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Minneapolis-St. Paul Commemorates One Year After RNC Resistance

Submitted by haloka on Sun, 08/30/2009 - 19:59
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Update 9/1: Meissner/Vana case settled

This week marks the first year anniversary of RNC resistance in St. Paul. One year after the biggest police mobilization and one of the largest days of protest, civil disobedience and direction action in Minnesota history, the work of resisting the RNC and accompanying state repression continues.

On Friday, RNC 8 supporters picketed prosecutor Susan Gaertner's planned appearance at a gubernatorial candidate forum, a day after performing outside her no-show state fair booth.  Also that day, the large anniversary critical mass ride visited the occupation of Rosemary Williams' home on Clinton Avenue.  Then on Saturday, participants in Re:Activism Twin Cities met at the Black Dog Cafe in St. Paul before visiting historic sites throughout downtown and completing street theater, protest, and consciousness-raising challenges about the RNC and local history (see photos by Alan).
 
Coming up on Monday, the trial of Christina Vana and Karen Meissner begins in Ramsey County court (Details here); the two are accused of aiding and abetting assault last September 1 and are asking for court solidarity. On Tuesday, a press conference will be held at 12:30 at the site of the Shepard Road mass arrest last Labor Day, in which over 200 people were corralled along the Mississippi.  Lawyers there will announce the filing of a class-action civil rights lawsuit.  Also that day, the RNC 8 Defense Committee has organized a national call-in to Gaertner's county and campaign offices before her appearance at a gubernatorial debate at the fair that evening.
 
Related: CRASS: 1-Year Anniversary Media Packet PDF (Excerpted Below) w/ Updates, Video Links, and More | RNC08Report: A Citizen's Archive | TCIMC: All stories tagged RNC | Terrorizing Dissent: download the documentary | Remembering the RNC by Sheila Regan, journalist arrested 9/4/08 | And it goes on... September 22-25: Resist the G20 in Pittsburgh

Felony RNC Appearance on Mon, Feb 2 (CORRECTED)

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/21/2009 - 17:13
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(CORRECTION)

I just learned that this court date is not as important as I thought (the actual jury trial will start, if at all, in the next 2 months). This means that solidarity is no longer needed (but I will still need court watchers). The collective energy of the community can be put to better use elsewhere. Thank you for all of your support and I will let you know when my actual trial starts.

Solidarity Forever,
Keep the struggle alive,
sincerely,
Daniel Bono

Eating Crow: Mistakes, Brandon Darby, the FBI and Our Resilience

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/18/2009 - 17:03
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Eating Crow: Mistakes, Brandon Darby, the FBI and Our Resilience

There are years that ask questions and years that answer.”
- Zora Neale Hurston

Dear Comrades, Friends, Compañeros and Allies

This is scott crow greeting all of you in the New Year of 2009. Much has happened in many of our lives since we last spoke --but that is the way life is, isn’t it?

Pardon me a moment, as I remove the black feathers of the bird of humility from my teeth. The same one who flew into my mouth and away--knowing I haven’t eaten animals for over 20 years.

HELP BRING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS: RNC COURT WATCHERS NEEDED!!!

Submitted by FreeOromia on Sat, 12/27/2008 - 12:34
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12/30/2008 18:00

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

HELP BRING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS: RNC COURT WATCHERS NEEDED!!!

Submitted by FreeOromia on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 19:37
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01/30/2009 13:00

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

HELP BRING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS: RNC COURT WATCHERS NEEDED!!!

Submitted by FreeOromia on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 19:16
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01/28/2009 09:00

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

HELP BRING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS: RNC COURT WATCHERS NEEDED!!!

Submitted by FreeOromia on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 19:12
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01/27/2009 09:00

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

RNC Courtwatch - Texas Two Trial Begins at Federal Courthosue, MPLS

Submitted by FreeOromia on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 19:08
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01/26/2009 13:00

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

HELP BRING JUSTICE IN THE COURTS: RNC COURT WATCHERS NEEDED!!!

Submitted by FreeOromia on Mon, 12/22/2008 - 18:50
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01/21/2009 13:30

Come support the RNC arrestees! The days of direct action are over, but the legal support work has just begun. People are going up before the court and the state to face their criminal charges for expressing their dissent during the RNC. We need a strong showing of community solidarity in the courtrooms to support our friends and provide a deterrent to judge's behavior. Having many people present at the upcoming hearings is an effective way of challenging the political oppression of the RNC protesters. Come out and show your solidarity!

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