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Standing Rock:New camp blocks route, pepper spray and rubber bullets used,water protector's drone shot down

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 10/24/2016 - 15:52

The situation at Standing Rock has escalated again. On the 24th of October, a new #NoDAPL camp was set up directly across the route of the pipeline. The tribe has claimed the land under eminent domain and an 1851 treaty, using one of the pipeline builder's own tactics against them in doing so. The police have responded with rubber bullets and pepper spray in an attempt to break this new front line.

Environment/Food/Health

Race/Racism

The front line-Makia Lewis photo

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Take Back Democracy March condemns nomination stolen from Sanders, charges rich control both sides of ballot

Submitted by Luke on Sun, 10/23/2016 - 19:07

On the 23ed of October, the "Take Back Democracy March on DC" condemned Hillary Clinton for rigging the Democratic primaries to defeat Bernie Sanders. The majority of the march appeared to support Green Party candidate Jill Stein as an alternative to a ballot they say is rigged by controlling both sides.

Video of the march featuring "Bern it down" theme

Elections/Legislation/Government

The "Bern it Down" banner was also seen during the DNC protests in Philadelphia

Marching against election rigged to guarantee corporate candidates win

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Hearing on proposed permanent Metro night closure draws protesters

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 22:28

On the 20th of October, Metro's board held a public hearing on proposed service cuts and fare hikes for Metro, including the proposed permanent midnight closure even after "safe track" is finished. Over 60 people spoke against the proposals at the hearing and more protested outside.

Video-Statehood Green activist offers tax on millionaires or on corporations as ways to fund Metro

Environment/Food/Health

Labor/Economics/Business

Local News/Neighborhoods

A call for tax on millionaires or corporations instead of Metro cuts and fare hikes

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Jews United for Justice holds rent control street theater demanding loopholes be closed

Submitted by Luke on Thu, 10/20/2016 - 21:24

On the 20th of October, Jews United for Justice set up a "share the harvest" sukkot (booth) outside the Wilson Building, then staged a ceremony in which paper chains with six gaps were joined together to demand that six crucial loopholes that make DC's rent control law nearly useless be closed.

Video showing symbolic closure of all six loopholes

Housing/urban Issues/Gentrification

Local News/Neighborhoods