A movement, similar to the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstration occurring in New York, is building in Los Angeles. Today, protesters hit the streets of downtown to spread the word of their crusade. Later they joined a rally in front of City Hall with the environmental group 350.org. Approximately 70 activists attended. Void of any...
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Participating in what was called the “U.S. Day of Rage,” a small band of demonstrators gathered yesterday across from Union Station on Alameda Street to protest what they feel is the loss of their democracy to a self-interested wealthy elite. “The amount of money that has been surging into Washington is at unprecedented levels,”...
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Members of MoveOn.org rallied outside Rep. Henry Waxman’s office yesterday to ask for his pledge in fighting corruption in Washington. The action was part of the organization’s strategy to neuter corporate influence in politics and restore representation to the people. MoveOn has been asking citizens and Congress to sign its “Fight Washington Corruption Pledge.”...
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Several organizations held a rally in front of the Philippine consulate yesterday demanding the newly elected Philippine president shed, what they consider, the murderous policies of the previous administration. Demonstrators say the Philippine government, via its military, has been leading a campaign of terror against activists and journalists. In early July, the New York...
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