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· Wed, 09/03/2008 - 02:14updatecred_rating: Fourbedlam theatre is now calm; downtown mpls is not. cops massing at nicollet mall light rail, and 7th and nicollet. it appears that parties are being crashed!· Wed, 09/03/2008 - 02:02joint press conference 10am wednesdaycred_rating: FiveThe joint press conference with the PPEHRC, RNC-WC, and others will be held at 10am at 400 Western Ave (Bushville) in St. Paul. All media welcome· Wed, 09/03/2008 - 01:53UPDATEScred_rating: Four2 arrests at bedlam theatre in mpls now; cops mobilizing w/ flexcuffs at 5th and hennepin (block E area) in mpls· Wed, 09/03/2008 - 01:48don't worry - indymedia space is OK!cred_rating: Fiveconfirmation from the IMC space in St. Paul: space has NOT been raided. big police presence with large detainment vehicle was across the street. lawyers were called and tapes were immediately secured. communication with the space was completely lost, but everything is ok. the IMC space will STAY OPEN!· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 23:57IMC SPACE STATUS UNCLEARcred_rating: ThreeThere are unclear reports coming from the public IMC space at 300 Broadway. It appears police are on the scene and lawyers may be trying to escort people at the space elsewhere. Trying to get ahold of people at the space. (from a TCIMC'er off site)· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 23:34UPDATEcred_rating: FiveDetention bus outside public IMC space. Will try to update.· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 23:23UPDATEcred_rating: FourCops staging on 6th and Cedar.· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 23:04UPDATEcred_rating: Five10 cops outside Bedlam, cars being searched. They have not entered the building yet. SUV on the bike path. UPDATE: Cops have left.· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 22:55UPDATEcred_rating: FourFolks on 94 West being detained, possibly arrested.· Tue, 09/02/2008 - 22:44UPDATEcred_rating: FourCops leaving Camp Coldwater.moreRSS Feed • More LiveWires > · Featured Story · More Stories... · Features RSS RNC 2008 Roundup from S1 Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 10:01. in · Local · RNC · Feature Day 1: You guessed it: there was a large permitted march and many smaller direct actions ;) Riot cops, national guard, and the whole homeland security posse used batons, pepper spray, tear gas, tasers and other weapons on protesters, and there were nearly 300 arrests. Roundup:STORIES
Police state or free state? | Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddos, and Nicole Salazar were illegally arrested | RNC mole outed | RNC action day 1 - an account PHOTOS:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 VIDEO:
RNC video page | Amy Goodman on being arrested | more vids | snake marches | Amy Goodman attacked | Funk the War attacked | Lots of video coverage at http://theuptake.org/.AUDIO:
Indybay: http://radio.indybay.org:8000/ and also here | PDX Indymedia: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/static/pdxradio.shtml | DC Pirate Radio | Live in the downtown minneapolis area: tune in to 89.1 FM
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Summary from S1 | Coldsnap Twitter: http://twitter.com/coldsnaplegal· 1 comment · 123 reads Over 300 Protesters, Bystanders, Medics and Media Arrested: Update from Coldsnap Legal Collective Submitted by haloka on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 02:08. in · Local · RNC · Feature Two days into the Republican National Convention (RNC),
more than 300 people have been arrested, including at least 120 people
for felonies -- mostly the notoriously vague charge, 'conspiracy to
riot.' With no provocation, police have indiscriminately used rubber
bullets, concussion grenades, and chemical irritants to disperse crowds
and incapacitate protestors. Police appear to be specifically targeting
videographers documenting these police abuses. In response, lawyers have
filed a federal restraining order against such conduct.· Add new comment · Read more · 4 reads · by haloka Copy of Affidavit Used in RNC-WC Raids Submitted by haloka on Wed, 09/03/2008 - 01:25. in · Local · RNC · Feature Attached is a copy of the search warrant affidavit enabling the RNC Welcoming Committee raids. The affidavit was released to the press before it was released to the defendants' lawyers.· Add new comment · Read more · 5 reads · 1 attachment · by haloka Coverage from the Poor People's March and the Police Attack afterwards Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 21:43. in · Local · Protest · RNC · videos · Feature videos by Nick (nickcooper at indymedia dot org)After the Poor People's March tonight in St. Paul, protesters stuck around too long for the police's patience. After firing all sorts of things at them, the protesters tried to leave and were sprayed from lines of cops on both sides of the street.
http://www.indybay.org/uploads/2008/09/02/policeattack1.mpg
http://www.indybay.org/uploads/2008/09/02/policeattack2.mpgphotos:
http://www.indybay.org/publish.phpSpeech:
http://www.indybay.org/uploads/2008/09/02/speech.mpgcops dressing:· 18 comments · Read more · 76 reads subMedia RNC Dispatch #4 Submitted by rechelon on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 19:44. in · Local · Anarchism · Protest / Direct Action · RNC · Feature · Add new comment · 51 reads Dakota People Reclaim Sacred Site Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 17:27. in · Local · Coldsnap · coldwater · Freedom of Religion · Minnesota Dakota · Native American · Sacred Sites · Treaty of 1805 · Treaty Rights · Feature FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - CAMP COLDWATER, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA—On Tuesday, September 2, members of the Oceti Sakowin (Seven Council Fires) of the Dakota Oyate are reclaiming Coldwater Spring and the surrounding land. As the Original People of Minisota Makoce (Land Where the Waters Reflect the Skies), Dakota people are claiming their inherent right to their sacred sites as well as the rights preserved in the Treaty of 1805.· Add new comment · Read more · 61 reads Dakotas regain sacred space; Police at Ripple Effect, Mears Pk, Ramsey jail vigil; Tin Can Comms Returns; The Man's RNC events Submitted by Twin Cities Indymedia on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 16:49. in · Local · Events · RNC · Feature Overall today has mostly been quiet, though the Dakota have reclaimed their sacred space at Coldwater (54th Street & Hiawatha Ave/HWY 55) in S. Mpls. Coldsnap reports they have successfully gotten permission to have a ceremony for four days. Congratulations -- but they deserve permanent rights to that space!The other major events unfolding now:
* The under-pressure jail vigil supported by Coldsnap at the Ramsey County Jail (Grove & Lafayette)
* The heavy riot police (bearing the misnamed 'non lethal' array of weapons including rubber bullets, gas canisters and concussion grenades) are guarding the Ripple Effect concert, Coldsnap estimates 120 riot police. There appear to be snipers on the MnDOT building - which is still less hazardous than trusting Carol Molnau to keep our bridges up. [the government's sniper body count is much lower than the MnDOT body count these days.]
* Something is going on around Mears Park, Coldsnap reported @ 3:55 that 60-80 riot police at 8th & Wacouta Commons. Breaking @ 5 PM from one source: "a March for People's Lives is going to take place tonight from Mears Park to the Xcel. Already at least 500 protesters and just as many police. Riot, swat and bicycle."
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Due to the extreme coolness of our readers, our callout for an index of establishment activities for the remaining 2.5 days of the RNC has been answered quite rapidly. Anonymous writes:I'm working on collecting all of these calendars into one place (and will post again when I've got it done, hopefully soon!), but if people need them right now here are the best ones:
parties: http://www.politicalpartytime.org/upcoming/,
private parties: http://vita.mn/find_event.php?open_tab=all&date=F&event_cat_id[]=325,
public events: http://vita.mn/find_event.php?open_tab=all&date=F&event_cat_id[]=328,
and a map of all: http://www.startribune.com/infocenter/26881849.html,
and official convention events: http://portal.gopconvention2008.com/And another writes:
I have begun creating a centralized calendar of official/establishment events associated with/related to the RNC. It's available by going to this google calendar. I'm almost done with today's events and should have everything in by this evening. Enjoy crashing and covering the party! --From your friendly activist neighborhood librarian :) [TCIMC Dispatch: thanks!! Google tracks yr data, tho, etc.]More events for today:
http://twincities.indymedia.org/2008/sep/rnc-events-scheduled-rest-today
4:00 Prayer Service hosted by Governor Rick Perry and the Texas delegation
When Tue, Sep 2, 4pm – 5pm
Where Central Presbyterian Church, Saint Paul (map)
Description A prayer service, hosted by Texas Governor Rick Perry and the Texas delegation, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at the Central Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul. The service will be led by Texas Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst. The Texas delegation has invited all other Gulf State delegations to participate.6:00pm
Official Evening Program - Service
When Tue, Sep 2, 6pm – 7pm
Where Xcel Energy Center (map)
DescriptionJohn McCain’s commitment to his fellow Americans, a commitment forged in service to his country, is one of the defining hallmarks of his life. Tuesday’s events will highlight John McCain’s record of service and sacrifice and reflect his commitment to serving a cause greater than one’s own self-interest.7:00pm
African American Voter Reception
When Tue, Sep 2, 7pm – 8pm
Where Karma: 315 1st Ave, N. Minneapolis (map)9:00pm
Arab American Cultural Celebration
When Tue, Sep 2, 9pm – 10pm
Where Minneapolis Convention Center: 1301 2nd Ave, S. Minneapolis (map)Please join Phyllis Schlafly and the Republican Coalition for Life for a Life of the Party party.
A cocktail buffet reception Tuesday, September 2, 2008, 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel, 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, Minnesota
Honoring The Honorable Sarah Palin, Governor of AlaskaSOME WEDNESDAY EVENTS
8:00am
Ohio Delegate Breakfast
WhenWed, Sep 3, 8am – 9am
WhereRadisson Plaza in Minneapolis (map)9:00am
Massachusetts Delegate Breakfast
WhenWed, Sep 3, 9am – 10am
WhereCrowne Plaza Bloomington (map)12:00pm
IAVA (Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America) Event
WhenWed, Sep 3, 12pm – 1pm
WhereMore details to come (map)
DescriptionIAVA will be organizing a care package assembly event on Wednesday afternoon and delegates will be participating. *NOTE: The event time is still TBD, but is tentatively scheduled for 12 pm – 3 pm on Wednesday Afternoon.2:00pm
New York Delegate Lunch
WhenWed, Sep 3, 2pm – 3pm
WhereMarriott City Center (map)Comms returns to full power as reported by Anonymous. Way to go! w0w all around.
TIN CAN COMMS COLLECTIVE IS BACK UP!
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 15:40.
THEY CAN'T STOP THE FREQUENCY!
Tin Can is back up and running!
The number is the same 1-651-314-7836. Now the only functioning info group is RNC08 if you want that text Follow RNC08 and send it to 40404Two more days to go - TC-IMC· Add new comment · Read more · 37 reads · by Twin Cities Indymedia Cops Attack Anti-Capitalist Bloc on Shepard Road, 9/1/08: video Submitted by daveid on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 15:36. in · Local · 2008 · Anarchism · Police State · Protest · RNC · Feature Video starts just a few seconds after cops and perhaps national guard began to ruthlessly attack the Anti-Capitalist bloc across the street from them on the Shepard Road waterfront at Jackson. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/02/18532139.phpThe bloc was moving northeast on Shepard and paused at Jackson Street across from a line of riot cops. Police, and what appeared to be Minnesota National Guard, then began to wildly attack the bloc with tear gas, bean bags, concussion grenades, colored smoke bombs, and green paint markers.· 2 comments · Read more · 74 reads · by daveid The Aftermath: Reports from Coldsnap Legal Collective and the RNC Welcoming Committee Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 10:01. in · Local · RNC · Feature Morning Update 9/2 from the RNC Welcoming Committee: Day one is behind us and the idea of business as usual during the RNC has been shattered.Monday night a Spokescouncil met and from that gathering the suggestion was made to take time today to reflect, to sleep, and to eat well so that energy is high when folks take to the streets again. We can’t forget though that Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher and the St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman are holding many of our friends hostage.· 2 comments · Read more · 157 reads 9.2: Press Statement from RNC Welcoming Committee Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 09:58. in · Local · RNC · Feature September 2, 2008
rncwcmedia[at]riseup.net[A statement read on behalf of the RNC Welcoming Committee, especially on behalf of the members of the Welcoming Committee who continue to be held without bail by Sheriff Bob Fletcher and who are being kept in 23 hour solitary confinement]First, let us start by saying thank you.· 10 comments · Read more · 135 reads More features in · undefined Twin Cities Indymedia @ The Republican National Convention in St. Paul - Sept. 1-4, 2008
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RNC 2008 Roundup from S1
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 10:01. in · Local · RNC · Feature Day 1: You guessed it: there was a large permitted march and many smaller direct actions ;) Riot cops, national guard, and the whole homeland security posse used batons, pepper spray, tear gas, tasers and other weapons on protesters, and there were nearly 300 arrests. Roundup:STORIESPolice state or free state? | Democracy Now's Amy Goodman, Sharif Abdel Kouddos, and Nicole Salazar were illegally arrested | RNC mole outed | RNC action day 1 - an account PHOTOS:
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 VIDEO:
RNC video page | Amy Goodman on being arrested | more vids | snake marches | Amy Goodman attacked | Funk the War attacked | Lots of video coverage at http://theuptake.org/.AUDIO:
Indybay: http://radio.indybay.org:8000/ and also here | PDX Indymedia: http://portland.indymedia.org/en/static/pdxradio.shtml | DC Pirate Radio | Live in the downtown minneapolis area: tune in to 89.1 FM
LEGAL INFO:
Summary from S1 | Coldsnap Twitter: http://twitter.com/coldsnaplegal· 1 comment · 123 reads
Cops Attack Anti-Capitalist Bloc on Shepard Road, 9/1/08: video
Submitted by daveid on Tue, 09/02/2008 - 15:36. in · Local · 2008 · Anarchism · Police State · Protest · RNC · Feature Video starts just a few seconds after cops and perhaps national guard began to ruthlessly attack the Anti-Capitalist bloc across the street from them on the Shepard Road waterfront at Jackson. http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2008/09/02/18532139.phpThe bloc was moving northeast on Shepard and paused at Jackson Street across from a line of riot cops. Police, and what appeared to be Minnesota National Guard, then began to wildly attack the bloc with tear gas, bean bags, concussion grenades, colored smoke bombs, and green paint markers.· 2 comments · Read more · 74 reads · by daveidPHOTOS: Veterans Memorial March to RNC: Capital Lawn Rally and March/Civil Disobedience
Submitted by daveid on Mon, 09/01/2008 - 02:14. in · 2008 · Media Gallery · Protest · RNC · St. Paul · War & Peace Veterans for Peace, local 115 from Red Wing, MN, organized a march with affiliates from around the country on the day prior to the beginning of the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul. Before the march began, speakers spoke on a stage on the lawn in front of the capital. On August 27th, a National Veterans for Peace Convention began in Bloomington culminating with today's actions.· Add new comment · Read more · 138 reads · by daveid 12next ›last »
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