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Protesters march on Senate as GOP attempt to call immediate vote on Barret falls flat

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 23:43

On the 14th of October, GOP Senators announced intentions to call an immediate committee vote on Trump's Amy Coney Barret nomination for Supreme Court. Protesters mobilized early AM on Oct 15 to oppose this rushed vote, while the Dems exercised their procedural right to force a one week delay. Protesters then marched around the Dirksen and Hart buildings before linking up with a go-go sound truck.

Video-Protesters march on Senate w "handmaids" up front 58 sec

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Protesters in "Handmaid's Tale" uniforms lead a march protesting Amy Coney Barret, who actually held the title of "handmaid" in "People of Praise."

Video-DC Bike Party, ShutdownDC, Extinction Rebellion DC stage joint "get out the vote" ride

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 23:26

On the 14th of October, DC Bike Party partnered with Shutdown DC and Extinction Rebellion DC for a Halloween-themed "Get out the Vote" bike ride. Hundreds participated.

Video-the ride at St John's Church, and Halloween theme on display at Union Station 1 min 15 sec

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The bike party passes St John's Church, site of Trump's June 1 tear-gas enabled Bible thumping photo op

The Shortwave Report 10/16/20 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 19:08

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Spanish National Radio, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr201016.mp3   (If you have access to Audioport there is a highest quality version posted up there {33MB} http://www.audioport.org/index.php?op=producer-info&uid=904&nav=&)        From GERMANY- A series of brief

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COVID Crisis: G20 Defers Action on Aid, Tax and Debt Cancellation

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Wed, 10/14/2020 - 16:26

G20 finance ministers agreed to extend debt payment relief for the 73 poorest countries and, in principle, to have a common framework to cancel debts. The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors met on global COVID-19 response plans ahead of the Annual IMF and World Bank Meetings.

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Barrett nomination attracts hate groups to DC

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 17:37

The 13th of October was an ugly day for the US Supreme Court. Trump's nominee Amy Coney Barrett refused to answer whether voter intimidation is illegal and refused to commit to recusing herself from deciding a disputed election. As she spoke, hate groups such as the anti-GLBTQ "Concerned Women for America" were in town lobbying for her confirmation.

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Concerned Women for AmeriKKKa's lobbyist bus parked at Dept of Labor just waiting...

IMF Economic Reports: Inequality and Poverty Rising Amidst COVID Crisis

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Tue, 10/13/2020 - 13:48

Analyzing the economic crisis spurred by the coronavirus, the International Monetary Fund released the Global Financial Stability Report and the 2020 World Economic Outlook Report, "A Long and Difficult Ascent." The economic outlook report projects global economic growth to contract 4.4%.

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Protests and civil disobedience greet start of Amy Coney Barrett confirmation hearings

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 20:17

Early on the rainy and windswept morning of Oct 12, protesters responded to the start of Trump's Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barret with a blockade of the Dirksen Building. Twenty-one arrests were reported. Duelling protests both for and against the nomination continued at least until Noon if not later.

Video-duelling protests outside the Supreme Court shortly before Noon 2 min 12 sec

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Blockade at the Dirksen building: Photo by Elm

Indigenous solidarity activists counterprotest Columbus statue event featuring Trump speech

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/12/2020 - 18:39

This year Indigenous Solidarity Day fell on Oct 12. A "National Columbus Day Association" event found themselves upstaged by an Indigenous protest, and by a warning from an antifa videographer that their fancy statue would by torn down by protesters. Donald Trump gave the event's (presumably recorded from Oct 9) keynote speech, and that's when an anti-Fascist journalist showed up.

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Photo by Keya Chatterjee

Cops surround They/Them march with bike cops, menace w fake kettles

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 10/11/2020 - 15:02

On the 10th of October, the They/Them "Fuck the Police" march took to the streets, undeterred by Monday's police harassment of an activist house. A swarm of bike cops maneuvered in such a way as to keep the entire march inside what was nearly a moving kettle, with their lead elements moving at the last minute. The march had to disperse early again from 14th and Columbia due to escalating police aggression.

Video-police tactics used against the They/Them march 1 min 52 sec

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A line of bike cops on the left flank of the march(looking back) similar lines were in front of, behind, and on the right with gaps only at the corners much of the time

Trump defies quarantine, Hatch Act to hold "law and order" rally at White House

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 16:50

On the 10th of October, a potentially still-contagious Donald Trump invited 2,000 GOP supporters to a "Back the Blue" rally on the White House South Lawn. While the theme was law and order, Trump violated DC health codes concerning isolation while actively infectious with COVID as well as the Hatch Act. The Hatch act forbids use of government assets (such as the White House) for partisan political purposes.

After Trump's rally:Trumpers march mocking BLM, supporting theocracy with "Jesus Matters" chant 26 sec

Trumpers vandalize posters at 16ht and H White House fence 6 sec

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Image via "Vicky" (Twitter)

Armenians protest for end to US aid to Turkey as bombs fall on their land

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 23:36

On the 8th of October, protesters again filled Black Lives Matter Plaza from H st to I st. This time the Fascist being protested was Turkish dictator Erdogan and most of the protesters were Armenians. Demands were an end to US aid and sanctions against both Turkey and Azerbaijan, which is helping Turkey's efforts to continue their 1915 genocide.

Video-Armenians compare Turkey to ISIS(Daesh) 31 sec

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Park Police, MPD harass activist house, retreat after drawing 50+ protesters

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/05/2020 - 21:14

On the 5th of October, Park Police showed up at an activist house in DC, claiming to have a warrant against someone who does not live there. Facing a fast-growing crowd of neighbors and rapid-responding activists, the called MPD for backup, but in the end all the cops had to leave, though not before being filmed not wearing masks at close range to other people.

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Police draw unexpected opposition during an attempt to visit an activist house

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