Buy Nothing Day

After Celebrating the killing of Native Americans, the consumer masses celebrate the real American Holiday...BLACK FRIDAY.

In an effort to defeat this day of consumerism, over consumption, and the power of the almighty dollar. Celebrate Buy Nothing Day!

(if you must buy something, Buy Local)

Happy Thankstaking!

Hundreds Gather in Civic Plaza & Rally Against Proposition 8

This Saturday, New Mexicans took to the street to have their voice heard in the National debate of California's Proposition 8.






Proposition 8 amended the California State Constitution to only recognize marriages between men and women.

Since November 4th, marches, rallies, and actions have been held around the country to opose Proposition 8 and other discrimiatory actions against the GLBT Community.

Click here for Democracy for New Mexico coverage of the rally and march.

Hurricane Season Rolls into the Duke City

Here is a link to SWOPblogger that features an event this Saturday featuring two amazing Brooklyn Poets, Alixa and Naima.

The doors open at 7 at 1 Kind Studios, 1016 Coal #3 SW.

I personally recommend checking out this show, I saw them last summer in Atlanta, at the United States Social Forum. It was an insightful and inspirational evening that disects the struggle of New Orleans residents during and following Hurricane Katrina.

While at SWOPblogger check out the story and interview with our dear friend Joaquin Lujan.

Door Knocking with Garduño

Check out this link from SWOPblogger, as Councilman Garduño reminds folks the importance of voting on the eve of the election.

Tomorrow is the BIG Day and your last chance to vote if you have not already. Here is a link to find your polling location.