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Native American activists condemn Pope's decision to canonize Junipero Serra

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/21/2015 - 19:52

On the 23ed of September, five Native American activists protested at Lafayette Square in DC as Pope Francis canonized Junipero Serra, the notorious founder of California's "Indian Mission" system when CA was part of "New Spain" in the 1700's. More Native Americans protested at the Carmel-by-the-Sea mission in CA, where Serra is buried and the canonization was shown live on a big screen Jumbotron.

Two days earlier, Native American activist Louise Thundercloud gave this video interview about why Junipero Serra should not be declared a saint by the White House barricades

Race/Racism

Interview: No sainthood for Junipero Serra, torturer of Native Americans

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Chinatown mass eviction update: landlord expels activists invited by tenants

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 14:38

On the 19th of September, local activist Sam Jeweler reported that security guards at Chinatown's Museum Square apartment complex expelled a group of ten tenant canvassers he was part of. The canvassers were present at the request of some of the tenants to inform others of their rights against Landlord Bush Co's planned mass eviction of everyone in the building.

Local News/Neighborhoods

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The Shortwave Report 09/18/15 Listen Globally!

Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 20:42

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Anti-War/Peace

Commentary/Op-ed

Elections/Legislation/Government

Environment/Food/Health

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

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DC Residents protest continuing efforts to merge PEPCO, Exelon

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 19:30

On the 17th of September, DC area residents marched on City Hall demanding that the Council and the Mayor stand firm on the city's rejection of the proposed PEPCO-Exelon merger. Exelon is known for customer service even worse than PEPCO plus a virulent opposition to net metering and solar installations. The Public Service Commission has rejected the proposed merger but Exelon has yet to give up and are asking the PSC to reconsider their decision. DC has rejected the merger on grounds that it would interfere with efforts to move PEPCO towards greater use of renewable energy, to which Exelon as proven hostile.

Video-residents march on City Hall, deliver signed "petition banner" for Mayor's office

Environment/Food/Health

Labor/Economics/Business

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Tents return to McPherson as Catholic Climate Movement holds 10 day fast

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/17/2015 - 18:07

Beginning on the 14th of September, Catholic Climate Movement has been fasting on water only in McPherson Square to raise awareness of climate change. This fast will run until the Pope's visit to DC. Pope Francis has himself issued statements condemning human-caused climate change. Fasters at McPherson Square and at FERC both are fasting on water-only until the Pope's visit and are coordinating their efforts.

Video interview with one of the fasters in McPherson Square

Environment/Food/Health