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Infoshop Coverage of J20 Protests Worldwide
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
Various mainstream news reports confirm that the protests yesterday in Washington, DC were larger than the inauguration protests in 2001.
BTL:Rightwing Talk Show Host Armstrong Williams Implicated in...
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
...Taxpayer-Funded Government Propaganda Campaign ~ Interview with Josh Silver, executive director of Free Press, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
Ground Control to Mr. Bush
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
"There's a trade deficit. That's easy to resolve: People can buy more United States products if they're worried about the trade deficit."--George W. Bush, December 15, 2004
Groups charge Bush is lying: Social Security ‘crisis’ is phony
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
Huge coalition moves to stop privatization
JP Morgan admits US slavery links
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
Thousands of slaves were accepted as collateral for loans by two banks that later became part of JP Morgan Chase.
FBI Tosses Carnivore To The Dogs
San Francisco - 22 Jan 2005
WASHINGTON -- The FBI has effectively abandoned its custom-built internet surveillance technology, once known as Carnivore, designed to read e-mails and other online communications among suspected criminals, terrorists and spies, according to bureau oversight reports submitted to Congress.
WSQT on the Counterinaugural-and the Inter-County Connector
DC - 22 Jan 2005
These audio programs are WSQT's take on the events of yesterday, their implications, and the need to build on these events and keep organizing on an every day basis.
PHOTOS of Cops using pepper guns on protesters in DC
DC - 22 Jan 2005
Demonstrators broke a window in the barricad separating the imperial parade from the citizens. Police responded by bombarding the crowd with streams of pepper spray (aiming for their faces). Once the window was opened the protesters did NOT attempt to pass through or rush the police line on the other side. It was a symbolic act against the fences and barricads of the empire weather they be physical, economic or political.
Parry Center Rally: 13 Arrested
Portland - 22 Jan 2005
The Parry Center Rally today was great! 13 people were arrested at the office of Peter Northrup, a Parry Center board member during a lively downtown protest today. After rallying in the South Park Blocks, over 150 marchers took over the lobby of the 1000 Broadway building, singing songs and chanting for nearly an hour.
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A group of workers and community supporters (including two pastors) headed up to the 17th floor to speak with Peter Northrup. AFter the door was slammed in their face, they sat down and refused to leave. Eventually, all were arrested and charged with trespassing. Overall, it was a great action. Let's hope that the Parry Center gets the message and decides to settle this strike.
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New episode of Catalyst Radio online
Michigan - 22 Jan 2005
The new episode of Catalyst Radio, the weekly radio program of the Grand Rapids Community Media Center, is now available online. Catalyst Radio is a 30 minute weekly radio program on WYCE 88.1 FM every Friday at 9:30 a.m. featuring information on local events and independent news. "As the media landscape continues to be consolidated, local perspectives, voices and information will be more and more critical" says CMC's executive director, "this program is a continuation of the Media Center's mission to, "Build Community through Media by amplifying local messages". The program format consists of news analysis by the Grand Rapids Institute for Information Democracy, a feature interview with a social change organization, activist, or educator, and a wrap-up with a calendar of community events. This weeks show features an interview with GRIID director Jeff Smith, who recently traveled to Guatemala to learn more about the effects of the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Current and past episodes of Catalyst Radio can be downloaded and listened to at the audio archives section of the Catalyst Radio website.
John L. Hess (1917-2005): Journalism Takes a Big Hit
NYC - 22 Jan 2005
(from the Open Newswire): American journalism lost one of its finest practitioners, The New York Times lost its conscience, and I lost a good friend and mentor last night with the death of John Hess, who died in his sleep at the age of 87.
Southern Oregon Stands Together to Challenge the Bush "Mandate"
Rogue Valley - 21 Jan 2005
Over 300 people gathered in Medford yesterday to mark the occassion of George W. Bush's second inauguration. In a direct response to the "mandate" Bush claims to have won in November, progressives of all stripes marched together from Hawthorne Park through downtown Medford to the sounds of one lone bagpipe. Upon arriving at Vogel Plaza, the crowd fell into silence, joining Women in Black for a 30 minute vigil for peace. Speakers representing movements for peace, social justice, gay rights, immigrant rights, workers rights, veterans, election reform and the environment addressed the losses suffered under the Bush adminstration and spoke of hopes for a united progressive movement to reclaim this country.
Report-backs from January 20 Inauguration actions
Portland - 21 Jan 2005
[2:56pm] - The rally at Terry Schrunk Plaza featured speakers and music criticizing Bush administration policies. Many speakers from different organizations made statements, and there was much music, creative lyrics and crowd participation. As usual there were many signs portraying how people felt about the war and George Bush. A large area was strung with Tibetan Peace Flags, each flag representing U.S. soldier killed, and another area with flags representing the many innocent Iraqis killed.
I've posted some photographs here that I hope will provide a feeling of the event
Portland Morning Banner Drops
[12:06pm] - The Association for Cascadian Liberation successfully dropped banners from several bridges around Little Beirut between 8 and 10 am, despite heavy police presence. read more >>
more, from first part of day: [ An old woman speaks (1:00pm) | Downtown PDX Update (1:31pm) | One arrest at PSU Students for Unity (2:56pm) | 3:30 @ Burnside & Park Ave. -Hundreds Gathered Already (3:51pm) ]
Counter-Inaugural Protesters Bring Diverse Messages to Nashville J20 Demonstration
Tennessee - 21 Jan 2005
On the day George W. Bush was being sworn in for a second term, approximately 100 protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Nashville joining in solidarity with counter-inaugural demonstrations nationwide. The protesters in Nashville represented a diverse coalition of organizations including the Gathering to Save Our Democracy, No Moore Bush, Nashville Peace Coalition and Clarksville Freethinkers.
Washington DC Inaugural Protest Pictures 2005
DC - 21 Jan 2005
These pictures were taken of the huge protest rally/demonstration in Washington DC. These are pictures and numbers the mainstream media does not want you to see. Add them to your story about DC Protest
"Insurgents" Delay "Second Coming" of Bush
DC - 21 Jan 2005
The dreams of the faithful who came to honor the Christian crusaders were shattered today amid chants and tear-gas, when what was expected to be a grand victory march down Pennsylvania Avenue descended into an embarassing public spectacle for the president that temporarily brought his motorcade to a complete hault. With all eyes on Washington, DC, viewers across the nation and around the world were treated to parade images of waffing smoke and pepper spray, as police battled protesters right on the inaugural motorcade route. At one point, the fence barrackades on Pennsylvania Avenue about a mile ahead of the presidential parade were brought down by demonstrators during a prolonged clash that first slowed the president's motorcade, ultimately bringing it to a stand-still.
TWO BUILDINGS OCCUPIED
DC - 21 Jan 2005
MAYDAY DC HAS re-OCCUPIED THE FORMER RANDALL SCHOOL SHELTER AT 75 I STREET sw, IN ANOTHER CRY TO HAVE A SHELTER OPENED IN SOUTH WEST DC. CURRENT OCCUPANTS NEED BLANKETS AND JACKETS!!
Post J20 Solidarity - Friday Noon Rally at Downtown Courthouse
Portland - 21 Jan 2005
Rally tomorrow [Friday] at noon at the downtown courthouse / justice center (1120 SW 3rd Ave or right around there) to support the people still being held and greet those getting out.
There will be an emergency meeting tommorrow night at the Cascadia Rising infoshop 6:30pm at 1540 SE clinton --- we need lots and lots of help with things like fundraising for legal support. Please come and help support your comrades!! Related Article: Rally at courthouse tomorrow (1/21) noon
Inauguration Protest in Knoxville in Solidarity with the World
Tennessee - 21 Jan 2005
Today, between 30 and 40 people stood together in front of the John Duncan Federal Building in downtown Knoxville to protest the inauguration of George W. Bush. Many said they were there because of the war in Iraq.
Illinois Governor Signs Non Discrimination Bill Into Law; Gay Rights Activists in Champaign-Urbana Worked For Bill’s Passage
Urbana-Champaign - 21 Jan 2005
After three decades of work, activists today were finally able to celebrate as Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich signed into law a bill amending the Illinois Human Rights Act to add protections against discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (lgbt) residents. The Senate passed the bill January 10 by a vote of 30-27 and the House passed the bill 65-51 on January 11. The new law goes into effect June 1, 2005. (In photo below, activists pose at the victory party. Photo by Nick Mann)
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