Archive for May, 2009

Vermont Screening/Discussion, June 14

Friday, May 15th, 2009

Terrorizing Dissent Movie Screening and Discussion Join us for a screening of Terrorizing Dissent, a reportback on the 2008 RNC protest and updates on the RNC 8 case.  Following the screening of Terrorizing Dissent there will be discussion about the implications of the case not just for mass mobilizations but for all those organizing for [...]

Still Healing from the RNC? Northstar Health Collective Event, June 7

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

FROM NORTHSTAR HEALTH COLLECTIVE – THE FOLKS WHO PROVIDED MEDICS, TEAR GAS WASHDOWN, CRISIS AND EMERGENCY CARE DURING THE RNC. WHAT: a free three-hour post RNC-related event offering healing by body workers, self-care & friend-care workshops, referrals, & RNC aftercare information. Featuring Two Workshops: “How to Support Those Close to Me Who are Still Dealing [...]

Photos: RNC 8 at the Minneapolis May Day Parade!

Friday, May 8th, 2009

Every first weekend in May, Heart of the Beast Theatre puts on the annual May Day parade and festival, drawing thousands of people to south Minneapolis. This year, the RNC 8 and supporters were invited to lead the parade! Thanks to those who helped make this happen. The RNC 8 Defense Committee also marched in [...]

RNC 8 Defense Committee Meeting, Sunday, May 10

Friday, May 8th, 2009

This is just a friendly reminder that we have our monthly meeting of the RNC 8 Defense Committee: Sunday, May 10th at 3:30 Walker Church 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis Lots of things are going on with the case.  Let’s come together to figure out how to capture and build on the momentum of recent [...]

RNC 8 Rally Outside Fundraiser Asks: Susan Gaertner Soft on Terrorism?

Friday, May 1st, 2009

On Thursday night, RNC 8 supporters crowded outside Susan Gaertner’s fundraiser at the condo of David Potter and Darwin Lookingbill at 801 Washington Ave. N. in Minneapolis.  We raised some hell and had mostly good conversations with attendees and passersby.  One attendee left early and told us that he asked Susan why she’s still continuing [...]

Pittsburgh Event, May 9

Friday, May 1st, 2009

We Will Be Heard!! Support the RNC 8!! Help raise funds to defray the legal costs of the RNC 8 — 8 people who are accused with felonies in connection with organizing peaceful protests at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul.  Come learn why the prosecution of the RNC 8 is a threat to [...]