June 2023

Protesters risk arrest at White House to oppose MVP and fracking

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 06/09/2023 - 00:02

On the 8th of June, protesters opposing the Mountain Valley Pipeline and fracking showed up at the White House. Under "Apocalyptic" Code Purple air from wildfire smoke, they protested the kind of climate recklessness that generates weather favorable for more fires.

Video from clips by Antonia Juhaz and Shutdown DC 40 sec

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by Jamie Henn

Book Banning issue arrives at Montgomery County, MD school board meeting

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 22:22

At a school board meeting in Montgomery County, MD (just north of DC), Moms4Liberty and a groups of Muslim parents demanded soft book bans (via an opt-out process) on pro-LGBTQ books. Pro-LGBTQ folks counterprotested, demanding schools remain secular.

Video based on Ford Fischer's clips 1 min

Youth Education

Photo of pro-LGBTQ counterprotest by Mont Councilmember Kristen Mink

Ajike Shanterell’s mother, community members speak at press conference after Ajike was murdered by Susan Lorincz

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 02:22

On Friday the 2nd of June in Ocala, FL, Ajike Shantrell went to the door of racist neighborhood bully Susan Lorincz to ask about an Ipad stolen from one of her four children. Susan opened fire without ever opening the door, killing Ajike. As she was a single mother this left her kids without either parent.

Video highlights of the press conference, featuring Ajike Shanterell's mother 6 min 7 sec.

Race/Racism

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