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Seven arrested on Capitol Hill demanding Schumer vote NO on Trump's FERC nominees

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 08/03/2017 - 15:40

On the 3rd of August, seven people were arrested outside Senator Chuck Schumer's office demanding he vote NO on Trump's pro-pipeline/pro fracking nominees for FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. FERC is infamous as the gas industry's rubber stamp but lacks a quorum and cannot approve anything unless Trump's nominees are confirmed

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"Our Lives On the Line" celebrates victory over Trumpcare 4.0, warns against further attempts

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 07/30/2017 - 19:20

Update Jul 30:Trump vows to cut off ACA subsidies unilaterally unless Congress passes a Trumpcare bill.

The July 29 Our Lives On the Line rally and march on the White House celebrated the 4th defeat of Trumpcare bills in the Senate. The protest also warned against any further attempts to gut medicaid and health coverage.

Video showing Nancy Pelosi talking like she marched in a black bloc, then the march on the White House

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Trumpcare 4.0 defeated by single vote after still more protests at the Capitol

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 07/28/2017 - 01:30

Twenty hours of scheduled debate on Trumpcare ended at 9:30PM on July 27 with protesters again at the US Capitol and no bill passed. An 8 page bill was released-with two pages dedicated to defunding Planned Parenthood. In a hurried vote beginning at 1:20 AM on July 28, this 4th attempt at passing Trumpcare was defeated by a single vote. McCain voted NO, and Pence left the Capitol in defeat. Protest WORKS!

Protesters at the US Capitol chant "Shame on You!" and "Kill the bill!"

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A bit after 8PM at the US Capitol, about 5 hours before Trumpcare was defeated for the 4th time

The Shortwave Report 07/28/17 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/27/2017 - 19:31

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Planned Parenthood protests Trumpcare near US Capitol as total ACA repeal fails

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 07/26/2017 - 22:15

On the 26th of June, Planned Parenthood held a protest against "Trumpcare" with hundreds of supporters, many dressed in Pink at Upper Senate Park. Speakers noted that once again, all of the proposed bills boot millions off insurance, bring back pre-existing conditions exclusions-and all defend Planned Parenthood. They also pointed out that all this is to fund tax cuts for the rich.

Speakers explain the importance of Planned Parenthood's services-and what's wrong with these bills

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Two GOP Senators get early AM home demos hours before Senate vote to debate Trumpcare 4.0

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 07/25/2017 - 14:45

Update July 25 3:15PM:Motion to Proceed on Trumpcare 4.0 passes Senate on 50-50 vote, Pence casts tiebreaker This starts the official debate in the Senate on what is being claimed to be a straight ACA repeal bill but few details are public.

Hours before the July 25th vote on Trump's mystery 4th try at a healthcare vote, Senator John Boozman (R-AR) got an early AM protest at his home in Virginia, and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) got a similar protest at his home in DC. One protester called the birth of her daughter a "pre-existing condition."

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MD Governor Hogan gets home demo asking for safety study of Cove Point gas export plant

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 07/24/2017 - 15:37

On the 24th of July, We are Cove Point and supporters showed up in Annapolis for the 5th Monday in a row of protests demanding a safety study for Dominion's fracked gas export plant at Cove Point, MD. This protest and the last few were in front of the Governor's house. The theme this week was "call the governor" and people are being asked to call Governor Hogan at 410-974-3901 to demand the safety study.

Video from the 5th protest for a safety study on the Cove Point LNG terminal(28 sec)

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The Shortwave Report 07/21/17 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 07/20/2017 - 19:27

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Graffiti Spotted in Solidarity With J20 defendents

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 07/19/2017 - 20:07

Graffiti has recently been spotted in so-called greater Washington, DC in solidarity with the J20 defendents' international week of solidarity, which goes from July 20-27. Graffiti was also spotted in solidarity with the Mariner East 2 pipeline resisters in Pennsylvania at camp white pine. Here are some links for more information.

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3rd Trumpcare bill stopped after disruptive protests in Hart Building, Sen vote on possible ACA repeal bill 7-25

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 22:58

Update 7-24: Die-in at US Capitol as GOP plans 4th attempt. Sen McCain to return to Congress Tues 7-25 for vote(presumed YES), only one GOP public no at this point. Koch Bros piggy bank reported closed until GOP gets both Trumpcare and Trump tax bill passed.

On the 17th of July, the world got more proof that protest works and direct action gets the goods. Hours after a highly disruptive civil disobedience protest against Trumpcare inside the Hart building, two more GOP Senators declared they would vote no. With 4 no votes from the GOP and 100% nos from the Dems, this bill is again dead. No doubt Trump will try yet again, but Trumpcare has just struck out with three defeats in a row.

Video of protest and arrests in Hart building atrium

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Hart building atrium action against Trumpcare, similar to the Bush-era 2007 Iraq War protests in the exact same place. Photo by Amirah Sequera

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