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Picketers propose alternative solutions to WMATA fare hikes, employee benefit cuts
| July 16, 2012 | Posted by Michael Goldman under News, Stories, Web Only |
As the Washington Examiner blasted warnings about an imminent Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) fare increase on July 1, a group of activists joined with members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689 to protest the negative effect of regional transportation fares hikes, and to propose alternate solutions. The June 28 picket coincided with a… 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
Marylanders struggle to get fair tax legislation enacted
| June 28, 2012 | Posted by Herb Ettel under News, Stories, Web Only |
In his speech at a rally in Baltimore on June 12, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of fair taxation. “Back in 2008…we had a record surplus that was squandered on tax cuts for people who didn’t need them and weren’t even asking,” said the president, referring to a set of tax cuts made during… more
Local activist protests carbon emissions in indefinite hunger strike
| June 1, 2012 | Posted by John Zangas under News, Stories, Web Only |
On the brown stone sidewalk in front of the Canadian Embassy, a longtime activist is nearing his goal of ending his life with a hunger strike to raise awareness about climate change. He calls himself Start Loving, though he was born Jay McGinley, and as of Thursday, May 31, he is on his 37th day… more
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