The photo exhibition “Crude Reflections/Cruda Realidad: Oil, Ruin and Resistance in the Amazon Rainforest” tells the story of residents of the Ecuadorian Amazon who suffer from chronic illnesses — including cancer and genetic disease — which they believe are attributable to the toxic byproducts of oil drilling in their homeland. The exhibit, which opened at […]
FotĂłgrafo atestigua descuidos tĂłxicos en la AmazonĂa ecuatoriana
La exposiciĂłn fotográfica “Crude Reflections/Cruda Realidad: Oil, Ruin and Resistance in the Amazon Rainforest” cuenta la historia de los residentes de la AmazonĂa ecuatoriana que sufren de enfermedades crĂłnicas —cáncer y enfermedades genĂ©ticas entre ellas— que las atribuyen a productos tĂłxicos resultantes de la extracciĂłn de petrĂłleo en sus tierras.
Negocios locales se embolsan los beneficios médicos de empleados
John Chisholm, trabajador en la industria de comida en San Francisco, le pidiĂł a su jefe, luego al jefe de su jefe, y luego al jefe de ambos, que le reembolsaran sus gastos mĂ©dicos conforme a la ley municipal; y cada vez, le dijeron que no tenĂa ningĂşn beneficio de cuidados de salud.
Some local businesses pocketing employee medical benefits
San Francisco food-service worker John Chisholm asked his boss, his boss’s boss and then their boss to reimburse him for medical expenses covered under city law; every time, he was told he did not have health care benefits. It wasn’t until Chisholm marched into the vice president of human resources’ office that the company finally acknowledged that it was aware of the law and he was covered. But the ordeal wasn’t over. Chisholm had to contact the owner of the company directly, months later, to finally get a check.
Anatomy of an uprising part two: Moving forward
May 17, 2011, Spain In Plaza del Sol in Madrid, two days after the demonstration that took place in 58 Spanish cities, the first rays of sunlight catch some of the people still debating the future course of the movement off guard. Meanwhile, some of the people gathered set up food stands to distribute food […]
AnatomĂa de un alzamiento segunda parte: avanzando
17 de mayo, España
En la Plaza del Sol de Madrid, dos dĂas despuĂ©s de la manifestaciĂłn que tuvo lugar en 58 ciudades españolas, los primeros rayos de sol sorprendieron in fraganti a algunos concentrados todavĂa debatiendo el rumbo a tomar por el movimiento.
Gathering the Embers: A DĂa de los Muertos Tribute Show
Illuminations DĂa de los Muertos 2011 artists Amanda & Natalia Vigil create a multi-disciplinary and multi-language showcase of song, poetry, storytelling and performance. Where: SOMArts Bay Gallery, 934 Brannan St. (between 8th & 9th), San Francisco, CA Â 94103 Cost: Â $5 Info: Â 415-863-1414 or www.somarts.org/embers/ <http://www.somarts.org/embers/>
Opening Reception for Illuminations: DĂa de los Muertos 2011
The opening celebration for Illuminations: DĂa de los Muertos 2011 <http://www.somarts.org/dayofthedead/> (October 8–November 5) features music, interactive performance and the unveiling of over 30 altars and installations by more than 80 artists from the Bay Area and beyond. The opening evening includes a special performance by Herbert Siguenza, of Culture Clash <http://cultureclash.com/> fame. Siguenza, who […]
Illuminations: DĂa de los Muertos 2011
El DĂa de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, provides a way for people to embrace the beauty of life and to honor the spirits of the dead. Intricate, traditional altars and complex art installations created by more than 80 Bay Area artists from a breadth of cultural backgrounds are on display in Illuminations: […]

