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Many Montana landowners trying to lock out public hunting, while private hunting continues.
I like this editorial in the Great Falls Tribune, namely that if you post your land “no hunting,” that should mean no hunting, period. It should not mean “no hunting for the general … more »
Ralph Maughan's Wildlife News
British Energy not to be sold to one bidder
mrkooenglish wrote 1 day ago: (photo: telegraph) British Energy’s existing nuclear sites, such as Sizewell B in Suffolk, may be … more »
Week in Review: Union Square Court Decision, Danny Meyer, Washington Sq Park Photo Ops, more.
cat wrote 2 days ago: * NYC Parks Commissioner Adrian Benepe previously stated that the 14 trees the City plans to chop do … more »
May Day Rally 2008 @ Darling Harbour
joni wrote 3 days ago: This is the blog’s 200th post and also the first online video that we have produced. This cli … more »
NYT Article and CI Commentary
emmarosenthal wrote 5 days ago: i hope jimmy carter reads this article too, since he insists that the issue of palestinian human rig … more »
May 6, 2008 The Jersey Bears
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leerentz wrote 5 days ago: Everyone has seen Jersey barriers along the highway, but today I actually saw Jersey bears (and no, … more »
Parks for Sale: Business Improvement Districts and the Privatization of Our Public Spaces
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cat wrote 6 days ago: The term Business Improvement District - in short, BID - sounds so benign. Businesses improving thei … more »
To NYC Parks Commissioner Benepe: This tree at Union Square Park is not "dying"
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cat wrote 1 week ago: This magnificent tree on the North side at Union Square Park is a Siberian Elm and one of the trees … more »
FDC In The News: Creative Action vs. ADB
bobbyfdc wrote 1 week ago: Our creative action yesterday (May 5) versus ADB’s stronger push for privatization in the region a … more »
Water. It's not for everyone.
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MsJoanne wrote 1 week ago: Recently, the United Nations Human Rights Council lost its battle to make water a basic human right. … more »
In the News... Daily News' Juan Gonzalez: "Mayor Bloomberg's Union Square Park Restaurant Deal Tasteless"
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cat wrote 1 week ago: Juan Gonzalez has an excellent piece in today’s New York Daily News: “Mayor Bloomberg … more »
Johannesburg: Major court victory against water privatization on behalf of shack dwellers
housingstruggles wrote 1 week ago: Johannesburg, 30 April 2008 Centre for Applied Legal Studies PREPAYMENT WATER METER SYSTEM UNCONSTIT … more »
Corrected NY1.com story: "Judge extends injunction against Union Square restaurant"
cat wrote 2 weeks ago: NY1.com corrected their initial story from yesterday (Monday, April 28th) which gave an incorrect ve … more »
21st Century Real Estate
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divisionstreet wrote 2 weeks ago: Several stories in the news recently about developments in how the city does business have a somewha … more »
NY1.com: "Judge ends injunction on Union Sq Park Construction"; Temporary Restraining Order Continues on Restaurant/Pavilion
cat wrote 2 weeks ago: Update: NY1 headline is misleading. Overview: Judge ruled NO work to be done by City on the Pavili … more »
Arbor Day Protest at Union Square: Stop the Privatization of Public Space Event Report Back
cat wrote 2 weeks ago: An Arbor Day protest on Friday, April 25th in Union Square Park united artist/vendors with tree-save … more »
www.landrights.org...The fight against control over YOUR property.
ppjg wrote 2 weeks ago: You can send testimony until April 30th Vast Expansion of Corps of Engineers Regulatory Power! We ca … more »
NYC Parks Dept.-2/3 cuts in workers and endless privatization schemes
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cat wrote 2 weeks ago: According to New York Jobs With Justice: “Years ago, NYC’s public parks were administer … more »
Spring in Washington Square Park - The Park is Bustling. What Happens Next?
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cat wrote 2 weeks ago: There’s something about the spirit of Washington Square Park that even now, despite virtual … more »
A little bit of sunshine
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dutchgirl wrote 2 weeks ago: We just got home today from our scouting trip. Normally before we move we take a small trip about … more »
