RNC Welcoming Committee

pReNC 5.3 Sexual Assault Policy

token — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:42:37 +0000

This sexual assault policy should be seen as a work in progress, and our intention is to help lay the groundwork for continuing resistance to rape culture in our community, both during the RNC and beyond. We want this policy to be useful and empowering for everyone it affects, and encourage feedback and input to that end. We also want to see greater participation in the work itself, in hopes that the process of participation will be one of learning and developing skills that leave all involved better equipped to deal with sexual assault and other forms of violence and coercion as they continue to manifest themselves.
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pReNC 5.3: RSVP deadline extended, call for proposals

token — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 03:42:53 +0000

The deadline for RSVPs for the pReNC 5.3 has been extended to April 25th. The pReNC 5.3 is the second national gathering for planning radical resistance to the 2008 Republican National Convention. It will take place on May 3rd in the Twin Cities. (more…)

RNC WELCOMING COMMITTEE ORDERS TASERS FOR EVERY PROTESTOR

sam — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:44:55 +0000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

March 13, 2008

Press Contact: Diablo Bush, rncwcmedia (a) riseup.net

RNC WELCOMING COMMITTEE ORDERS TASERS FOR EVERY PROTESTOR

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL - The RNC Welcoming Committee (RNC-WC), an anarchist and anti-authoritarian organizing body based in the Twin Cities, announced today that it has ordered tasers for each of its members and friends. The announcement comes on the heels of last month’s St. Paul City Council approval of a St. Paul Police Department (SPPD) request for 234 tasers. Due to a unique corporate-anarchist confidentiality agreement, the exact number of tasers or documentable evidence of this new order will not be disclosed.
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Statement on detention at Canadian Border

rob — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 04:04:24 +0000

Early on the morning of February 2, 2008, the RNC Welcoming Committee’s Northeast Tour was denied entry to Canada- and had to cancel all Canadian events. Upon attempting to backtrack into the US, they were detained for 4 1/2 hours. During this time, officials from both the Joint Terrorism Task Force and the FBI were called in, all their literature was examined and copied, and their computers were taken and the contents reviewed. They were threatened with seizure of their property and “Felony Obstruction of a Federal Investigation” charges, and one individual was put into a holding cell for over an hour. Eventually they were released and told all belongings had been returned to their vehicle- however, upon return to their vehicle they noted that one computer was missing. After going back into the Inspection Building and noting this discrepancy, it was returned.

Map Updates

rnc-wc — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 23:42:44 +0000

Check out an updated/corrected “Tourist Map of Downtown St. Paul,” as well as a map of St. Paul Venues, all in our “What We Know” section. Desktop-viewing and high-res printable versions are available there for downloading.

Thurs, Jan 24, 2008: Show your support for the Critical Mass arrestees!

rnc-wc — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 03:32:48 +0000

Please post and forward this far and wide:
Show your support for the Critical Mass arrestees on Thurs, Jan. 24 (the day before the next CM ride)!

WHAT & WHEN:
At 10 AM at the Government Center (300 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487) lawyers will be asking the court to require the city to turn over information they believe is needed for the defense of those arrested during the August 31st Critical Mass ride. (more…)

Requesting feedback on the pReNC

rnc-wc — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 05:28:38 +0000

Hey,

As you may have heard, the RNC Welcoming Committee is hosting a second planning convergence, pReNC 5.3, on May 3rd of this year. This time around, what we have in mind is an intense, all-day strategizing and organizing session. It’ll be stripped of all the pReNC’s fanfare, in favor of getting down to business- that means no designer SWAG, no red carpets, no wild after-parties. Of course, the next day is Minneapolis’ famous Mayday Parade, and we hope you’ll stick around for that, too. (more…)

NorthEast Anarchist Network Endorses WC Call to Action

rnc-wc — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 20:34:12 +0000

Some folks from the NorthEast Anarchist Network (NEAN) came to the Twin Cities this weekend and delivered the below endorsement of the WC on behalf of their group:

To the RNC-Welcoming Committee:

We are the NorthEast Anarchist Network, and we have reached consensus regarding endorsement of your public Call to Action.

This new year of 2008 will soon show itself to be a critical time for everyone in the U.S., radical, liberal, and otherwise. (more…)

February 29: Take a Flying Leap

rnc-wc — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 22:23:24 +0000

Take a flying leap this February 29th, 2008. Take this day outside of time and do something to change the world. Hold an event in your own city to resist all that is screwed up. Help us build for the masses to voice their discontent. Hold an event and send the proceeds to the Welcoming [...]

Jan 26: Resisting the RNC: Minnesota Town Hall Organizing Meeting

rnc-wc — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 19:51:59 +0000

The Republican National Convention (RNC) is coming to our backyard in September 2008 Feeling angry? Want to do something? Come to Resisting the RNC: Minnesota Town Hall Organizing Meeting Saturday, January 26th, 2pm Walker Community United Methodist Church 3104 16th Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55407 Flyer here: rnc_townmeeting_01-26-2008-1.pdf Please join us for a gathering of those who have already started organizing to [...]