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Tanks, SWAT Teams, Surveillance Helicopters: Cities Already Turning Into Mini-Police States for the Political Conventions

Rania Khalek, AlterNet. January 10, 2012.

With millions in federal grants, local officials are preparing to crack down on dissent.

7 Places the 99% Will Fight Back Hard in 2012

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. January 2, 2012.

With a new year comes new chances for change--and we have some guesses as to where we'll see some exciting actions in 2012.

Charlotte Plans Draconian New Rules for Protests in Advance of DNC: No Backpacks Allowed!

Sarah Seltzer, December 31, 1969.

Six Cities Where Black People Are Living in a Depression

Kai Wright, December 31, 1969.