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Thousands of climate change activists rally in Washington, D.C.
| February 26, 2013 | Posted by John Zangas under Featured, News |
In what’s being called the “largest climate rally in U.S. history,” close to 40,000 people converged in Washington, D.C. on February 17 to focus world attention on global warming and climate change. About 160 environmental groups–including major players in eco-advocacy, Sierra Club, 350, and Greenpeace–sponsored the “Forward on Climate” Rally. One hundred and fifty buses… more
Global Warming: Confronting the Truth
| February 15, 2013 | Posted by John Zangas under Featured, Opinion |
The Forward on Climate Rally planned by major environmental advocacy groups for February 17 is a step towards mobilizing the public on the critical issue of climate change, argues John Zangas. more
Inauguration Weekend: The Activist View
| February 13, 2013 | Posted by admin under Featured, News |
Over the long weekend of January 19-21, mainstream media cameras were directed solely at the Capitol, the Mall and the Inaugural Parade route–sites of carefully coordinated pomp and circumstance. Yet there was much more going on in Washington, D.C. during the extended Inauguration Day celebrations besides tributes to power. DC Mic Check editors Anne Meador… more
Looking to reignite movement, Occupy Caravan passes through D.C.
| July 13, 2012 | Posted by John Zangas under Featured, News, Stories, Web Only |
In a show of support and solidarity, the Occupy Caravan stopped in McPherson Square to visit Occupy DC and participate in a carefully choreographed schedule of protests and actions on June 28-29. The caravan crisscrossed the country in five well-coordinated routes, visiting occupations in many cities which are continuing the movement. Its final destination was… more
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