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6 street ro o tslIB Education * Dialogue * Independence HOROSCOPE BY SOUP CAN SAM STA FF P S Y C H IC Cancer (June 23-July 23) Believe in yourself. Confidence is sexy. Leo (July 24-Aug. 23) Being naked is highly under appreciated inour image- obsessed society. Forget about appearances, we're all just bodies scurrying across the crust of the earth. Enjoy yours today. Virgo (Aug. 24-Sept. 23) Duality does not suit you, so I am glad you've dropped it. Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) Trees grow larger and stronger when among other trees. Take a lesson from nature: nurture your soul with the company of those you lo ve .. . Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) Rain, sun, hail. Soup Can has heard it all before, and will probably hear it all again. Get over yourself. Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 22) Recently, a deaf woman told Soup Can how flagrant cell phone use on public transit makes her want to punch people in the face. No joke! How. sad that the subtleties of common courtesy seem to be lost in our modern culture. Capricorn (Dec. 23-Jan. 19) What if a bear took a shit in a clearing? Would the answer to every obvious question become ^'som etim es"? — Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) It has recently been observed to Soup Can that while she . revels in the doling out of advice, she is not the best at taking it. So, I'm not great at everything. Point it out a little more, and I'll dissect all your faults, too. Pisces (Feb. 20-March 20) Soup Can is tired of hearing it, Sometimes she too has i things to cry over, and where are you then? Perhaps you should ask yourself not what Soup Can can tell you to better your life, but what you cart-give. Hugs, money and mild psychedelics will all be accepted. Aries (March 21-April 19). Please stop saying one thing and doing-another. In fact, it would be totally awesome if you just stopped talking for a while. Listening is also - an active verb, you know. Taurus (April 20-M ay 21) Watching you struggle to achieve the unattainable is tiresome, and we'd all like to see you succeed: Gemini (M ay 22-June 22) Ever know somebody better off then yourself who is ! ‘ constantly complaining about money? Take a moment to tell that person a healthy, "Fuck . you," and then go about your business in respectful moderation. OneAmerica launches immigration campaign BY ALEXANDRA GARRETÓN Echoing the ordinance he signed in 2003, House hosted a bipartisan meeting on Nickels expressed thé importance of immigration June 8. Several speakers oice and hands shaking, Leandro providing equal services to all of the city’s mentioned that immigration is an issue that Barranco Morales, 27, spoke at the inhabitants, regardless of immigration , ultimately needs reform at the federal level; Immigration Reform press conference many hope that President Obama’s meeting status. The law forbids police and other city in Seattle’s City Hall on June 1. Detained will result in the overhaul they’re looking workers from asking people about their with 27 co-workers in a raid by U.S. for. immigration status so they are not reluctant Immigration and Customs Enforcement in “Economically and morally, the time is to seek out city services. Bellingham on Feb. 24, he described, Renne Radcliff Sinclair, executive director now to fix our broken immigration system,” through a Spanish interpreter, the impact qf congressional and public affairs for the OneAmerica Board Chair Mubarak Elamin the current immigration system has had on U.S. Chamber of Commerce, emphasized said at the press conference. “This is a time him and on his looming deportation once the importance of immigration reform in filled with hope, excitement and resolve.” the investigation of his previous workplace OneAmerica, known as Hate Free Zone the Northwest due to its strong agricultural is complete. until 2008, has dedicated itself to immigrant 'economy and growing technology sector. Representing himself and six others who injustice for almost a decade. The Describing cherry trees laden with fruit and are also in his predicament, Morales said, organization outlined six core components no one to pick it, as well as software “We are asking the laws of immigration, in of comprehensive immigration reform. They companies without enough engineers, she this country to follow the Constitution.” include using ^ sensible and civilized told reporters that it is important to providq Morales and five other speakers, method to deal with undocumented enough visas to supplement the demand for including Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, took residents; keeping families of immigrante employees in these areas? turns addressing the audience with a togëther and bringing together those who’ve - “America has been a welcoming place for backdrop of supporters from various waited a long time to be reunited; making over 200 years,” Nickels said. “The 100,000 organizations holding “Reform Immigration sure employees are protected with rights (immigrants in Seattle) are here for the FOR America” posters printed in red, white and labor protection; giving enough visas to same reasons, as our grandparents and great and blue. Supported by Nickels and more make illegal migration channels obsolete; grandparents (were).” Through the city’s than 200 national and local organizations, protecting the fundamental rights of all; and rénewed dedication to immigration reform, OneAmerica, the largest immigrant promoting immigrant integration. he says he intends on continuing the legacy. advocacy organization in Washington state, . . “Seattle will be very clear in supporting “We are a nation of immigrants,” said ; announced at the conference the launching comprehensive and fair-immigration . Radcliff Sinclair. “That is our history and I -, of the Northwest component of the national reform,” said Nickels. He also said that he am convinced it will'also be our future.” campaign to Reform Immigration FOR has asked the federal government to step up Alexandra Garrçton is. a student in the America. to the challenge. Seattle was one of 25 cities which' - According to the city’s web site, Seattle is University o f Washington Department o f C om munication News Laboratory: Courtesy launched campaigns on the samé day; This projected to be almost 20 percent foreign- o f Real Change News, Seattle. conference was part of a week-long series of born by 2010 — about 120,000 people. events in over 20 states before the White STREET NEWS SERVICE ■ M M R ir a d o r CO M M U M TY S» Cool breeze By Shannon Andrews The frolicking summer gives a taste of sunshine The attitudes of the day bring a smiling afternoon Agreeing with the blushing su n s e t. And time has reached nightfall Into a brisk prayer, thankful for the beauty of existing And having a fulfilling day. 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