No NATO and G8 Protests: Updates, info, and reflections

Posted on May 20, 2012 by kwilder

Live Streaming from Chicago. (Active as of 6:26 EST): www.ustream.tv/occupiedair Live Streaming from Timcast (Tim Pool) in Chicago: http://www.ustream.tv/timcast Just started streaming at 12:30 local, Chicago time/1:30 EST Tim Stream live as of 6:27pm, though in and out with wireless zones _____________________________ The powers that be had originally scheduled The NATO Summit and THE G8 […]

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Where to go from Wikileaks? The Peace Movement Responds « Dandelion Salad

Posted on December 1, 2010 by iwilder

A pull quote from the article: We have long known that the war on terrorism was increasing, rather than diminishing, terrorism.  These leaks show Saudi Arabia to be the greatest sponsor of terrorism, and show that nation’s dictator, King Abdullah, to be very close to our own government in its treatment of prisoners.  He has […]

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Guv cand Whitney (G-IL) on CNN 10/23/10 9:30AM CST

Posted on October 22, 2010 by iwilder

Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney will appear on CNN tomorrow at approximately 9:30 AM central time. Mr. Whitney will be on the show CNN Newsroom hosted by Suzanne Malveaux and TJ Holmes. The candidate will discuss the “Whiteygate” ballot scandal and his campaign in general. Saturday, October 23 Who: Green Party gubernatorial candidate Rich Whitney What: […]

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Guv cand Whitney (G-IL) on MSNBC 10/20/10 1:15PM CST

Posted on October 19, 2010 by iwilder

    Rich Whitney, Illinois  Green Party candidate for Governor, will appear on MSNBC this Wednesday, October 20th. Mr. Whitney will be interviewed by host Tamron Hall on the show NewsNation live at 1:15 PM central. The candidate will discuss his campaign and the “Whiteygate” ballot scandal. Rich Whitney is a 55-year-old civil rights and employment […]

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The War Machine has sprung forward…spring back…

Posted on September 27, 2010 by kwilder

The following demonstrations were called with the purpose of protesting FBI raids on peace activists which appear to be a government action to stifle dissent. Note that over the weekend, NATO did air strikes in Pakistan. It appears that the war machine is taking steps forward. It would be good for the peace movement to […]

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Please comment: What’s up with the peace movement?

Posted on April 7, 2009 by kwilder

How do we end the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan? Where is the peace movement? Questions by Kimberly Wilder. Some answers from David McReynolds. Please add your questions and/or answers in the comment section.

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Chicago Conventions in 1968 and 2008

Posted on June 27, 2008 by iwilder

The site of the 2008 Green National Convention commemorates the 40th anniversary of the 1968 Democratic Convention, outside of which thousands of antiwar activists gathered to protest the war and the nomination of pro-war candidate Hubert Humphrey. The confrontation in the streets of Chicago between protesters and law enforcement erupted in a police riot under […]

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Update on Smith Haven Mall action: Letter from woman arrested

Posted on April 2, 2008 by iwilder

Click here for info on how to send financial support to the two demonstrators facing charges. The Wilderside editors were proud to be at the Smith Haven Mall “4,000 Soldiers/One million Iraqis” peace demonstration. We were on the “sidewalk team” and did not go into the mall. Though, we support our colleagues who are facing […]

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