Monthly Archives: April 2013

On the 23ed of April, climate activists and a Montana resident who lives near a rail line that recently began handling coal trains showed up at the McLean, VA headquarters of Mars, the candy company. Neither Mr Mars nor any … Continue reading →

On the evening of the 22nd of April, Danaher Senior Vice President Jonathan Graham got another home demo against his company’s involvement with puppy-killing Huntingdon Life Sciences or HLS. Danaher is the parent company of Beckman-Coulter, a supplier to HLS. … Continue reading →

For 20 days there has been a hunger strike against the American Petroleum Institute (API) over the Keystone XL and other fossil fuels that threaten the climate. Turns out API is also a customer of Huntingdon Life Sciences or HLS. … Continue reading →

On the 21st of April, activists again brought the three headed dragon, one of whose noses has been inside the Hilton’s door, to the streets of DC outside the World Bank’s meeting. This time around, the dragon and its crew … Continue reading →

On the evening of the 20th of April, protesters against the three-headed dragon of the IMF, World Bank, and G20 hit the streets for a night of raiding. Protesters suceeded in entering the Capitol Hilton and the St Regis, both … Continue reading →

Since “420” is an old shorthand for pot, marijuana legalization activists staged a protest in Lafayette park on the 20th of April (4-20) calling for legalization. Park Police arrested several people in the park. Video of police harassing and arresting … Continue reading →

On the 20th of April, the IMF met as thousands protested against the agenda of the Big Banks and the IMF. Video-Thousands march and rally as the IMF meets on 4-20 Video:Breakaway march skirmishes with police, heckles IMF delegates for … Continue reading →

On the 19th of April, the first round of protests against the three-headed dragon of the IMF, World Bank, and G20 set out in late afternoon storms. Video of Fri afternoon IMF/WB/G20 actions at the Mayflower and the checkpoints Video … Continue reading →

On the 16th of April, The Lakota Truth Tour featuring Lakota grandmothers and several supporting members of the tribe spoke at the MCC church on Ridge St about the ongoing and continuing genocide against their people. Video: Panelists answer comparison … Continue reading →

On the 13th of April, hundreds of people opposing the routine bribery of Congress by K Street lobbyists dressed as hundred dollar bills. This was for the Run on K Street, a 5K run/march from K Street to the US … Continue reading →