Monthly Archives: December 2013

Critical Mass DC rode on the evening of December 27, getting a surprisingly good turnout for a winter ride. Critical Mass rides now depart Dupont Circle at about 8PM on the last Friday of every month. Video of the Dec … Continue reading →

VIDEO 2013 in activism-a very busy year A number of websites have noted a considerable increase in the tempo of demonstrations and social activism in the past year. I can confirm this to be the case, as there were so … Continue reading →

On the evening of December 20th, radical carolers took to the streets of Georgetown. In Georgetown, the modern heirs of Scrooge buy luxuries made in the sweatshops of the world, Meanwhile, others spend Yule sleeping in the streets or wondering … Continue reading →

On the 20th of December, a contingent of Occupy DC activists showed up outside the offices of the United States Trade Representative for a lunchtime round of delegate heckling as they made their way in and out for lunch. Godfather-themed … Continue reading →

In 2013 25 homeless people died on the streets of DC as this is written. In memory of each and every one of them, homeless people and homeless advocates marched carrying a casket from Freedom Plaza to a memorial service … Continue reading →

On the 19th of December, homeless folks and homelessness activists began an all-night vigil at Freedom Plaza. After speakers food was served, then a contingent went to the Wilson Building. Video Highlights of the vigil

On the 19th of December, FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission held their 1000th today, with all their past commissioners in attendance. Also present was Chesapeake Earth First! with signs and T-shirts condemning Dominion Energy’s proposed gas export facility at … Continue reading →

Potbelly is firing employees for union activity, so Our DC backed up by IWW activists and Chesapeake Earth First activists flash mobbed the Union Station location. Increasingly, mistreating workers and paying poverty wages is having unpredictable and disruptive effects on … Continue reading →

On the 16th of December, environmental, fair trade, and Occupy activists stormed the office of the United States Trade Representative. Inside, the 3ed round of Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership talks had just begun hours earlier. Security guards were barely … Continue reading →