The RNC 8 invite you to a FREE dinner (cooked by them!) on Tuesday, September 29, from 6-7:30pm. The dinner will be in the basement of Walker Church, 3104 16th Ave S, in Minneapolis. Susan Gaertner and Bob Fletcher may have impressively waffled on terrorism enhancements, but we guarantee the RNC 8′s waffles will come [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Re-posted from Chicago Indymedia: Support the RNC 8: Susan Gaertner, the Prosecutor of the RNC 8 is coming to Chicago! Susan Gaertner, the Prosecutor of the RNC 8, will be here, in Chicago, to receive an award at the American Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Meetings Award Ceremony, Friday evening, July 31 2009. Lets give [...]
Last November’s RNC 8 rummage sale was a smashing success. Help us smash bogus charges by stopping at the second go-round on Saturday, August 1! JUNK FOR JUSTICE: RUMMAGE SALE for the RNC 8! Saturday, August 1, 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Walker Community Church 3100 16th Avenue South, Minneapolis Clean Out Your Closets for [...]
The next open meeting of the RNC 8 Defense Committee is on Sunday, July 26 at 3:30pm. Interested in getting involved in the important work of keeping our friends, neighbors and comrades free? Join us! Items on the agenda will include the RNC 8′s upcoming August 19 hearing, marking the one-year anniversary of RNC resistance, [...]
Just what it says! Come on down and fill your belly for FREE at Walker Church. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options available; bring a container to take some food home! 6-7:30PM 3104 16th Ave S. Minneapolis
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 [...]
NO PEACE FOR SUSAN GAERTNER! DROP THE CHARGES! TWO ACTIONS: Thursday, April 30, 5-7pm | hellraiser outside Susan Gaertner’s fundraiser: 801 Washington Ave., Minneapolis , Suite 302 (home of David Potter and Darwin Lookingbill) **Plus a special announcement from the RNC 8!** Tuesday, May 5, 4:30-6pm | rush-hour picket at Susan Gaertner’s campaign office: 1821 [...]