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Palestine supporters march on AIPAC, face harassment by Holocaust deniers

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 03/25/2019 - 00:24

On March 24, Palestinians and their supporters marched on the annual convention of AIPAC(American Israel Public Affairs Committee), which is known (same as corporate lobbyists etc are) for buying influence on Capitol Hill. On arrival they ran into a curious opposition: A Holocaust denier and his sidekick proceeded to harass and argue with the pro-Palestine protesters. Perhaps this is no surprise given anti-Muslim hate modern Nazis (alt-right) are famous for.

Video of the march on AIPAC and the two visible Holocaust deniers 2 min 55 sec

Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Race/Racism
Right Wing
World Uprisings

In front of AIPAC's convention at the Washington Convention Center

Housing protesters show up at Mayor Bowser's State of the District Address

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 03/19/2019 - 01:26

On the 18th of March, DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser held her annual State of the District address. Outside, protesters demanded she spend money on public housing instead of corporate giveaways and halt "redevelopment" projects that displace low income residents and give public land to private developers.

Video including a discussion with one of the picketers about the Bowser/Greg Casten(developer) relationship2 min 52 sec

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification
Local News/Neighborhoods

US Hands Off Venezuela Lafayette Park Protest

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 16:36

Full HD 60p version of speakers at the March 16 protest opposing US aggression and interference against Venezuela:

Video Link Speeches

March and protest in front of the Trump Hotel:

Trump Hotel Protest Livestream

 Speakers:

 

Anti-War/Peace
Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Visit by Brazil's Fascist President Bolsonaro to White House draws protest

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 03/18/2019 - 00:09

On the 17th of March, Brazil's new Fascist president Jail Bolsonaro came to DC to meet with his fellow Fascist Donald Trump. Protesters gathered in front of the White House to oppose everything he stands for: theft of Indigenous land, violence against people of color, women, and GLBTQ folks, and corporate supremacy.

Video-speakers and picket against Bolsonaro's visit to Trump 4 min 8 sec

Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Right Wing
World Uprisings

Arlington approves funding package for Amazon in hearing disrupted by protests

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 23:14

On the 16th of March, the Arlington County Board met to discuss a multi-million dollar giveaway to Amazon and Jeff Bezos for HQ2, possibly the richest man in the world. Protesters disrupted the hearing, calling affordable housing and similar priorities more important than Amazon. Disregarding the public dissent, the board voted to approve the funding package by 5 to zero.

Update 3-17 11:26PM:There is a report that Amazon may end up quitting Northern Virginia as they gave up in NYC, apparently they fear the wrath of the people more than bought-and-paid for politicians do.

Labor/Economics/Business
Local News/Neighborhoods

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