Zim Shipping “On The Ropes” In Oakland As Activists Prepare To Block The Boat Again

A diverse coalition of pro-Palestine activists and organizations prepare to return to stop Israel’s largest maritime cargo corporation from unloading cargo at the Port of Oakland, costing the Israeli shipping company money and time and hurting its reputation.

Kit O'Connell
By Kit O'Connell

AUSTIN, Texas --- After multiple Block The Boat actions, even opponents of the blockade movement admit that Zim Integrated Shipping Services, Israel's largest maritime cargo corporation, is on the defensive. The next in this series of direct actions, which attempt to prevent Zim shipping vessels from unloading at U.S. ports in a show of support

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US Police Have Killed Over 5,000 Civilians Since 9/11

Statistically speaking, Americans should be more fearful of the local cops than “terrorists.”

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke
Members of a police anti-terrorism team exercise on Thursday, March 13, 2003. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)

Members of a police anti-terrorism team exercise on Thursday, March 13, 2003. Photo: Thanassis Stavrakis/AP Though Americans commonly believe law enforcement’s role in society is to protect them and ensure peace and stability within the community, the sad reality is that police departments are often more focused on enforcing laws, making

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Oakland ‘Urban Shield’ Protesters Report Police Harassment

Activists who organized a nonviolent bicycle ride against the international police convention describe a heavy-handed response.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

To protest the seventh annual “Urban Shield” event -- which draws law enforcement agencies from across the globe to participate in war games and attend a weapons technology show -- peace and justice activists held a bike ride protest, until the Oakland Police Department intervened. Dubbed “Pedal Against the Pigs” by the ride’s organizers, the

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Global Police ‘War Games’ And Weapons Expo Kicks Off In Oakland

As “Urban Shield” marks its seventh annual event, peace advocates note the increasing militarization of police.

Katie Rucke
By Katie Rucke

Friday marked the beginning of the seventh annual “Urban Shield” event, in which law enforcement agencies from across the globe participate in war games and attend a weapons technology show. The event, which runs until Monday, Oct. 28, is sponsored by weapons manufacturers such as ATK, which makes everything from small caliber bullets to depleted

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