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Done nese types a support ot ties Pianttaen sender (or numerous other womel: who have been brutalized by white men over the years} — which. in my eyes, makes them little better than the lynch mobs that committed unspeaka- ble atrocities against Black men in the name of “protecting” white women. e As most of you know, Zachary Tay- for, the 12th President of the United States, was recently “brought back” to us, compliments of the Jefferson County (Kentucky) coroner's office. According to the Mew York Times: , Samples from the remains are be". ing ccamined by the [cjoroner’s office to determine whether Taylor was assassi- nated, which would make him the first American Presiden to be slain. . ..the cri- sis of 1850, in which secessionist fervor was reaching a breaking point, created circumstances for pro-slavery factions than desperately wanted to silence Taylor, @ Southerner who opposed the enension of savery and who wanted to bring Cali- fomia and New Mexico into the Union as “fre states. Had he lived. Taylor would ultimately stirred passions berween the have, if not prevented it, delayed or some how solved the problems thas caused the Civil War... : So what happens if they're right — we dectare the Civil War null and void and go hack to pre-capitatist days? Big deal — another white mate President is already taking care of that. Enough already — Put Zach Back . ° * Have you noticed that eading the like being in the middie of the Twilight Zone? A \ot of the stories which make it into print (or onto the airwaves) are just absurd. Witness the ici zed “great debate” over which country has the most virile men. Again. the | New York Times tells us: . . The first shor was fired by Edith Cresson, the first woman to become Prime Ministcr of France, who was quoted on contrast to Frenchmen, “Anglo-Saxon men are not interested in women.” . . L wish that were true... we could all breath a little easier. But that’s not the point. Ever wonder why these stupid and inane stories (and J inchude the re- cent spate of “animal right” stories in this category) are called “human inter- est” stories? Talk about new world or- scends, the powers that be have a big interest in ordinary folks believing that ‘our humanness can onfy be measut by our capacity to shed & sear over the over the murder of 100,000 Iraqis —- la maken it « hel! of « tot easter for them 30 get away murdering ‘Wagis. So don't be ‘when we 200 2 Jot more stories thet make the have vetocd the Fugitive Stave Act and the | that murder of a dog. but 00 feel nothing . . North and the South. . .. [Thiel man may establishment media these days isa lot der style manipulation! As fascism de- : the feds (who have been investigating think we're at a crossroads,” she S498. Tramcking Loitering Law, the cutting edge Weed, i auies ley Wier ns ands meee him for years now) had on Gray to “We need coverage more than cv. Bat jague in this year's city counct! races. The eiety, who was not officially representing make him give itall up ~ ‘cause you the only way to get it is to become more law allows the police to arrest people aim- that organization; and Becky Hady of the know these elected officials never and more outrageous or start working ply for standing on the street in areas that North Carolina Civil Liberties Union, think of “the good of family andcom- —™ore in the establishment, itssomething ... they designate “drug zones.” It has been ‘who said that “some very serious 0on- munity” untess they are in deep trouble, wevegot so think ubowt.”... * “ ‘used primarily against young people ofool- * cerns” had been raised by the information ° In other words wecaneitherbe = « of and the homeless; in effect, the law sus- that had been presented at the forum. The From the hune 26 issue of Ourwerk, fools or fascists. And the media will pends the constitutional right to publio Civil Libertiee Union asked NAP for the an article on gays and the media cover both. Asa Black gay man said to.” asaembly. names of victims to help them in possibly called “front-page news.” with akicker = me atone of the New Alliance Party® |. WAP chapters in the Seattle area have putting together a case. that reads: “The 90s have become the meetings I lead in lower Manhattan: | peon leading a petitioning drivetoputths "—ALthe forum, NAP’s North Carolina field media age for queers. Not since Anita “On one hand, Phil Donahueand =~ Initiative on the ballot; 14,000 ofthe . Caroline Donnola declared, “We Bryant waxed homophobic more than Oprah Winfrey have alot more gay * - 17,830 signatures required by duly 20 don’t need more police in the community, - adecade ago have lesbians and gays people and transvestites appearing on have already been gathered. In the course we need more community leadera like graced so many televisions and news- their shows. but it seems to me Hike the -° ofthe drive 1,200 new voters havebeen Dorothy and Charles Horry who are will- papers nationwide. But in looking at they have on are willing to play registered. “tng to stand up and lead aide by side with the media's “gay slasnost.” some ask the fool.” I couldn't have said better.” “We will be attending allofthecend- the New Alliance Party.” u the question: Where do we go from A friendly warning to my brothers nd - dates’ forums to foros every one of the can: : * . here?” Reporter Meer Roshan writes: sisters in ACT UP: those who tive by @idates to take a stand on Initiative #36,” NAP chair Leriora Fulani brought oon- Lew te tudtelyptvicans, wil tous reunennngg fear tit cant seat...” Makes you wonder what nuiscs new netic sje ACEGE A de daa declared Harriet Hoffman, NAPs North troveray with her when she was invited to -” qweat Regional organizer. NAP will also run address the graduation ceremonies at P.8. candidates for city council. . . 196 in Fiatbush, Brooklyn. Flatbush is the For Position #4 — currently held by Sem © ares where NAP and the African Peoples ; tonal led by Brnie Fos- . fgraith, the city’s only African Amertoan 3. Poli council member, where there are already - ter, have been leading the struggle for in- “Times have changed.” [New York Post (and for) the media will most surely : die by the media. : threes candidates, none of whom will back creased African American and African Car- the Initiative — NAPis running activist {bbean representation on Community feaiah Johnson. The incumbent Sam Board #14. Her invitation to address the * Bmith voted for the Anti-Loitering Law. , seudents brought charges of “partisan: Candidate Sherry Harris, thedarlingof ©. ship” from gome quarters despite the fact the city’s old left, has told NAP that while ‘ . that Democratic Assemblywoman Rhoda ‘ she “is opposed to the law the way tt is ton daoobs and City Councilwoman susan A- written,” he will not consider supporting . ter addreased the graduating class last Initiative #38. She added, “Idontknow year. The schoo!’s principal, Haomi inquiries welcomed or gmuch a a Soe Democrat oan and refined to It's gota sunset clause _ ic po cal — Children’s stees and brocineres avaiable. aoe two youre.” ') Gistnvite the controversial independent. UPS-CO.D, Wholesale and Retail ceo running against Smith 1a dames" Fulani used the occasion Lo potnit out that -\” geenty, chair of the @owernor's Comumis- charges of partisanship wore only heard . sion on African American Affaire. Last a when working class folks began to artiou- week he approached Hoffman to propose & late their own politioal views. She received resting to 8e “who should run for what.” getanding ovation from studente and (718) 774-0804 ‘Asked where he stood on the Anti-Lolter- parents. ing ordinance, he replied, “I used to be . On dune a) Fulani addressed the final se- : against {t, but then I found that the African . sembly st PS, 136 in St. Albans, Queens ‘| American community supports t.” Hoff- “(the school where she won the mook ©leo- man pointed out that over haifthe signe > | tion for governor of New York State last tures for the initiative came from the Rover on ny rofte Upward weekly Black community. Needless to s8F,NO 3. annual awards dinner of the Upward A roundup of New Alfiance Party meetings and events in meeting has been held. 3" gemma program st Fordham University : Betty Patu, a Samoan Amerioan run- * — 4n the Bronx. Upward Bound 1s & tutorial ning for the council's Position #&, had set - program for low income high echool stu- upa meeting to talk with Hoffman and our" Gente. Last year the dinner was er NAP leaders about the Initiative last - _ by Bronx borough president “nek, but osnoelied tt. “T have 0 many itr y Ferree. New York City. For more information cal 242-996-4700, Tuesday, July 2° Brooklyn , New York City is Dying of Corruption. Adiing 18 more hacks 0 fhe 35 new on ly Cownch, sheen jb be to ball out the rich af fo expense of poor and werting poopie of cuter, Wenot the cure! _ 90 Greene Avenes (bet. Corton & Adelphi) a Wednesday, July 3 © Bronx , New York City is Dying of Comaption. Adding 16 more hacks to the 35 new on Sie City cork net com cievimraeatonsa rok ed 7 A af about the radical new talent estes Commantly Celtege cars Gront Comnuure + oom 158 ™ : Friday, duty 12 Lower Monhation cat con't be pre-pay and vote for the twe antl-gay parties. 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