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This week on Uprising —

* A profile of John Tanton, the founder of the modern anti-immigrant movement.
* A discussion on strategy among pro-immigrant advocates
* An intimate conversation with environmental activist and eco-feminist, Vandana Shiva.
* Plus the Black Commentator and Empire Notes

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A Profile of John Tanton
GUEST: Christopher Hayes, Senior Editor at “In These Times.” His latest article is “Keeping America Empty,” in the May 2006 issue of In These Times.

Immigrant rights …

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GUESTS: Sharon Hoshida, Santa Barbara based activist, Patricia Park, Community organizer with KIWA, Shawn McDougal, Eric Einem, Pasadena Post Carbon Outpost Coordinator

As immigrants and their supporters in the US organize for a “National Day Without Immigrants,” on May 1st, Mexicans and Central Americans are planning a boycott of their own. Spreading rapidly by word of mouth and through e-mails, the plan to buy “Nothing Gringo,” on May 1st, has garnered support from various trade unions, business groups, and political leaders in Mexico and Central America. In a show of solidarity, those participating in the boycott will abstain from buying goods from American businesses. Here in the United States, a number of events will take place locally in Southern California on May 1st to rally for immigrants rights …

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GUEST: Vandana Shiva, physicist, environmentalist, author of “Earth Democracy”

Yesterday we played part 1 of our conversation with Vandana Shiva, a physicist, philosopher, ecofeminist, environmental activist and writer. She is a key figure in the global movement against neo-liberal capitalism. She has written several books, among them “Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development,” “India Divided: Diversity and Democracy under Attack,” “Water Wars: Privatization, Pollution, and Profit,” and “Stolen Harvest : The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply.” Vandana Shiva’s latest book is “Earth Democracy : Justice, Sustainability, and Peace,” which we had discussed with her on Uprising last year. Today we play part 2 our interview in which she describes her juorney from physicist to activist.

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GUEST: Kevin Pina, film maker and journalist, Special correspondent for Pacifica’s Flashpoints, associate editor at Black Commentator, Founding Editor at Haiti Information Project.

Rene Preval won the presidency of Haiti this February. His party fell just short of the majority it needs to choose the next prime minister and Cabinet in last week’s parliamentary elections. At least one million Haitians voted for 127 legislative representatives, including 97 deputies and 30 senators. Preval will formally take power on May 14 and will have to form a coalition government because neither his Lespwa party or his rivals have enough candidates to win a majority. We turn today to journalist and film maker, Kevin Pina. He is a Special correspondent for Pacifica’s Flashpoints, associate editor at …

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Glen Ford, co-publisher of The Black Commentator

The Black Commentator is an online political magazine bringing you commentary, analysis and investigation from a black perspective. Today’s commentary is Black Economic Development.

The Black Commentator is online at www.blackcommentator.com.

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GUEST: Vandana Shiva, physicist, environmentalist, author of “Earth Democracy”

Vandana Shiva is a physicist, philosopher, ecofeminist, environmental activist and writer. She began her activism in the “Chipko movement” during the 1970s in her home country of India. The movement, whose main participants were women, adopted the tactic of hugging trees to prevent their felling. In 1982, she founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology and Ecology. She has received many awards including the “Right Livelihood Award,” the “Global 500 Award of the United Nations Environment Programme,” and the “Earth Day International Award of the United Nations”. Vandana Shiva is a key figure in the global movement against neo-liberal capitalism. She has written several books, among them “Staying Alive: Women, Ecology and Development,” “India Divided: Diversity and Democracy under …

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GUEST: Christopher Hayes, Senior Editor at “In These Times.” His latest article is “Keeping America Empty,” in the May 2006 issue of In These Times.

Immigrant rights activists are gearing up for a national day of action on May 1st in a culmination of more than a month of high-profile activities nationwide including marches and walkouts. While immigration issues dominate the news, little is known about a man who was practically the founder of the modern anti-immigrant movement. He goes by the obscure name of John Tanton. A spokesperson for the Center for New Community, a watchdog organization of anti-immigrant groups, says Tanton has done for immigrant politics “what Pat Robertson did for the Christian Right.”

Read Christopher Hayes’ article here.

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GUESTS: Sara Guerrero, Director and Writer and the Head Project Director of The Mexican OC, Apolonio Morales and Elizabeth Szekeresh, playwrights, Maricela Lazcano, writer and actor, and Cristina Nava, actor

The Breath of Fire Theater Company presents the premiere of “The Mexican OC: Triumphs and Contributions of Orange County’s Mexican Communities.” It’s an original play which recounts the history of the Mexican community in Orange County. Based on archival research and oral testimonies, “The Mexican OC” deals with subjects ranging from segregation to the so-called repatriation movement of the 1930’s. It’s directed and written by Sara Guerrero in collaboration with Heather Enriquez, Apolonio Morales, Cristina Nava and Elizabeth Sekeresh. The play begins its six-night run on April 28th at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa …

Neighborhood activists all over Southern California hold regular peace vigils to end the war in Iraq. Each week we announce just some of the 50 plus vigils that are taking place. Complete listings of all the vigils are available at www.neighborsforpeaceandjustice.org or www.peacevigils.com.

On Fridays in Burbank
5:30-7pm
on the corner of Palm and San Fernando
the email contact is burbankpeace@sbcglobal.net

The last Friday of each month in Echo Park
5pm to 7pm
On the corner of Echo Park and Sunset Boulevard.
the information line is (213) 250-5500 during the day and (323) 660-4799 during the evenings

On Fridays in Ojai
5 to 7 PM
Libbey Park,at the fountain on Ojai Ave
the email contact is cgrier@ojai.net

On Fridays in Riverside
6-7 pm
On the corner of University & Iowa
the information line is 909-653-0743 or go to rapja.org

On Saturdays in Laguna Beach
11am – 1:00 pm
Main Beach,
At Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue
the …

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GUESTS: Natino Lopez, National Director of Hermandad Mexicana Latino America, and National President of Mexican American Political Association, Miguel Lopez, Port Representative of the Teamsters Union, Anjelica Salas, Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights in Los Angeles

With more than a month of nation wide actions to protest House Bill 4437, immigrant communities are gearing up for a national day of action next Monday, which is May Day. Actions will vary from staying home from work, joining a march or not spending any money. Organizers started out calling May Day as a National Day Without Immigrants, general strike and boycott. But leaders like Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and church leaders suggested a less radical political approach. Additionally, many immigrant workers fear losing their jobs if they walked out. Commercial spanish language DJs who helped mobilize hundreds …