Banks Get Bailed Out, People Get Thrown Out - The Esquivel family were evicted Thursday from their home in Roslindale. That same morning they had gone to the Boston Municipal Court in a last effort to stop the eviction. The judge did not rule in their favor. Raul and Anna Esquivel came back from court, tears streaming for their face, to find about 10 police officers on and around their property and another 40 people protesting the eviction. The picket was lively and emotional. Around forty people came out to support the Esquivels. The blockade was called by City Life/Urbana, and supported by many community groups, including Dorchester People for Peace, SEIU 615, the Boston No Eviction Network, the Boston Workers Alliance and others.

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Worcester Stands to Gain from Green Collar Jobs Coalition for Green Collar Jobs formed in Worcester In a time of economic uncertainty, sustainable means of livelihood are more necessary than ever.

On Thursday, September 25th, members of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team, residents from 244 / 250 Pleasant Street, and neighbors stood outside buildings that for months have been plagued with issues as serious as broken sewer lines, and thousand dollar electric mis-wirings.

Worcester, MA On Monday, September 22nd, in front of 60 neighbors and friends, Jen Solin of Women Together expressed her heartfelt condolences to the students of Becker College that joined to say NO to violence. "We want you to know that we are here for you. You are not alone in this tragedy."

Five Roman Catholics, arrested March 19 in connection with praying for an end to the Iraq War in the lobby of the Worcester federal building, were today found guilty of one petty offense and not guilty of another. Magistrate Judge Timothy S. Hillman today found all five defendants guilty of failure “to comply with lawful direction of authorized individuals (U.S. Marhsals)” and fined them the minimum penalty of $250. They were not found guilty of the other petty offense, obstructing the entrance and impeding performance of duties by government employees. Much more detail at Pie and Coffee.

City Council will hear disturbing news from City Manager OBrien at Tuesday's (9/23) City Council meeting. His plan is to cut 5% of the access center's funding (that is 5% of the 60% percent of the franchise provisions for the city's PEG channels so really more like 8%). In addition he is making no commitment for funding beyond 2009.

This past week, the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team took to Worcester’s streets to send a message to Bank of America/ Countrywide Financial Corporation, “No More Evictions”. The speak-out was held in solidarity with four Boston organizers arrested on Sept.5 attempting to prevent a Bank of America/Countrywide foreclosure eviction. Original July Boston Indymedia Article

Contrary to the promotional material, Spirit of America performances are a glorification of war, misrepresentation of history and one big military recruitment extravaganza.

Compiled from clips from the 2004 Spirit of America performance in Worcester, this video takes us inside the performance and captures some of the recruitment outside.

A controversial article from InCityTimes.org, republished and removed from other local websites, then submitted anonymously to Worcester Indymedia, then removed from InCityTimes.org, has been removed from Worcester Indymedia after a request from Rosalie Tirella, author of the article and editor of the InCity Times. Worcester Indymedia members felt that the article, a long series of angry personal attacks against one person, violated the editorial policies of the IMC site. Some of the e-mails sent to Worcester Indymedia collective members are on the mailing list archive. Anyone wishing to argue that this post or posts like it should appear on Worcester Indymedia is invited to discuss the issue on the mailing list or bring it up at the next collective meeting.

“This is a space for neighbors to meet,” called out Nanette Davis, Women Together co-founder who’s son was a victim of violence several years ago. Her positive message rang out loudly, “Yes, my son was lost, but the day this park was opened, he was found.”

The US Army's recruitment show, "Spirit of America" is returning to Worcester for two days. Local groups are organizing two demonstrations: Morning (appx 9:30 am t.b.d.) Friday, Sept. 19th THEME: END RECRUITMENT Afternoon(appx 1pm t.b.d.), Saturday, Sept. 20th THEME: END the WAR Articles and photos from 2004

A local HIV/AIDS activist and advocate sounds off on homophobia, racism, and the broken machinery of funding to fight HIV/AIDS in the United States By Jesse Pack Worcester, MA

August 6, 2008, at Worcester City Hall. Sponsored by Worcester's Catholic Worker community.

The Worcester World Cup tournament returns on August 9th and 10th with teams representing 12 different countries vying to be recognized as Worcester's best. Celebrate Worcester's immigrant communities with food, children's games, music and more.

Much has been written in the papers and on the internet about some City Councilors' efforts to place new restrictions on Worcester's street vendors. Little has been heard from the vendors themselves, which is why Worcester Indymedia has produced an interview with 9 of them: Download the mp4 video (41 MB) or see other formats.

A long time Worcester-based HIV/AIDS activist sounds off on funding to fight HIV/AIDS among black gay and bisexual men By Jesse T. Pack

Worcester efforts to develop a Transgender Emergency Fund in Worcester continue, with the extremely successful, "Freedom!", drag show fundraiser held this past Friday, July 11th at Blü Nightclub. Organizing work is not just all fun. The Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) is set to announce that it will be opening a Central Massachusetts chapter in early August. The kick-off is scheduled for August 10th and group leaders are disseminating an invitation to anyone who would like to work to support transgendered individuals. Earlier stories: Worcester transgender organizing

Public Works and Parks Commissioner Robert Moylan organized a tour of two city pools for City Councilors the day before this year’s pool season kicked off. Members of Save Our Poolz found out about the tour and joined in, lucky enough to end up crashing a planned media photo-op. The tour of Tacoma Pool just knocked everyone over. Although Great Brook Valley residents had asked, probably even pleaded that bathroom doors be re-installed in the bathrooms, there wasn’t a single door in either the Boys or Girls rooms.

The Save Our Poolz Coalition is asking for community residents to help them remind Worcester City Councilors of their campaign pledges and commitments to Worcester's nine municipal pools. Commissioner Bob Moylan announced this past week that the proposal he has submitted to the City Manager calls for the closing of 5 Worcester pools! Automated e-mails can be sent via this link: Send e-mail More: City Manager recommends closing more pools Earlier Indymedia Stories Watch Candidates' statements at WCCA forum