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DC protest against prison slavery in Alabama invokes Attica uprising

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 09/21/2019 - 01:48

On the 20th of September, relatives and former prison inmates from Alabama backed by DC area activists held a rally in Pershing Park demanding that the Dept of Justice sue the Alabama Dept of Corrections over prison slavery as well as assaults and murders by guards. The main banner had the slogan "We Are Men" used in the 1971 Attica prison Uprising (mens' prison) to indicate inmates were people not animals on somebody's factory farm.

HD Video: Prison slavery protesters invoke Attica 1 min

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The slogan "We are Men" on the banner was used at the 1971 Attica uprising

Students strike for climate action descends on US Capitol

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/20/2019 - 15:24

On the 20th of September, thousands of students refused to show up for school, instead descending on the US Capitol to demand action against global climate chaos. This was just one of a global series of coordinated student strikes around the entire world with millions walking out.

HD video including two stirring musical performances from the stage 3 min 13 sec

Environment/Food/Health

Fossil fuels for dinosaur people

The Shortwave Report 09/20/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 19:12

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Spanish National Radio, NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Sputnik Radio.   http://www.outfarpress.com/swr190920.mp3        From SPAIN- Alison Hughes begins with a report on the Saudi war on Yemen, which the UN has called one of the worst humanitarian disasters of modern time. Last weekend 2 Saudi oil facilities were attacked by drones and missiles, which were claimed by rebel forces in Yemen.

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Amazon Watch, Code Pink protest Brazilian Environmental minister Salles at US Chamber of Commerce

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 16:08

On the 19th of September, Amazon Watch and Code Pink protested against the US visit of Brazil's environmental minister (and Amazon arson enabler) Ricardo Salles as he entered the headquarters of the US Chamber of Commerce. Efforts by Salles to evade protesters failed, and he had to drive past jeering, shouting protesters to enter the building. He was called a traitor and a terrorist by a protester from Brazil.

HD Video featuring protester from Brazil calling Salles a terrorist and a traitor 1 min 12 sec

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This was the scene while waiting for Ricardo Salles to arrive

Climate protests start early as Climate First! protests Chase Bank

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 15:33

On the 19th of September, Climate First! kicked off the upcoming climate protests early with a protest against Chase Bank. Chase is a major, major investor in fossil fuels and has substantial investments in both Enbridge and TransCanada

HD Video-Climate First protests pipeline-funding Chase Bank (24 sec)

Environment/Food/Health

Press Conference with Sen. Markey and Youth Climate Strikers

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Wed, 09/18/2019 - 22:27

Sen. Ed Markey holds a press conference with Brazilian indigenous activists and youth who are striking from school to demand action from political leaders to address the climate crisis.
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Senator Edward Markey, Massachussetts 14:24
Senator Chris Van Hollen, Maryland  19:04
Senator Jeff Merkley, Oregon  22:17
Senator Martin Heinrich, New Mexico  25:40
Aramisa  Barbosa Ribeiro, Youth Environmental Activist, Brazil 28:42
Sen. Mazie Hirono Hawaii  36:07
Nadia Nazar Zero Hour 38:23

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Yemeni rebel drone strike knocks out half of Saudi oil production

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 02:16

In Yemen, the Houthi rebels are fighting to liberate their country from Saudi influence. Saudi Arabia has killed over 100,000 people in Yemen, until Sep 14 with impunity. On Sep 14, Houthi rebels replicated a favorite US tactic, using drones to bomb two facilities including the single most important oil processing facility in all Saudi Arabia. Over half of Saudi oil production was knocked out. Saudi officials say the extent of the damage will determine how long that oil if offline, and whether or not they can cover the global shortfall with reserves.

Liveleak video: Watch two Saudi oil facilities burn after the drone attacks

Foreign Policy/Imperialism
World Uprisings

Anti-migrant hate rally in Rockville draws huge counterprotest

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/13/2019 - 19:32

On the 13th of September, an anti-migrant hate rally (some participants in MAGA hats) in front of the Montgomery County Council's offices drew a much larger counterprotest. The hate rally was demanding Montgomery County hold jail inmates for ICE detainers, which is not the current practice. The hypocrisy of the far-right was on full display, as they defied police orders to stay off the steps of the building.

HD Video: Big counterprotest opposes Rockville anti-migrant hate rally 2 min 36 sec

Immigration

The reality of the far-right's campaign in Montgomery County

DC Bike Party rides to Anacostia

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 23:48

On Sep 11, 2019 the DC Bike Party's "back to school ride" rode from Dupont Circle to Busboys and Poets in Anacostia.

HD Video-the DC Bike Party in Anacostia 2 min 33 sec

Culture/Entertainment

Early in the Bike Party, while still in NW

The Shortwave Report 09/13/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/12/2019 - 19:31

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.   http://www.outfarpress.com/swr190913.mp3        From GERMANY- Justin Trudeau began his election campaign 6 weeks before voting and is facing corruption accusations. New British government documents warn of chaos if a no-deal Brexit occurs.

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Pope Francis: Mauritius Reject "Idolatrous Economic Model"

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/10/2019 - 14:58

Port Louis, Mauritius - Reject your "idolatrous economic model," were the words Pope Francis addressed Mauritius' political leaders with on Monday.

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Decarcerate DC protest held against US atty's fanatical opposition to Second Look Amendment Act

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 00:48

On the 5th of September, US Atty for DC , Jessie K. Liu (a Trump appointee) held an ostensably public meeting aimed at sabotaging and undermining the DC Council's Second Look Amendment Act. Outside, DC residents and representatives from Black Lives Matter held a protest as the meeting was limited to hand-picked residents. Liu's staff told members of the public the meeting was "for elected officials only."

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