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Critical Mass ride reportback: these rides are growing!

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 19:30

Critical Mass rides on the last Friday of every month in DC are growing! Although not as big as the 600 rider Bike Parties (yet), these rides now seem to get bigger every month. The July 25th ride went to the DC General/DC Jail area, then to the SE Waterfront between the Navy Yard and the river and a mid-ride stopover. After that the ride went back through town before ending at a bar just south of U st.

Video of the July 25 ride

Environment/Food/Health

Hundreds rally for Gaza in Dupont Circle on al-Quds day

Submitted by Luke on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 00:24

On the 25th of July, hundreds of supporters of the besieged people of Gaza, maybe more, gathered in Dupont Circle for al-Quds day, which is the last day of Ramadan. DC was just one of many hundreds of events all over the world.

Video of march around Dupont and short clip from Rev Hagler's speech

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Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Organizing starting in DC for massive NYC Peoples Climate March on Sep 21

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 07/24/2014 - 14:52

On the 23ed of July, pro-Earth and climate justice activists held an organizing meeting at MLK Library for DC activists who will be travelling to NYC for the Peoples Climate March on the UN on Sep 21. The event is still 8 weeks out, and bus captains are being recruited so charter busses can be organized to provide transportation to this event.

Environment/Food/Health

Christian Zionist convention draws Gaza invasion protest

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 22:52

On the 21st of July, pro-Palestine protesters showed up outside the Christians United For Israel convention in the DC Convention Center. This group is composed of Fundamentalist Christians, some of whom believe the job of Israel is to start the war of Armageddeon against their neighbors, then to either convert to Christianity or be killed after the Second Coming. I received reports today of more attendees saying Palestinian children deserve to die, though none of the attendees admitted publicly to believing Jewish people are supposed to be next to die unless they convert at the Apocalypse.

Video on Archive of the protest

Breaking:Code Pink, Jewish Voices for Peace disrupt Israeli Ambassador's speech at same event

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Foreign Policy/Imperialism

Mads Gilbert: Eyes in Gaza: What We Saw, What Can You Do?

Submitted by a l c h y m e d i a on Mon, 07/21/2014 - 12:10

The Carol Chomsky Memorial Fund, in conjunction with Georgetown University's Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, are proud to present: Eyes in Gaza: What Did I See, What Can You do? Featuring Dr. Mads Gilbert Dr. Gilbert will address the US role in Israel's 'Operation Cast Lead,' the use of illegal weapons on a civilian population; the ethics of weapons' sales to countries that have used or tested weapons illegally; the aftermath of Cast Lead and the continuing siege and blockade of the Gaza Strip 3 years on. It will include details of Dr.

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Human Rights
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