Environment/Food/Health

Elections/Legislation/Government

Media

Military/Weapons

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8 arrests at Pentagon in protest of military pollution and fossil fuel use

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 04/22/2015 - 16:58

On Earth Day, the 22nd of April, antiwar activists showed up first at the EPA and then at the Pentagon to condemn the huge usage of fossil fuels and massive pollution by the US military. Eight of the protesters were arrested at the Pentagon for leaving the so-called "free speech zone" to deliver a letter to the Pentagon and request a meeting with Pentagon officials.

Youtube: Security guards drag citizens from FERC meeting for speaking up

Arrested at the Pentagon: SOA Watch photo

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Fracked gas export protesters dragged out of FERC meeting-again

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 04/17/2015 - 13:35

On the 16th of April, new FERC commissioner Norman Bay got a taste of vehement opposition to his agency's record of rubberstamping fracking related projects. She tried to brush off protests by Calvert County residents and their supporters opposing Dominion's fracked gas export facility now under construction at Cove Point. On of the protesters lampooned the previous FERC director saying "Oh my God, we have a situation here. The situation is not going away," continuing "There is no democracy here. You just ignore what I write on my computer." This in reference to similar remarks by the last commissioner of FERC.

Still from John Zangas Youtube video

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Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 04/16/2015 - 20:03

Dear Radio Friend,

Elections/Legislation/Government

Drugs

Media

Military/Weapons

World Uprisings

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Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 19:23

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Civil Liberites/Constitution

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Greenpeace occupied Shell oil rig heading to arctic drill site

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 15:16

On the 6th of April, Greenpeace activists used climbing gear to ascend high into the structure of a Shell oil rig loaded on a ship heading to one or more Arctic drilling sites. Greenpeace is on record as not intended to "interfere with navigation" of the ship but will hold their position with the "The People vs Shell" banner.

Photo by Greenpeace

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Submitted by outfarpress on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 19:27

Dear Radio Friend,

Civil Rights/Equal Rights

Elections/Legislation/Government

Video of the rally and attempt to deliver petitions to the governor's office

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MD Residents rally in Annapolis for moratorium on gas fracking

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 04/02/2015 - 16:04

On the 2nd of April, Residents of MD staged a rally in Annapolis demanding the enactment of a moratorium on gas fracking in the state. Although weakened limiting the moratorium to two years, the bill passed the MD House of Delegates by a veto-proof majority.

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Critical Mass bike ride reportback for March

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 03/28/2015 - 18:36

Yes, there are still Critical Mass bike rides in DC. This one was on March 27th 2015, departing Dupont Circle shortly after 8PM. Critical Mass in DC meets at Dupont Circle at 8PM on the last Friday of each month.

Video of the ride