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Noise demo "impedes communication" at G20 presscon at IMF

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/13/2022 - 17:06

On the 13th of October, the G20 (20 richest nations reps) attempted to hold a press conference in a ballroom on the 20th st side of one of the IMF's buildings in DC. Outside, protesters pounded drums, blew whistles and air horns, and even rang cowbells. The noise was so loud protesters were issued ear plugs-and it was admitted the noise interfered with the pres conference.

Video-noise demo outside ballroom location of G20 press conference 2 min

Globalization/Anti-globalization

Protesters on their way to the press conference

Climate/IMF Protesters may have forced cancellation of G20 dinner at DAR Constitution Hall

Submitted by Luke on Wed, 10/12/2022 - 21:35

On the 12th of October, climate and Indigenous centric protests against the Fall 2022 meetings of the IMF and World Bank began. First up was an evening bike ride from Murrow Park in front of the World Bank to DAR Constitution Hall. Plenty of cops were there but there was seemingly no other activity in or around the building. The G20 Climate and Energy Ministers were supposed to be having a fancy dinner there but seemed to be absent, presumably due to the presence of protesters.

Video of the ride showing lack of limos and G20 ministers around DAR Const Hall 2 min 28 sec

Environment/Food/Health
Globalization/Anti-globalization

No limos and G20 ministers in sight here-just cops and protesters

Code Pink drops banner INSIDE World Bank building

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 10/11/2022 - 23:01

On the eve of the IMF and World Bank's Fall 2022 meetings, Code Pink got inside the World Bank's headquarters and dropped a "Cancel All Debt" banner before being escorted out.

Environment/Food/Health
Globalization/Anti-globalization
Labor/Economics/Business

Photo by Code Pink

Declare Emergency and Indigenous activists blockade Capitol Beltway

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/10/2022 - 23:48

On Indigenous People's Day, the 10th of October, Declare Emergency and fifteen Indigenous activists from Minnesota sat down on the Capitol Beltway in almost the same place protesters had blocked it on July 4. The road was blocked nearly an hour. Again many were arrested.

Video of Declare Emergency's Capitol Beltway blockade 1min 18 sec

Environment/Food/Health

Photo by Declare Emergency

Indigenous People's Day rally and speakout held on the Mall

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/10/2022 - 22:53

One of a great many Indigenous People's Day events was held on the Mall in Washington DC near 3ed st SW.

Video including Jay Winter Nightwolf's explanation of so-called "Columbus Day" and a water protector speaking on Enbridge's Line 5 (5m 17 sec)

Environment/Food/Health
Race/Racism

An Indigenous water protector who was present at Declare Emergency's Capitol Beltway blockade earlier the same day speaks

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