September 2018

March4BlackWomen demands renewal of Violence Against Women Act and more

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 09/29/2018 - 17:59

On the 29th of September, the March4BlackWomen marched from the Mall to Freedom Plaza. While the top demand was reauthorization of the Violence Against Women act, Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court was the "elephant in the room" few could ignore.

Video-March4BlackWomen in DC passes Trump Hotel in a chorus of boos 1 min 12 sec

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Marchers booing Trump Hotel on the way to Freedom Plaza

Thousands march on Supreme Court for Christine Ford, 1st st NE blocked, over 50 arrests

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 23:56

Update Sep 28: Sen Judiciary committee votes 11-10 to move forward on nomination, but delay floor vote one week for FBI investigation of sexual assault charges.

On the 27th of September, thousands of protesters including survivers of sexual assault gathered in front of the US Capitol and marched on the Supreme Court. Once there, some of them blockaded 1st st NE, leading to well over 50 arrests. Another protests in solidarity with Christine Ford's courageous testimony against Brett Kavanaugh took place inside the Hart Senate Office Building.

Video of the Sep 27 march and civil disobedience

Video Sep 28: Survivers confront Sen Jeff Flake in elevator

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GOP must silence sexual assault survivers to ram Kavanaugh's nomination through before the opposition gets to hot to handle

The Shortwave Report 09/28/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 19:25

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, Sputnik Radio, and NHK World Radio Japan.  http://www.outfarpress.com/swr180928.mp3        From GERMANY- At the UN Trump delivered several controversial speeches which originally amused then disturbed the international community. Trump flattered the North Korean President, but then threatened Iran, Venezuela, and China.

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#SmashRacismDC - Ted Cruz chased out of fancy restaurant

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 01:14

On the 24th of September, Brett Kavanaugh's buddy Ted Cruz was caught dining at DC's fancy restaurant "Fiola" by anti-Fascists activists. One crew confronted him on sight while a second crew charged into the restaurant adding to the chant of "we believe survivers." Within seconds of being surrounded Ted Cruz abandoned his dinner, scuttling away along with his wife through a side door.

Video of Ted Cruz being chased out of Fiola by anti-Fascist protesters

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#CancelKavanaugh protest marches on Hart Building, disrupts Senate offices against Kavanaugh nomination

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 15:33

On the 24th of September, hundreds of protesters gathered at the

Supreme Court and marched to the Hart Senate Office Building. Once inside, protesters gathered in the atrium before marching to the offices of Senator's Collins and Flake. Both of these Senators are believed to be swing votes who could torpedo the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court once and for all.

Video of march on and inside the Hart Building

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Fists raised in the Hart building Atrium

Protesters swarm Hart Building, occupy Sen Grassley's office against Kavanaugh

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 01:12

On the 20th of September, the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee had originally planned to vote on confirming Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The vote was postponed after Christine Ford came forward with her story of attempted rape at the hands of Kavanaugh. A previously-planned civil disobedience protest went forward, occupying Judicial Proceedings Committee chairman Chuck Grassley's office.

Video compiled from raw clips originally posted to the Women's March Twitter

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The Shortwave Report 09/21/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 19:17

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radio.  http://www.outfarpress.com/swr180921.mp3        From JAPAN- A report from North Korean media on the joint declaration signed by the leaders of the two Koreas. China welcomed the Korean declaration hoping it will lead to long term peace in the region.

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WH Impeachment protest Day 65 and 66: Me Too vs Trump and Kavanaugh

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 09/19/2018 - 00:02

The 18th of September was the 65th day of ongoing protests outside the White House demanding the impeachment of Donald Trump. With Trump's Supreme Court pick Brett Kavanaugh on the hot seat for attempted rape, the focus was on the "Me Too" message and movement.

Sep 19, Day 66Full HD Video: Trump called "Amoral" in lights

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Protesters rally at Supreme Court as sex assault charges force hearing, delay in Kavanaugh nomination vote

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/17/2018 - 22:57

On the 17th of September, protesters rallied outside the Supreme Court as the announcement came in that the scheduled Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination would be delayed. Instead of a vote on Thursday, there will now be a public hearing on Monday, the 24th of September to discuss Dr Ford's charge that Kavanaugh tried to rape her.

Video-Trump/Kavanaugh supporter attempts to shout down rally

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Video: DC Resist Grand Juries!

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 21:07

On September 11 2018 DC anarchist and anti-racist activists protested a grand jury summons for video recorded during the August 12 counter-protests to the Unite The Right 2 White House white supremacist rally.

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Tenant Activists protest sale of rent controlled buildings to developers by Catholic Church

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 09/16/2018 - 17:51

On the 16th of September, DC area community activists showed up outside the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, demanding that the Catholic Church cancel plans to sell off rent-controlled buildings near Rhode Island avenue to developers who intend to evict the tenants.

Video-speakers call out the greed and hypocrisy of the Church throwing tenants out in the street for 30 pieces of silver

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Impeachment protests at White House reach Day 60

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/14/2018 - 01:11

The 13th of September marked 60 days of nightly impeachent protests outside the White House.

Video-calls to lock up Trump, taunts that Manifort may be flipping on him

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