On Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, Human Rights activists, in Baltimore, MD, staged a demonstration in solidarity with the beleaguered Palestinian people of Israeli-Occupied Gaza. The rally took place at the Memorial Plaza, opposite City Hall.
Tuesday, Dec. 30th was declared a “National Day of Action: Stop the Massacre of the Palestinians,” with protest rallies taking place across the United States. http://answer.pephost.org/site/News2?abbr=ANS_&page=NewsArticle&id=8871&news_iv_ctrl=1621
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Video: Baltimore Stages Rally in Solidarity with Gazans
31 December 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
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Video: Vets Rip Dubya over Iraq War at White House Rally
18 December 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, activists staged a “Shoe-In” demonstration in front of the White House. The rally was in solidarity with Iraqi journalist, Muntadhar al-Zaidi. He recently tossed his shoes at Dubya, at a Baghdad press conference, held with the puppet Iraqi ruler, Nouri al-Maliki. Published reports indicate that Mr. al-Zaidi, after his arrest, has been subjected to torture. Speaking at the White House protest were Geoff Millard from the Iraq Veterans Against the War, and Jim (...)
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Video: Code Pink Does “Shoe-In” at White House Rally
17 December 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008, activists from Code Pink staged a “Shoe-In” demonstration in front of the White House. The rally was in solidarity with Iraqi journalist, Montadhar Al-Zaydi. He recently tossed his shoes at Dubya, at a Baghdad press conference, held with the puppet Iraqi ruler, Nuri al-Maliki. Published reports indicate that Mr. Al-Zaydi, after his arrest, has been subjected to torture. For background, and updates, go to Code Pink’s web site, at: http://www.codepinkalert.org/.
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Video: Baltimore Protest in Solidarity with “Sit-In” Workers
10 December 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Wed., Dec. 10, 2008, a demonstration at the Bank of America (BOA) was held in downtown Baltimore, MD. It was led by activists from the All Peoples Congress, among other groups. The purpose of the protest was to show solidarity with the 200 “Sit-In” Republic Windows and Door Workers of Chicago, Il, whose plant has been shut down. The BOA canceled the company’s financing. Its action left the workers without any severance and vacation pay. Critics are insisting that the BOA should use some (...)
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Video: Gazans Starving as President Bush Pardons Two Turkeys
26 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Nov. 26, 2008, activists rallied in front of the White House, at 8 AM, to spotlight the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israeli-Occupied Gaza. President George Bush plans this morning to pardon two turkeys in honor of Thanksgiving Day. Meanwhile, the desperate people of Gaza are trapped in borders “sealed” shut by the Israeli Occupation Army. According to the sponsoring group’s press release: “As a result of Israel’s closure, the UN has been forced to stop food distribution to 750,000 (...)
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A near-riot and parliament besieged: Iceland boiling mad at credit crunch
25 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
A near-riot and parliament besieged: Iceland boiling mad at credit crunch
24 November 2008
By Omar Valdimarsson in REYKJAVIK THOUSANDS of Icelanders have demonstrated in Reykjavik to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Geir Haarde and Central Bank governor David Oddsson, for failing to stop the country’s financial meltdown. It was the latest in a series of protests in the capital since October’s banking collapse crippled the island’s economy. At least five people were injured (...) -
Video: Kevin Zeese: “End the Fed!”
23 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, an “End the Fed” rally was held in Washington, D.C., across the street from the Federal Reserve, at 20th St. and Constitution Ave. Kevin Zeese was one of the speakers at the event. He is an attorney and the Executive Director, and co-founder of the Campaign for Fresh Air and Clean Politics, whose projects include the Prosperity Agenda, VotersforPeace, Climate Security and TrueVote.
For background, please see: http://breakthebailout.com/ and (...) -
Video: Hotel Workers Protest Lack of a Contract
19 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008, a rally by hotel workers, and their supporters, was held in front of the City Hall, in Baltimore, MD. It was part of a “Hotel Workers Rising Campaign,” which seeks to bring “equality to the men and women who cook, clean and serve in hotels throughout North America,” according to the group’s press release. Since April, 2006, the workers at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel, owned by Columbia Sussex, have been “without a contract.” They are calling for “a (...)
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Sarah Rimmington: “Rich Countries Created this Crisis!” (Video)
16 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, a demonstration protesting the “Summit on Financial Markets, G20,” was held in Washington, D.C., Activist and attorney, Sarah Rimmington, was one of the individuals voicing her outrage about the $700 billion Bailout of the Wall Street bankers and fat cats by the taxpayers.
She said: “It’s the rich counties that created this crisis.” They are now acting, “as the gatekeepers to the money...The poor countries don’t’ even have a seat at the table...We want to see (...) -
Video: Kevin Zeese: “Break the Bailout!”
16 November 2008 par (Open-Publishing)
On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008, a demonstration protesting the “Summit on Financial Markets, G20,” was held in Washington, D.C.. Activist Kevin Zeese was one of the individuals voicing his outrage about the $700 billion Bailout of the Wall Street bankers and fat cats by the taxpayers.
He said: “It’s time to look forward to a new economy and funding the banksters and Wall Streeters is not going to get us that new economy. We’ve got to build from the bottom up and not the top down.” Mr. Zeese (...)