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Another drone vigil shuts down entrance to CIA headquarters

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 20:57

On the second Saturday of each month, anti-armed drone protesters hold a vigil at the CIA's Dolly Madison Blvd entrance. Each time, the CIA tapes off and closes that entrance. May 2014 was no exception.

Anti-War/Peace

Photo by Ted Majdosz

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

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