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Obama fundraising appearance in Potomac jams streets, draws Keystone protesters

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 21:15

On the 19th of May, Obama appeared at a fundraiser in ultra-wealthy Potomac, MD. Activists opposing the Keystone XL and favoring clean energy were there to greet his motorcade. Meanwhile, traffic backed up for miles as Secret Service forced Montgomery County police to shut down both MacArthur Blvd and Falls Road for that motorcade.

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Environment/Food/Health

Obama's motorcade passes Keystone protesters to enter a country-club neighborhood in Potomac, MD

Islamophobic Ads on Metrobusses compare Muslims to Hitler

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/19/2014 - 16:55

On the 19th of May, large advertisements appeared on the sides of Metrobusses showing a picture of Adolf Hitler and claiming the Quran calls for such hatred. The ads are running on the sides of 20 Metrobusses, barring overlying graffiti or mechanical problems taking them off the road.

Civil Rights/Equal Rights
Human Rights
Race/Racism

Climate First! protests Keystone XL at Canadian Embassy

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 05/17/2014 - 18:15

On the 17th of May, Climate First! showed up at the Canadian Embassy with signs opposing the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. This was part of a continent-wide "hands across the land" day of action against the pipeline, with events taking place all over Turtle Island.
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Environment/Food/Health

Protesters disrupt FCC as 3-2 vote scraps net neutrality

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 13:31

On the 15th of May, protesters banged bucket drums and bells outside the FCC while commissioners gathered to vote on "paid prioritization" of content. Ignoring the sound of people's anger from outside, and ejecting four activists who got into the hearing, they voted 3-2 to permit "paid prioritization" of content.

Downloadable video on archive.org

Science/Technology

Hundreds of cyclists take the streets for the DC Bike Party

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 23:40

On the 14th of May, hundreds of bike riders showed up for the DC Bike Party, which takes place the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

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Environment/Food/Health

This is but a small fraction of the DC Bike Party! Some of the riders are two blocks or more up the street, others are still back in Dupont Circle

Jim Graham and Fox News trying to close DC General family shelter

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 22:30

On May 13, Faux News ran a feature segment starring Jim Graham calling for closing the shelter for homeless families with children at DC General. It was one of the ugliest "reports" I have seen on Faux in years.

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification
Local News/Neighborhoods

Opponents of turning McMillan Park to condos and offices protest at zoning hearing

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 21:20

On the 13th of May, DC residents opposing filling in city-owned McMillan Park with condos and offices protested outside the Zoning commission, then packed the hearing.

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Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification
Local News/Neighborhoods

A banner outside the zoning commission

Occupy the FCC has 5 tents up, pickets the FCC every noon and evening rush

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 21:07

Part of the "Occupy the FCC" net neutrality campaign has been daily noon and 5PM pickets in front of the FCC.

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Science/Technology

Another drone vigil shuts down entrance to CIA headquarters

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 20:57

On the second Saturday of each month, anti-armed drone protesters hold a vigil at the CIA's Dolly Madison Blvd entrance. Each time, the CIA tapes off and closes that entrance. May 2014 was no exception.

Anti-War/Peace

Photo by Ted Majdosz

FCC "People's Firewall" occupation extended until May 15 vote on Internet toll lanes

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 13:25

The occupation of the area around FCC headquarters has been extended until the May 15 vote on net neutrality or the Chairman's proposal to do away with it. On that day a larger noise demonstration will take place at 9AM outside the FCC, to ensure the voice of the people is heard inside.

May 9th Youtube video update on FCC/net neutrality situation

Science/Technology

Hundreds turn out in drenching rain for anti-TPP union rally

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 17:26

On the 7th of May, hundreds of people, many in CWA rain ponchos and umbrellas, showed up in front of the US Capitol to demand that Congress reject the proposed TPP or Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Globalization/Anti-globalization
Labor/Economics/Business

Net Neutrality activists begin occupation of area in front of FCC until 5-15 net neutrality vote

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 16:41

On the 7th of May, Internet neutrality activists showed up in front of FCC headquarters, announcing the start of an occuption that will last until a May 15 vote on a proposal to permit “paid prioritization” of bandwidth They are demanding that the FCC reclassify all Internet Service Providers as "common carriers" like phone companies are supposed to be.
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