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Coalition to March on the RNC protests at Republican debate
BY Jared Hamil | Tampa, FL | 1/24/12
300 protesters rallied and marched against the Republican Party at the primary debate in Tampa, Jan. 23.
2012 Republican National Convention, Republican National Convention
“Sit Down and Shut Up” ordinances passed in Chicago City Council
BY Staff | Chicago, IL | 1/18/12
Fight Back News Service is circulating the following joint statement from the Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda (CANG8) and Occupy Chicago on the Jan. 18 vote by the Chicago City Council.
Bill of Rights, CANG8, civil liberties, Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda, First Amendment, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, Occupy Chicago
Coalition descends on Chicago City Hall to fight for right to protest
BY Staff | Chicago, IL | 1/18/12
Over 50 people gathered in City Hall, Jan. 17, to speak out against plans by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to restrict the right to protest.
CANG8, civil liberties, Mayor Rahm Emmanuel, Occupy Chicago, right to protest
More than 1 million signatures to recall WI Governor Walker
BY Staff | Milwaukee, WI | 1/17/12
More than one million signatures were filed for the recall of Wisconsin’s Republican Governor, Scott Walker, Jan. 17.
Governor Walker
Plans submitted for new Vikings stadium
BY Staff | Saint Paul, MN | 1/12/12
It was a big day for Vikings owner and New Jersey real estate developer Zygi Wilf at the State Capitol, Jan. 12, when plans were submitted by the City of Minneapolis, Ramsey County and others for a new Vikings football stadium.
Minnesota Coalition for a People's Bailout, Stadium, subsidies, Vikings, Welfare Rights Committee, Zygi Wilf
2011: A year of fighting back against oppression and repression
BY Staff | United States | 12/30/11
It’s an old saying - oppression breeds resistance. In 2011, we saw that it’s still true.
history, Year in Review
Victory in fight to protest at NATO/G8 Summit
BY Staff | Chicago, IL | 12/22/11
The City of Chicago bowed to pressure from a growing movement against war and cutbacks. After months of denying organizers permits to protest , the Public Building Commission of Chicago wrote that, “…yes, Daley Plaza will be open to public assembly and public activity during the G8/NATO Summits in May 2012.”
& Poverty Agenda, CANG8, Coalition Against NATO/G8 War, Joe Iosbaker, Rahm Emanuel
Alvarado Street vendors protest LAPD crackdown
BY Carlos Montes | Los Angeles, CA | 12/18/11
Vendors protested a new police crackdown on street vendors on Alvarado and 6th Streets, Dec. 16.
Alvarado Street, LAPD, Los Angeles County Sheriff, street vendors
Chicago Mayor Emanuel announces major attack on civil liberties
BY Staff | Chicago, IL | 12/15/11
NATO and the G8 will meet in Chicago in five months. A broad coalition of groups, including Occupy Chicago, is supporting a call for permits to march when all the heads of state are in town.
CANG8, Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda, Joe Iosbaker, Rahm Emanuel
Chicago mayor confronted with demand for permits to march on NATO/G8 summit
BY Staff | Chicago. IL | 12/13/11
After months of avoiding organizers planning the protests against the NATO and G8 Summit next spring, Mayor Rahm Emanuel finally got an earful Dec. 13.
CANG8, Coalition Against NATO/G8 War & Poverty Agenda, Joe Iosbaker, Rahm Emanuel
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