have to Wait. And It’s Nobody’s Fault. Really?
The people who need housing the most –namely those without– have been shafted again.
Having an affordable and safe place to live shouldn’t be as hard as it is in San Diego. Excuses are made, studies are promised, politicians pledge to take action. And the situation gets worse by the day.
A handful of stories published in the local press in recent weeks taken together highlight just how bad things really are. I have two thoughts on the subject: excuses are for losers, and housing ought to be treated as a right rather than a goal. [Read more…]
‘Black Identity Extremists’ Report Is FBI’s COINTELPRO 2.0 | Video Worth Watching
From the NOW THIS YouTube page:
Decades ago, the FBI targeted Black activists who were fighting for equality — now, this sad chapter of history is repeating itself.
A 2017 report identified “black identity extremists” as a threat to law enforcement. Critics say this report is eerily similar to the FBI’s counter intelligence program, a.k.a. COINTELPRO, which was established in the 50’s by J. Edgar Hoover to specifically target African-Americans who were fighting for justice and equality, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and many members of the Black Panther Party.
John Cox Can’t Escape Trump’s Shadow in the Race for California Governor
Gubernatorial candidate John Cox is the latest in a long line of business executives who believe their experiences in the boardroom make then qualified to run the state of California.
To be sure, he was the less extreme of the GOP candidates with name recognition in the June 5 primary. His approach is less bombastic than Travis Allen, but that’s just a matter of rhetoric.
A debate between the two men (and Doug Ose, who dropped out shortly thereafter) in February turned into a bragfest about who supported The Dear Leader the most. [Read more…]
Summer Chronicles 2018 #6: Thinking of Bukowski at Del Mar
Every year, opening day at Del Mar brings out the beautiful people. Handsome, well-heeled (or at least trying to look that way) young men and women get dressed to the nines and parade around the track, seeing and being seen. It is a classic San Diego moment: shiny happy people in an elegant place on a perfect summer day.
Not a trouble in the world.
Until they start betting and losing and betting and losing. And, eventually, if you look away from the glamorous women in their fabulous hats, you’ll start to notice them–the old-time track denizens in not chic shabby clothes. Their rolled-up papers and grim expressions, their studied disdain for the loud crowd of novice gamblers.
A dying breed to be sure. [Read more…]
ICE IS – The Break with Michelle Wolf | Video Worth Watching
ICE IS – a tradition since 2003. Seemed like a good idea at the time. But then who could have predicted the likes of “Kjirstjen Njielsjen” or Donald Trump … You know it’s a problem when, as Alternet reports, ICE agents themselves have written to Secretary Nielsen asking to have ICE reorganized so that they don’t have to be part of it. [Read more…]
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Looking Back at the Week: July 15-21
This week’s edition of Looking Back at the Week contains articles, commentaries, columns, and other work by San Diego Free Press regulars, irregulars, columnists, cartoonists, at-large contributors, and locally and nationally sourced writers on resistance at Comic-Con, press freedom, UFCW members wanting their Local back, quislings, reporter going full riot, Pepe Villarino, STR’s getting regulated, a climate awareness mural at Southwestern, and lots of other grassroots news & progressive views from San Diego’s feisty, all volunteer, slightly funky, community news site. [Read more…]
Joni Mitchell – The Hissing Of Summer Lawns | Video Worth Watching
The weather has me in full summertime mode lately. Here’s something by Joni Mitchell that’s also in a summertime theme: The Hissing of Summer Lawns. (h/t to AGD) [Read more…]
Jose ‘Pepe’ Villarino: A Giver, Not a Taker | Latinos in San Diego
Jose “Pepe” Villarino is an icon in San Diego’s Latino community, where he has been known for over four decades as an educator, activist and musician.
Pepe was born in Winslow, Arizona, on March 19, 1930. He is the second youngest son born to Rosa Rios and Leocidio Layva. When Pepe was seven years old, just a few days after Rosa gave birth to his sister Rachael, his mother died.
After the Mexican Revolution, Leocidio came to Winslow to work for the railroad. Pepe says his father was light skinned and he believes this trait was crucial for being selected for a better job. Because of this job, the family lived in a house with indoor plumbing. Leocidio paid ten dollars a month for their two-bedroom house. [Read more…]
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