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Sunrise Movement occupies Mitch McConnell's office for Green New Deal

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 22:03

On the 25th of February, hundreds of activists from the Sunrise Movement occupied Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office. They were protesting his efforts to scuttle the Green New Deal with a quick (presumably NO) vote before it can even be fully written. Protesters called him out for "lining your pockets while we die in floods." Over 40 of them were arrested after refusing orders to roll up their signs and leave.

Video from raw clips originally posted to Twitter by Aida Chavez

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by Mark Ruffalo

Rojava benefit concert plays to capacity crowd at St Stephens

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 23:44

On the evening of the 23ed of February, several punk bands with Anti-Flag headlining played a Rojava(Kurdish) benefit show at St Stephens. The show was entirely sold out. At several times, anti-Fascist and pro-YPG/YPJ chants alternated with the music. A film from the war front against Daesh and Turkey was shown, and several speakers were invited to the stage as well as the bands.

Foreign Policy/Imperialism
World Uprisings

Whole room filled for the show

Extinction Rebellion holds second "Freaky Fridays" rally at Suntrust Plaza

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 02:44

On Friday, the 22nd of February, DC's Extinction Rebellion chapter held their second "Freaky Fridays" protest about extreme climate chaos and resulting extinctions in a row. This time around, the chosen site was Suntrust Plaza at the intersection of 18th st and Columbia Road. This was picked both to call out Suntrust for their role in funding fossil fuels and because the area is very busy on a Friday night.

Environment/Food/Health

The Shortwave Report 02/22/19 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 19:25

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Sputnik Radio, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://www.outfarpress.com/swr190222.mp3        From JAPAN- Japanese Prime Minister declines to comment on whether he nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Honda Motors will shut down its plant in Swindon England due in part to uncertainties around Brexit.

Anti-War/Peace
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Elections/Legislation/Government
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Puerto Rico Debt Advisors Subject to Conflict Disclosure

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 11:57

Washington DC - After an investigation into potential conflicts of interest in Puerto Rico's debt restructuring, the island's oversight board notes it will increase disclosure requirements for advisors. The investigation began in response to a debt consultant whose affiliate company holds Puerto Rico debt."It's critical that any groups who are hired to advise on Puerto Rico's debt crisis disclose if they also own debt or have a conflict of interest," noted Jubilee USA Executive Director Eric LeCompte.

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Globalization/Anti-globalization
Human Rights
Labor/Economics/Business
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