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Support the Everything for Everyone Festival!

Posted on April 25, 2012 by bluebossanova

Organizers in Seattle have announced a free political and cultural gathering scheduled for August 11-12. The Everything for Everyone Festival (#e4e) will be an outdoor event that features music, arts, workshops, debates and actions to “continue the spirit of resistance … Continue reading →

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Ruminations on the Murder of Trayvon Martin

Posted on April 22, 2012 by bluebossanova

When I heard about the murder of Trayvon Martin I felt numb. Murdering of Blacks especially black youth is such a regular occurrence that I can’t even feel. A dehumanizing society does that.What struck me about the murder of Trayvon … Continue reading →

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*Dramatic Intro* The crisis of the Left: What’s really going in the ISO BOC debate?!?!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bluebossanova

Referenced Articles: 1) “The Solidarity We Need” by ISO members Sam Bernstein, Darrin Hoop and Dan Trocolli (1/19/12) 2) “ILWU Leaders Shouldn’t Get a Pass” by ISO member Dana Blanchard (1/23/12) 3) “Longview, Occupy, and Beyond: Rank and File and … Continue reading →

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Truck Drivers Shut It Down!!!

Posted on February 2, 2012 by bluebossanova

PORT TRUCKERS STRIKE!! This what class struggle looks like – workers self-organizing despite harsh conditions. This is the third time that the port of Seattle has been shut down – once in September when the Longshore workers had a wildcat … Continue reading →

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How Culture Should be Used:Introducing Hip Hop Occupies.

Posted on October 29, 2011 by bluebossanova

What comes first; the movement or the music? After hours of debates with friends about the relationship between culture and struggle I’ve come to the conclusion that culture is a reflection of the reality people live in for better or … Continue reading →

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In solidarity with our comrades

Posted on July 28, 2011 by bluebossanova

Last weekend some comrades of ours were arrested unjustly and assaulted by the police.  Below are two links which provide more detail about what occurred and how to support. We ask that folks give donations to help them in their … Continue reading →

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