Podcasts about Freedom Plaza

Michael Hershman is the CEO of Soloviev Group, a privately held, multi-billion-dollar enterprise with investments spanning real estate, agribusiness, logistics, and renewable energy. He is also president and CEO of Fairfax Group, a top choice for governments, corporations, and international institutions that need complex problem-solving for governance and compliance challenges. The Soloviev Group owns the largest undeveloped tract of land in Manhattan, located just three blocks south of the United Nations. Known as Freedom Plaza, this green space will soon host the Museum of Freedom and Democracy, the cornerstone of a dynamic, mixed-use development that will also feature New York City's first casino. In addition to his business acumen, Hershman is widely recognized as a global authority on governance and transparency. He has been named one of the “100 Most Ethical Global Leaders in Business.” This week, Hershman delivers a master class in civics, highlighting the principles of good governance and their role in fostering a robust economy—one that supports small business owners and entrepreneurs alike. ​Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Michael Hershman, Soloviev GroupPosted: September 9, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:42 Episode: 13.13 POPULAR EPISODES: Unveiling the Untold Story of Bernie Madoff, History's Greatest Fraudster Author and Award-winning Journalist Wendy Bounds on Reinventing Yourself at Any Age Why Be ‘Skilled' or Even an ‘Expert' When You Can Be ‘Brilliant?'

In Washington, D.C., today, hundreds gathered for the 10th anniversary FreeHer March and Rally at Freedom Plaza. The event marked a decade of activism aimed at ending the mass incarceration of women and shifting resources into communities. Speakers highlighted the stark statistics: over 190,600 women and girls are currently incarcerated in the U.S. A significant number -- more than a quarter -- are not yet convicted and merely await trial. Today's rally emphasized the urgent need for federal and state clemency. With Mother's Day approaching, the spotlight was on 150,000 incarcerated mothers who will spend the day separated from their children unless immediate action is taken. The rally called on the Biden administration and state governors to grant clemency and to address the inhumane conditions in women's prisons. The event was put on by the National Council of Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is another attack on Iran, and repression of Pro-Palestine students continues on U.S. campuses.Sudan just marked one year of war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Gerald Horne joins us and we hear from some of those rallying for Sudan at Freedom Plaza in DC. Plus headlines, including proposed legislation to expand the notorious 702 section of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). Poetry by Emi Mahmoud. The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

This week, we're digging into The B1M's latest video "The $42BN Plan to Rebuild the World's Unluckiest City". Christchurch, New Zealand was nearly wiped off the map in 2011, this is the story of how an entire city was rebuilt from scratch. Later in the episode, we cover:New York's Freedom Plaza skyscrapers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3SchqLMICE/?img_index=1Dubai's Foster-designed twin towers = https://www.instagram.com/p/C3I7f6tMisP/?img_index=5This episode was sponsored by James Hardie. Learn more about their diverse range of products here: https://bit.ly/3w7gf7eWe end the show with two emails from Mitchel Loring AND Mitchel Frost.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three months of carnage, the US continues to support Israel's genocide in Gaza. While the bombs rain down, tens of thousands are killed, more are seriously injured, and millions are displaced, protests have raged across the country and around the world, with demonstrators calling for an immediate ceasefire, an end to US aid to Israel, and an end to Israel's occupation of Palestine. Building on the previous, record-breaking March on Washington for Palestine last November, dozens of organizations held a second march on Saturday, Jan. 13, with tens of thousands converging on Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, DC (organizers estimate the number of people who attended over the course of the day is in the hundreds of thousands). Reporting on the ground once again, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez returns to DC to speak with demonstrators at the March on Washington for Gaza. This podcast also includes clips from Palestinian-Americans who spoke at the rally, courtesy of BreakThroughNews. Watch the full livestream of the rally. Speakers include: Mazin Badr; Xana; Yasmeen El-Agha; Colleta Macy; Iysha Macy; Adam Abosherieah; Dr. Alaa Hussein Ali; Faisal Saleh; Randa Muhtaseb; Willow Defreitas Kick; Abed Ajrami.Studio Production: Maximillian AlvarezPost-Production: Alina NehlichHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Whether you are a NIMBY or a YIMBY, you'll still agree that increasing the options for housing, hospitality, entertainment, historical exhibits and open space will economically stimulate a local economy. Enter Freedom Plaza, a visionary project by the Soloviev Group, spearheaded by Stefan Soloviev, Chairman, and CEO Michael Hershman. Just south of the United Nations on the East River in Manhattan, Freedom Plaza, would not only generate quite a pot of money for NYC and NY State but add much needed rental housing of which 38% will be affordable. Bonus? It would pay for and support itself while providing many other perks for the local community. Enjoy this candid conversation with Michael on episode 50 of Realty Speak.

At the International Court of Justice at the Hague, South Africa presents a damning case against Israel for committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. And descendants of those buried at a desecrated African American cemetery in Maryland get their day before that states Supreme Court. Plus headlines on U.S./UK attack on Houthis, Rashida Tlaib enters South Africa case against Israelbin Congressional Record, The National March on Washington for Gaza is Saturday Jan. 13, 1 PM, starting at Freedom Plaza.  With Jon Jeter, Marsha Coleman Adebayo,  speakers before the International Court of Justice. “On the Ground: Voices of Resistance from the Nation's Capital” gives a voice to the voiceless 99 percent at the heart of American empire. The award-winning, weekly hour, produced and hosted by Esther Iverem, covers social justice activism about local, national and international issues, with a special emphasis on militarization and war, the police state, the corporate state, environmental justice and the left edge of culture and media. The show is heard on two dozen stations across the United States, on podcast, and is archived on the world wide web at www.onthegroundshow.org. Please support us on Patreon or Paypal.

Join us as we delve into a candid conversation with Bruce Munro about his artwork 'Field of Light at Freedom Plaza.' In this episode, we explore the inspiration behind this breathtaking installation and gain insight into Bruce's creative process and aspirations.   Show Notes: https://www.newyorksaid.com/art-and-illumination-an-intimate-discussion-with-bruce-munro-on-field-of-light-at-freedom-plaza  

Ralph welcomes back public interest advocate Donald Cohen to discuss the long history of corporate propaganda covering for corporate greed, and his new book Corporate Bullsh*t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America. Then Ralph is joined by founder of the Free Law Project, Michael Lissner, to talk about why the American legal system is so hard to use and the ongoing fight to make it more accessible.Donald Cohen is the founder and executive director of the research and policy center In the Public Interest. He is the co-author of The Privatization of Everything and his latest book, co-authored with Nick Hanauer and Joan Wals, is Corporate B******t: Exposing the Lies and Half-Truths That Protect Profit, Power, and Wealth in America.Every time they say something, our natural instinct is to debunk it, which means we're playing on their playing field. We want to pre-bunk it. We say, “That's bull. You're just playing a game. And listen to how you've done it in the past.” Because many of the quotes in this book are kind of hilarious, actually. We want to make fun of them and we're hoping that this becomes a little bit of a vaccine going forward. Donald CohenThis is more than just lies, falsehoods, off-the-wall predictive phoniness. It's more than that. It's deadly. In other words, it's not just rhetoric. It's not just craziness. It leads to the suppression of the society's response to foresee and forestall hazards, ripoffs, and the like, and to engage in preventive activity— regulations, opening it up for lawsuits under tort law—and deterrence. So we're dealing here with not only malicious patterns of rhetoric, we're dealing here with deadly delays. Ralph NaderMichael Lissner is Executive Director and Chief Technology Officer of the Free Law Project. The Free Law Project is a nonprofit that uses technology, data, and advocacy to make the legal ecosystem more equitable and competitive. They build open-source tools to make legal information more accessible, and they host major open databases of opinions, federal filings, judges, financial disclosures, and oral arguments. Open information is really how government works… You can imagine if the Supreme Court didn't publish its opinions. Right now you can go to their website, you can find their latest decisions. But you could imagine a system where people went to the Supreme Court, they decided who was right and who was wrong, and they told those people— and that was it, and they didn't explain themselves. It wouldn't work very well, because we wouldn't know how the laws are being interpreted. And I hate to say so, but when you get a little bit away from the Supreme Court…you realize that's kind of the system we have. Michael LissnerIn Case You Haven't Heard with Francesco DeSantis1. On Saturday November 4th, the largest ever pro-Palestine demonstration was held in Washington. The Real News Network reports over 100,000 demonstrators gathered in Freedom Plaza and marched on the White House, demanding a ceasefire. CNN reports that another 100,000 protesters gathered in London, along with demonstrations throughout the world, including in Paris and Berlin, where authorities have sought to quash or outright ban pro-Palestine protests. These tremendous shows of solidarity underline how much the politics of this issue have changed in the western world.2. Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of Congress, has been censured by the House of Representatives. Defending herself on the floor of the House, Rep. Tlaib said “I will not be silenced, and I will not let you distort my words…Trying to bully or censure me won't work because this movement for a cease-fire is much bigger than one person. It is growing every single day. There are millions of people across our country who oppose Netanyahu's extremism and are done watching our government support collective punishment and the use of white phosphorus bombs that melt flesh to the bone. They are done watching our government…supporting cutting off food, water, electricity, and medical care to millions of people with nowhere to go…they don't believe the answer to war crimes is more war crimes. The refusal of Congress and the administration to acknowledge Palestinian lives is chipping away at my soul. Over 10,000 Palestinians have been killed. The majority were children…The idea that criticizing the Government of Israel is anti-Semitic sets a very dangerous precedent, and it is being used to silence diverse voices speaking up for human rights across our Nation…I can't believe I have to say this, but Palestinian people are not disposable. We are human beings just like anyone else…Speaking up to save lives…no matter faith, no matter ethnicity, should not be controversial…The cries of Palestinian and Israeli children sound no different to me. What I do not understand is why the cries of Palestinians sound different to you-all…We cannot lose our shared humanity…We will continue to call for a cease-fire…for the immediate delivery of critical humanitarian aid to Gaza, for the release of all hostages and those arbitrarily detained, and for every American to come home. We will continue to work for real, lasting peace that upholds human rights and the dignity of all people and centers peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians, censures no one, and ensures that no person, no child, has to suffer or live in fear of violence.” Despite enormous pressure by the Israel lobby, support for a ceasefire in Congress continues to grow – adding powerful new allies like Rep. Maxine Waters and Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin, who has, incredibly, taken a bolder stance than longtime progressives like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.3. Two recent stories reveal widespread dissent within the State Department regarding the administration's policy on Gaza. POLITCO is out with a report on a leaked State Department memo calling for the U.S. to support a ceasefire and allow for criticism of Israel's military tactics, the gag on which “contributes to regional public perceptions that the United States is a biased and dishonest actor,” further arguing that American “tolerance” for wanton civilian death “engenders doubt in the rules-based international order that we have long championed.” Meanwhile, the Huffington Post reports State Department officials feel sidelined by the administration and unable to steer policy at this vital moment. One unnamed official decried the department for using “hollow moves” which “fail to acknowledge the complicity of our decisions and policy in the relentless suffering of Gazans…igno[ing] the fact that we still aren't pushing for a cease-fire, still not asking Israel to control itself.”4. The State Department isn't the only institution dealing with internal dissent over Gaza. Democracy Now! reports that Jazmine Hughes, an award-winning writer for The New York Times Magazine, “resigned after signing an open letter condemning Israel's genocide in Gaza. The move constituted a violation of newsroom policy. New York Times contributor Jamie Lauren Keiles, who describes himself as a “religiously observant Jew,” also left the publication after signing on to the letter.”5. Brandeis University has banned their campus' chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. The group posted on their Instagram that the Student Affairs department at the university “derecognized” the group after they planned a vigil for the dead in Palestine, deeming the demonstration “a genuine threat or harassment.” Brooklyn College Professor Corey Robin wrote “the idea of an institution bearing [the] name [Brandeis], of all names, to investigate student groups exercising their speech rights—in the name of combating alleged danger—is outrageous. "Men feared witches and burnt women," he wrote. Quite.” The ACLU has urged higher education leaders to “Reject calls to investigate, disband, or penalize pro-Palestinian student groups for exercising their free speech rights.”6. According to the Intercept, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Christine Abizaid is using the October 7th Hamas attack in Israel to argue for reauthorization of section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, or FISA. Section 702 “enables the U.S. government to gather vast amounts of intelligence — including about U.S. citizens — under the broad category of foreign intelligence information, without first seeking a warrant.” This section of the law is set to expire at the end of this year, though lawmakers are likely to renew it in some form. The Brennan Center for Justice recently published a report documenting how the FBI “has used the 702 authority to spy on U.S. representatives, senators, civil liberties organizations, political campaigns, and activists.”7. CNN reports that South Africa and Chad have recalled their diplomats from Israel. South African officials also “noted the continuing disparaging remarks of the Israeli ambassador to South Africa about those who are opposing the atrocities and the genocide of the Israeli government,” adding that “A genocide under the watch of the international community cannot be tolerated.” South Africa and Chad now join Turkey, Honduras, Colombia, Chile, Jordan and Bahrain, in withdrawing diplomats from Israel, while Bolivia has opted to cut off diplomatic relations with Israel entirely, citing “crimes against humanity committed against the Palestinian people.”8. In domestic politics on Israel, Wisconsin Rep. and outspoken progressive Mark Pocan made waves this week for criticizing AIPAC, Israel's chief lobbying arm in the U.S. In an interview with Slate, Pocan said “I don't give a f**k about AIPAC—period…I think they're a cancerous presence on our democracy and politics in general, and if I can be a surgeon, that's great.” The Slate article goes to say “following Pocan's lead, a small number of congressional Democrats (and one congressional Republican) have openly accused the organization of spreading falsehoods and misrepresentations in its lobbying efforts.” AIPAC was the top 2022 donor to both Reps. Mike Johnson and Hakeem Jeffries, respectively the Speaker and Minority Leader of the House.9. Finally, in non-Palestinian news, More Perfect Union reports that “Tens of thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh who make products for brands like Zara, H&M and GAP are on strike. Their minimum wage is $75 a month, and they're demanding it rise to $208. The bosses are only offering $90. They've shut down over 300 factories so far.”This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

On this show: the largest demonstration in U.S. history in support of the Palestinian people brought 300,000 people to Freedom Plaza. They demanded an end to Israel's genocidal bombing and siege of Gaza, an end to U.S. aid to Israel, and an end to apartheid in and occupation of Palestine. Speakers and attendees said that the U.S. is complicit in Israel's war crimes as more than 10,000 civilians, almost half of those children, have been murdered. We spend the hour hearing from some of those who assembled November 4, 2023 at Freedom Plaza, before marching on the White House.  The show is made possible only by our volunteer energy, our resolve to keep the people's voices on the air, and by support from our listeners. In this new era of fake corporate news, we have to be and support our own media! Please click here or click on the Support-Donate tab on this website to subscribe for as little as $3 a month. We are so grateful for this small but growing amount of monthly crowdsource funding on Patreon. PATREON NOW HAS A ONE-TIME, ANNUAL DONATION FUNCTION! You can also give a one-time or recurring donation on PayPal. Thank you!

Support the Boston Art Book Fair today! Oliver and Randi talk to Karin Goodfellow, Director of Public Art for the City of Boston.  In that role, she works with artists and other community members on the creation of public memorials, murals, sculptures, and social practice projects that reflect the diversity and cultural values of the people, ideas, histories, and futures of Boston.  In addition to over fifteen years running Boston's public art program, Karin is the Director of the Boston Art Commission, and the founding director of Boston Artists-in-Residence, a residency that has nurtured cohorts of creative partnerships between civic workers and community artists since 2015.   Oliver and Randi sat down with Karin to learn more about her background and the paths that led to her work in the Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, how she has seen her work evolve over time, and what she's excited about now. And, we got a chance to revisit our excitement over Karin's role in having October 12, 2018 proclaimed Boston Art Book Fair Day in the City of Boston, one of the proudest moments in Boston Art Book Fair history. When: Interviewed May 4, 2023 A few helpful links, to provide context and further information about topics that came up in our conversation.  In particular, we talked about some of the public art and artists in Boston, and about how to access various City of Boston resources and opportunities for artists.  Here you go: Art and Artists: Shepard Fairey Arrested in Boston 2009 Liza Quinoñez in Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture 2023 The Embrace and the 1965 Freedom Plaza, by artist Hank Willis Thomas and MASS Design Group on the Boston Common Tory Bullock Opportunities: Boston Artists-in-Residence Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Thanks for listening to Weird Sounds: an audio companion to the Boston Art Book Fair!  We look forward to seeing you in person at BCA's Cyclorama November 10-12, 2023 for the fifth Boston Art Book Fair.

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Stewart Rhodes's and Oath Keepers' lawyer Kellye SoRelle arrived in Washington on the afternoon of January 5th. They immediately went to Freedom Plaza, where President Trump had instructed rally organizers to give some of his most extreme supporters time to speak. Leaders of different groups, including Rhodes encouraged President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and call up combat veterans who are “ready to step in and do what is needed.” Shareable link to the ordered list of released chapters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddJvawmuAKY7qgcWWNaku6eIyZrIaOwE These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com. Full chapters are available, upon completion, at patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

Stewart Rhodes's and Oath Keepers' lawyer Kellye SoRelle arrived in Washington on the afternoon of January 5th. They immediately went to Freedom Plaza, where President Trump had instructed rally organizers to give some of his most extreme supporters time to speak. Leaders of different groups, including Rhodes encouraged President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act and call up combat veterans who are “ready to step in and do what is needed.” Shareable link to the ordered list of released chapters on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLddJvawmuAKY7qgcWWNaku6eIyZrIaOwE These episodes are created based on the value-for-value model - if you find value in the effort to provide an open and available reading of this document, please support the podcast at governmentunfiltered.com. Full chapters are available, upon completion, at patreon.com/timberlanemedia. If you'd like to provide an anonymous donation, you can go to glow.fm/insider. Follow the show on Twitter @GovUnfiltered or on Facebook at facebook.com/governmentunfiltered.

Legendary actress and activist Jane Fonda joins Zerlina on the show to talk about the return of Fire Drill Fridays and the rally happening on Friday, December 2nd!On December 2nd Jane Fonda will be returning to the streets with Fire Drill Fridays for an in-person rally in Washington, DC! She will be gathering her army of “firefighters,” activists and celebrity friends together in the heart of America's halls of power to sound the alarm that we're facing a crisis and politicians better start acting like it. We need President Biden to declare a climate emergency, and we need our elected officials from across the country to open their eyes and see our house is on fire. This will be the first in-person Fire Drill Fridays event since COVID-19 hit in early 2020. Since the show went online, it has had more than 11 million viewers, reaching people across the country and all over the world.It will take place at Freedom Plaza. Call to action: Make your voice heard and demand a cleaner, greener, healthier world. And of course, wear your red! Get involved. If you can't make it in-person, it will be livestreamed on firedrillfridays.com, Twitter and Facebook. - https://www.mobilize.us/greenpeace/event/530379/https://firedrillfridays.org/

Red Hill families who were sickened by last year's fuel-tainted water are protesting Tuesday morning in Washington D.C. to demand a proper cleanup. Gathering at Freedom Plaza, the group plans to march to the EPA headquarters calling for safe and clean conditions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este episodio tuve el placer de entrevistar a mi amigo Hector “Pax” Sánchez. Hablamos de los comienzos de Héctor corriendo skate por el pueblo de Caguas. Cómo era la misión para llegar a VSJ? Cortaste clase para ir a VSJ? Hector nos habla de la película “Cuesta Arriba” de Talty films, específicamente la parte de Robert López Mont. Bobby Worrest conoce a Hector Sánchez en Freedom Plaza. Qué haces fuera del skateboarding? Todo eso y mucho mas… --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gabriel-esposito/support

University of Maryland Women's basketball team is in the Sweet Sixteen, playing against number 1 seed Stanford on Friday night. There is a petition for Mayor Bowser to get the Potomac River to be deemed safe for swimming. DC is getting ready for the annual Cherry Blossom kite festival, Tommy does deep dive on the history of kite flying - it used to be illegal in DC? Jose Andres is going to space! He has developed a paella in collaboration with NASA that will travel to the International Space Station. Join us at Freedom Plaza on March 27, 2022 to run or walk the DC ScopeItOut 5K. Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to run during colorectal cancer awareness month. Tix On Sale for DC Central Kitchen #CapFoodFight Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, Spike Mendelsohn will be at The Anthem on April 7 for the annual fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. Four of DC's best chefs battle head-to-head on stage while you enjoy food and drinks from dozens of your favorite restaurants! Tickets are now on sale. The National Gallery of Art will open its West Building after-hours from 6 to 9 p.m. for “National Gallery Nights”, kicking off April 14th. Registration required and limited capacity. LINKS: Illegal to Fly A Kite: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/until-1970-it-was-illegal-to-fly-a-kite-in-washington-hippies-got-the-law-changed/2020/04/04/b339f68a-750d-11ea-a9bd-9f8b593300d0_story.html https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm Petition To Swim in the Potomac https://www.change.org/p/dc-mayor-muriel-bowser-lift-ban-on-swimming-in-dc?utm_content=cl_sharecopy_32701729_en-US%3A3&recruiter=1254444865&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition Jose Andres Goes to Space: https://www.fastcompany.com/90730272/from-ukrainians-to-astronauts-on-the-iss-jose-andres-is-feeding-anyone-in-need-and-well The National Gallery of Art https://www.nga.gov/calendar/community-events/nights.html Scope It Out Race: https://impact.ccalliance.org/event/2022-dc-scopeitout-5k/e364416 Food Fight tickets and info: www.capitalfoodfight.org

The Washington Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year contract with left-handed pitcher Sean Doolittle and announced their promotion calendar for the season. Women's March Madness has a few local teams Howard, U of MD, and American University. On Sunday, April 24, 2022, the Kennedy Center will present the 23rd annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor to Jon Stewart. Widely considered to be the nation's highest recognition for humorists, the Prize honors an artist each year who has unquestionably shaped the world of comedy. For the full schedule of National Park Service cherry blossom events, including the Anacostia River Festival to be held in Anacostia Park, as well as a history of the cherry blossoms, and the bloom watch countdown, go to www.nps.gov/cherry. The Friends Experience opens up in downtown DC and runs through June. Join us at Freedom Plaza on March 27, 2022 to run or walk the DC ScopeItOut 5K. Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to run during colorectal cancer awareness month. Tix On Sale for DC Central Kitchen #CapFoodFight Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, Spike Mendelsohn will be at The Anthem on April 7 for the annual fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. Four of DC's best chefs battle head-to-head on stage while you enjoy food and drinks from dozens of your favorite restaurants! Tickets are now on sale. New Walk A Mile podcast alert - Tommy interviews Alysha Clark the upbeat, positive, dog-loving, coffee enthusiast, foodie who's ready to light it up for the Washington Mystics. The WNBA star is exploring DC after an injury, pandemic, and interrupted a few years. We stepped out to Walk A Mile in Northeast at Union Market. SPOILER: You're about to hear them become best friends. Scope It Out Race: https://impact.ccalliance.org/event/2022-dc-scopeitout-5k/e364416 Food Fight tickets and info: www.capitalfoodfight.org Mark Twain at Kennedy Center: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/comedy/2021-2022/marktwain-stewart/ Walk A Mile Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kAJ372eN3RTR7Lk4d3TX6?si=fWe9r44cSKSObfbhT5v0WA Tickets for Friends Experience https://www.friendstheexperience.com

National Cathedral Supports Ukrainian, Amazon Closing Shop, ScopeItOut 5K Returns to DC The National Cathedral is lit in blue and yellow on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights. Hosting on Saturday at 12:30 ET a free outdoor concert of Ukrainian music on the bells of the Cathedral Carillon, including the "Prayer for Ukraine". Do audiobooks count as reading? Dr. Carla Hayden the Librarian of Congress joined Tommy for his latest “Walk A Mile” podcast episode. They strolled around the expansive Jefferson building of the Library of Congress. Dr. Hayden had incredible treasures from American history ready to wow. Nationals cancel home opener April 4 and 6th games due to the lock out and, will refund season ticket holders. Join us at Freedom Plaza on March 27, 2022 to run or walk the DC ScopeItOut 5K. Register today, fundraise and build your team, and get ready to run during colorectal cancer awareness month. The Bald Eagle camera is streaming live and you can check you the nest 24/7, to see the expecting parents, Mr. President and First Lady. Tix On Sale for DC Central Kitchen #CapFoodFight Tom Colicchio, Andrew Zimmern, Spike Mendelsohn will be at The Anthem on April 7 for the annual fundraiser for DC Central Kitchen. Four of DC's best chefs battle head-to-head on stage while you enjoy food and drinks from dozens of your favorite restaurants! Tickets are now on sale. Website: National Cathedral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaoDG3xMw4N/ Walk A Mile With Tommy McFLY: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/walk-a-mile-with-the-librarian-of-congress/id1607012629?i=1000552742378 Scope It Out Race: https://impact.ccalliance.org/event/2022-dc-scopeitout-5k/e364416 Food Fight tickets and info: www.capitalfoodfight.org Eagle Cam https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/washington-dc-national-arboretum-mr.-president-first-lady-bald-eagle-cam

Adam Kokesh is a Libertarian activist, author, Veteran, and candidate for President of the United States. Adam has a long history of challenging the status quo of American Politics. This began with protesting the Iraq War with Iraq Veterans Against the War. Some of his most notable protests have ended in his arrest. These include dancing in the Jefferson Memorial and loading a shotgun in Washington, DC's Freedom Plaza. We caught up with Adam as he's been homesteading on his ranch in Arizona. We spoke about psychedelics, the legalization of drugs, and other current events.  To catch up with Adam's show The Freedom! Line head to https://odysee.com/@adamkokesh:2  

In his recent article, "America's Fate: Oligarchy or Autocracy," Chris Hedges writes that bankrupt liberals have sold out to the oligarchic class to try to prevent an autocracy from rising but that is actually creating the conditions for autocracy. Hedges speaks with Clearing the FOG about the lessons from the Occupy movement - he was involved in the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City and the occupation of Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC in 2011 - and why we must build a militant movement now to confront and hold power accountable. He explains how power works, including the role of politicians such as Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden in protecting the interests of the wealthy classes. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

Ten years ago, prominent activists and a variety of organizations came together early in the year to organize the October2011 Movement, styled on the occupations of space that were occurring during the Arab Spring and in capitals across the United States. That movement merged with the Occupy Movement when it was announced later that year. Clearing the FOG speaks with Bill Moyer of the Backbone Campaign, one of the organizers of October2011, about what was happening at the time, the occupation of Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC and the impact the Occupy Movement had on activism in the United States. Moyer discusses the lessons learned and the movements and victories that came after Occupy. Plus a segment by Paul Tulloch on the 2008-09 financial crash and the current precarious global economy. For more information, visit PopularResistance.org.

For this new episode of Latino Rebels Radio, host Julio Ricardo Varela talks with guest Giuliani Alvarenga about the whiteness of Pride Month, the stories of LGBTQ migrants at the border, the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Massacre and how toxic masculinity hinders our community's compassion. Giuliani is a freelance writer for public health platforms. They are a law student focusing on immigration policies in tandem with public health at the border between Tijuana and California.   You can learn more about Nicolette Ibarra here. Featured image: With the U.S. Capitol in the background, LGBTQ participants rally at Freedom Plaza, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/José Luis Magana) Latino Rebels Radio is produced by Oscar Fernández of the Latino Media Collective. Music courtesy of La Plebe.

More gay and bisexual men able to give blood after ‘historic' rule change. The new eligibility criteria, mean donors will no longer be asked if they are a man who has had sex with another man. California Governor Newsom signs orders to roll back coronavirus restrictions effective Today.. one of the last states with strict restrictions in place for crowd sizes and masks. VP Harris and Second Gentleman join Pride walk to rally at Freedom Plaza. HEADLINES Walmart heirs stand up to Arkansas's anti-trans legislators with $1M donation to LGBTQ groups. Sometimes you just have to shake your head at the things the conservative right comes up with.. Evangelical preacher claims Joe Biden is recruiting lesbians for the “demonic” military. Florida state officials are blocking cities from lighting local bridges in rainbow colors for Pride. Tammy Hurt becomes the first openly LGBTQ person on the Recording Academy's Board of Trustees - she was elected to serve as the Vice Chair. Get Matt's Book : https://www.amazon.com/Ashon-Chronicles-Sapphire-Matthew-Everhart/dp/B096TTRZVM/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=The+Ashon+chronicles&qid=1623792932&sr=8-3 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-coma-cast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-coma-cast/support

Brian Carome is Chief Executive Officer of Street Sense Media. Street Sense produces journalism, film, theater, photography, audio, illustration, and more, all for the purpose of providing economic opportunity for and elevating the voices of people experiencing homelessness. The mission of Street Sense is to end homelessness in the Washington, D.C. area by empowering people in need with the skills, tools, and confidence to succeed, using a range of media platforms to raise awareness and spotlight solutions to homelessness. Brian joined the staff of Street Sense in November 2011. He has over 20 years of experience at non-profit homeless service and child welfare agencies in the Washington, D.C. metro area.  In this conversation, we discuss: Brian’s background and how he got involved with homelessness issues; What is Street Sense Media for those who have never heard of it; How the pandemic has impacted the vendors and the organization; What it means to criminalize homelessness; President Biden’s efforts to fund more housing initiatives through Housing and Urban Development led by Secretary Marcia Fudge; What are the most important considerations for people who are passing a homeless person in need; and How can people support Street Sense Media at www.StreetSenseMedia.org. Follow Street Sense on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/streetsensedc) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/streetsensedc). On a side note, one of my first videos over a decade ago during OccupyDC at Freedom Plaza was with Street Sense Vendor L Morrow reading a poem he wrote and published in Street Sense.  ABOUT EML Empathy Media Lab is produced by Evan Matthew Papp and we are a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network. Support media, authors, artists, historians, and journalists, who are fighting to improve the prosperity of the working class.  Website - https://www.empathymedialab.com/  All Links: https://wlo.link/@empathymedialab    #Homelessness #Poverty #HarmonyOfInterest #PoliticalEconomyMatters #LaborRadioPod #1U #UnionStrong

Conversation with an international programmer. 0:00 Introduction 2:42 Experiencing working culture in China 5:16 Singapore and Freedom Plaza 6:15 Singapore local mentions sense of safety 7:09 USA freedom, covid, and masks 9:04 Corporate politics in USA vs China 10:59 Being Asian in China and not speaking Chinese 11:51 Chinese co-worker, Spratly Islands, and being Filipino 14:13 Starting a USA company, getting a Chinese vendor 16:35 Multi-language company but primarily English 19:40 Multi-national company 21:42 Artificial intelligence 24:32 Computers attached to the brain 28:21 Learn programming by finding something you want to build first 32:09 Python and C-based programming languages in demand 34:54 Cobol's odd market demand 38:09 Certain personality and brains for programming 40:47 I.T. professions is vary widely, find what you like 43:39 Programming takes persistence 44:31 Programming is an art 46:04 Humans are the biggest problem for humans 47:39 Humans super nice but change in corporations and governments 50:31 Focus on what you can positively influence 52:55 Yummy Vietnamese food 58:39 Personal most beneficial habit: continuous learning 1:06:55 Desire to learn from being poor 1:14:38 Reason to want to come to USA 1:17:12 Too focused on computers and not enough on social skills 1:19:43 Shiny outshines skills 1:20:31 Experience with covid 1:24:36 Family experience with covid 1:24:29 Kids with covid losing sense of smell and taste 1:25:49 Being turned away from health services 1:26:46 Personal covid circle 1:28:28 America's stereotypical response to viruses and sickness 1:31:49 Post covid issue losing taste permanently 1:35:48 Personal covid experience 1:37:27 Thoughts on "Covid is a mild flu" 1:43:08 Covid challenges for a nation 1:44:37 Personal thoughts on how people should deal with covid prevention 1:47:12 Chat bot 1:56:15 Serverless architecture 2:03:29 Cryptocurrency 2:07:28 New and old programming languages 2:13:22 Blockchain is a fantastic tool, humans suck --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dr. SHIVA Ayyadurai speaks at the Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC

On December 12, 2020, Dr. SHIVA gave a series of speeches at Freedom Plaza and on the footsteps of U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. He spoke on a range of topics from the concept of One Person, One Vote; how Working People must Unite to build a Bot..

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Fervent supporters of President Donald Trump rallied in Washington on Saturday behind his spurious claim of a stolen election and swarmed his motorcade when he detoured for a drive-by on his way out of town."I just want to keep up his spirits and let him know we support him," one loyalist, Anthony Whittaker of Winchester, Virginia, said from outside the Supreme Court, where a few thousand assembled after a march along Pennsylvania Avenue from Freedom Plaza, near the White House.A week after Democrat Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election, demonstrations in support of Trump took place in other cities. Fury at the prospect of a transfer of executive power showed no signs of abating, taking a cue the president's unrelenting assertion of victory in a race he actually lost.A broad coalition of top government and industry officials has declared that the Nov. 3 voting and the following count unfolded smoothly with no more than the usual minor hiccups — "the most secure in American history," they said, repudiating Trump's efforts to undermine the integrity of the contest.In Delray Beach, Florida, several hundred people marched, some carrying signs reading "Count every vote" and "We cannot live under a Marxist government." In Lansing, Michigan, protesters gathered at the Capitol to hear speakers cast doubt on results that showed Biden winning the state by more than 140,000 votes. Phoenix police estimated 1,500 people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol to protest Biden's narrow victory in the state.The crowd in Washington was beginning to gather Saturday morning when cheers rang out as Trump's limousine neared Freedom Plaza. People lined both sides of the street, some standing just a few feet away from Trump's vehicle. Others showed their enthusiasm by running along with the caravan.They chanted "USA, USA" and "four more years," and many carried American flags and signs to show their displeasure with the vote tally. After making the short detour for the slow drive around the site, the motorcade headed to the president's Virginia golf club.Among the speakers was a Georgia Republican newly elected to the U.S. House. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories, urged people to march peacefully toward the Supreme Court.The marchers included members of the Proud Boys, a neo-fascist group known for street brawling with ideological opponents at political rallies.The march was largely peaceful during the day before turning tense at night, with multiple confrontations as small groups of Trump supporters attempted to enter the area around Black Lives Matter Plaza, about a block from the White House, where several hundred anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered.In a pattern that kept repeating itself, those Trump supporters who approached the area were harassed, doused with water and saw their MAGA hats and pro-Trump flags snatched and burned, amid cheers. As night fell, multiple police lines kept the two sides apart. By early evening, police had arrested at least 10, including four on firearms charges, according to both The Washington Post and WTOP.Videos posted on social media showed some demonstrators and counterdemonstrators trading shoves, punches and slaps. A man with a bullhorn yelling "Get out of here!" was shoved and pushed to the street by a man who was then surrounded by several people and shoved and punched until he fell face first into the street. Bloody and dazed, he was picked up and walked to a police officer.The "Million MAGA March" was heavily promoted on social media, raising concerns that it could spark conflict with anti-Trump demonstrators, who have gathered near the White House in Black Lives Matter Plaza for weeks.In preparation, police closed off wide swaths of downtown, where many stores and offices have been boarded up since Election Day. Chris Rodriguez, director of the city's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, said the...

Fervent supporters of President Donald Trump rallied in Washington on Saturday behind his spurious claim of a stolen election and swarmed his motorcade when he detoured for a drive-by on his way out of town."I just want to keep up his spirits and let him know we support him," one loyalist, Anthony Whittaker of Winchester, Virginia, said from outside the Supreme Court, where a few thousand assembled after a march along Pennsylvania Avenue from Freedom Plaza, near the White House.A week after Democrat Joe Biden was declared the winner of the election, demonstrations in support of Trump took place in other cities. Fury at the prospect of a transfer of executive power showed no signs of abating, taking a cue the president's unrelenting assertion of victory in a race he actually lost.A broad coalition of top government and industry officials has declared that the Nov. 3 voting and the following count unfolded smoothly with no more than the usual minor hiccups — "the most secure in American history," they said, repudiating Trump's efforts to undermine the integrity of the contest.In Delray Beach, Florida, several hundred people marched, some carrying signs reading "Count every vote" and "We cannot live under a Marxist government." In Lansing, Michigan, protesters gathered at the Capitol to hear speakers cast doubt on results that showed Biden winning the state by more than 140,000 votes. Phoenix police estimated 1,500 people gathered outside the Arizona Capitol to protest Biden's narrow victory in the state.The crowd in Washington was beginning to gather Saturday morning when cheers rang out as Trump's limousine neared Freedom Plaza. People lined both sides of the street, some standing just a few feet away from Trump's vehicle. Others showed their enthusiasm by running along with the caravan.They chanted "USA, USA" and "four more years," and many carried American flags and signs to show their displeasure with the vote tally. After making the short detour for the slow drive around the site, the motorcade headed to the president's Virginia golf club.Among the speakers was a Georgia Republican newly elected to the U.S. House. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who has expressed racist views and support for QAnon conspiracy theories, urged people to march peacefully toward the Supreme Court.The marchers included members of the Proud Boys, a neo-fascist group known for street brawling with ideological opponents at political rallies.The march was largely peaceful during the day before turning tense at night, with multiple confrontations as small groups of Trump supporters attempted to enter the area around Black Lives Matter Plaza, about a block from the White House, where several hundred anti-Trump demonstrators had gathered.In a pattern that kept repeating itself, those Trump supporters who approached the area were harassed, doused with water and saw their MAGA hats and pro-Trump flags snatched and burned, amid cheers. As night fell, multiple police lines kept the two sides apart. By early evening, police had arrested at least 10, including four on firearms charges, according to both The Washington Post and WTOP.Videos posted on social media showed some demonstrators and counterdemonstrators trading shoves, punches and slaps. A man with a bullhorn yelling "Get out of here!" was shoved and pushed to the street by a man who was then surrounded by several people and shoved and punched until he fell face first into the street. Bloody and dazed, he was picked up and walked to a police officer.The "Million MAGA March" was heavily promoted on social media, raising concerns that it could spark conflict with anti-Trump demonstrators, who have gathered near the White House in Black Lives Matter Plaza for weeks.In preparation, police closed off wide swaths of downtown, where many stores and offices have been boarded up since Election Day. Chris Rodriguez, director of the city's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, said the...

Corey Costelloe and Key Budge talk about the outside dining areas in Tehachapi. How you can support local eateries and enjoy the beautiful Tehachapi weather. New umbrellas have been added to picnic tables at Centennial Plaza, Railroad Park, and Freedom Plaza to add to your eating experience during the covid-19 directives from the State of California.  Share your thoughts and ideas with us by sending an email to media@TehachapiCityHall.com.

I spend the hour talking with Kevin Zeese, co-director of Popular Resistance, attorney, Press Secretary for presumptive Green Party presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins, and longtime organizer of many different projects including the Freedom Plaza encampment during Occupy Wall Street and the invited occupation of the Venezuelan Embassy.

Kevin Zeese of Popular Resistance stops by the podcast to discuss his path to becoming an activist during protests in the 60’s and 70’s, what he’s learned from Ralph Nader, police brutality and militarization, Kevin’s long standing work on the Vietnam war and Venezuela, and the dynamics of “lesser evil voting.” Kevin Zeese is a public interest attorney who has worked for economic, racial and environmental justice since graduating from George Washington Law School in 1980. He co-directs PopularResistance.org which works to build the independent movement for transformational change. Kevin co-hosts,  "Clearing the FOG “ radio which airs on We Act Radio , Progressive Radio Network and other outlets.  He is recognized as a leading activist in the United States in the series Americans Who Tell the Truth. Kevin was an organizer of the Occupation of Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC in 2011. He serves as president of Common Sense for Drug Policy and is a co-founder of the Drug Policy Foundation, now known as Drug Policy Alliance . He is a co-founder of Health Over Profit for Everyone which seeks to put in place National Improved Medicare for All. Kevin is an advocate of Internet Freedom and is a leader of the campaign for Title II Net Neutrality to ensure equal access and treatment for everyone on the Internet. He is one of the organizers of We Are Cove Point which seeks to stop a fracked gas export terminal in southern Maryland. He is an election integrity advocate who a co-founded TrueVote Maryland which led a successful campaign to end the use of paperless voting machines in the state.  Kevin is co-founder of Come Home America which brings people from across the political spectrum together to work against war and militarism. He served on the steering committees of the Chelsea Manning Support Network as well as on the advisory board of the Courage Foundation which supports Edward Snowden and other whistleblowers. He has been active in independent and third party political campaigns, served as press secretary and spokesperson for Ralph Nader in 2004 and as a senior advisor to Jill Stein in 2016.  He ran for the US Senate in 2006; and he’s the only person ever nominated by the Green, Libertarian and Populist Parties of Maryland. Let me guess.  You're enjoying the show so much, you'd like to leave us a review?!  Click here for Stitcher.  Click here for Apple Podcasts.  Click here for our Facebook page. Email us at fortressonahill@gmail.com Leave us a voicemail at 860-598-0570. Check out our t-shirt store on Spreadshirt.com Not a contributor on Patreon? You're missing out on amazing bonus content! Sign up to be one of our patrons today! - www.patreon.com/fortressonahill A special thanks to our Patreon honorary producers - Will Ahrens, Fahim Shirazee, James O'Barr, Henry Szamota, Adam Bellows, Eric Phillips, Paul Appell, Julie Dupris, Thomas Benson, Emma P, Janet Hanson, Lawrence Taylor, and the Statist Quo Podcast.  You all are the engine that helps us power the podcast.  Thank you so much!!! Not up for something recurring like Patreon, but want to give a couple bucks?!  Visit Paypal.me/fortressonahill to contribute!! Fortress On A Hill is hosted, written, and produced by Chris 'Henri' Henrikson, Danny Sjursen, and Keagan Miller. Intro / outro music "Fortress on a hill" written and performed by Clifton Hicks.  Clifton's Bandcamp page; Clifton's Patreon page Cover and website art designed by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. of B-EZ Graphix Multimedia Marketing Agency in Tallehassee, FL Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts alone, expressed in an unofficial capacity, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.

THE PETE SANTILLI SHOW Friday July 05, 2019 - 1568 - 6P6PM Live Broadcast - https://youtu.be/v55eA_3KavM Episode #1568 - The Pete Santilli Show  - Friday - July 05, 2019 Antifa Vows To Stop "Free Speech Rally"- Patriots Not Backing Down To Terror Threats - 1568 - 6P The “Demand Free Speech Freedom Rally” is slated for Saturday, July 6 in Freedom Plaza at noon. The event is billed as a defense of free speech and it is slated to include prominent personalities who have been banned by Twitter, including journalists Laura Loomer, Milo Yiannopoulos, with Proud Boy founder Gavin McGinnis, and Roger Stone. Organizations from across the country have organized in Washington to secure the event and the permit has been approved by the National Park Service. However, ANTIFA and other extreme far-left organizations which are emerging as a militant arm of biased social media and mainstream media, have vowed to shut it down. HOUR 2 - Special guest: Nate Milsap Nate is a videographer for Ruptly and is located in Portland Oregon. Nate specializes in the filming of clashes between ANTIFA and Patriot groups who advocate for rights to free speech and public prayer rallies.  Show notes & headline links: http://thepetesantillishow.com/

To be honest, many great words have been spoken about our Independence Day. It would be a sin to not reuse such words. Today I will borrow these words of the past by great patriots, including one local man our previous Sherriff BJ Barnes.Fourth of July speeches, as John Adams predicted in 1776, tent to be "with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this continent to the other."On the 4th of July President Donald Trump will deliver such a presidential address during the “Salute to America” celebration at the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall, I hope the world listens.Just 2 days later a number of brave men and women will face the hate of domestic terror groups such as Antifa in order to Demand Free Speech, I will be one of those individuals.We do this because we believe in the Liberty granted to us by brave men who came before us.Liberty does not consist, my fellow-citizens, in mere general declarations of the rights of man. It consists in the translation of those declarations into definite action.Have you ever read the Declaration of Independence or attended with close comprehension to the real character of it when you have heard it read?If you have, you will know that it is not a Fourth of July oration. The Declaration of Independence was a document preliminary to war. Those were grim days, the days of 1776. Those gentlemen did not attach their names to the Declaration of Independence expecting a holiday on the next day, and that 4th of July was not itself a holiday. They attached their signatures to that significant document knowing that if they failed it was certain that every one of them would hang for the failure. They were committing treason against England in the interest of the liberty of 3,000,000 people in America.All the rest of the world was against them and gave cynical smiles at their audacious undertaking. Do you think that if they could see this great Nation now they would regret anything that they then did to draw the gaze of a hostile world upon them?The most patriotic man, ladies and gentlemen, is sometimes the man who goes in the direction that he thinks right even when he sees half the world against him. It is the dictate of patriotism to sacrifice yourself if you think that that is the path of honor and of duty. First President to go into North Korea. Yet some say it means nothing.First President to bring China back in line by making them pay tariffs and bringing billions back to America, but some say it is not enough, he is putting us in danger.Having meaningful talks with both our friends and our enemies making it clear he is putting his country before theirs, as it should be.The best economy in the world, yet some give him no credit.Best job growth for everyone, black, brown and white, yet some call him a racist.Some have tried to bring false witness against him and when proven wrong, refuse to believe it.Every idea must be started by somebody, and it is a lonely thing to start anything. Yet if it is in you, you must start it if you have a man's blood in you and if you love the country that you profess to be working for.Do not blame others if they do not agree with you. Do not die with bitterness in your heart because you did not convince the rest of the world, but die happy because you believe that you tried to serve your country by not selling your soul.The task to which we have constantly to readdress ourselves is the task of proving that we are worthy of the men who drew this great declaration and know what they would have done in our circumstances. Patriotism consists in some very practical things—practical in that they belong to the life of every day, that they wear no extraordinary distinction about them, that they are connected with commonplace duty. The way to be patriotic in America is not only to love America but to love the duty that lies nearest to our hand and know that in performing it we are serving our country.I'm proud to be an American and proud of my flag and my country. Which one are you, some or other. The world is becoming more complicated every day, my fellow-citizens. No man ought to be foolish enough to think that he understands it all. And, therefore, I am glad that there are some simple things in the world.Before the coming 4th celebration, stage your own revolution.Call your local board of elections and if you are a Democrat, change to a Republican or independent.You can still, vote for whoever YOU want and should.Your change may send the message these Antifa, Domestic Terrorist, Socialist-leaning groups.Not in my America!It's simple to do and will be like dumping your own bale of tea into the Boston Harbor.I leave you with this. God Bless America.DemandFreeSpeech.org

DC RallyJuly 6, 2019 - 12pm Freedom PlazaWashington, DCOn July 6th, 2019, we will have a rally at Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC. Confirmed speakers include well-known public figures who have been silenced by Big Tech. Click here to see a list of the speakers. There will be a VIP Event afterwards.DC #DemandFreeSpeech RallyCalls To ActionPlease sign this petition: demandfreespeech.org/petition - if you want free speech for all.Attend and promote the #DemandFreeSpeech Freedom Rally July 6.RSVP on Facebook - share with friendsFreedom Q & A *VIP* Lounge EventSupport and pioneer new entrepreneurial efforts to have hosting companies and social media companies and payment processors that support free speech.Telegram.orgGab.comMinds.comBitChute.comParler.comFlock Inc. AppSayScape.comFree1A.comMeWe.comVoat.coCodias.comInfinitySNEtc..Support these lawsuits against these #BigTech #SocialistMedia "#PrivateCompanies"FreeLoomer.comDefendGavin.comPragerCrowderEtc..Our rights guaranteed under the United States Constitution are being systematically violated. Join the rally to demand unbiased social media, and an end to censorship. Confirmed speakers include well-known public figures who have been silenced by Big Tech.Please see event website for rally details and a complete list of all confirmed speakers. http://demandfreespeech.org/?https://demandfreespeech.org/get-involved/

Die Nase: rot. Die Lippen: blau. Die Finger: kaum noch in der Lage, die Tasten des Laptops zu treffen. Es ist gleich drei Uhr nachts auf der Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C., und unser Reporter macht nicht den frischesten Eindruck. Ist ja auch viel passiert in letzter Zeit: Die US-Regierung hat den INF-Abrüstungsvertrag gekündigt und dem Noch- oder Nicht-mehr-Präsidenten von Venezuela indirekt mit Krieg gedroht, es war gruselig kalt und der Präsident durfte endlich vor dem Kongress seine Rede zur Lage der Nation halten. Kurz: Steffen ist zurzeit ziemlich bedient. Aber immerhin naht das Wochenende, und mit ihm die Erholung von all den Strapazen. Oder …?

Broadcast Journalist, Victoria Gaither, finds herself Dancing Under The Stars at Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC, USA. The event takes place every Thursday night in downtown DC and locals, tourists, and onlookers dance to old school music. Organizers Joseph Jackson and Cedric Carter talk with Victoria about the event and why everyone should come dance under the stars in DC.

Bernie Lucas talks with Campbell Smith, co-chair of the Race for Every Child event, October 21st at Freedom Plaza in DC. They discuss Children's National Health System’s medical services, a personal story and details about the event. More info: www.raceforeverychild.org

Join host, Greg Carlwood, of The Higherside Chats podcast as he talks freedom, self-governance, and dissolving the State, with guest, Adam Kokesh. While we are all acutely aware of the uphill battle that must be fought in order to overcome the constant combat to our consciousness, many may differ on the best possible solutions to solve such a severe crisis. Yes, indeed there is a battle being waged throughout multiple fronts that appears hopelessly inescapable- from the systemic indoctrination through the school systems, to the wage slave scheme, it is painfully obvious that we are living in a broken system designed to indenture the masses- and while recognizing these oppressive inadequacies may be the first step on the road to recovery, what comes next is another thing. Today's guest, Adam Kokesh, has been a resolute figurehead of the Libertarian movement. As the author of "FREEDOM!", and host of the popular show "Adam Vs. The Man", Kokesh has been a passionate activist upon his return from the Iraq War. Today, Kokesh joins The Higherside to educate us on the violent role of the federal government and detail how he believes a society rooted in personal responsibility is the most viable option to restore freedom and circumvent oppression. 2:22 As an activist, author and champion of causes ranging from Iraq Veterans Against the War to gun rights, Kokesh has a rich and complex history of advocacy. Greg and Adam begin by walking through a few experiences that helped set him on a path to activism. Adam explains, his experience of Libertarianism began as far back as high school, slowly proliferated into a more philosophical perspective, and eventually expanded into an ethical examination of our society and political system. Kokesh also elaborates on how his military experience facilitated his disenfranchisement, the circumstances that lead to his 2010 Congressional campaign, and the inspiration behind his book "FREEDOM!". 9:42 Adam discusses how his activism landed him in jail. He begins by elaborating on the catalyst that put him on the radar, his Youtube video "Freedom Plaza", in which he loads a shotgun in close proximity to the White House. As a passionate proponent of gun rights, Kokesh articulates on how he believes matters such as gun control should be decided and what the future holds for technological advances in weaponry. 14:37 Greg and Adam debate the merits of gun rights and whether gun control should be deemed a violent policy, or if the very presence of weapons can be considered an act of aggression. 19:50 Despite understanding the elite's agenda to create a fearful and obedient society, using false flags and coordinated acts of terrorism being sold as random chaos, escaping the campaign of mass manipulation can be difficult. And, while we would love to believe it is only institutionalized acts of bloodshed that pose the real threat to public safety, stupidity is another factor that cannot be ignored. Adam examines not simply the tools of violence, but the prevalence of violence in society, and how it's foundation is rooted in the nefarious actions of governments worldwide. He also addresses critiques of this anti-government perspective and offers possible approaches to achieving this Libertarian utopia. 27:00 Kokesh clarifies the finer points on how we can ensure everyone evolves equally and there is a shift in paradigm even with the absence of an enforcement class. He also analyzes the ways in which agents of chaos and disruptors of the natural order can be managed in the absence of a central control mechanism. 30:00 While Adam contends that the real problem lies in government and the decentralization of power is the only viable solution, Greg questions if the nefarious acts attributed to government may in fact be the corrupt conduct of wealthy industrialists, corporate lobbyists, and corporate control in the governing process. 41:44 As a firm believer that all taxation is theft,

Today Deal students embodied the essence of service-learning during our annual #DealGivesBack. Join 100 6th grade students and teachers in Freedom Plaza for the #Heart4thehomeless rally as we march around the DC Council and Mayor's Office to raise awareness for issues relating to homelessness in DC. Then listen-in to the 6th grade basketball fundraiser tournament! These are only a portion of the amazing community service projects that over 1,000 Deal students participated in today across DC! "Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time." -Marian Wright Edelman

From his latest CD, "Class" we'll listen to and then discuss Professor Louie's "Working Class" a combination of poetry and rap in what I would describe as an early 60's style performed in a Greenwich Village coffee house.  Called "The Peoples' Rapper"  Louie is a spoken word genius who began his craft in Mississippi.  In 1965 Mississippi.  "Its the TRUTH." Contact Professor Louie at FREE BROOKLYN NOW.   718-768-8728   Give him a call.  He answers his own phone. He'll send you his CDs at almost (or less) than his cost.  Share his music.  Share his message.    Joining Professor  Louie and I are two founding members of People For A New Society.  PFANS advocates for the transformation from a capitalist economy to a cooperative society based upon Economic Democracy.  Its has devoted almost thirty years to the creation of a model for consideration and discussion, a "green-print" for an Economic Democracy.  PFANS has held workshops at the Occupation of Freedom Plaza, and The Social Forums in Washington, DC, The Democracy Convention in Madison, Wisconsin, Amherst College, and at NYC's The Left Forum.  PFANS has a Facebook page and a website:  www.PeopleForANewSociety.org

Nicole speaks with Matt Filipowicz, who was at Occupy Boston last night, and Veterans for Peace VP Leah Bolger, still occupying Freedom Plaza in Washington, D.C. Plus GottaLaff from The Political Carnival

#83 - Author CHRIS HEDGES - the pulitzer prize-winning author of "Death of The Liberal Class" and "Empire of Illusion" gives a stirring speech at Occupy DC in Freedom Plaza as well as my latest MOC - "The Revolution Will Not Be Minimized" 

#83 - Author CHRIS HEDGES - the pulitzer prize-winning author of "Death of The Liberal Class" and "Empire of Illusion" gives a stirring speech at Occupy DC in Freedom Plaza as well as my latest MOC - "The Revolution Will Not Be Minimized" 

Nicole speaks with Greg Basta of NYCC about OccupyWallStreet, Kevin Zeese of October2011.org about the occupation of Freedom Plaza in D.C., and Nicole Belle of Crooks & Liars with "Fools on the Hill"

Join Angela Thomas, Roger Harris & Rodney Smith on Our Own Voices Live; the Occupation of Wall StreetOccupyWallStreet  Our Mission On the 17th of September, we want to see 20,000 people to flood into lower Manhattan, set up beds, kitchens, peaceful barricades and occupy Wall Street for a few months. Like our brothers and sisters in Egypt, Greece, Spain, and Iceland, we plan to use the revolutionary Arab Spring tactic of mass occupation to restore democracy in America. We also encourage the use of nonviolence to achieve our ends and maximize the safety of all participants. Who is Occupy Wall Street? Occupy Wall Street is leaderless resistance movement with people of many colors, genders and political persuasions. The one thing we all have in common is that We Are The 99% that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%. The original call for this occupation was published by Adbusters in July; since then, many individuals across the country have stepped up to organize this event, such as the people of the NYC General Assembly and US Day of Rage. There'll also be similar occupations in the near future such as October2011 in Freedom Plaza, Washington D.C. A Message From Occupied Wall Street (Day Seven)

We'll be speaking with John Iverson about his "mission" in Uganda, what it's like being HIV+ for 30 years, living with AIDS for 18. We might be joined by representatives from Africa Action, who can address the epidemic in Africa. WORLD AIDS DAY 2009, RALLY AND MARCH, December 1, 2009; TIME: 12:00 - 2:00PM at Lafayette Park to Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC. Every December 1, activists around the world commemorate World AIDS Day as a way of focusing the world's attention on fighting the devastating HIV/AIDS pandemic that has killed more than 25 million people in the last 3 decades. This year Africa Action is working with HIV/AIDS groups in and around DC to mobilize for a rally and march in front of the White House. We want to put pressure on the U.S. government to fulfill commitments to fight the global HIV/AIDS pandemic.This year's World AIDS Day commemoration will take the form of a mock funeral procession, as we highlight the sad fact that every day 5,500 people die from AIDS while our leaders backtrack on funding commitments. Africa is the hardest hit accounting for 76% of AIDS deaths. Further, only three out of ten Africans needing drugs have access to treatment.We highly encourage all "mourners" to wear black funeral attire. In line with this year's World Aids Day theme of "Human Rights and Universal Access," Africa Action is calling for: * Universal access to drugs * Universal access to prevention services * Universal access to Care and * Universal respect for the human rights and dignity of those affected by HIV/AIDS. We will be demanding from President Obama that the U.S commits a fare share of resources to fighting global HIV/AIDS by fully funding the Global Fund and PEPFAR. Email: outreach@africaaction.org; 202.546.7961 Visit http://www.africaaction.org/

TRANSCRIPT Church Militant (a 501(c)4 corporation) is responsible for the content of this commentary. Why are Trump supporters so upset at the current goings-on? Why are they showing up at state-capital rallies by the thousands, all over the country, angry that this election has gone the way it has? Why are so many, including Church Militant, descending on Washington, D.C. this weekend (specifically, Saturday at noon) for the "Million MAGA March" at Freedom Plaza to let their grievances be known? Because they are aggrieved. And they aggrieved because a tremendous injustice has been perpetrated on them. Massive voter fraud on an industrial scale has been committed through not just ballot harvesting, not just the vote dump in the middle of night, not just the unsupervised counting, but — most importantly — through fraud committed via the computing software assigning the vote tallies stealing from Trump and assigning them to Biden. Taking something from another that belongs to him or refusing to give a person what is rightfully his comprises an offense against justice. This would explain why Republicans were dominant everywhere on election night, in every race across the country, on every level of government except the presidential race. This ultimately boils down to a question of justice. Taking something from another that, by right, belongs to him or refusing to give a person what is rightfully his comprises an offense against justice. Justice is one of the four cardinal virtues and is directed to loving God and man, the greatest and second greatest commandments. Justice on earth is not a neutral issue. Fallen humanity's inclination is toward injustice — to lying and cheating. Left unchecked, this is how human beings tend. As Bp. Sheen said, God has created another world to correct the injustices of this one. But that ultimate reality does not absolve us from our duty to do justice in this life. It's why justice must be fought for and fought for hard. To sit out the fight for justice is to suffer eternal damnation. You cannot say you love God and neighbor and not give to each what is due: Worship to God and human rights to your neighbor. The Marxist Left has created an art form out of dressing up injustice to look like justice. It even co-opted the word (justice) as one of its rallying cries, i.e., "social justice." The Marxists subvert justice by denying the right to life to the unborn, inverting it into a "right to choose," for example. This is a grievous offense against both God and man. And their list of foul perversions extends throughout the land, executed by fellow travelers in the media, courts, legislatures, higher education and so forth. In the name of justice, they champion injustice. They desire absolute power to institute absolute injustice. And in the current case of the election theft, they are on the verge of pulling it off. But deep down, within the hearts and souls of men of goodwill, they intuit some foul deed is afoot: A great industrial-sized injustice, the theft of an entire election, the canceling out of perhaps millions of votes, the highest form of canceling that a cancel culture could engage in. Men of goodwill must join in this fight for justice — it is a spiritual war, something recognized by not only President Trump but also by those in his orbit. Every single decent man and woman in America must commit himself to justice — in person if at all possible — but unreservedly in prayer. Justice for our nation and Church is the intention of the 9-day novena Church Militant is in the midst of. Men of goodwill must join in this fight for justice — it is a spiritual war. By all means please join us live for that novena every weekday at 8 a.m. ET. But also, add justice for the nation and Church to your daily Rosary intentions, specifically praying for justice. The forces of darkness are on the verge of overwhelming a nation that admittedly has permitted much evil. But as Abraham bargained with the Lord God to spare the city if there were a certain number of righteous men inside, stand up now and be among those righteous men. Righteous men demand justice throughout the land — in every age, in every place — and they do so because God is just.