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Reportback from pro-choice rally at Orlando, FL city hall

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 07/10/2022 - 23:37

On the 10th of July, pro-choice activists held a rally at Orlando's city hall. Speakers warned that the religious bigots and Governor "DeSatan" would never stop at just abortion rights but would target contraception and GLBTQ rights next. In fact, that is already starting.

Video: Speakers at the Orlando rally warn of what's coming 3 min 9 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Protesters-one in full "witch" dress-return to Alito's house

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 07/10/2022 - 12:21

Supreme Court "Justice" Samuel Alito's embrace of 17th century rape-legalizing, witch-killing judge Matthew Hale in the Dobbs decision has earned him over two months of protests outside his home by pro-choice and religious freedom advocates. On the 9th of June, one of the protesters was dressed in the clothing typically associated with a Halloween "witch," pointed hat and straw broom included.

Video: Protesters at Alito's house including on in classic Halloween witch dress 1 min 23 sec

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(Photo by Downright Impolite/Our Rights DC)

Women's March occupies White House sidewalk, ties green cloths to fence, no arrests

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 07/09/2022 - 18:41

On the 9th of July, protesters summoned into action by Women's March descended on Franklin Square park, and marched from there to the White House. Barricades did not stop them, they went around or over all obstacles. They reached the White House fence, tied green bandannas to the fence, some even tied themselves to the fence. Cops declined to make the expected mass arrests.

Video: Women's March occupies, ties green bandannas to White House Fence 1 min 30 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Still from Alejandro Alvarez (https://twitter.com/aletweetsnews)Twitter video

Extinction Rebellion DC blockades Washington Gas HQ with boat lockdown

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 19:37

On the 8th of July, Extinction Rebellion DC blockaded Washington Gas's headquarters as part of their ongoing campaign to block a $5B gas pipeline replacement project. This campaign is known as "Electrify DC" and this is the latest in a string of high profile disruptive actions.

Video: Extinction Rebellion's boat blockade at Washington Gas 1 min

Environment/Food/Health

BOUNTY offered on sightings of SCOTUS "justices" after "Back Alley Brett" Kavanaugh flees Morgans

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 07/08/2022 - 15:33

In the wake of "Back Alley Brett" Kavanaugh scuttling out of Morton's like the vermin he is, Shut Down DC has posted a bounty on future sightings of Kavanaugh, Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, Amy Coney Barrett, and Roberts. Bounty is $50 for a "confirmed sighting" and $200 if they are still there 30 minutes later.

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