Free Taco Bar with the RNC 8!
Tuesday, February 16
6-8 p.m.
3104 16th Ave S., Minneapolis (basement)
Join us for our monthly FREE and festive meal served by the RNC 8 and friends. This month enjoy some “black bloc beans” and other delightful taco fillings.
As always, vegetarian and vegan options will be available at our community meal.
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**Political Repression and State Violence, from Minneapolis to Palestine**
a talk by Dhoruba Bin-Wahad
In November 2009 Dhoruba Bin-Wahad, a former U.S. political prisoner, leader the Black Panther Party, and member of the Black Liberation Army, was detained and deported from the West Bank of occupied Palestine by Israeli authorities. He had been invited to attend a [...]
In the summer of 2007, an Anarchist/Anti-Authoritarian group ironically named the “RNC Welcoming Committee (RNC-WC)” released a satirical video entitled, “We’re Getting Ready.” The video sparked a quarter-of-a-million dollar investigation by the infamously humorless Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office into the RNC-WC. Almost a year and a half later, eight organizers face conspiracy charges. They’re getting ready [...]
Results from February 2nd Court Hearing
Yesterday, the RNC 8 and a courtroom full of supporters sat through a hearing regarding several motions that had been filed in the previous months. While the proceedings were less than riveting, there were some surprising results. Even our old friend Bob Fletcher couldn’t resist showing up briefly to watch [...]
RNC 8 to Argue First Amendment Motions During February 2nd Hearing
Defense Motions Will Highlight Issues of Illegal Preemptive Raids and Improper Prosecution
Contact: Melissa Hill (RNC 8 Defense Committee), 612.886.4565, Attorney: Bob Kolstad, 612.387.2508
E-mail: press@rnc8.org
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — On February 2, 2010 before Judge Teresa R. Warner, the RNC 8 will have a full day [...]
