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DC Dyke March marches against displacement, demands sex work decriminalization

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 06/08/2019 - 01:11

On the 7th of June, the first DC Dyke March since 2007 took to the streets around an overall demand of "Dykes against Displacement." In addition there was considerable attention paid to demanding the decriminalization of sex work and sex workers. At the closing rally it was announced that a tenant's union is being formed in DC

HD Video including sex work legalization chants, tenants union announcement 2 min 41 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Kremlin Annex Protesters play audio of phone call by Michael Flynn's attorney in front of White House

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 06/07/2019 - 01:31

On the 6th of June, the Kremlin Annex protests for impeachment of Donald Trump featured an airing of just-released audio of a phone call by Michael Flynn's attorney warning about Manifort's plea deal and possible disclosure of information that could be bad for Trump's case

HD Video-the tape is played, followed by reading of a transcript as the recording is muddy 4:20

Elections/Legislation/Government

The Shortwave Report 06/07/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/06/2019 - 20:34

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, Sputnik Radio, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.   http://www.outfarpress.com/swr190607.mp3        From JAPAN- The Japanese Foreign Minister says his country will try to mediate between Iran and the US, with Prime Minister Abe visiting Iran in a few weeks. Some Japanese trains will be running on hydrogen fuel cells by the mid-2020s.

Anti-War/Peace
Elections/Legislation/Government
Environment/Food/Health
Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Media
Military/Weapons
World Uprisings

Congress Passes Disaster Relief for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 09:34

Washington DC - The House of Representatives voted Monday night to pass a $19.1 billion disaster bill for Puerto Rico, US States and Territories recovering from disasters. "The passage of disaster relief for Americans from California to Puerto Rico is so needed,” Eric LeCompte the Executive Director of Jubilee USA, a religious development organization, said Monday.

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Sex worker decrim activists climb flagpoles at Wilson Building, SWAT pulls down banner

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 02:57

On the 3ed of June, a press conference at the Wilson Building was held to promote councilmember David Grosso's bill to decriminalize sex work. On Freedom Plaza, activists scaled two 80 foot flagpoles and started hauling up a banner, but SWAT cops dragged it down while they were still climbing, placing their lives in danger. FOX News(of all sources) reports they even ordered the press conference to disperse.

Video of cops yanking down banner cut from longer SURJ-DC clip 31 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

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