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MVP Protesters at FERC attempt to scale walls w ladder for banner hang

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/23/2022 - 13:24

On the 22nd of September, protesters against Manchin's planned fast-track approval of the long-stalled Mountain Valley Pipeline (MVP) showed up at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). A serious attempt to get up the side of the building by ladder for a banner hang was defeated by police interference but the point was still made.

Video by John Zangas of cops trying to pull away the ladder 29 sec

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by John Zangas

Extinction Rebellion DC targets Public Service Commission over Washington Gas project

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 09/21/2022 - 21:54

Early morning on the 21st of September, Extinction Rebellion DC showed up in front of the offices of the so-called "Public Service Commission." They painted a street murel renaming it the "Department of Climate Chaos" for failing to shut down Washington Gas's proposed $4.5 billion distribution pipe replacement plan.

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by Extinction Rebellion DC

DC Bike Party holds big September ride

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/16/2022 - 18:27

The DC Bike Party's September ride was a big one, bikes as far as the eye could see on Mass Ave at one point.

Video-bikes as far as the eye can see 1 min 10 sec

Culture/Entertainment

Sen Lindsey Graham gets home demo over his Federal abortion ban bill

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/15/2022 - 14:04

On the 14th of September, protesters targetted GOP Senator Lindsey Graham for the seccond day in a row over his introduction of a bill to ban abortion in all 50 states after 15 weeks. This time around, protesters went to his house not far from the US Capitol.

Video highlights of the Lindsey Graham home demo 1 min 25 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

So-called "Susan B Anthony" forced birth ball featuring Lindsey Graham draws furious protest

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 09/13/2022 - 23:50

On the 13th of September, GOP Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bill to ban abortion nationwide after 15 weeks. He then showed up at the so-called "Susan B Anthony" ball-a militantly antichoice event that this year is celebrating the Supreme Court legalizaing forced-birth laws w the Dobbs decision. Furious protesters outside made attendees (Graham included) run a gauntlet of screaming activists to get in.

Video including Lindsey Graham spotted by protesters and yelled at 2 min 7 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Truist's fancy netting removed, posters installed at Adams-Morgan Plaza

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 09/11/2022 - 02:02

Late night on the 10th of September, supporters of Adams-Morgan Plaza removed most of Truist Bank's fancy netting concealing the still-existing plaza from public eyes. They also hung posters condemning Truist Bank's murderous behavior in closing the Plaza, which was responsible for the death of an unhoused DC resident last Spring.

Local News/Neighborhoods

Fence is still up but most of the fancy netting concealing the People's Plaza is gone

"No Sacrifice Zones" protest demands Manchin's pipeline side deal to climate bill be scrapped

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/08/2022 - 20:35

On the 8th of September, opponents of destructive fossil fuel projects and especially the Mountain Valley Pipeline descended on Capitol Hill. They are seeking to block Senate approval of Manchin's climate bill side deal to "streamline" permitting for fossil fuel projects and "expedite" the Mountain Valley pipeline. One managed to confront Manchin in person.

Video highlights of the rally including Manchin being questioned in person 1 min 45 sec

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by Appalachian Voices

Protesters call out "Justice" Neil Gorsuchs for holding stolen seat on stolen land

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 22:10

On the 5th of September, protesters at the entrance to Supreme Court "Justice" Neil Gorsuch's private neighborhood called him out for occupying a Supreme Court seat stolen by Mitch McConnell from former President barrack Obama. They also called him out for doing so in a Supreme Court that like his house set on stolen Indigenous land.

Video: Calling out Gorsuch for stolen seat on stolen land 34 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Still from video by Sadie

Pro-Choice protesters return to Supreme Court

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/05/2022 - 20:09

On the 5th of September, protesters again returned to the Supreme Court in opposition to the Dobbs antiabortion decision-and to the efforts by the Koch-funded "Judicial Crisis Network" attempts to criminalize pro-choice protests at the homes of so-called "Justices." The big siege fence is gone but the protesters are NOT.

DC Media Group video 1 min 32 sec

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

Photo by John Zangas

Pro-choice activists chalk Supreme Court lower plaza after big fence removed

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 08/29/2022 - 23:38

On the 29th of August, the Supreme Court's security forces removed the big "siege fence" that had been up since shortly after the May leak of the draft version of the antichoice Dobbs ruling. Activists descended on the plaza to chalk up pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ, and anti-Fascist messages.

Gender/Sexuality/Identity

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