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 [...]
RNC 8 To Be Consolidated In One Trial
The RNC 8 respond to Judge Warner’s ruling on several motions; single trial is victory for defense
December 9, 2009
Contact: Melissa Hill, 612.886.4565, attorney: Bob Kolstad, 612.387.2508
E-mail: press@rnc8.org
ST. PAUL, Minnesota — Following their October 8, 2009 hearing before Judge Teresa R. Warner, the RNC 8 received word today [...]
Thanks to everyone who attended the rally and court solidarity on October 8! Enough supporters showed up that the court staff agreed to switch to a larger courtroom. Not only that, but even in the larger room, we took up enough space that the customary sad-looking undercover investigators needed to stand the entire time.
The hearing [...]
http://www.fightbacknews.org/2009/09/rnc8-defending-right-to-dissent.htm
The RNC 8: Defending the Right to Dissent
By Meredith Aby
St. Paul, MN - Even though the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC) has been over for a year, eight Twin Cities activists are still caught up in its aftermath. The weekend before the RNC, local police led raids on the Convergence Space and the homes of [...]
(The following article appeared in Revolution newspaper this week.)
by Leslie Rose
Introduction to the Series:
A very important case is unfolding in Minnesota—eight people are being singled out by the government for their role in the political protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention (RNC).
At the September ’08 RNC in St. Paul, war criminal John McCain and [...]
Some of the RNC 8 and support crew will also be in Ashland, WI on February 6. Also below, check out the article about Nathanael Secor recently published in the Ashland Daily Press.
Friday February 6th, 5-7pm
St.Andrews Episcopal Church
620 3rd St W
Ashland, WI 54806
RNC 8 fundraiser - film showing of portions of “Terrorizing Dissent” and discussion [...]
RNC terrorists? Or just young people speaking their minds?
Three activists nabbed in pre-convention raid deny any plans for violence
by Emily Gurnon
Saint Paul Pioneer Press
At times, they laugh at how ridiculous it seems.
But Monica Bicking and Garrett Fitzgerald weren’t laughing when police broke down the door of their South Minneapolis house before 8 a.m. Aug. 30, [...]
National Press
RNC: Anti-War March Organizers Express Solidarity and Respect for Diverse Tactics - Infoshop
Dozens recount Republican convention experiences - AP
Local Press
Unconventional evening: RNC review - Star Tribune
Video & Audio
Community Conversation about RNC - City of St. Paul
Cop actions top complaints at RNC listening session - Minnesota Public Radio
new/free RNC DOCUMENTARY - San Francisco Bay Area Indymedia
To [...]
National Press
Twin Study: Repression At The Republican National Convention - Thomas Good
Convicted of Patriotism - Reporter Online
Local Press
Fletcher on Day 1: ‘This town would have been destroyed’ - TwinCities.com
City gets earful over handling of RNC protests - TwinCities.com
Unanswered questions about militarization of St. Paul - Star Tribune
Blogs & Commentary
Anti-War RNC March organizer responds to critics - Katrina [...]
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A Letter from the RNC 8
Dear Friends, Family, and Comrades:
We are the RNC 8: individuals targeted because of our political beliefs and work organizing for protests at the 2008 Republican National Convention, in what appears to be the first use of Minnesota’s version of the US Patriot Act. The 8 of us are currently charged [...]
