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Protesters disrupt FCC as 3-2 vote scraps net neutrality

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 05/15/2014 - 13:31

On the 15th of May, protesters banged bucket drums and bells outside the FCC while commissioners gathered to vote on "paid prioritization" of content. Ignoring the sound of people's anger from outside, and ejecting four activists who got into the hearing, they voted 3-2 to permit "paid prioritization" of content.

Downloadable video on archive.org

Science/Technology

Hundreds of cyclists take the streets for the DC Bike Party

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/14/2014 - 23:40

On the 14th of May, hundreds of bike riders showed up for the DC Bike Party, which takes place the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Downloadable video on Archive

Environment/Food/Health

This is but a small fraction of the DC Bike Party! Some of the riders are two blocks or more up the street, others are still back in Dupont Circle

Jim Graham and Fox News trying to close DC General family shelter

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 22:30

On May 13, Faux News ran a feature segment starring Jim Graham calling for closing the shelter for homeless families with children at DC General. It was one of the ugliest "reports" I have seen on Faux in years.

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification
Local News/Neighborhoods

Opponents of turning McMillan Park to condos and offices protest at zoning hearing

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 21:20

On the 13th of May, DC residents opposing filling in city-owned McMillan Park with condos and offices protested outside the Zoning commission, then packed the hearing.

Video on Archive, click to play, right click-menu to download

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification
Local News/Neighborhoods

A banner outside the zoning commission

Occupy the FCC has 5 tents up, pickets the FCC every noon and evening rush

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/13/2014 - 21:07

Part of the "Occupy the FCC" net neutrality campaign has been daily noon and 5PM pickets in front of the FCC.

Downloadable/click to play in newer browsers HD 720P video

Science/Technology

FCC "People's Firewall" occupation extended until May 15 vote on Internet toll lanes

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 05/09/2014 - 13:25

The occupation of the area around FCC headquarters has been extended until the May 15 vote on net neutrality or the Chairman's proposal to do away with it. On that day a larger noise demonstration will take place at 9AM outside the FCC, to ensure the voice of the people is heard inside.

May 9th Youtube video update on FCC/net neutrality situation

Science/Technology

Hundreds turn out in drenching rain for anti-TPP union rally

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 17:26

On the 7th of May, hundreds of people, many in CWA rain ponchos and umbrellas, showed up in front of the US Capitol to demand that Congress reject the proposed TPP or Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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Globalization/Anti-globalization
Labor/Economics/Business

Net Neutrality activists begin occupation of area in front of FCC until 5-15 net neutrality vote

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 05/07/2014 - 16:41

On the 7th of May, Internet neutrality activists showed up in front of FCC headquarters, announcing the start of an occuption that will last until a May 15 vote on a proposal to permit “paid prioritization” of bandwidth They are demanding that the FCC reclassify all Internet Service Providers as "common carriers" like phone companies are supposed to be.
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Science/Technology

Code Pink, Mohamed Soltan's brother lampoon Egyptian dictator at State Dept

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 05/06/2014 - 17:30

On the 6th of May, Code Pink and Mohamed Soltan's brother showed up at the US Department of State to demand that the US cut off financial and military aid to Egypt's coup government.
Video of the State Department protest

Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Sisi's bloody hands on display at the US Dept of State

Video from Reject And Protect Keystone XL (April 26, 2014)

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Mon, 05/05/2014 - 23:40

On April 26th, thousands of people joined together to stand
together for a powerful message that the Keystone XL pipeline and the
tar sands must be rejected — to protect this, and future generations.

Speakers (in order of Appearance):

President Brian Brewer, Oglala Sioux Tribe
Art Tandrup, Nebraska Landowner
Daryl Hannah, Actor
Neil Young, Singer & Songwriter
Casey Camp Horinek, Ponca Nation of Oklahoma
Chief Keith Horse Looking (Ending Song)

rejectandprotect.org

Environment/Food/Health
Human Rights
World Uprisings

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