RNC Welcoming Committee

Entries from October 2007

Iowans Against The RNC!

October 19th, 2007

Attention! You who wish to make your discontent known to the ruling faction,
an organizing consulta is to take place in Iowa City, IA for the 2008
Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. This will be a planning
meeting for those in Iowa (although not exclusive to those in Iowa) wishing
to be a part of a broader […]

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We Will Not Be Intimidated

October 16th, 2007

Press Release
09/03/07
On Friday, August 31, nineteen people were arrested after police brutally attacked cyclists with Tasers, pepper spray, and excessive physical force. The cyclists were part of the monthly Critical Mass bike ride.

This month’s Critical Mass was a kick-off for the pReNC, a weekend of organizing against the Republican National Convention to be held […]

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Protest RNC 2008 Coalition Meeting

October 16th, 2007

[ October 13, 2007; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] This Saturday - Oct 13 at 4 pm - 6pm
WHERE: Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis

This Saturday is the regular monthly meeting of the Protest RNC 2008 Coalition. Everyone come and meet about various issues around the RNC coming into St. Paul next year.

Some of the items being discussed at this meeting: summing up […]

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NATIONAL LAWYERS’ GUILD annual People’s Picnic for Freedom

October 16th, 2007

[ August 18, 2007; 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Saturday, August 18, at Minnehaha Park Bandstand

Beginning at 5PM, feast on steamed corn from local growers, fruits and sun-tea and whatever else folks contribute.

The Program starts at 6PM and includes the following folks:
Thunder Nation Drum Group
Kalpuli Ketzal Coatlicue
Adar Kahin - Somali singer
ACORN Street Assembly
Susy - Mariachi singer
Katrina Plotz - spoken word/ poetry
Zumapakarina La Virgen del […]

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October 22: National Day of Action Against Police Brutality

October 15th, 2007

The RNC Welcoming Committee endorses the national day of action against police brutality and the local actions taking place the 20th through the 22nd of October.
We stand, in solidarity, with those in our communities that would activate against the growing trend of violence and suppression by the illegitimate authority of the police.
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Stolen Lives Commemoration Ceremony

October 15th, 2007

[ October 21, 2007; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] A ceremony to commemorate those people whose lives have been stolen by the police and the criminal “justice” system.
Where: Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis

Sponsored by Communities United Against Police Brutality

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Teach-In on the Juvenile “Justice” System

October 15th, 2007

[ October 20, 2007; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] Come to a teach-in on the Juvenile “Justice” System; part of the Days of Action against Police Brutality.

Where: Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis

Sponsored by Communities United Against Police Brutality

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Rally and March against Police Brutality and Injustice

October 15th, 2007

[ October 22, 2007; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] On the National Day of Action, rally and march against police brutality and injustice.
When: 5pm
Where: Juvenile Justice Center, 626 s. 6th St., Minneapolis

Sponsored by Communities United Against Police Brutality 

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Day of Action against Police Brutality

October 11th, 2007

[ October 21, 2007; ]

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Day of Action against Police Brutality

October 11th, 2007

[ October 20, 2007; ]

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