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Cops hold counterprotest against Ferguson/Civil rights movement

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 01/17/2015 - 19:27

On the 17th of January, during the MLK holiday weekend, cops in DC held what was effectively a counterprotest against DC Ferguson and the rest of the new civil rights movement. Their "sea of blue" march featured some participants looking like motorcycle gang members, and speakers advocating an "us vs them" approach to policing. This can be considered a protest in favor of police shooting people who don't "show the proper attitude" and in favor of jump-outs and Stop and Frisk style policing, given the context.Especially galling was the large number of participants wearing clothing calling themselves "peacemakers" when police misconduct has triggered more civil unrest than any other issue in many years.

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Photo by Harris from the Post

DC Ferguson shuts down AM Rush Hour traffic on MLK's actual birthday

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 16:55

The 15th of January is Martin Luther King's actual birthday. On that day in 2015, DC Ferguson marched into AM rush hour traffic and shut it down for many blocks in all directions of the protest. Police redirection of traffic greatly magnified the impact by closing off large sections of streets containing protesters, far beyond the protest itself. Police, security guards, and vigiliantes are still shooting another African-American every 28 hours. DC police are still using jump-outs to intimidate Black youth into submitting to illegal searches. Therefore, DC Ferguson is still "shutting shit down," saying no justice means no business as usual!

Video of the march and speech in front of the condo building

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7th st just before 8AM on Jan 15, 2014

Saudi Flogging for Blogging Demonstration

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Thu, 01/15/2015 - 15:23

Code Pink joined Saudi human rights activist Ali Al-Ahmed of the Gulf Institute in front of the Saudi Arabian embassy in Washington DC to protest the US's continued support for the regime despite continuing egregious human rights abuses, including the ongoing flogging of Saudi blogger Raid Badawi for questioning the role of religion in supporting the Saudi regime.

Al-Ahmed reports that Saudi Arabia flogs three thousand prisoners daily, as well as carrying out daily beheadings.

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https://www.youtube.com/embed/Vy5f8KGuvD0
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7yE-e-VHGJ4

Police brutality protesters occupy lobby of DC Police headquarters

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 01/12/2015 - 18:43

On the 12th of January, both Ferguson protesters and Guantanimo Bay protesters joined forces to occupy the lobby of DC Police (MPD) headquarters for just over 28 minutes. The 28 minutes symbolized the fact that every 28 hours a Black man, woman, or child is killed by police, security guards, or vigilantes in the US. The occupation was tense but no arrests were made.

Video of occupation of DC Police headquarters lobby

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The scene inside MPD's front lobby

Hooded protesters march on 13th anniv of Guantanamo's opening

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 01/11/2015 - 20:00

On January 11, 2002, the unlawful prison at Guantanimo Bay opened for business. On January 11, 2015 it was still in business even though President Obama vowed six years ago to close it. As on every January 11th back to 2007, a long line of protesters in orange jumpsuits and black hoods marched to demand the closure of Gitmo.

Video of the march

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"Detainees" lining up at the White House for America's march of shame

Mexican president gets protest about "disappearances" during White House visit

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 01/06/2015 - 13:55

On the 6th of January, Mexican president Peña Nieto visited the White House. Outside were protesters against his government, which is known to have conspired with drug cartels to massacre 43 students from aúl Isidro Burgos Ayotzinapa Normal School in Iguala, Mexico.The students were handed over to the Guerreros Unidos crime syndicate after police stopped their busses, 43 out of about 100 teaching students were killed. Protesters are saying responsibility for this goes all the way to the top, and that Enrique Peña Nieto is not welcome in DC.

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Photo by RadikalTourGuideNYC

"Dance for Justice" in Dupont protests police brutality and murder

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 01/05/2015 - 20:39

On the 5th of January, a die-in at Dupont Circle remembering the victims of killer cops was followed by a "Dance for Justice" event. Simple dance moves and chants demanded an end to killer cops and reinforced particpants commitment to fight for justice and against police murder.

Video highlights of Dance for Justice 1 min 45 sec

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Die-In protest at Wheaton Plaza against killer cops, two snatch squad arrests after

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 01/01/2015 - 17:22

On New Year's Day 2015, civil rights activists held a die-in at Wheaton Plaza protesting the continuing police violence and murder against African-Americans. Police have shot two DC residents just in the past couple weeks, and have even shot at protesters in Ferguson. Black lives still matter, and until the cops get that straight organizers warn these protests can pop up anytime, anywhere.

Video of the Wheaton Plaza die-in and protesters marching out of the Mall

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New Year's Day die-in at Wheaton Plaza

Washington "Moon-Times" claims DC cops spent $3M because of Ferguson protests

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 14:05

The Unification Church(Rev Moon)-controlled Washington Times is claiming that DC Police have spent $3M because of the DC Ferguson protests. I can say from personal experience that this consists of following DC Ferguson protests through the streets and redirecting traffic to isolate protests. Perhaps police chief Cathy Lanier should think of this as a $3M fine against the DC Police for violating the rights of African-American city residents with jump-out tactics and illegal searches stemming from them.

washingtontimes(dot)com/news/2014/dec/28/in-dc-ferguson-inspired-marches-cost-police-3-mill/

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Video emerges of SUV ramming protesters in LA

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 12/29/2014 - 13:52

On the 29th of December, video emerged on Youtube of an SUV driver in LA ramming his truck through a street blockade set by Ferguson/police brutality protesters. One protester was left seriously injured.

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