Archive for August, 2009

One Year Later, Keep up the Pressure: Call-in Sept. 1 and Visit Gaertner at the State Fair

Monday, August 24th, 2009

One Year Later - Call-in to Susan Gaertner September 1st
651-266-3222 | Fax: 651-266-3010 | RCA@co.ramsey.mn.us

On September 1, 2008, thousands took to the streets of St. Paul to challenge the Republican National Convention. One year later, the RNC 8 are still facing serious legal repercussions because of their organizing.  Authorities typically charge a few activists who take [...]

Re:Activism Twin Cities: Commemorate the Anniversary in St. Paul, August 29

Monday, August 24th, 2009

August 29, 2009 will be the one-year anniversary of the first police raid directed at the RNC 8.  To commemorate the resistance to state repression and the challenge to the RNC’s invasion of the Twin Cities, as well as to remember the history of radical organizing in St. Paul that outlives any one police state [...]

FSRN Interview: In Minnesota, RNC 8 are back in court

Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

In Minnesota, RNC 8 are back in court
This month marks one year since the Republican National Convention came to St Paul, Minnesota where John McCain was crowned as the party’s Presidential candidate. More than 800 protestors were arrested during the 2008 RNC in a week-long crack down by city, county and federal law enforcement agencies.
The [...]

CANCELLED: Rally and Court Solidarity 9am for the RNC 8

Monday, August 17th, 2009

The RNC 8 have just received information that after waiting months for another court date, their next appearance on Wednesday, August 19 at 9 AM has been cancelled until further scheduling by the judge.
The scheduling hearing was to be the first court date since the motion hearings which concluded on March 3rd - a span [...]

Audio Clip: Freedom Fighters or Domestic Terrorists?

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Freedom Fighters or Domestic Terrorists?
Radio Show: People Places and Things
Hosted by:  Charing Ball - G-Town Radio
Description: Featuring clips of Francisco Torres and Soffiyah Elijah, of the San Fran 8; Luce Gullien-Givins of the RNC 8; Luis Sanabria, founding member of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican POW and Ramona Africa, international spokesperson for the [...]

Postponed! RNC 8 in Court: Rally and Court Solidarity on August 19

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

The RNC 8 have finally been given their next court date: Wednesday, August 19 at 9am in room 1040 of the Ramsey County Courthouse in St. Paul.   Due to a change in the Judge’s schedule, the hearing has been postponed. Therefore, the planned rally is also no longer going forward on August 19th. 
The scheduling hearing will be [...]

Video: Chicago Protest of Susan Gaertner

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Chicago ABA Award Protest - 7.31.09 
Produced by Fred Hickler
Chicago Independent TV