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Pitchforks and torches at Trump Hotel

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 00:15

On the 14th of November, the No Lame Duck Uprising capped off their protest against the TPP, Oligarchy, and the rise of Donald Trump with a "pitchforks and torches" march from the US Capitol to Trump Hotel

Video-march arrives at Trump Hotel with "torches and pitchforks," sings "tear it down"

Elections/Legislation/Government
Globalization/Anti-globalization
Race/Racism
Pitchforks and torches for both the TPP and Trump Hotel

SE-SW freeway blocked by anti-TPP/anti-Trump protest

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 23:12

On the 14th of November, the No Lame Duck Uprising blocked a portion of the SE-SW Freeway used by members of Congress on their trips between the US Capitol and area airports. They were protesting against the rise of racist Donald Trump while reminding members of Congress not to attempt to revive the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal.

Video of No Lame Duck/Stop Trumpism freeway blockade

Elections/Legislation/Government
Globalization/Anti-globalization
Race/Racism
Blocking I-395 against Trumpism

Climate First! protests, enters Citibank branch over Dakota Access pipeline funding

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 21:45

On the 14th of November, Climate First! showed up outside two Citibank branches near the White House demanding that Citi dump their investments in the Dakota Access Pipeline or DAPL. At the first branch visited, activists got inside and asked to speak with the branch manager. An employee claimed the manager was not at work but accepted a letter concerning the pipeline.

Video of entry to Citibank branch and handoff of letter

Environment/Food/Health
Race/Racism

At the first Citibank branch

Protesting Citibank's investments in the Dakota Access Pipeline

Secession

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 18:35

Secession is the departure of a group or community from a larger organization such as a state, province, country, or empire. Talk of secession has increased since Trump won the presidential election. Secession is the correct response to the election of Trump. States, regions, counties, towns, and cities should secede from the United States. Cities and states where most people did not vote for Trump must secede from the US. The United States is not worth saving. President Trump will bring oppressive, right-wing policies to places where most people did not vote for him.

Commentary/Op-ed

Massive "Catharsis" bonfire burns on Mall, thousands march again against Trump

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 11/13/2016 - 15:35

On the 12th of November, anti drug war activists held their annual "Catharsis" bonfire by the Washington Monument. This year's was unusually emotional due to the Trump election. To many attendees the fire symbolized in part chasing away the evil that Trump has summoned forth. A special DC Bike Party rode to Catharsis. Meanwhile, Twitter reports indicated up to 4,000 people marching against Trump on the usual White House/Trump Hotel circuit, and there were firsthand reports marcher went as far north as Howard University.

Video-DC Bike Party Rides to Catharsis bonfire: 0:00-0:53 Bike Party 0:53-2:42 Catharsis bonfire

Culture/Entertainment
Elections/Legislation/Government

The Catharsis bonfire

DC Bike Party rides to massive "catharsis" bonfire on the Mall

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