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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Justice for Charlotte City Workers (Week 4)
Charlotte City Workers Rally
Photo taken by WI Bail Out the People Movement, http://wibailoutpeople.org/
Today, Charlotte City Workers and their supporters will picket at the Government Center and address City Council. The Charlotte City Workers Union chapter of UE150 are continuing their major public campaign to draw attention to their demands. Today marks the fourth week of the campaign. Continue reading
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 Fundraising Hypocrisy
Duke Energy CEO Jim Rogers and Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx
“The People’s Convention.”
“The most open and transparent convention in history.”
We have heard Democratic National Convention organizers recite these phrases ad nauseum. What exactly is it about this convention that makes it more open and transparent than conventions past? Continue reading
Justice for Charlotte City Workers (Week 3)
Barbara Edgecombe, sanitation worker and Secretary-Treasurer for the City Workers Union chapter of UE150.
Photo taken by WI Bail Out the People Movement, http://wibailoutpeople.org/
Today marks the third week Charlotte City Workers and their supporters will picket at the Government Center. The Charlotte City Workers Union chapter of UE150 are continuing their major public campaign to draw attention to their demands. Continue reading
Discussion: Duke and the DNC
New Duke Energy logo
Courtesy of Greenpeace
Want to learn more about the connections between Duke Energy, CEO Jim Rogers and the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte? Continue reading
Justice for Charlotte City Workers (Week 2)
Charlotte City Workers Rally (8-6-12)
Photo taken by WI Bail Out the People Movement, http://wibailoutpeople.org/
Last week, the Charlotte City Workers and their supporters began their weekly picket at the Government Center. They will be back out in full force today along with a show of solidarity from members of labor organizations from around the country. 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
Justice for Charlotte City Workers
Since Charlotte won the bid to host the DNC, I have heard on countless occasions many of our local politicians and corporate heads boast about how clean our city is, seemingly taking credit. But I have yet to see any of them show their appreciation to the city workers who truly keep our city clean and running smoothly on a daily basis. Instead, city workers have faced unfair working conditions and the denial of their basic rights as workers.
Enough is enough. Continue reading
DNC Round Table Video Chat
The Charlotte Observer and NewsChannel 36 will be hosting a round table video chat discussing the DNC today at 2 p.m.
NewsChannel 36 reporter Dianne Gallagher and colleague Caleb Troop join The Charlotte Observer politics reporter Jim Morrill and colleague Tim Funk to discuss the latest news this week surrounding the DNC—security, traffic, speaker selections, and more. NPR’s John O’Connor is taking part as well to give his insights into the upcoming RNC in Tampa.
This will be the first of five weekly video chats leading up to the Democratic National Convention.
You can watch and submit questions and comments here.
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.
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
