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  • Another Great Day for Democracy
    22 October 2010 par (Open-Publishing)
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    By David Glenn Cox
    There is good journalism and then there is bad journalism and then there is reprehensible journalism. The reprehensible journalist is akin to the kid whose parents worked two jobs so he could attend the Julliard school of music. Only to graduate and take a job with Muszak rewriting Black Sabbath songs to be used as elevator music with a Paul Anka impersonator singing, “I am Iron Man.”
    It is reprehensible not just because it is bad, but because the opportunity is there (…)

  • Video: Brian Becker: “End The Wars!”
    22 October 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    On the National Mall, on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, in Washington, D.C., at the Lincoln Memorial, a massive “One Nation” rally was held. One of the issues that resounded with many of the activists present was this one: End the U.S. wars and occupations and bring the troops home. Brian Becker, National Coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition, made that case with me in an interview. He argued that the money wasted on “militarism,” should instead be put to use at home, “for jobs, housing and (…)

  • Video: Colleen Finnerty on Free Speech TV
    4 October 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    Colleen Finnerty on Free Speech TV from William Hughes on Vimeo.
    On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, I interviewed Ms. Colleen Finnerty of Free Speech TV, aka “FStv.” She was at the “One Nation Working Together” rally. It was held on the Mall, in Washington, D.C. Ms. Finnerty talked about how FStv, the new “independent” network, which is “one hundred percent viewer sponsored,” is doing, including its plans for the immediate future. For background on FStv, go to:
    http://www.freespeech.org/

  • Video: Sights and Scenes from the “One Nation” Rally in Washington, D.C.
    3 October 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    On the National Mall, on Oct. 2, 2010, in Washington, D.C., at the Lincoln Memorial, a massive rally/march was held. Its organizers advocated for jobs, peace, quality education, a single payer healthcare system and for other important social justice issues. For background on the “One Nation Working Together” rally/march and for the latest crowd estimates on it, see: http://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/content/main. Check out a slideshow of 50 photos of the rally, at: (…)

  • A Slideshow of 50 Photos of the “One Nation” Rally in D.C.
    3 October 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    Here’s a slideshow of 50 photos by William Hughes from the "One Nation Working Together" rally, held in Washington, D.C., on the National Mall, on Oct. 2, 2010.

  • Video: Protesting Radioactive Nuclear Waste
    30 September 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    On September 29, 2010, demonstrations were conducted on an international basis protesting radioactive nuclear waste. Joining in that action, the “Crabshell Alliance” staged a demonstration on Charles Street, in Baltimore, Maryland, near Penn Station. I talked with two activists at the site: Max Obuszewski and Maria Allwine. Mr. Obuszewski said that September 29th was the anniversary of one of the “worst radioactive waste accidents” in history. It happened in Russia, in 1957. See: (…)

  • Video: Obama’s FBI Gets Earful from Protesters at Washington, D.C. Rally
    29 September 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    Obama’s FBI Gets Earful from Protesters at Washington, D.C. Rally from William Hughes on Vimeo.
    On Tuesday afternoon, September 28, 2010, a demonstration was staged in front of the FBI’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The protest action was in response to recent “FBI raids and Grand Jury subpoenas,” which targeted activists associated with the Antiwar Movement, according to the press release of the organizers. For background, see: http://www.counterpunch.org/jacobs09272010.html and (…)

  • Video: Demonstration at FBI’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
    29 September 2010 par (Open-Publishing)
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    On Tuesday afternoon, September 28, 2010, a demonstration was staged in front of the FBI’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. The protest action was in response to recent “FBI raids and Grand Jury subpoenas,” which targeted the Antiwar Movement, according to the press release of the organizers. For background, see: http://www.counterpunch.org/jacobs09272010.html and
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opd3WuTZzWg&feature=player_embedded
    This video contains excerpts from today’s rally. A fuller (…)

  • Video: Max Obsuzewski on the Oct. 2nd DC March/Rally at the Lincoln Memorial
    25 September 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    On Saturday, September 25, 2010, Max Obsuzewski, a peace and justice activist, based in Baltimore, MD, discussed the planning and objectives for the rally and march for Jobs, Peace, Justice, Education for All, and a Single Payer Healthcare System, etc., to be held in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, at the Lincoln Memorial. For background on the event, please go to: http://www.onenationworkingtogether.org/content/main

  • Video: Peace Path in Baltimore
    12 September 2010 par (Open-Publishing)

    On September 11, 2010, the Women in Black Baltimore sponsored its annual "Peace Path." Peace and justice activists/volunteers were placed along Charles Street in the city. For more background, go to:
    http://www.peacepath911.org/