Arrests at U. S. Capitol, re: Closing Gitmo/Torture
from: William Hughes
On Jan. 21, 2010, just after noon, about 30 protesters were arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol, east side, for failure to obey a police order to disburse. The protesters are part of the “Witness Against Torture” group, which demonstrated earlier today in front of both the White House and U.S. Supreme Court. To find out all about the moral and legal issues that they are raising; exactly how many anti-torture activists were arrested; and the exact charges placed against each, please go to this web site: http://www.witnesstorture.org/2010
PermalinkAre the War-Loving Obama and the Dems Neglecting the Poor?
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was Linda Leaks of Empower D.C. Medea Benjamin served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations
Emira Woods: Obama Needs To Do the “Right Thing!”
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was Emira Woods. She is co-director of Foreign Policy in Focus at the Institute for Policy Studies. Medea Benjamin served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations.
Daloisio Assails Obama on his Failure to Act, re: Gitmo/Torture
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was Matt Daloisio of Witness Against Torture. Medea Benjamin served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations.
Dr. Zarr: America Needs Extended Medicare for All!
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was Dr. Robert Zarr of Physicians for National Health Program. Medea Benjamin of Code Pink served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations.
Cavanagh Raps Obama for His Casino-like Wall Street Policies
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was John Cavanagh, Director of the Institute for Policies Studies. Medea Benjamin of Code Pink served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations.
Greenpeace Exec Rips Obama for Caving into Corporate Interests
from: William Hughes
On Wed., Jan. 20, 2010, a press conference/demonstration was held in front of the White House. Its purpose was to assess the “one year presidency of Barack Obama.” One of the speakers was Phil Radford, Executive Director of Greenpeace. Medea Benjamin of Code Pink, served as the M.C. of the event, which was sponsored by seven organizations.
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