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Success of the Plane to Haiti Mission

Success of the Plane to Haiti Mission

Watch this short video about this inspiring humanitarian mission to Haiti put together by the Wheelchair Foundation.

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Music for Justice: Disney Workers Fast Support Concert

Music for Justice: Disney Workers Fast Support Concert

Workers for Disney Hotels in Anaheim will be launching a hunger strike, protesting unsafe working conditions at their jobs. This concert will raise awareness and support for the workers.

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RIP Howard Zinn

RIP Howard Zinn

Remembering an amazing man who changed our lives. We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of activist and historian Howard Zinn. Many of you know his work, and through his work, got a feeling for the man himself.

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Korean Guitar Workers Take Struggle to USA

Korean Guitar Workers Take Struggle to USA

South Korean guitar manufacturers illegally fired from their jobs in 2007 come to the US to fight for their livelihoods

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Rebuilding the New Orleans Music Community

Rebuilding the New Orleans Music Community

We just received this update from Sweet Home New Orleans about the progress in helping musicians in New Orleans thrive and survive.

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Cruelty for Breakfast?

Cruelty for Breakfast?

The Humane Society of the United States is putting pressure on the restaurant chain the International House of Pancakes (IHOP). IHOP uses eggs produced by chicken’s who live in horrible conditions.

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Raided Activists Need Help!

Raided Activists Need Help!

NYC activists raided by police for using Twitter. I’d say that this story was bizarre, if we didn’t see tales like it happening again and again.

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Moby Reaches Out to California Domestic Violence Victim

Moby Reaches Out to California Domestic Violence Victim

In California’s recent budget crisis, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger cut every last penny that the state gave to support domestic violence shelters. Electronic artist Moby decided to help.

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Iranian Uprising 2009

Iranian Uprising 2009

In the face of what looks like election fraud, the people of Iran take to the streets in the name of democracy. Last week, the people of Iran went to the voting booth to elect their president…

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Boston Homeowners Organize to Fight Foreclosures

Boston Homeowners Organize to Fight Foreclosures

Watch this excellent report from “Bill Moyers Journal” about how Boston residents in danger of losing their homes are coming together to oppose eviction and bank foreclosure.

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About The Axis

Axis of Justice is a non-profit organization formed by Tom Morello and Serj Tankian. Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice.