Thousands of people marched in the streets of Washington, DC to celebrate May Day, the holiday often known as International Workers’ Day, with defiant calls for a living wage, benefits, and safe working conditions. In light of President Trump’s assault on immigrants and refugees, the rallies and marches also became […]
Washington, DC Hundreds of grassroots environmental groups from around the country rallied Saturday at the U.S. Capitol in a mass march against administration plans to deregulate environmental protections. Among their demands: respect the environment, stop denying climate change exists, continue policies to protect the water and air, and don’t strip […]
What could be better for breakfast than sweet potato pie? Employees of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission got a free piece of sweet potato pie on their way to work this morning when a group of activists tried to make a point about a pipeline’s potential impact on the North […]
Washington, DC–Indigenous people held a nighttime Round Dance in front of Trump International Hotel Thursday night as a prelude to the People’s Climate March. It was organized by the Indigenous Environmental Network and joined by many Indigenous groups and supporters. Representatives of Indigenous groups spoke about their environmental efforts to […]
Washington DC Five years ago a small group of Occupy DC activists began a 24 hour protest outside a Bank of America (BoA) at the corner of Vermont & L Streets in downtown Washington DC. The “sleepful protest” wasn’t meant to last long. But it turned into a prolonged three […]
Washington, DC–About a dozen protesters staked out a spot across from the north gate of the White House on Wednesday prior to an unprecedented meeting they believed might be a prelude to a U.S. attack on North Korea. All one hundred U.S. Senators had been summoned to the White House […]
Washington DC In spite of drenching rain tens of thousands of scientists and supporters came from around the country to Washington DC on Saturday to celebrate Earth Day. The all day rally took place at the Washington Monument and was followed by a walk to the Capitol. It was the […]
Washington DC A South Korean delegation spent Easter Sunday at the White House decrying plans to deploy the THAAD missile system in Seongju County, South Korea. The anti-war activist group also expressed concerns that the deployment marked increased militarism in Asia and in the Pacific, and with it increasing tensions […]
Washington DC Over ten thousand converged on the U.S. Capitol on tax day demanding President Trump release past tax records. They marched to Trump International Hotel, led by a large inflated chicken caricature of Donald Trump, pausing there for chants and photos, and then on to the Lincoln Memorial. They […]
Washington, DC — Whenever the President looks out from the North Portico side of the White House, he can see his nearest neighbor seated in front of the white tent of the Peace Vigil. Its plastic canvas is silhouetted against the lawn of Lafayette Park, which is lined with tulip […]
Annapolis, MD The Maryland Senate voted 35-10 for a state-wide Fracking ban late Monday. The state legislation marks a turning point against oil and gas industry plans to build Fracking wells and feeder pipelines across Maryland. The vote came ten days after Republican Governor Larry Hogan came out opposed to […]
Washington, D.C. Palestinians stood shoulder to shoulder with Jews and allies at a protest outside the annual American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference which kicked off at the Washington Convention Center on Sunday. DC Police arrested several after brawls broke out. There were several minor injuries reported. […]