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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

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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

Elections/Legislation/Government

Environment/Food/Health

Youth Education

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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

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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