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Jewish Leadership Against Executions: Step up Now!
By: Death Penalty Action
Tags: Social Justice, Protest, Jewish, Death Penalty, Community

Jews are coming out in leadership against the death penalty again. This time, it’s with a sign-on letter addressed to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey A. Rosen. He cited Rabbi Tarfon in a recent speech, and we’re reminding him of what Rabbi Tarfon said about the death penalty. He and Rabbi Akiva — the original Jewish Abolitionists!

If you have not yet added your name to this new sign-on letter. We’ll deliver it just after New Years. Check it out, add your name, and invite others to join you.

ALSO

Finally, I am honored to be the voice narrating the New York Times short video about Jerry Givens, a colleague, and a friend who is one of the 326,000+ Americans whose deaths are attributed to COVID-19. It’s 6 minutes of beautifully created storytelling. Please click here to watch.

Jerry’s family knew how important this work was to him, and they wanted his voice to carry on. You can help. Please share the video. Click here to learn more about Jerry Givens, read the various obituaries and news items from when he died, and if you like, make a tribute gift in Jerry’s memory. We’ll pass any message you leave on to Jerry’s family.

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We’ve Been Busy:

There is so much more that can be done.

Plainly put, executions are wrong and we need to do everything we can to stop them. Which is why I have to ask, can you chip in $18, $36, $72, or any amount you can so that we have the resources to prevent the next federal execution?

$18 » $36 » $72 » Other »

Without your help we won’t have the resources we need to pressure AG Rosen to do the right thing and stop federal executions. Chip in any amount here.

Yours in the Struggle,

— Abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz, Director
Anyone fancy a riot ?
By: Adoh Cormac
Tags: London Real, Riots, Protest, 1312, Poll Tax

Walking into a social uprising or rioting of any mass group of people by accident can be quite scary, aye, no shit ,but at the same time it can be a very exhilarating and liberating experiance . Although Id witnessed gang fights ,prison riots and sectarian related football riots in my by then young 25 years , But this political protest riot shit was very different , for a start it was fucking massive, biggest crowd id ever seen ,there was about 100,000 people at this protest and a large section were engaged in battling with London’s metropolitan police force and succeeding by the look of things to be running the cops ragged!!!!! as I walked into this battleground that was Trafalgar Sq , a very fitting place to be having a mass battle I thought , in front of me was a bold militant section of the British working class who’d finally had enough of a decade & more of a Thatcherite mob, of neo-liberal,tory, money grabbing bastards who’d cuts jobs & in turn dumped millions on the dole while a posh section at the top milked the trough dry with shouts of Loadsa fackin’ money.

The people in London that day fought back using violence against the police , a violence that WAS initially police violence used indiscriminately against the Protesters !!!! thats how it all started , the crowd struck back against the cops in self defence & in doing so it all blew up in the police faces and escalated into open revolt as the cops faced the biggest public disorder in over 50 years , they took a beating in front of the tv cameras ,that made the cops look very weak that day and inadvertantly by rioting against the cops ,the protest got rid of Maggie Thatcher !!!… …….. . .. a result or what ?

the Iron Lady was going to the scrap yard to rust, she was over and this was my generations finest hours.

the POLL TAX riot of 1990.
Expansion of the Death Penalty: ON Christmas Eve?
By: Death Penalty Action
Tags: Faith, Christmas, Social Justice, Protest, Death Penalty

The federal executions regulations changes are taking effect TODAY — ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

We’d like to wish you and yours a very merry Christmas, and…

Yesterday, we hosted a interfaith prayer vigil/press conference (watch) decrying [did you know???] the federal executions regulations changes which are taking effect TODAY — ON CHRISTMAS EVE.

The changes allow the FIRING SQUAD and other alternative methods of execution; allowing the Bureau of Prisons to designate any other prison facility for the purpose of executions; and SPEEDING up the execution warrant notice period from four months to 20 days! Rev. Leah Schade of the Clergy Emergency League participated and wrote about it, here.

We’ve Been Busy:

There is so much more that can be done.

Plainly put, executions are wrong and we need to do everything we can to stop them. Which is why I have to ask, can you chip in $18, $36, $72, or any amount you can so that we have the resources to prevent the next federal execution?

$18 » $36 » $72 » Other »

Without your help we won’t have the resources we need to pressure AG Rosen to do the right thing and stop federal executions. Chip in any amount here.

Yours in the Struggle,

— Abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz, Director

Donate »
White Mob Swarms Oregon State Capital
By: Trevor Alexander
Tags: Protest, Oregon, Lockdown, Satire

On Monday, an angry group of “protestors” broke glass and attempted to enter the Oregon State Capital building during a special legislative session. The rioters were angry over recent coronavirus lockdowns and the effects that they are having on small businesses.

Though, whatever their point is, it becomes irrelevant the moment they become violent and begin to destroy property.

Why can’t they just be peaceful and politely air their grievances? To me, the group looked more like a gang than a group of protestors. If they really want change, they should do it in a manner that is in accordance with the laws of the land. Showing up with guns, using bear spray in a vestibule, and picking fights with state troopers; that is childish behavior and hardly what is expected of respectable Americans.

The great Thomas Sowell said it best:

“One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain.”

Complaining leads to nothing good. I’m sure if this group of troubled souls just put their heads down and work hard, things will work out for them. That is the America that I live in and I bet it’s the one you live in too.
This is Downtown Portland, Oregon
By: Katherine Pollock
Tags: Black Lives Matter, Downtown, Photography, Portland Oregon, Protests

This is Downtown Portland, Oregon

I have lived in Portland, Oregon, for many years and my office building is downtown. I love downtown Portland. I love the people watching, the restaurants, the food carts, the bars and lounges, the art, the grit, and just the general feel of being alive with creativity. Portland is a creative and unique town. In March, 2020, downtown Portland emptied out due to COVID-19. People started working at home, myself included, to help prevent the spread of a deadly disease. As a result, downtown Portland became a bit of a ghost town. The liveliness that is usually there is gone for now. But the night George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, Portlanders flooded the streets in protest and into what some would call chaos. Protests broke out in multiple parts of town, but primarily downtown, just as they did across much of the country. But Portland didn’t just hold vigil for George Floyd, it celebrated Black lives and stood up against police violence and corruption. It wept for others that had been killed, too. Portland did not do this for just a few days or weeks, but rather months. And sadly, some of the protests turned violent. The downtown that I love was shattered as some protesters took it too far and smashed windows, set fires, and turned downtown Portland into disarray. The national news showed pictures of it being unruly. People across the country have asked me what is happening in Portland and if the entire city has gone crazy. No, it has not. One of the facts that did not get shown in the national news as much, was the goodness and camaraderie of people joining together for what they believed was right. For the most part the protests were large and loud, but peaceful. In fact the violence has been contained to a relatively small portion of downtown, but the fact remains that buildings are boarded up and the city that I love has become a different city due to both COVID-19 and the protests. Downtown has become a place that people avoid rather than congregate. The other day I needed to go to my work building, so I took the chance to see what had become of my beloved downtown. People will come back someday, but for now, this is what downtown Portland looks like. I do not show this to make people mad or sad, but to get an idea of what the reality is right now. Parts of it are beautiful. The amazing artwork is inspiring, but the empty buildings and businesses are sad, as are the large number of people that no place else to go. But slowly Portland is starting to rebuild and the people will return someday.
Political Intentions Behind Farmer Protests
By: Shivangi Kakkar
Tags: Farmers Protest, Indian Politics, India, Politics, Protest

Political Intentions Behind Farmer Protests

Protests in India. That’s all many of us are hearing today. Farmer’s protests, farmer’s strike, hungry farmers. But misinformation has spread to an extent that we are all sympathising for the farmers when this new farmer’s bill is in fact beneficial for the people and nation.

Some Indians are protesting a bill that has nothing to do with the actual farmer’s bill rather these protests are being used as a disguise for political incentives.

As per the new bill, farmers are not restricted to one area when selling crops and can now sell nation-wide which is beneficial for farmers as they gain more profit, and they are therefore able to earn more. They would also not have to pay commission to middlemen. Previously middlemen would sell farmer’s crops at low prices and then exploit these farmers. This new bill would remove middlemen and allow farmers to seek crops for fair prices and consequentially gain them more income.

Additionally, the minimum support price or MSP has been rumoured to ‘end’ or change. However, this is incorrect as opposition is duping the farmers. It has been clearly stated by the government that there will not be any change to this system.

Furthermore, misinformation has been circulating that private companies will force farmers to sell their crop and take their land which is again incorrect. The rumour regarding the selling of land is to mislead farmers. The farmers have the right to decide whether they would like to sell their crops to companies through a contract which is also not forced upon them.

There is nothing wrong with these bills. Then why are there protests?

These protests act as a hidden agenda for the politically inclined Indians influenced by the opposition party and anti-nationals. People around the world joining these protests do not understand that these protests act as propaganda and have nothing to do with the farmer’s bill. The farmer’s bill poses no harm to the farmers or the nation. Rather, they create a united front and assist those farmers in need.

A number of people who are part of these protests are not even real farmers, for example middlemen and some anti-nationals who are pretending they are farmers and protesting. Farmer strikes and protests are all part of their tactic to gain sympathy and support from general public and to destroy government reputation.
Not denying the World Governments are corrupt and have technology they don’t tell us about but…
By: Edie Miller Angelo
Tags: Responses, Politics, Protest, Propaganda, Government

Not denying the World Governments are corrupt and have technology they don’t tell us about but Lockheed Martin has been making directed energy weapons since the 80’s ( DEW ) and the US ( if not every first world country ) is controlling weather. ‘We’ can make pretty much anything happen on earth. ( See Dane Wittington GEO-ENGINEERING WATCH ) What we CAN’T do is STOP natural disasters so it is a conundrum.

The problem isn’t weapons, technology or climate change. To loosen the power of propaganda, people have to realize they are being propagandized and to do THAT, they have to admit they have been fooled, that they have a weakness. Public weakness is why we have a bunch of freaking psychopaths trying to rule the world. Best way to capture an audience is to promise the thing they want most. Strangely, if they keep promising, but never delivering, the audience will still choose them for a few go rounds, rather than admit they were played, but when they realize they are, eventually they walk away OR take to the streets in protest. The problem with marching is they can just hit you with a drone strike and say it was an asteroid.
BREAKING: Ohio’s Conservative Capital City Newspaper Calls for Abolition of #DeathPenalty
By: Death Penalty Action
Tags: Criminal Justice Reform, Social Justice, Protest, Death Penalty, Ohio

​BREAKING NEWS: After years of edging toward this moment, the Columbus Dispatch, the conservative hometown newspaper of Ohio’s capital city, has called for abolition of Ohio’s Death Penalty!

WE CAN DO THIS IF WE ALL TAKE ACTION TODAY AND INVITE OTHERS TO JOIN WITH US:

OHIO RESIDENTS:

Write Your Ohio Legislators to Pass SB 296 to Repeal Ohio’s Death Penalty.

Write Governor DeWine to Support Repeal of Ohio’s Death Penalty.

EVERYONE EVERYWHERE:

Sign the petition to Governor DeWine urging him to lead the death penalty repeal effort.

Many thanks!

— abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz

Director, Death Penalty Action

PS: Death Row Survivor Ahmad Issa survived 22 years on Ohio’s death row for a crime he did not commit. He just celebrated one full year in freedom. He can use your help to resume his life in freedom. Click here to learn more and help him recover.

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Stand for something — break down the Wall!
By: Dwarak Narasimhan
Tags: Leadership, Creativity, Culture, Music, Protest

Music is life, it is beauty. It is fuelled by imagination. It flows, unconstrained and free. It starts where human comprehension ends. But music is also a form of protest — a refusal to accept the limitations of being human. A call to stand up for something. A plea to rise above the noise.

And therefore, music comes with a responsibility. A responsibility to continually stretch the limits of our acceptance and imagination — directly and indirectly.

In 1824 in Vienna, Ludwig van Beethoven premiered his 9th Symphony before a packed house. Composed after the complete loss of his hearing, it is widely regarded as his greatest work. Till this day, and indeed for all time to come, Ode to Joy elevates us and will continue to free us from the tyranny and monotony of our everyday lives. A lasting reminder that one can overcome any limitation to create something everlasting and more, of great beauty.

On the other hand, in 1979, a British rock band sang what is regarded as one of the great anthems of protest. Pink Floyd recorded “Another Brick in the Wall”, protesting the rigidity and rigor of schooling as they chanted “we don’t need no education.” The song went on to inspire millions of schoolchildren (including me) to shed the shackles imposed by thoughtless, unimaginative and uninspiring educators and to think freely, challenge the ordinary and stand up to authority.

Whatever be your chosen field — music or math, accounting or art — will you have the courage to stand for what you believe in?

If you haven’t listened to Ode to Joy: Flashmob Flash Mob — Ode an die Freude ( Ode to Joy ) Beethoven Symphony №9 classical music — YouTube

If you subscribe to the Floyd model of education: Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) — Pink Floyd — YouTube
Jasmine Revolution: Lesson from the past
By: Nwuko Obinna Alexander
Tags: Politics, History, Africa, Protest, Arab Spring

The Tunisia Revolution scared other Arab neighbours to revolt against their failed leadership, from Morocco to Iraq as well as supportive protest from Gabon to Albania, France, United States.

The protest started after the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi on 17 December 2010 as a result of government corruption, social inequality, unemployment, political repression. The protest inspired similar events in the Arab world also known as the Arab Spring movement that saw the collapse of the government of Tunisia, Libya, Egypt and Yemen and a rapid Constitution reform in Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Morocco, Jordan and Palestine.

The initial Jasmine Revolution lasted for a stop period from 18 December 2010- 14 January 2011. However, the effect was felt in the Arab world, and the impact is still being felt today in Libya, Yemen and some unstable Arab States.

It will be unlikely not to mention that lives were lost and people injured during the cause of the struggle.

Africa leaders should learn to listen to the people and resign if they feel the government is too hot to handle, don't hold power to exploit the already suffering country and its people.

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Has politics taken over our lives? And is that necessarily a bad thing?
By: Anna Balarezo
Tags: Social Movements, Society, Politics, Protest, Family

Has politics taken over our lives? And is that necessarily a bad thing?

I grew up in a family where we all seemed to share very similar political beliefs. I come from a family of highly educated individuals, all of which have offices sprinkled with golden frames that encase a beautiful sheet of fine paper decorated with calligraphy that reads ‘PhD’ or ‘MD,’ some might have both. Given that, a part of me thought that if such well educated individuals thought a certain way, that it was imperative that I followed that too. Therefore, our Christmas dinners went beautifully; my grandad ranting about free healthcare and the constitution, and everyone else clutching onto their conservative beliefs and nodding, including myself (but not for long).

My family has always been rather close really. The lack of political dining table debates must have had some effect on that. It wasn’t until I slowly began to realize that I could develop my own political beliefs by educating myself, instead of conforming to my family’s ideas, that family dinners became rocky to say the least. Agreement between family members turned to full blown debates and my grandad pulling out his pocket constitution. Yes, he carried a pocket sized book that dictated the entire constitutional law. Strange to say the least, but I must admit, slightly admirable towards the dedication.

It’s strange how a belief about a law, a political figure or movement has shaped our lives. The truth is, today’s society has made us believe that political beliefs and morals are synonymous, and as much as I hate societies ideas, I have to admit that they’re not necessarily wrong. Nowadays when I meet someone, one of the quickest things we may begin to discuss are political movements, specifically the Black Lives Matter movement. One of the things I have heard the most is, “if you don’t support BLM, it doesn’t inherently mean you’re racist,” argument (you are). A persons political views are so incredibly telling and it’s so sad. When did our lives become so insanely oriented towards politics? When did our family relationships become dictated by it too? It’s only a sign of just how divided we have become, but is that inherently a bad thing?

As much as my family will continue to bother me about this, politics has taken over our lives and says a lot about people, and that’s not a bad thing. We need to continue these debates, informing ourselves and growing as people. Political views are sadly very telling, but I guess it can be a good definition of character. Don’t get me wrong, just because we support different candidates, doesn’t mean you’re a terrible person. At the end of the day I still adore my family, but really it’s about what you’re supporting beneath the facade of that candidate.

That was a bit of a ramble I guess, but follow for more random midnight rants.
Stand for something — a small spark lights the fire
By: Dwarak Narasimhan
Tags: Stand Up For Yourself, Democracy, Courage, Protest, Belief

In September 1990, as a wide-eyed 13-year-old, I watched as Doordarshan flashed images of Rajiv Goswami, a student of Deshbandhu College, immolating himself. He was protesting the proposed implementation of the Mandal Commission reforms that had recommended reservations for economically and socially backward classes.

A small ripple until that point, his action led to a tidal wave of protests across the nation. Schools and colleges closed down for months, offices struck work, candlelight marches were organized, and the nation came to a standstill.

Twenty years later in 2010, the world watched wide-eyed, as images of Muhammad Bouazizi a Tunisian street vendor immolating himself, were flashed across BBC and CNN. His act, borne out of desperation against an authoritarian regime, led to the Arab Spring, with people movements toppling dictators in Egypt, Libya, Yemen and Tunisia.

One need not light themselves up to fire a revolution. One only needs to stand firm for what one believes in.

Whether race or religion, democracy or deep thought, will you have the courage to stand for what you believe in?

Onlookers try to help Rajiv Goswami as he immolates himself in New Delhi (image courtesy google images)
DMK, allies on hunger strike in support of farmers stir in Delhi
By: Kaumi Marg
Tags: Kaumimarg, Farmers, Protest, Online News

Chennai, The DMK and its allies are on a hunger strike here on Friday in support of the farmers who are agitating against the three farm laws passed by the Centre in September.

The DMK and its allies are protesting despite the police denying them the permission.

Speaking at the venue, DMK President M.K. Stalin said the central government passed the farm laws in a hurried manner and put the farmers’ livelihood into jeopardy.

Stalin said the farmers have been protesting at Delhi borders for the past 23 days in a peaceful manner while the ruling BJP is terming them “terrorists”.

The DMK leader alleged that the central government is supporting corporates and demanded that the farm laws be rolled back.

Leaders from the DMK, MDMK, two left parties, Congress, VCK and others are participating in the hunger protest.
On this Final Night of Chanukah, Shine Your Light to Remember Terry Fear
By: Death Penalty Action
Tags: Compassion, Criminal Justice Reform, Protest, Jewish, Death Penalty

On this final night of the Jewish festival of lights, Chanukah​, at the darkest time of the year, I want to invite you to shine your light by sharing the inspiration of a light that has left us: The blessing of the memory of Terry Fear.

On Sept 24, 2020, Terry spent her day holding vigil by herself through the day, as the execution of Christopher Vialva approached. This is just after our press conference that morning. I invited Terry to come to lunch with us but she had plans to stay and pray. This was between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, and Terry was in reflection and prayer.

Vice President of the Interfaith Association of the Wabash Valley, and a member of the Terre Haute Death Penalty Resistance, Terry stood vigil outside the prison a week ago tonight while awaiting the execution of Brandon Bernard. She was not there on Friday night when Alfred Bourgeois was killed, but together we lit her menorah. We learned yesterday that she had died sometime on the weekend. Former federal defender Doug Passon wrote this tribute​.

We also learned today that COVID-19 has hit the federal death row, infecting Dustin Higgs, who is scheduled to be killed on January 15th. Because of this, Death Penalty Action has UPDATED the petition to incoming Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen to reflect yet another reason to call off the remaining federal executions. We aim to have this petition on his desk when he arrives to his new position next Wednesday. As I write this there are under 10,000 signers. Will you help get it over 100,000?

Only two human beings have the unilateral authority to stop the upcoming federal executions: The Attorney General, and the President.

Sign the new petition to acting AG Rosen.

There’s not much hope that the President will show mercy, so we’re asking the new acting Attorney General to act. Yes, in case you missed it, Attorney General Barr has resigned effective December 23rd. He will be replaced by Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.

GOAL: We’ll deliver this petition on Wednesday, December 23rd, so that it is waiting for the new AG the day he starts in that position.

That’s right. One quick action: Click here to add your name to the Rosen petition.

(You need not live in the U.S: Anyone of any age may sign)

Thank you.

— abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz, Director

PS: ALSO: Death Row Survivor Ahmad Issa survived 22 years on Ohio’s death row for a crime he did not commit. He just celebrated one full year in freedom. He can use your help to resume his life in freedom. Click here to learn more and help him recover.
Dustin Higgs Has Covid: Take Action!
By: Death Penalty Action
Tags: Criminal Justice Reform, Protest, Covid 19 Crisis, Covid 19, Death Penalty

​COVID-19 has hit the federal death row, infecting Dustin Higgs, who is scheduled to be killed on January 15th. Because of this, Death Penalty Action has a new petition addressed to incoming Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen. Dustin getting a confirmed COVID-19 infection gives yet another reason to call off the remaining federal executions.

We aim to have this petition on Rosen’s desk when he arrives to his new position next Wednesday. As I write this there are under 10,000 signers. Will you help get it over 50,000?

Sign the new petition to acting AG Rosen.

There’s not much hope that the President will show mercy, so we’re asking the new acting Attorney General to act. Yes, in case you missed it, Attorney General Barr has resigned effective December 23rd. He will be replaced by Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen.

That’s right. One quick action: Click here to add your name to the Rosen petition.

(You need not live in the U.S: Anyone of any age may sign)

If you have not seen it, check out this excellent video about Dustin Higgs​. Take good care. Shine your light.

— abe

Abraham J. Bonowitz, Director

PS: ALSO: Death Row Survivor Ahmad Issa survived 22 years on Ohio’s death row for a crime he did not commit. He just celebrated one full year in freedom. He can use your help to resume his life in freedom. Click here to learn more and help him recover.
Stand for something — courage in black and white
By: Dwarak Narasimhan
Tags: Equality, Courage, Protest, Statement, Take A Stand

At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, Tommie Smith and John Carlos ran the race of their lives. Smith won the 200m sprint in world record time, while Carlos finished third. Australian Peter Norman won the silver.

As the American national anthem played to commemorate their victory, Smith and Carlos raised their black-gloved fists in silent protest against the treatment of African-Americans in their country. While this was a pre-planned protest, Carlos had forgotten to carry his gloves and so, on the advice of Peter Norman (in a show of solidarity reflective of the true Olympic spirit), he borrowed Smith’s left glove and raised his left fist in protest. Both athletes received their medals wearing black socks and without their shoes on to represent the struggle of black poverty.

Smith and Carlos were expelled from the Olympic village as punishment for their act, ostracized by the US sporting establishment, and subject to abuse in their country when they returned as champions. Norman was reprimanded in Australia.

Their silent, black salute that day remains one of the most powerful statements ever made in sporting history and should serve as a reminder to us every single day to speak up for what we believe in.

Fifty-two years on, in a world more aware, more equal and more open, do you have the courage to stand up for what you believe in?
Zero Covid campaigners hit back at “failed three-tier system”.
By: Rhianna Benson
Tags: Manchester, Protest, Covid 19, Government, Coronavirus

A socially-distanced “Zero Covid” rally took place earlier today in Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester.

Disappointed with the way that the government has dealt with the Covid crisis so far, supporters of the movement are continuing to push the Zero Covid strategy as a viable option.



The campaign demands the implementation of stronger restrictions, an improved test and trace service to be run by the public sector, better pay for those unable to work during the pandemic, only “Covid Safe” workplaces open, as well as severe limits on travel.

“Zero Covid to save lives and livelihoods”

One of the speakers at the event, Dr Emma Runswick of the British Medical Association, compared the implementation of the Zero Covid Strategy in other countries with the UK’s lack thereof: “In New Zealand, they are now having sporting events, dancing events, nightclubs opened, etcetera.



“We want this rally to put pressure on the government, MPs, companies, employers and the media. This government could choose to protect livelihoods, but they have chosen not to.”



As outlined in a press release statement on the campaign website Zero Covid, one of the demands is that the government cover 100% of the wages of employees who cannot work during the pandemic, something which Hilda Palmer of the Hazard’s Campaign appeared to be particularly impassioned about: “There are masses of resources and there are lies that they haven’t got enough money. They have spent £12 billion on a track and trace app that doesn’t work!



“They’re pouring money into the pockets of their chums. It is corruption.”

Spectators at the Zero Covid rally.

Despite the rate of infection rates in Manchester steadily decreasing, the city still remains in Tier 3.



Simultaneous rallies formed by the same organisation also occurred in other major cities across the UK as part of the campaign’s “Day of Action”, including Edinburgh, London, Newcastle, Preston and Wellingborough.



Leaders of the movement encouraged attendees and spectators to support the programme by joining the campaign, meeting with their local Zero Covid group and spreading awareness of future rallies.
Photo Essay—When the youth comes together, a new energy is born
By: Navneet Kaur
Tags: Farmers Protest, India, Punjab, Protest, Photo Essay

The kisaan (farmer) issue in India impacts us all. Indian farmers supply food across India and abroad, so their struggle is ours as well. Punjabi culture in particular is also heavily influenced by farming, and many Punjabis abroad have a direct connection to it.

We’ve learned about the increasing farmer debt and suicide rates in Punjab, and the government’s inability to take action to help solve this cyclical problem. The agriculture bills passed by the Modi government will only exacerbate these problems and work to destroy the state.

We may not physically live in Punjab, but Punjab lives in us. Our people’s problems are our problems, and that’s why we protested in D.C. outside of the Indian embassy. This protest showed us that our youth is charged up and ready to come together to have our voices heard. And we will continue to raise our voices (online and in person) as Punjabi Sikh Americans in solidarity with the farmers of India.
Remember Breonna Taylor
Tags: Justice, Breonna Taylor, Protest, Police Brutality

On the 13th of March 2020 Breonna Taylor was murdered by the police during a ‘no knock raid’. Since that time NO one has been charged and arrested for her murder. We’ve cried through protest and sent millions of social media posts demanding justice, demanding to be heard and still nothing has been done. Her family have been left with a gaping void and pain for the loss of a daughter, a sister, a cousin and so much more to many people.

The justice system keeps making it clear that it serves white supremacy before it serves people like Breonna Taylor and George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery and the many black bodies that have died in the hands of those who were supposed to protect them.

Black people deserve better, black women deserve better, Breonna deserves better.

I am outraged by how a blind eye has been turned towards her murder, I am outraged by how a knife held by police brutality slit her future in it’s throat, I am disappointed because nothing has been done, I am angry because Breonna’s truth might somebody else’s truth too, I’m mad because America continues to be a slaughter house painted with black people’s blood.

Remember Breonna Taylor. Always.
FARMER PROTEST: THREE ACTS OF FARM BILL, 2020
By: Akash Macwan
Tags: Farmers, Haryana, Punjab, Protest, Farming

Hello everyone,

Farmers and agriculture are the requisite factors for India and luckily we are recognized as an Agricultural Country. Farmers had contributed a lot to maintain the economy of our country and Government had also prepared some acts and laws to benefit the farmers. Though, in recent times, we are witnessing a tremendous contradiction against central government by the farmers of Punjab and Haryana. The protest has been going on since two months, which went partially unnoticed. But recently, the protest drawn attention of whole country. We will be discussing about the three laws and reason of protests that are going on at Delhi border.

The Three Laws:

1) The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020

Statement: The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 is an act of the Indian Government that permits intra-state and inter-state trade of farmers’ produce beyond the physical premises of Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) market yards (mandis) and other markets notified under state APMC Acts. (Source: Wikipedia)

Now, let’s understand what The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce Act states: It allows farmers to sell their crops or produce outside the APMC (Agricultural Produce Market Committee). The purpose of this act is to encourage the farmers to sell their produce to others like warehouses, cold storages, silos and private players like big corporate companies. Also, the objective of this act is to enhance the engagement of farmers with private players without government being involved. The role of government until now was like middlemen between farmers and corporates — — and this act aims to end the middle-menship from government. The government were facilitating farmers with Minimum Support Price (MSP) in APMC.

Read more at…

https://www.amacblog.com/2020/12/farmer-protest.html
The photo is of a Proud Boy with a 6MWE t-shirt.
By: Matthew Spira
Tags: Proud Boys, America, Current Events, Politics, Protest

The photo is of a Proud Boy with a 6MWE t-shirt. Care to know what the acronym stands for? “SIX MILLION WEREN’T ENOUGH.” As in the six million Jews who were murdered during the holocaust.

Kind of gives away the lie in tweets like the one below.

“Popular opinion” clearly has it right.
At least Seven people in Iraq are killed after protestants demands their salaries be paid
By: Joie Cooper
Tags: Iraq War, Coronavirus, Iraq, Protest

At least Seven people in Iraq are killed after protestants demands their salaries be paid Joie Cooper ·Dec 15, 2020

A total of 6 protesters were killed after Iraqi security forces opened fire to drive off the crowds in various parts of Sulaymaniyah province. A security officer also died of his injuries after engaging with protestors. 12 other people were also wounded.

They have been killed in continuous violent protests since Sunday in northern Iraq, where government workers are demanding their wages to be paid as Coronavirus case rises in the country, they said that they have not received their monthly pay checks since October. More than 1.25 million people are employed by the Kurdistan Regional Government
Begin hunger strike from wherever you are, farmers’ leaders told
By: Kaumi Marg
Tags: Farmers, News, Breaking, Politics, Protest

After ‘Bharat Bandh’ called earlier this month, the protesting farmers on Sunday declared a wider day-long movement, urging its leaders to undertake a hunger strike from wherever they are protesting.

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Journalist in Iran has been executed due to his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017
By: Joie Cooper
Tags: Journalists, Executed, Protest, Tehran, Iran

Journalist in Iran has been executed due to his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017 Joie Cooper ·Dec 12, 2020

Iran executed a once-exiled journalist over his online work that helped inspire nationwide economic protests in 2017, authorities said, just months after he returned to Tehran under mysterious circumstances.

A journalist Ruhollah Zam speaks during his trial at the Revolutionary Court, in Tehran, Iran. The judiciary spokesman, Gholamhossein Esmaili, announced that Zam, a journalist whose online work helped inspire the 2017 economic protests and who returned from exile to Tehran was sentenced to death.
How would you feel about living in a country where you get stopped by the Police just because you wear fancy chains on your neck and use the latest IPhone 12? Shocking right?
By: Shope Awarun
Tags: Nigeria, Police Brutality, Contemporary Art, Protest, Art

How would you feel about living in a country where you get stopped by the Police just because you wear fancy chains on your neck and use the latest IPhone 12? Shocking right? Shope Awarun Dec 12, 2020·2 min read

It may even be more shocking to know that in Nigeria, a popular country in West Africa, young men and women are harassed and killed everyday simply because they drive nice cars and dress fashionably.

As unbelievable as this may sound, this is the current reality of millions of youths who have been harassed by a section of the Nigerian Police Force, known as SARS (Special Anti Robbery Squad). Although this Police unit was established to reduce crime rate in Nigeria, they instead take it upon themselves to attack and brutalize young persons who they think are making a good living. They go as far as killing these young men and women who are driving home from work, going to see a friend, or just taking an evening stroll close to home.

On the 13th of October, 2020, hundreds of protesters, both in Nigeria and overseas, held peaceful protests, calling for a final end to SARS and police brutality in Nigeria. The protests gained worldwide recognition with the trending hashtag #EndSARS, and was even covered by CNN, Aljazeera, and many other international news agencies.

The Nigerian Government, however, responded to these peaceful protests by committing the unthinkable against its own citizens. On the 20th of October, 2020, the Nigerian Army, on orders from the Government, fired live ammunitions at peaceful and unharmed protests at the Lekki Toll Gate. Tagged the “Lekki Massacre”, this heart wrenching experience was watched live by millions of people who tuned in to a protester’s Instagram Live. All of this happened in a bid to silence our voices, and our cries to be allowed to live.

Using my pen and paper, I created this ART PIECE titled “RELENTLESS YOUTH”, a piece strong enough to live in the hearts of youths and stand as an image of liberty and remembrance, reminding them of the lives lost; the lives of those who stood up for the future.

The muses used are youths from different ages, showing resilience and exhibiting an unwavering demeanor, despite being shot at and injured. These youths won’t give up. They will protect themselves. They will stand up for one another. They will protect the future and keep the fire burning.

RELENTLESS YOUTH is a strong representation of every Nigerian youth. We are RELENTLESS. We will NEVER FORGET and we will NEVER GIVE UP.

I want every person, whether a Nigerian or not, to look at this piece and know fully well that the future we want for ourselves, for our loved ones, and for the next generation is in our hands.

We will always push forward.

For a better Nigeria; For Humanity.
Don’t tell me everything’s peachy
By: Stuart Grant
Tags: Yogurt, Consumer Activism, Protest, Satire, Nutrition

I can no longer remain silent

photo courtesy of Charles Deluvio on Unsplash

The rituals of our daily lives are internalized habitually and unquestioningly. When a long standing relationship of trust is undone, a microaggression is acknowledged causing indignation and anger to grow. If this transgression goes beyond the single occasion and affects many, the impacted must band together and stand up to forces mightier than themselves. Expressed in a unified voice, collective action carries torrential power.

The time for silent acquiescence is over. The boiling frog of incremental degradation of our tastes and freedoms is at hand. The line in the sand has been drawn. I’m calling out for yogurt justice.

I can no longer accept that peach yogurt gets thrown into my yogurt family pack. The way it just gets sneakily added into multipacks as if we didn’t notice just rots my socks. Big Dairy knows very well that no one buys peach yogurt unless they’re forced.

Like an insidious omnibus bill hiding pork barrel spending, peach yogurt eats away at our consumer sovereignty like a rust proofing option at a car dealership or the cable package with more channels than your TV has digits.

photo courtesy of JP Valery on Unsplash

And no Mr. Big Dairy and Mr. Big Peach , I do not feel all warm and fuzzy inside when you sneak this interloper into my diet. It is time to orphan this unwanted hand me down.

On occasion, I have tolerated your unannounced and surreptitious placement of a cherry yogurt unit into my family pack in its well disguised but inauspicious packaging.

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And yes, as an occasional palate cleanser, I accept cherry as the mouthwash of yogurt flavours even though I recoil upon its hitting my taste buds like an infant trying their first dill pickle. The stats don’t lie, we are being duped, if not conditioned, to accept this sensory invasion. Surely, this practice qualifies as dumping under some international trade deal.

I can’t wait for cannabis yogurt. But no amount of THC will fool me into blithely accepting further assault on my taste buds at the hands of forced peach yogurt consumption.

We will not speak of the deluded caffeine addict taking their fix in coffee flavored yogurt so as to trick themselves into thinking this doesn’t count as coffee consumption. Their hyperactive flinching and twitching tell all.

photo by author

Now that Big Yogurt has played on my food wastage guilt and sunken costs economic thinking, a day of reckoning is at hand. You might as well pump a dose of lead into my unleaded gasoline as soil my family yogurt pack with peach.

I will no longer have my goodwill played as though a lost puppy was abandoned on my doorstep. That’s why I hope you’ll join the growing movement called Occupy Big Dairy. We will take on the grocers, dairy producers and big box stores as a people united against yogurt intimidation and oppression. The movement is upon us. No Justice, No Peach.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: “All our contacts with Belarus are put on hold .”
By: Voices Belarus
Tags: Ukraine, Prayforbelarus, Protest, Belarus, Government

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba made a statement about the freezing of all contacts with Belarus.

“In fact, all the processes and contacts with the Belarusian party are on pause. I can officially declare it. We are monitoring the situation. When we are sure that these contacts do not cause us any reputational, political, or moral losses, we will renew them,” Kuleba said on the «Right to rule» program on the «1+1» TV channel.

“For now our priority is to prevent Russia’s influence on the events in Belarus from growth and turning into a power scenario,” added Kuleba.

After the presidential election in Belarus on August 9, Alexander Lukashenko sent detained service members of PMC “Wagner” to Russia, refusing to extradite them to Ukraine. Lukashenka also said that Ukrainian citizens participated in the protests against him, and the Ukrainian leadership “ordered” to hold new elections in Belarus.

On August 17, the Ukrainian MFA announced the recalling of their ambassador from Minsk for consultations due to unfriendly actions from the Belarusian side. It was the first time in the history of diplomatic relations between two countries.

On August 27, Russian president Vladimir Putin said that at the request of Lukashenka, he had formed a reserve of law enforcement officers, which could be sent to Belarus in case the “extremist elements move into banditry.”
Boris Johnson’s hilarious response to India’s farmer protests
By: Asmita Karanje
Tags: Farmers, UK, India, Politics, Protest

Boris Johnson’s hilarious response to India’s farmer protests

UK PM’s response to India’s farmer protests shows how little concern he has for issues pertaining to other nations. Forget being briefed by his cabinet, when a member of the parliament from the opposition party tries to explain the issue, but Boris Johnson isn’t listening. If he would have paid attention to what the minister was saying, he would have understood the issue has got nothing to do with Indo-Pakistan relations. Unfortunately, his standard response to such questions gave away his diplomacy tricks.
farmer protest in india Agriculture Minister to request to Farmer to End protests
Tags: Agriculture, India, Ministry, Protest, Farmer

farmer protest in india Agriculture Minister to request to Farmer to End protests

Rancher pioneers on Wednesday rejected a plea by community leaders to change three terrible laws at home, and reported that they would intensify their unrest by banning Jaipur-Delhi and Delhi-Agra on Saturday, lifting it to war on December 14.. Cattle ranchers have been showing up since before the end of last month with changes introduced in September that brought out the rules surrounding the agreement, the awareness and power of domestic production that protected farmers from a long-term liberated economy. “Veterinarians have rejected the recommendations of government officials,”

रंचर पायनियर ने बुधवार को सामुदायिक नेताओं द्वारा घर में तीन भयानक कानूनों को बदलने की याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, और रिपोर्ट दी कि वे शनिवार को जयपुर-दिल्ली और दिल्ली-आगरा पर प्रतिबंध लगाकर अपनी अशांति तेज करेंगे, इसे 14 दिसंबर को युद्ध के लिए उठाएंगे। पिछले महीने के अंत से पहले सितंबर में शुरू किए गए परिवर्तनों के साथ दिखाई दे रहा है, जिन्होंने समझौते के आसपास के नियमों को सामने लाया,

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