UPDATE: The one activist arrested at the “Tour de Fletcher” had his disorderly conduct charge dismissed a week and a half later for “insufficient evidence.”
Below is a 10-minute video produced by Twin Cities Indymedia chronicling Friday and Saturday’s Twin Cities actions and the strange police conduct. A press release about the success of the action [...]
UPDATE: The one activist arrested at the “Tour de Fletcher” had his disorderly conduct charge dismissed a week and a half later for “insufficient evidence.”
On Friday, supporters seranaded Susan Gaertner at her office with a stack of almost 3,000 petitions to drop the charges - just the first batch! Supporters present included a member [...]
Max Specktor and Rob Czernik’s talk at the San Francisco Anarchist Bookfair last weekend was recorded by Bay Area Indymedia. Download the mp3 audio here (20:22) or listen on Indybay.org.
Max, Rob and Max’s attorney Larry Leventhal also appeared on Flashpoints, a nationally syndicated radio show based from 94.1 KPFA in Berkeley. Download the mp3 here [...]
As the credibility of the FBI’s information plummets, the RNC 8 Defense Committee invites you to an action on Friday, March 27:
CALL TO ACTION:
SERENADE SUSAN GAERTNER, the prosecuting attorney in the case against the RNC8! On March 27th we’re going to have a little meeting with Susan Gaertner. We’re going to present her with the huge [...]
On March 12, 2009, the Duluth Central Labor Body unanimously passed a resolution in solidarity with the RNC 8 and calling for the repeal of the Minnesota PATRIOT Act. The body currently represents 17,000 workers from various trades in the Twin Ports area of Minnesota and Wisconsin. Thanks to the Twin Ports for their support!
Resolution [...]
From the Philly RNC8 Support Committee:
A group of Philadelphia residents have come together to form the Philly RNC8 Support Committee, with the purpose of doing fundraising and support work for the eight activists facing conspiracy terrorism charges in the wake of the 2008 Republican National Convention. We want to express our solidarity with the RNC [...]
Part of the Saturday, March 28 National Day of Solidarity with the RNC 8
This first week of spring, get on your bike in solidarity with the RNC 8! Reclaim the sites of last fall’s RNC raids in the Tour de Fletcher.
Join us on this legal, fun ride visiting and reclaiming the sites of Sheriff Bob [...]
The next meeting of the RNC 8 DEFENSE COMMITTEE is right around the corner. Please make your plans now to attend.
Sunday, March 15
4:00 p.m.
Walker Church
3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
There is a lot going on and we need YOU to be part of the important work to raise awareness about the RNC 8, challenge the MN [...]
Two of the RNC 8 are hitting the road on the west coast next week! Come say hello at the following events:
Monday, March 9
Presentation at Evergreen College, Olympia
5:30pm
Building E, Room 1105
Free
Tuesday, March 10
Presentation at Reed College, Portland
Followed by a concert with David Rovics!
5-7pm
Eliot Hall Chapel, 3203 Woodstock Blvd
Free
Wednesday, March 11
Presentation at Red and Black Cafe, [...]
This video of the RNC 8 Town Hall Gathering at Walker Community Church on January 25th aired on the local TV show “Our World in Depth” this week. Check it out! (~58 min.)
