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Huge DC Bike Party takes over streets on 3ed anniversary of first Bike Party

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 15:47

The 10th of July marked the 3ed anniversary of the first DC Bike Party. For this occasion the Bike Party was moved to Friday instead of the normal 2nd Wednesday of every month, and a huge crowd showed up. This was much larger than any previous DC Bike Party I participated in, indeed larger than any other group ride I have ever seen in DC. In some places the ride was slow simply due to the huge traffic volume this many riders amount to.

video of the ride (3 min 3 sec)

Environment/Food/Health
Huge DC Bike Party takes over the streets

Rally held for al-Quds (Jerusalem) Day in Dupont Circle

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 07/11/2015 - 14:59

On the 10th of July, there were al-Quds (Jerusalem) day rallies all over the world demanding an end to the occupation of Jerusalem by Israel and exclusion of most of the Muslim world from their own sacred places there. One of these rallies was held in Dupont Circle, which like Jerusalem is stolen land.

Anti-War/Peace
Foreign Policy/Imperialism

The Shortwave Report 07/10/15 Listen Globally!

Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 07/09/2015 - 19:38
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Anti-War/Peace
Civil Liberites/Constitution
Elections/Legislation/Government
Environment/Food/Health
Foreign Policy/Imperialism
Globalization/Anti-globalization
Iraq/Afghanistan
Media
Military/Weapons
World Uprisings

CCAN protests oil carrying "bomb trains" in Baltimore

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 22:08

On the 8th of July, Chesapeake Climate Action Network (CCAN) protested in front of Baltimore City Hall to support local residents and activists demanding a ban on the growing number of "bomb trains" entering the city. In the past two years there have been a growing number of trains carrying Bakken crude oil to or through Baltimore. These trains are called "bomb trains" due to the severe damage caused by them in recent railroad accidents, including the incineration of half of one small town.

Video from the rally (1 min 52 sec)

Environment/Food/Health
CCAN demands NO bomb trains in Baltimore

Confederate flag sighted on Ga Ave Between Olney and Glenwood

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 21:25

On the 8th of July, two men parked a truck with a large Confederate battle flag on the side of Ga Ave on the route to DC from Baltimore. At first the question of Klan activity came up, but on further investigation it appeared they were playing golf.

Civil Rights/Equal Rights
Race/Racism

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