Silver "Lake" Protests Invasion of Syria (tags)
Pictures/report: MoveOn vigil in Silver “Lake.”
Civil disobedience outside of Obama fundraiser calls for "Not One More" deportation (tags)
Friday, June 7, 2013
SANTA MONICA - Hundreds gathered and 11 were arrested--many of them risking deportation--in an act of civil disobedience calling on President Obama to usher in the planned legalization of millions of undocumented immigrants by halting all deportations. Protesters gathered to decry other issues as well, including the imposition of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. The day's events were marred, however, by a shooting spree that occurred just blocks from the protests that took the lives of five and injured several more.
F29 - Breaking: Protest holding one intersection outside Walmart (tags)
8:30 am: Close to 60 people now occupy an intersection outside Walmart distribution center.
BREAKING: Five Arrested at Protest Outside HLS Office. (tags)
SAN BERNARDINO 1/24/12 2:45pm – Five immigrants rights activists have been arrested outside a Homeland Security Office in San Bernardino about 40 minutes ago. Protesters sat down in the intersection in front of the office in an act of civil disobedience to protest US immigration policy.
The Occupocalypse at Occupy Oakland (tags)
A first person story of the Nov 14th raid on Occupy Oakland
Checkpoints this weekend / Retenes este fin de semana (6/mar2010) (tags)
Checkpoint response is looking for volunteers. Please contact noretenes@gmail.com if you have an hour a week to spare. Checkpoint response está buscando voluntarixs. Favor de comunicarse con noretenes@gmail.com si tiene una hora a la semana disponible para colaborar.
ALL OUT TO THE STREETS TO PROTEST BIGOTRY AND HATE! (tags)
Acting in unison people in more than 100 cities all over the United States went out to the streets to protest the conservative California Supreme Court decision that upheld the bigoted Prop. 8 in an overwhelming vote of 6-1 last May 26. In Los Angeles, the epicenter of the right to marriage movement in the nation, more than 10,000 people marched from Westwood to Hollywood/Highland intersection and held a peaceful but boisterous rally there until 11:00 in the evening.
Direct Action for Direct Democracy: Shut Down the Republication National Convention (tags)
POG adopts Sector 1 and will blockade 7th and Wall Streets
A United Rally for Immigrant Rights and Elvira Arellano in Los Angeles August 25, 2007 (tags)
Despite the hot and humid weather and a lethargic start because of the sound system , thousands of immigrants, advocates and anti-war protestors brought out a united front for Elvira Arellano and immigrant rights. The protestors marched down the Olympic/Broadway road, snaked through 2nd street and Los Angeles street and ended at the intersection of Temple and Los Angeles Streets to protest the unjust deportation of Elvira Arellano and for full rights for all immigrants. The protestors massed early at the Olympic intersection as early as 10:00 AM and started late around 12;45 PM. The 4,000 to 5,000 strong march/rally was led by “We Are All Elvira and Saulito Coalition” led by the April 7 Coalition composed of Hermanidad Mexicana Nacional and the Latino Movement USA led by Juan Jose Gutierrez, Raul Murillo, Angelina Corona and the ANSWER-LA: the March 25 Coalition led by Javier Rodriguez; CHIRLA led by Angelica Salas and the CARACEN.
SURGE FOR PEACE! - San Fernando Valley (tags)
[ And now, a message from the President of the United States: "After mah special speech on surging Eye-Rak, in which i'll be talkin bout my big plans fer VICTORY in that there country, which will include sending - oh, around twenty thousand more of yer kids to protect our oil fields - i hope you all will be inspired enough ta stay home and watch some good 'ol Merican telivision, or maybe go shoppin ta support my war effert. Just be sure NOT ta excersize yer right ta free speech - you wernt using that 'ol thing anyway - by going to tha Thursday Night SURGE FOR PEACE Vigil in the San Fernando Valley hosted by all them thar peace-niks. Jus go along with mah war plans, and everythin will be jus fine 'n dandy. Anyway, that's what Jesus done whispered in mah ear tha other night." ]
Counter demo to pro Israel rally : sunday- july 23 @ 4pm (tags)
Counter demonstration to pro-Israel rally at 4 pm Sunday July 23rd, at the SouthWest corner of the SanVicente/Wilshire intersection.
Santa Cruz, CA actions in solidarity with South Central Farmers (tags)
In the days following Tuesday's police raid on the South Central Farm, many people in Santa Cruz have learned of the recent turn of events in LA and expressed their outrage and concern through awareness-raising direct action.
SCF solidarity from Santa Cruz (tags)
At 8:30 am Friday morning, demonstrators staged a blockade at a central Santa Cruz intersection (at Laurel St. & Mission St/Hwy 1) as a gesture of solidarity with the hundreds of families who lost their land in Tuesday's forced eviction of the South Central Farm in Los Angeles. Holding signs both large and small, the 30 or so demonstrators blocked traffic at the intersection with A-frames, a stray sofa, and at least four dumpsters rolled in from nearby businesses. Flyers explaining the legacy of the Farm were distributed to the delayed drivers with responses ranging from enthusiastic interest to violent threats. No one was injured, nor were any citations or arrests made during the action.
Seal Beach Anti-Nuke Rally: A National Day of Action! 8/6/05 (tags)
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Day labor workers arrested and fined in Arizona (tags)
Day labor workers targeted in Arizona
El PUEBLO unido
Critical Mass LA has changed its starting location, starting this month!
Jackie Goldberg at 3/19/05 Antiwar Demonstration (tags)
State Representative Jackie Goldberg Addresses crowd at demonstration against the Iraq war at intersection of Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles on 3/19/05.
Jackie Goldberg at 3/19/05 Antiwar Demonstration (tags)
State Representative Jackie Goldberg addresses crowd at the 3/19/05 demonstration against the Iraq war at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland in Los Angeles.
Antiwar Protest - Studio City - Fri. Nov. 12 (tags)
Neighbors for Peace and Justice in North Hollywood/Studio City, have been holding weekly antiwar vigils since just BEFORE the invasion of Iraq. Now that the war in Iraq is escalating... the vigils are continuing. This high visability protest takes place at a major intersection in North Hollywood/Studio City, and ALL Angelenos are encouraged to participate.
the difference between msn and yahoo!
Sundays weekly vigil in Woodland Hills met with super white conservative pro bushies.
When the time is right, we'll shut down the 405 freeway.
Taking to the Streets March 22, 2003
CALL FOR 3/22 - HOLLYWOOD & VINE - WITNESSES TO DETENTION OF S.W. CORNER PROTESTERS!!! (tags)
CALL FOR 3/22 - HOLLYWOOD & VINE - WITNESSES TO DETENTION OF S.W. CORNER PROTESTERS!!!
LAPD trashes the First Amendment for the Oscar Awards Ceremony (tags)
At various times, Sunset and Highland became a warzone as dozens of LAPD officers pushed and shoved anti-war protestors away from the intersection, and, in one instance, entered the McDonald's parking lot with their batons drawn.
Westwood "Shock and Awe" Emergency demo still going (tags)
According to Channel 9 & KPFK updates...
Over 250 protest in Riverside amidst heavy police presense (tags)
Over 250 protesters congregated to demonstrate against the war, and dozens of police officers from three law enforcement agencies showed up
Summary of activities at the Westwood Federal Building. Call updates in to the phone number or add as comments to the story.
Civil disobedience at Raytheon shows American & Iraqi casualties of war (tags)
Civil disobedience targets weapons manufacturer in El Segundo.
Call for Activists behind the Orange Curtin (tags)
Anti-war protestests taken over by pro-war Sean Hanady fans
LA to Join 500 Cities Worldwide for February 15th Day of Protest (tags)
The No War On Iraq! Coalition today announced plans for the massive anti-war march and rally on Saturday, February 15th. Protesters will be asked to gather at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine at 1 pm. The March will proceed down Hollywood Blvd to the Armed Forces Recruiting Station at the intersection of Sunset and La Brea where there will be a rally at 3 pm
Santa Monica Protest Results In Closure of Chevron and Shell Stations Two (tags)
Community Demonstration Highlights Iraq War/Oil Connection
Neighbors for Peace and Justice (tags)
WEEKLY DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST THE WAR WITH IRAQ AT MANY LOCATIONS
Neighbors for Peace and Justice (tags)
POWER TO THE PEACEFUL
Neighbors for Peace and Justice (tags)
Join us
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Protest Iraq War Friday 5pm (tags)
Please join the Coalition For World Peace this Friday Sept 27, and every Friday from 5-7pm, in protesting the threatened war on Iraq, at the Westwood Federal Building
FIXED - marching down to the intersection (tags)
marching down villa la jolla to the intersection at the students for economic justice rally
FIXED- blocking the intersection (tags)
blocking the intersection at the students for economic justice rally at ucsd
marching down to the intersection at the sej rally (tags)
marching down villa la jolla to the intersection at the students for economic justice rally in san diego
sej - blocking the intersection (tags)
blocking the intersection of villa la jolla and la jolla villiage drive at the students for economic justice rally at ucsd.
cnn journalist injured by police (tags)
She was taken to Glendale Memorial Hospital, where she was diagnosed with bruised and contused ribs, and released.
(Ironic) LA Mayor Riordan rides bike today (tags)
Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan rode a bicycle this morning, hoping to encourage drivers to carpool, use public transit or bike to work to lessen traffic