AB 1421 was signed by the Governor last year. It weakens the "danger to self, others, or gravely disabled" criteria that allowed court-ordered forcible treatment--including forced medication outside of a psychiatric hospital.

Santa Cruz Nuclear Abolition Committee gathering with all who are moved at 5pm at Collateral Damage Statue (Santa Cruz downtown clock) for Die-In for Hiroshinma Day

The apartheid regime of Israel arrested five leaders of Abnaa el Ballad (Sons of the Land) group, a legal political organization struggling against discrimination and for the right to return. PLEASE POST A MESSAGE DEMANDING THEIR FREEDOM ON ISRAEL INDYMEDIA! www.indymedia.org.il >> Message from Socialist Workers League of Palestine Below.

In the last two years homelessness and poverty has risen on a national average by about 40 percent. Meanwhile the US is sending 4 billion overseas to occupy Iraq and 1.9 Billion to occupy Afghanistan. 60 percent of new homeless cases are single women with children.

Voices, Ch. 27, July 31 & August 2 - 7:30-8:30 p.m. Local representatives from organizations calling for the impeachment of Bush will participate in a moderated, call-in discussion.