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Developing Countries Lose Trillions from Crime and Tax Abuse, Says UN Panel

Submitted by HannahJubilee on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 14:17

A high-level United Nations panel report says global policies are needed to prevent trillions of dollars escaping developing countries through tax abuse and corruption. The UN group includes former heads of state, past central bank governors, business leaders and prominent academics.

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Protesters on bikes deter many arrest attempts at Breonna Taylor march, 3 arrests reported

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/24/2020 - 01:09

On the 23ed of September, the second night of Breonna Taylor protests took to the streets hot and heavy. Bullhorns in siren mode combined with the sound of folks beating on metal signs to create a deafening battlefield din. This combined with skilled and powerful bike blocs both in front of and behind the protests served to deter all but a few arrests.

Police/Legal/Prisons
Race/Racism

Heavily armored riot cops guard a McDonald's. A similar unit guarded a Suntrust Bank at 18th and Columbia(still from Kate Cantrell video)

Immigrants and supporters march from Supreme Court to GOP's HQ

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 17:08

On the 23ed of September, huge crowds gathered as Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg's casket laid at the Supreme Court for a public viewing. Shortly before noon, activists including Casa in Action, Spaces in Action, CBD action, and FIRM action left the Supreme Court and marched to Republican Party headquarters. Demands there were simple: No nomination and no confirmation prior to the next inauguration.

Video-the march on GOP headquarters from the Supreme Court 2 min 55 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government
Gender/Sexuality/Identity
Immigration

Bike cops attack protesters leaving Breonna Taylor emergency march, one arrest

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 09/23/2020 - 03:06

On the 22nd of September, protesters held an emergency march in DC for Breonna Taylor, murdered by police in Louisville, KY. It was expected that a refusal to indict the killer cops would be declared that day, and Louisville had declared a "state of emergency." As the DC solidarity march was ending, bike cops suddenly attacked a group of departing protesters, one of whom was arrested.

Video of the police attack 47 sec, from Madison Muller's Twitter clips

Police/Legal/Prisons
Race/Racism

Video-Sen Lindsey Graham gets 6AM wake-up call over Supreme Court

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 16:16

On the 21st of September, Senator Lindsey Graham got a 6AM wake-up call and home demo from Sunrise Movement and ShutDownDC. His own words referencing Obama's end-of-term blocked Merrick Garland SCOTUS nomination were played in front of his house. In addition drums, noisemakers, and lights ensured this electoral alarm clock was heard.

Video: 6AM wake-up call for Lindsey Graham 2 min 24 sec

Elections/Legislation/Government

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