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Immigration protest at Denver International Airport in response to President Trump's executive order to ban certain immigrant from the United States January 28, 2017.
First time in my life I know how it feels to be a boat refugee... even if is IS just for a 15 day VISA
An abandoned caboose (guard van) at the abandoned railway station at the Immigration museum. This station was actually called Communipaw station, and its use was abandoned in 1967.(New York, USA, Oct. 2006)
Sen. Dick Durbin holds up his driver license during an immigration reform roundtable discussion he and Rep. Bill Foster hosted in Aurora Aug. 6, 2013.
Here are a couple photos I took while I was down at the farm in Arizona. The whole hullabaloo about immigration reminded me of the omnipresence of this issue while I was down near Arivaca. You see these signs here and there along the highway and in Tucson - they're posted by a group called No More Deaths that goes out into the desert to help migrants who are in some sort of distress, whether it be dehydration, exhaustion, or what have you. This one was on the road between Arivaca and Tucson, where you often either run into vigilante types running their own "border patrol" or indications of people having passed by (i.e., discarded clothing and packs, littered water bottles, food packaging, etc.).
On January 28, 2017 hundreds marched from Chinatown to Boston Common in Boston, MA in solidarity with immigrants. The action was in response to the recent executive actions signed by President Trump banning nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the United States.
Photo: Leonardo March/ Normal
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Over 300 people rallied in support of asylum seekers and refugees outside the Broadmeadows Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA) Centre on Sunday 28th April 2013. The protest was organised by the Refugee Action Collective (Victoria), and follows the conclusion of a ten day hunger strike by 27 of the detainees.
The detention centre houses more than 30 refugees who have had adverse ASIO assessments - 55 refugees all told held around Australia are in immigration limbo due to ASIO. As refugees they cannot be returned to their country of origin, yet the secret ASIO assessment means they cannot be released from mandatory detention. They are in indefinite immigration detention limbo.
Read the full story: Refugee advocates rally to support refugees in immigration limbo at Broadmeadows
The civil rights movement, the emancipation of African slaves, the right to vote for women and blacks, the immigration of Europeans from religious persecution, we the people, it takes a village, Robin Hood, religion, civilization, community, capitalism, society, activism, the fight against terror, freedom, movement against second slavery, Juan Manuel Sanchez Gordillo, humanity, education, love for all people, gay rights, nature, God, is all based on the human nature of #collectivism. What kind of capitalism is that which is based on individualism? Yes it can work and yes it is right based on the ideology of Ayn Rand and the beliefs of @Paul Ryan, @Todd Akin, @Mitt Romney and the extreme right wing of the republican party. So for this to work you have to enslave the people "workers" with no medical protection, no social security, slave to a lifetime mortgage, poor education, poor health, yes 401k which they control for you (Many have lost their 401k savings but none their social security). Now a woman has no right to an abortion under penalty of prison, even under rape or incest, cause life starts at conception based on their platform. Next homosexuality will be illegal.They believe in the right to life and the death penalty. This is not a new plan or platform African slaves were inbred, rape and incest are tools of inbreeding Now one will think this belief is inspired by God, but wait they don't believe in God but what is the motive behind this then? Simple, workers, slaves so it really does not matter the quality of the workforce cause there will be plenty supply and why bother take care of the old workforce #slaveforce. And why are they so intent and pressed to execute this plan now? Right time and opportunity. They called the one that is there a muslim, not one of "them" while the one that might come after him will come from "them" and look like "them" the anti christ while Israel is busy tongue kissing the devil. JujuFilms.tv
NOGALES, Arizona (April 1, 2014) - Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston and 7 other bishops celebrate Mass on the US-Mexico border in Arizona to commemorate the deaths of migrants in the desert and to pray for immigration reform.
Before the Mass, Cardinal Seán was taken on a tour of the border area by a local priest.
(Photo credit: George Martell/The Pilot Media Group) All photos available under a Creative Commons license, Share-Alike, Attribution-required.
Campaign Meeting held on Valentines Day to discuss the right to family life and the new immigration rules.
Photos courtesy of Jason Wen www.jasonwenphoto.net/
We checked out of Malaysia and drove over this bridge before arriving at Singapore's immigration. The bridge was pretty empty, because this was the tollway bridge. There's another bridge from Johor Bahru that is normally packed and the wait would be around 2 hours... People are stingy you know! It's not even very expensive to use the tollway to get here. :O
NOGALES, Arizona (April 1, 2014) - Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston and 7 other bishops celebrate Mass on the US-Mexico border in Arizona to commemorate the deaths of migrants in the desert and to pray for immigration reform.
Before the Mass, Cardinal Seán was taken on a tour of the border area by a local priest.
(Photo credit: George Martell/The Pilot Media Group) All photos available under a Creative Commons license, Share-Alike, Attribution-required.
Title: NAFTA: The True Goatsucker of Mexico / NAFTA: El verdadero chupacabras de Mexico
Size: 12 x 16 inches
Medium: Acrylics
Description:
My canvas represents the monster that NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement / Tratado de Libre Comercio de America del Norte) has become for Mexicans in Mexico. NAFTA, as a blood sucker (vampiro)/goatsucker (chupacabras) really exists to exploit and take advantage of Mexico's workforce and resources, with the consent of Mexican high-ranking officials. The ugly truth is that NAFTA's only true beneficiaries are the USA corporations.
You may probably have heard about the "chupacabras" in Mexico: This mythical creature created by the government to serve as a red herring. El chupacabras is brought to life every so often by the government to distract ignorant Mexicans from really important issues that are affecting them or that will affect them. This green-greedy monster with the top hat represents the "USA corporate interests". On the back of the monster are the dark hands of our Mexican laborers who are being exploited, and in a way "hanged" unmercifully (like negro slaves were in the USA) by treacherous Mexican politicians in collusion with the USA government. This country is represented by white, red, and blue colors, and by the star figure.
I am from Tijuana, Baja California. I have a home close to several "maquiladoras" (twin plants). I know first hand the working conditions endured by maquiladoras' workers and the miserable salaries they receive. This treaty has only displaced workers "campesinos" (farmworkers), among others, forcing them to leave their states and families, and to try to cross the perilous USA border. I myself was displaced after the 90's devaluation. I was a teacher at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California. My salary as a teacher was $6.35 an hour at the time. After the devaluation my salary was $2.35 an hour. This situation made me return to the USA. I had to leave my husband, and my beloved home to come to live in the USA. Fortunately, since I could work legally in the USA, I did not have any problems getting a job. Since 1996, I am the official translator/interpreter for National School District in National City, California. I also work in the same capacity for the City of National City and for the Chula Vista Police Department.
Best regards,
Yolanda Lopez
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NOGALES, Arizona (April 1, 2014) - Cardinal Seán O'Malley of Boston and 7 other bishops celebrate Mass on the US-Mexico border in Arizona to commemorate the deaths of migrants in the desert and to pray for immigration reform.
Before the Mass, Cardinal Seán was taken on a tour of the border area by a local priest.
(Photo credit: George Martell/The Pilot Media Group) All photos available under a Creative Commons license, Share-Alike, Attribution-required.
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Campaign Meeting held on Valentines Day to discuss the right to family life and the new immigration rules.
Photos courtesy of Jason Wen www.jasonwenphoto.net/
I just read that this is the Eureka Tower, which has the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform and the world's first edge experience. At the time, I thought it was just a nice contrast to the Immigration Museum -- which is located in Melbourne's Old Custom's House in Flinders Street -- within which I was standing.
MAY DAY IMMIGRANT PROTEST MARCH
05-01-2006
PHOTOGRAPHERS:
ARTURO GONZALEZ,
JESUS HERRERA-CORTEZ
CAL POLY POMONA
DEPARTMENT OF
URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING
CLASS OF 2008
Muskoka Lodge No. 360 A.F.&A.M. - G.R.C. 1977 - 1977.
Muskoka Lodge No. 360 A.F.&A.M. - G.R.C. 1977 - 1977.
Long Description:
The Golden Rule Lodge meets the second Monday of each month, from October - Tuesday following Thanksgiving Monday, 7:30 pm at 235 Muskoka Road
The history of the Muskoka - Parry Sound District:
A GLIMPSE AT THE EVOLUTION OF MUSKOKA-PARRY SOUND DISTRICT
The 1850’s were a decade of high immigration to Ontario, and a time of extensive railway development, opening up the country to settlers. As the available farm land in southern Ontario was taken up, settlers in the 1860’s and 1870’s turned their attention to Muskoka and Parry Sound regions. The settlers, mostly from the British Isles, brought with them their cultural background, their social activities, and social connections. Many had Masonic backgrounds and it was inevitable that they, finding themselves denied the privilege of assembly which a local lodge affords, should set about creating those facilities.
In 1876, Granite Lodge #352, Parry Sound, was the first of our District Lodges to obtain a charter. The first Master was R. W. Bro. R. Nettleton and was a part of Toronto District.
Muskoka Lodge #360, Bracebridge, was chartered in 1877. They too were a part of Toronto District. The first Master was W. Bro. I. Huber.
In 1878 the Districts were numbered and our District became Toronto #8.
In 1879, Unity Lodge #376, Huntsville , obtained its charter under their first Master, W. Bro. (Rev.) W. M. Tooke.
The same year, Georgian District #9 was formed and the three Lodges became a part of it.
In 1885, Golden Rule Lodge #409, Gravenhurst, was chartered, with W. Bro. W. B. Irving as their first Master. Now we were four.
... Fire severely damaged the Muskoka Lodge room and the furniture in 1886.
In 1889, Strong Lodge #423, Sundridge, was given their charter and the first Master was W. Bro. Bernard Wickett. Now we were five.
Georgian District #9 became Nipissing District #18 in 1892. The first DDGM was R. W. Bro. I. Huber of Muskoka Lodge #360.
We were soon to be joined by Algonquin Lodge #434, Emsdale in 1895. W. Bro. Wm. A. Killpatrick was their first Master. Now we were six.
In 1897, Powassan Lodge #443, Powassan, received its charter with W. Bro. Wm Carmichael as the first Master. Now we were seven.
The District was completed in 1902 when Corona Lodge #454, Burks Falls, was given it’s charter. W. Bro. R.J. Watson was the first Master.
The minutes of the annual district meeting on July 16, 1903 have the following entry. " While we were swimming, the northern and newer part of Nipissing District #18 stole our name, our number and our clothes; now the southern and older part of it is Muskoka District #19".
R.W. Bro. A. J. Whitby of Strong Lodge was the first DDGM.
... In 1906, the Corona Lodge room and contents were totally destroyed by fire, with no insurance. They worked under dispensation till a suitable room could be procured wholly for their own use.
It took six ballots to elect a DDGM at the 1909 annual meeting perhaps leading to the present practice of each lodge taking its turn. This was discussed at the 1924 annual meeting.
... On March 10, 1911, the new Corona Lodge room was dedicated. About a year later, on Apr. 24, 1912 the Algonquin Lodge was totally destroyed by fire -some insurance.
Lodges of instruction were a regular part of District activities. The format of one held in Huntsville in 1913, and another held in Bracebridge in 1921, indicate that our former brethren had stamina and dedication. The first session was from about 2:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. then a break for refreshments. Then an evening session from 7:15 to 10. 30 p.m. Then a banquet starting at 11:15 p.m. with the usual toasts and entertainment. Each District Lodge took a part in presenting the work.
At the official visit of the DDGM to Golden Rule Lodge #409, in Feb. 1907, the work of the evening consisted of two passings and one raising. A busy night!
On May 1, 1916, the Granite Lodge building was sold. The Lodge remaining as tenants. On June 1, 1922, Granite Lodge bought the building back and renovated it at a cost of $24,000.
At the 1921 annual meeting, the following membership information was submitted: Granite 248; Muskoka 108; Unity 153; Golden Rule 128; Strong 93; Algonquin 115; Powassan 69; Corona 102.
Total District membership was 1018 which is not far from the District membership at this time.
During 1921 there were 91 initiations in the District, 27 of which were done by Unity Lodge.
"On June 16, 1921 Golden Rule Lodge acquired a new and beautiful name and new Lodge building facilities." ( I need help on this. Did Golden Rule Lodge have a different name early in it’s history? )
We almost became a District of nine lodges. At the 1920 annual meeting, "R.W. Bro. Clipshaw read a report of an investigation into a petition of Bala and Port Carling Brethren re; forming a new Lodge to be known as Moore Falls Lodge. No further mention of this proposed Lodge is made.
In 1925 reference is made to an ‘enlarged, remodelled and greatly improved Muskoka Lodge room and banquet room.’
In 1928, R.W. Bro. Wilson was appointed permanent custodian of the District minute book.
R.W. Bro. Buret of Corona Lodge informed the 1933 annual meeting "He understood that Nipissing District was contemplating making an effort to have Powassan Lodge transferred to that District. W.Bro. Paul of Powassan assured the meeting that their Lodge had no intention of leaving Muskoka District. He was heavily applauded by the delegates present."
This same proposal was made regarding changes in District composition in 1988. Protests from Sister Lodges in our District and other individual protests to the Grand Lodge were made, and in 1989, R.W. Bro. Bev Roberts expressed his thanks that Powassan was to remain in our District. There was, and is, a lot of loyalty and fraternal brotherhood in our District.
At the 1934 annual meeting it was moved that the name of our District be changed from Muskoka District #19 to Parry Sound and Muskoka District. It was carried. This was rescinded at the 1935 meeting but no reasons appear in the minute book.
In 1936 and 1937, the formation of a Past Masters Association in our District was proposed.
In 1942, it was proposed again and a committee formed. At the 1943 annual meeting, the DDGM reported that the Past Masters, Masters and Wardens Association had been formed. "R.W. Bro Hayward read the history of the formation of the Association which he had incorporated in the District history." This District history book was referred to at the 1950 meeting. The need to keep an up-to-date history of the District is mentioned in many annual meeting minutes. R.W. Bro. Preston Gerhart took over as District historian in 1954. Does anyone know where these records are now?
In 1944, R.W. Bro. Thomas Millest, of Huntsville, the father of Bro. Jim Millest, holder of the William Mercer Wilson medal, was elected as District Deputy Grand Master.
In 1953, R.W. Bro. Stanley Anderson of Powassan Lodge, (who just recently passed away), was elected as DDGM.
In 1955, Grand Lodge met at the coliseum at the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. "as this was our one hundredth communication, the Grand Lodge opened at three o’clock on the Sunday afternoon with a giant church service in front of the grandstand. Dr. Harold Young was the speaker, the Bishop of Algoma, the Right Rev. W. L. Wright assisting. The grandstand was filled to overflowing."
In 1956, "Bro. Mckinley spoke regarding changing the name of Muskoka District to read Muskoka-Parry Sound or Parry Sound -Muskoka District, and a very interesting discussion of the subject followed" (I’ll bet it did.) This was referred to the Grand Master.
In 1957, the name change was again discussed and referred to the Past Masters, Masters and Wardens Association.
In 1958, the name change subject was referred to the DDGM to work with the Grand Lodge and report to the 1959 meeting.
In 1959, the annual meeting adopted the name "Muskoka-Parry Sound District" as authorized by Grand Lodge.
In 1969 the per capita levy for the expenses of the DDGM was increased by 66 2/3%.........from $.15 to $.25.
Up to 1971, banquet tickets for the official visits were charged to the Lodges. It was recommended to the Past Masters , Masters and Wardens Assn. that the tickets should be charged to each member.
Up to 1973, Grand Lodge had met at different cities in the jurisdiction for the annual communication. In 1973 it was held at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto and has met there since that time.
The above District History was compiled and presented by V.W. Bro. Gordon Finbow, of Unity Lodge No. 376, Huntsville.
We thank him for allowing us to place it on the Internet as he so eloquently had delivered it to the brethren of the District.