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March 2019

"Banantifa" protest at Tucker Carlson's house after his racist and sexist remarks

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 21:23

In the wake of Tucker Carlon's gutter racist and misogynistic remarks on "Bubba the Love Sponge," protesters arrived at his home on the evening of March 15. Several were dressed as "Banantifa" in banana costumes, while more were in Halloween costumes. A lot of cops and a number of area fascists stood on the other side of the street.

Video from in front of Tucker Carlson's house 2 min 32 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Race/Racism

Right Wing

"Banantifa"

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"Kremlin Annex" protests for impeachment still going on at White House

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 01:54

On the 14th of March, "Kremlin Annex" protesters held another of their still going on several times a week protests at the White House demanding that Trump step down, be impeached, or be removed for unfitness (25th Amendment).

Elections/Legislation/Government

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Rally at White House remembers murdered Brazilian activist Marielle Franco

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 01:42

On March 14, 2019, murdered Brazilian human rights activists and Rio de Janeiro city council member Marielle Franco was remembered with with a vigil at the White House. Protesters condemned Brazil's fascist President Bolsonaro who among many other crimes once gave awards to the two military policemen who have been charged with Marielle's murder. Protesters also displayed copies of a street sign remembering her that pro-Bolsonaro politicians have been photographed holding broken pieces of while threatening to break other opponents of facism and white supremacy.

Video: Protesters call out Brazil's far-right for assasinating Marielle and using her murder to threaten others 4 min 11 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Right Wing

World Uprisings

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The Shortwave Report 03/15/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 20:15

Dear Radio Friend, This week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, NHK Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radiohttp://www.outfarpress.com/swr190315.mp3 From SPAIN- Hundreds of thousands of Spaniards took to the streets on International Womens Day- as the far-right rises in Spain there is worry that modern progress in gender equality may be revoked.

Anti-War/Peace

Elections/Legislation/Government

Environment/Food/Health

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Media

Military/Weapons

World Uprisings

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Costume Party at Tucker Carlson's house

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 15:20

When: Friday March 15, 6PM

Where: meet outside National United Methodist Church 3401 Nebraska Ave NW.

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Race/Racism

Right Wing

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House Hearing Reviews Financial Transparency Legislation

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 13:37

The House of Representatives is holding hearings on legislative initiatives to deter corruption and secrecy in the global financial system.

Elections/Legislation/Government

Labor/Economics/Business

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Wells Fargo CEO gets protest outside CEO's testimony before Congress

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 01:08

On the 12th of March, Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan had to face a griling by the U.S. House Financial Services Committee. Outside the Rayburn Building, protesters displayed a banner demanding Wells Fargo "Stop funding Climate Change" with their investments in oil, pipelines and fracking.

Environment/Food/Health

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Alexandria jail REFUSES to allow Code Pink to visit Chelsea Manning

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 22:01

On the 9th of March, Code Pink tried to visit Chelsea Manning at the Alexandria, VA "Adult Detention Center" at 2001 Mill Road near the Eisenhower Ave Metro station. Guards claimed she could not have ANY visitors until she was "fully processed in" up to 72 hours later. There is a good chance this is a lie, as it was not the policy at the nearby Arlington County Jail in Feb 2017.

Video: Jail refuses to allow Code Pink to visit 3 min 4 sec

Human Rights

Police/Legal/Prisons

News2Share photo of Code Pink outside the jail where Chelsea Manning is being in effect held hostage for testimony she is refusing to give.

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Chelsea Manning HELD for refusing to speak to grand jury

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 20:45

On the 8th of March, Chelsea Manning was held and taken into custody after appearing in Federal court for a contempt hearing after refusing to speak to a grand jury the previous day. She stated that she does not believe in or accept this secret process that "tends to favor the government" while speaking before the hearing. Several supporters were able to get inside the courthouse to support her prior to entering the closed hearing.

Video-Chelsea Manning notes these secretive hearings "favor the government" before entering the courthouse

Police/Legal/Prisons

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The Shortwave Report 03/08/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 19:22

Dear Radio Friend, This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radiohttp://www.outfarpress.com/swr190308.mp3 From JAPAN- A Swiss survey has ranked all nations for the percentage of females in national parliaments. Contaminated soil from the Fukushima disaster 8 years ago remains stored at more than 100,000 locations near homes in the prefecture. The US and South Korea are holding smaller scale war games this year.

Elections/Legislation/Government

Environment/Food/Health

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

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Federal court denies Chelsea Manning's motion to quash grand jury subpeona as protesters rally outside

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 18:10

On the 5th of March, a Federal court in Alexandria, VA denied Chelsea Manning's motion to quash a grand jury subpoena for which almost all details have been kept under seal. Chelsea reported a very large number of government attorneys were present at the hearing. Outside, protesters including several previous grand jury resistors stood in solidarity with her.

Video-Chelsea speaks outside the courthouse 5 min 58 sec

Police/Legal/Prisons