At least it seems that way.

http://sf.indymedia.org/ Current featured news for the week of Tuesday, November 19: CHEVRON - NO BLOOD FOR OIL! 11/18: Ten were arrested for participating in an anti-war direct action outside Chevron-Texaco headquarters in downtown San Francisco, and an additional 12 taken into custody afterwards at Diane Feinstein's office. One woman is being transferred to the jail, where she will be charged with felony vandalism for throwing "blood" (a mixture of cornstarch, food color and water). Photos - http://sf.indymedia.org/news/2002/11/1543903.php

ANOTHER ROGUE STATE REJECTS WEAPONS INSPECTIONS 11/15: Nearly 200 activists formed citizen weapons inspection teams and delivered a notice of intent to inspect Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a facility involved in the design, development and testing of nuclear weapons. After delivering the letter, the crowd pledged to continue returning to the Lab, until teams of international and civilian weapons inspectors are admitted. Photos - http://sf.indymedia.org/news/2002/11/1543479.php

THOUSANDS CONVERGE ON SCHOOL OF ASSASSINS IN COLUMBUS, GA 11/15: Demonstrations and vigils were held to shut down the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHISCH), formerly known as the School of the Americas (SOA). Details SF Liberation News Special Report - http://stream1.transbay.net:8000/playlist.pls?mount=/file/021113.mp3

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FIVE CITIBANK LOCATIONS TARGETED AS CAMPAIGN HEATS UP 11/14: Activists with the Rainforest Action Network (RAN) civil disobedience actions occurred at five Citibank locations throughout San Francisco. These actions came as part of a larger campaign against the corporation's investment and partnerships that directly contribute to environmental destruction and poverty. Photos - http://sf.indymedia.org/news/2002/11/1543871.php

BIG BROTHER *IS* WATCHING: FEDS KEEP AIRPLANE PASSENGER BLACKOUT LIST 11/15: Over 1000 people who are considered "threats to aviation" by the CIA, FBI or INS are on a list and are not permitted on flights under any circumstances. Even some on the center-left liberal groups, not exactly your typical threat to air passengers, have been placed on the list. Salon.com story - http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2002/11/15/no_fly/index_np.html

REPORT SHOWS THAT KMEL IS NOT THE 'PEOPLE'S STATION' "Young folks are listening to KMEL, not the news," said Nicole Lee, organizer for Let’s Get Free. "We need the station to include the voices of our youth leaders, not blame them, and be willing to look at the public policies that are the root causes of the problems in our communities." A new report put out by media activists Media Alliance and the Youth Media Council details the extent to which KMEL ignores the most basic issues of its largest target demographic. Full report - http://www.youthmediacouncil.org/pdfs/KMEL.pdf

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