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On AlterNet: protest

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "protest"

Holocaust Imagery at Protest Organized by Michele Bachmann

Holocaust Imagery at Protest Organized by Michele Bachmann

Jed Lewison, Daily Kos AlterNet: PEEK. November 5, 2009.
This image of Holocaust victims was on display at today's "House Call" protest organized by Bachmann and the Republican House Leadership.

Our Right to Dissent is Under Siege: Why the Protests in Pittsburgh Are a Victory For Free Speech

Our Right to Dissent is Under Siege: Why the Protests in Pittsburgh Are a Victory For Free Speech

Bill Quigley, AlterNet. September 23, 2009.
The rights to freedom of speech and protest are keystones of democracy. Since 9/11, however, protesting has become much more difficult.

Is Bill O'Reilly Spawning Killers?

Is Bill O'Reilly Spawning Killers?

Nathan Robinson, AlterNet. June 4, 2009.
O'Reilly turns political spats into "moral" crusades and his opponents into monsters -- an extremist worldview that leads to violence.

LT. Dan Choi Takes

LT. Dan Choi Takes "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Directly to Obama

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet. June 1, 2009.
Lt. Choi defied the orders of crowd control police and stepped into the 'no protest zone' street at an Obama event to stand up for gay rights.

Fake Consumer Rights Group Says Getting Ripped-Off for Internet Use Is Good For You

Fake Consumer Rights Group Says Getting Ripped-Off for Internet Use Is Good For You

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 23, 2009.
A shill group is taking up the fight to legitimize attempt by cable giants AT&T and Time Warner to price-gouge for Internet service.

Cable Giants Continue Hoping No One Will Notice Their Attempts to Destroy the Internet

Cable Giants Continue Hoping No One Will Notice Their Attempts to Destroy the Internet

Tana Ganeva, AlterNet AlterNet: PEEK. April 22, 2009.
Despite Time Warner's epic fail with metered billing, AT&T has refused to abandon its usage caps program -- and the AT&T version is even worse.

The Time to Protest Is Now! Rally to Break Up the Banks

The Time to Protest Is Now! Rally to Break Up the Banks

Isaac Fitzgerald, AlterNet. April 10, 2009.
On April 11, people will come out in cities across the country to express their frustration and disapproval. Will you join them?

Rare Protest Footage Reveals Tibetan Defiance of Chinese Crackdowns

Rare Protest Footage Reveals Tibetan Defiance of Chinese Crackdowns

Lhadon Tethong, AlterNet. April 1, 2009.
In spite of the troops, tanks and snipers, in spite of the beatings, arrests and disappearances -- Tibetans continue to resist.

Powerful Banks and Government Handouts to the Rich: It's Time for Protest

Powerful Banks and Government Handouts to the Rich: It's Time for Protest

Zephyr Teachout, AlterNet. March 25, 2009.
A new grassroots group has organized protests for April 11 in 11 cities so far, and the ranks of signups are swelling fast.

Time to Take Back the Economy

Time to Take Back the Economy

ZP Heller, Open Left AlterNet: Video. March 18, 2009.
Protest AIG and other bailed-out firms this Thursday in a nationwide call to action.

Was Throwing a Shoe at Bush a Violent Act?

Was Throwing a Shoe at Bush a Violent Act?

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. March 17, 2009.
The infamous shoe-tossing incident has sparked a debate within the peace movement whether the act was appropriate and constitutes nonviolence.

Coal Action Heats Up Capitol Hill

Coal Action Heats Up Capitol Hill

Harry Hanbury, American News Project. February 27, 2009.
This weekend thousands of students will come to D.C. to rally, lobby, and get arrested for a clean energy economy.

A Planet on the Brink: Economic Crash Will Fuel Social Unrest

A Planet on the Brink: Economic Crash Will Fuel Social Unrest

Michael T. Klare, Tomdispatch.com. February 24, 2009.
Governments across the planet are preparing for a surge of violent protests from economic upheaval. Wars may follow.

NY Post Issues Insulting 'Apology' for Racist Cartoon

NY Post Issues Insulting 'Apology' for Racist Cartoon

Amanda Terkel, Think Progress AlterNet: PEEK. February 20, 2009.
This isn't really much of an apology at all.

Protest Rocks Rupert Murdoch's NY Post for Racist Cartoon

Protest Rocks Rupert Murdoch's NY Post for Racist Cartoon

Liliana Segura, AlterNet AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. February 19, 2009.
Exclusive pictures from today's protest outside the New York Post -- including shots of Rev. Al Sharpton and Amy Goodman.

Naomi Klein: Public Revolt Builds Against Rip-off Rescue Plans for the Economy

Naomi Klein: Public Revolt Builds Against Rip-off Rescue Plans for the Economy

Naomi Klein, The Nation. February 6, 2009.
Governments that respond to a crisis created by free-market ideology with the same bad ideas will not survive to tell the tale.

Elitist 'Future of NYC' Dinner Crashed By Real NYC Residents

Elitist 'Future of NYC' Dinner Crashed By Real NYC Residents

Holly, Feministe AlterNet: PEEK. February 4, 2009.
"This is what democracy looks like." Though if it really was the protesters wouldn't have been taken away in paddy wagons.

Now Is the Time to Shake Up Society at the Roots

Now Is the Time to Shake Up Society at the Roots

Joseph Phelan, Movement Vision Lab. January 15, 2009.
Millions can be inspired to oppose the status quo in this crumbling economy. It's time to make big demands based on big ideas.

As Attacks on Gaza Escalate, NYC Protesters Decry U.S. Aid to Israel

As Attacks on Gaza Escalate, NYC Protesters Decry U.S. Aid to Israel

Zahra Hankir, Indypendent AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. January 5, 2009.
"As Americans, we are demanding that our tax money not be spent on killing innocent civilians."

Iraq Ambassador Addresses Growing Demand to Free Iraqi Journalist

Iraq Ambassador Addresses Growing Demand to Free Iraqi Journalist

Staff, CODEPINK Women for Peace: Action Blog AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. December 17, 2008.
CODEPINK takes action to support al-Zaidi and his anti-war sentiment.

PROTESTS: Bailout Anger in the Streets

PROTESTS: Bailout Anger in the Streets

Steven Greenstreet, American News Project AlterNet: Video. September 29, 2008.
Groups of concerned citizens are organizing to make sure their voices are heard.

Citizens Dumping Personal Junk on Wall Street to Protest Bailout

Citizens Dumping Personal Junk on Wall Street to Protest Bailout

Sarah Lai Stirland, Wired.com. September 25, 2008.
The Bush Administration has angered thousands of Americans with its vague $700 billion bailout proposal.

Incredible Documentary Footage of Mass Arrest in St. Paul

Incredible Documentary Footage of Mass Arrest in St. Paul

Laura Flanders, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. September 19, 2008.
Newly released footage, which was buried to avoid confiscation, shows riot cops arresting and abusing a giant group of people for nothing.

Media Silent, But Activist Groups Loud About RNC Police Brutality

Media Silent, But Activist Groups Loud About RNC Police Brutality

Lindsay Beyerstein, Firedoglake AlterNet: PEEK. September 3, 2008.
"I observed a lot of instigation and escalation of violence [on the part of the police]," Flemming said.

Anti War Protester Offering Flower to Police Brutally Attacked

Anti War Protester Offering Flower to Police Brutally Attacked

Staff, Information Clearing House AlterNet: Video. September 2, 2008.
This is terrible.