The opening reception for E Pluribus Unum, a fantastic political art exhibit, will take place tonight (9-15-12) from 6-10pm at the UNCC Center City building. Continue reading
E Pluribus Unum Opening Reception
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Air Occupy Radio Show – RNC, DNC, and Protesters’ Rights
A radio show called Air Occupy recently broadcast a program entitled “RNC, DNC, and Protesters’ Rights.” Abi Hassen, Mass Defense Coordinator for the National Lawyers Guild discussed legal issues surrounding both conventions. Members of Occupy Tampa described preparations for the RNC. I spoke about plans for the DNC on behalf of the Coalition to March on Wall Street South. I also discussed legal obstacles our community has faced along the way. Continue reading
Town Hall with Mayor Foxx on the DNC
Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx will host a Town Hall to discuss preparations for the Democratic National Convention and his vision for Charlotte’s future at Johnson C. Smith University on Wednesday, August 22 at 7 p.m. Continue reading
DNC Round Table Video Chat (Week 2)
I will be participating in a round table video chat discussing the DNC tomorrow (8-9-12) at 10:30 a.m. The Charlotte Observer and NewsChannel 36 will be hosting the discussion. This is the second of five weekly video chats leading up to the DNC. Among the topics being discussed will be the newly released DNC security and transportation plans.
You can watch and submit questions and comments here.
Guests:
Ben Thompson – NewsChannel 36
Jeremy Markovich – NewsChannel 36
Caleb Troop – NewsChannel 36
Steve Harrison – The Charlotte Observer
Michael Zytkow – Occupy Charlotte and the Coalition to March on Wall Street South
DNC Security Plan Released
DNC 2012: Extraordinary Event Map
The DNC 2012 Security Plan was released this morning, and frankly it’s worse than I imagined. I will post a more comprehensive piece soon, but I wanted to release some of the maps and information now. Continue reading
Discussing Protesters and the DNC on Charlotte Talks
Michael Zytkow, Mike Collins, and Sara Flounders
I was recently a guest on Charlotte Talks with Mike Collins. The topic of conversation was “the role of the protester, what they plan to do during the DNC, about First Amendment Rights and how the city plans to operate to respect everyone’s rights and still have a successful convention.”
Guests:
Bob Hagemann – City Attorney for the City of Charlotte
Sara Flounders – Co-director of the International Action Center. She organizes large national demonstrations and is in town this week to work with Charlotte protesters planning for the DNC.
Michael Zytkow – Member of Occupy Charlotte and the Coalition to March on Wall Street South.
Steve Newborn- Reporter at WUSF in Tampa (the public radio station in Tampa)
It was nice to have an open platform in which to discuss issues that have in many ways been neglected.
You can listen to the conversation here. I encourage everyone to have a listen.
WFAE Public Conversation: Politics in the Streets
WFAE (90.7) recently hosted a community forum entitled “Politics in the Streets.” Panelists and audience members discussed First Amendment freedoms and related issues surrounding the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte.
The event was held at the Uptown Mint Muesum with the following individuals serving on the panel:
Bob Hagemann, Charlotte City Attorney
Ken Davies, attorney for Occupy Charlotte
Mark Newbold, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
There was a strong showing from the local activist community. The forum can be heard here.
Discussing Activism During the DNC on Charlotte Now with Mike Collins
Local activist Roxana Bendezu and I had the privilege of being on Charlotte Now with Mike Collins. We discussed the issues protesters plan on addressing during the Democratic National Convention. The show will air tonight, Sunday July 29th, 2012 at 11pm on The CW (Channel 46). Check your local listings, as channels may vary according to your satellite or cable provider. Please tune in!
Roxana Bendezu and Mike Collins
Michael Zytkow and Mike Collins
Examining the So-called “DNC Ordinances”
If you ever plan on participating in or watching a parade, festival, or protest, you have reason to be worried. If phrases such as “free-speech zones,” concern you, you have reason to be worried. If you are homeless, know someone who is homeless or care about the disenfranchised, you have reason to be worried. And most of all, if you value your First Amendment Rights, then you need to pay close attention to what is occurring in Charlotte.
On January 23, 2012, the city council voted to adopt new ordinances in preparation for the Democratic National Convention. The mayor and city council have told the public that these ordinances are necessary for the DNC, which will take place September 3-6, 2012 in Charlotte. What they have not told you, is that not only have these rules been implemented 8 months ahead of the DNC, but they will remain permanently thereafter. Long after those affiliated with or protesting the DNC have left our city, Charlotteans will be left with a set of laws that will permanently limit our ability to express ourselves at parades, festivals, and protests. Continue reading
