(2023-07-14). More Than 50 Heads of State Met In Paris for the "Summit for a New Global Financing Pact" thelastamericanvagabond.com Despite a media blackout by the American media, the Summit for a New Global Financing Pact brought more than 50 world leaders to Paris for a meeting which is sure to have far reaching consequences for the world. On June 22 and 23, President Emmanuel Macron welcomed 50 heads of state, representatives of NGOs and
(2023-07-15). Arizona Church Burnings Recall a Dark Past. progressive.org The crime recalls the dark history of church burnings in the United States, which date back to before the Civil War when African-American churches in the South were targeted for being way stations on the Underground Railroad.
(2023-07-15). Persecution of protesters intensifies in Argentina's Jujuy: Police raid homes, break into university, and arrest protesters. peoplesdispatch.org The police raids of activists' homes, the university, and arrests have been condemned by human rights organizations across Argentina who have raised concerns about respect for human rights in the Jujuy province…
(2023-07-15). Washington DC groups demand "Justice for the Tampa 5!" fightbacknews.org Washington, DC — On July 13, over 30 people gathered at the gates of the White House and joined at least 13 other cities in demanding, "Justice for the Tampa 5!" The Tampa 5 are five women from Tampa, Florida who were brutally arrested while staging a campus protest at the University of South Florida (USF). | The Tampa 5 are Chrisley Carpio, Gia Davila, Laura Rodriguez, Jeanie Kida and Lauren Pineiro, students and workers shoved, beaten and arrested by University of South Florida police at a March 6 campus protest. | At their second court hearing, the Tampa 5 case was continued to August 9. Before entering…
(2023-07-15). Tallahassee rallies for "Justice for the Tampa 5!" fightbacknews.org Tallahassee, FL – On July 12, 20 students and community members rallied in front of Florida State University's (FSU) Student Union to demand justice for the Tampa 5. Attendees chanted, "Free the Tampa 5!" "Protesting is not a crime. Drop the charges now!" and "No hate! No fear! Diversity is welcome here!" | Chrisley Carpio, Jeanie K., Lauren Pineiro, Gia Davila, and Laura Rodriguez, collectively known as the Tampa 5, were arrested in March for protesting DeSantis's proposed cuts to diversity programs and ethnic studies at Florida public universities. The five were brutalized and sexually assaulted by University o…
(2023-07-15). Minneapolis solidarity for Tampa 5 at Mayday Plaza. fightbacknews.org Minneapolis, MN – 30 people gathered at Mayday Plaza on July 12 to demand that charges be dropped against the Tampa 5. This was also the day of the Tampa 5's second court appearance. They chanted, "Justice for the Tampa 5! Down with Desantis! Protesting is not a crime!" | The Tampa 5 are members of Tampa Bay SDS who were brutalized and arrested by police on March 6. They were rallying and marching against Governor Ron Desantis' reactionary legislative attacks on education that primarily target Black, Chicano and LGBTQ+ students. The campus protesters were thrown to the ground, shoved against walls, and one even g…
(2023-07-15). Argentina: Persecution Intensifies in Jujuy as Police Raid Homes, University, Arrest Protesters. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch On July 13, hundreds of people returned to the streets across Jujuy, Argentina, to demand the abolition of the new provincial constitution and the release of the people arrested the day before. Photo: Edgardo Valera/Télam The police raids of activists' homes, the university, and arrests have been condemned by human rights organizations across…
(2023-07-15). Ecuadorians reject police repression against anti-mining protests. plenglish.com In a statement, the Popular Committee reiterated mining is the main threat to the peoples and condemned that the Guillermo Lasso administration has given away large tracts of land to transnational mining interests in several Ecuadorian territories. | Likewise, the Popular Committee warned that in the mining areas, all kinds of crimes are being conducted under the protection of the police. | On Friday afternoon, at least two people were arrested and 10 were injured during a confrontation between the National Police and Las Naves villagers. | The National Anti-Mining Front strongly condemned on Twitter that some 30…
(2023-07-14). Understanding mass protests and violent repression in Kenya: William Ruto's tax hikes. peoplesdispatch.org At least 12 people have been killed and hundreds arrested in mass protests that have been rocking Kenya for over a week. A root cause of the anger is the doubling of taxes on fuel that will have a disastrous impact on the people who are already facing a cost of living crisis…
(2023-07-14). Los Angeles responds with solidarity for Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org Boyle Heights, CA – On July 12, over 25 people gathered at Mariachi Plaza and joined the emergency and national day of action for the Tampa 5. The Tampa 5 are five women from Tampa who were brutally arrested while staging a peaceful protest at the University of South Florida (USF). | The protest was for diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at USF, and July 12 was the second court hearing for the five activists, mostly members of the Tampa Bay Students for Democratic Society (SDS). The five are facing up to ten years of incarceration. The SDS and the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repressi…
(2023-07-14). New York activist solidarity with the Tampa 5. fightbacknews.org New York, NY – 20 activists held a solidarity rally at City Hall in Manhattan to demand that charges be dropped against the Tampa 5. The Tampa 5 are campus activists arrested for protesting the attacks on education by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. The solidarity rally was part of a national day of action on July 12. | On March 6, four members of Tampa Bay's SDS and a union worker were arrested for protesting for more diversity on their University of South Florida campus. They rallied and marched against the repressive laws that DeSantis passed in Florida, specifically around the bills that target LGBTQ people, a…