Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011. Michelle and I extend our greetings for a happy Eid al-Adha to Muslims worldwide and congratulate those performing Hajj. Thousands of Muslim Americans are among those who have joined one of the world’s largest and most diverse gatherings in making the pilgrimage to Mecca and[Read More…]
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Off-duty Officer Instigates Violence at OccupyDallas Protest
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011 OccupyDallas has secured video footage of off-duty officer Jay Hollis, badge #6896, after he shoved a protester while moonlighting security for Bank of America. The events which followed, leading to several arrests, were instigated by Hollis when he pushed his way through protesters outside of[Read More…]
Occupy Oakland: We are Winning! Videos From Nov 2 General Strike
Oakland, CA–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011. Below are a collection of videos that give a good overview of the many amazing things that unfolded over that historic day. Source: www.occupyoakland.org
The Occupations Report, November 4, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. This Occupation Report is compiled by Rebuild the Dream. REQUEST FOR UPDATES FROM READERS: The Daily Occupations Report needs your help! We are currently putting together a list of cities that have been supportive of local Occupy groups and those that have been less than supportive[Read More…]
OccupyDallas: Flash Mob Descends on Rosa Parks Plaza
Dallas, TX—(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. More than a dozen OccupyDallas protesters took part in a flash mob Friday at Rosa Parks Plaza to protest the violence perpetrated against peaceful demonstrators around the world. Around 2:15 p.m., protesters who covered their clothes in fake blood ‘dropped dead’ in the middle of the[Read More…]
Occupy Boston Occupies Israeli Consulate
BOSTON–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. A flotilla with as many as a dozen activists – including Code Pink’s Kit Kittredge- was bound to Gaza bearing humanitarian aide on November 4th. The Israeli military boarded seized the ship, and took all of the activists into custody. Occupy Boston then marched on the[Read More…]
WEEKLY ADDRESS: ‘We Have to Increase the Pace’
Pittsburgh, PA–(ENEWSPF)–November 5, 2011. Hi, this is Joe Biden. I’m speaking to you from the University of Pittsburgh, where I just spoke to students here about what we’ve done to help ease the burden on them when it comes to the rising cost of tuition and the accumulating student[Read More…]
Saving America, and the G.O.P.: Meet Michael Stafford
Michael Stafford. (Photo: Michael Stafford) Erratum added Nov. 7, 2011 at 8:39 a.m. Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- One movement claims to speak for the 99% of Americans who have less than they had collectively since the days before the Great Depression. Others on the right are calling for less government, less[Read More…]
State Department Briefing by Victoria Nuland, November 4, 2011
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. Index for Today’s Briefing ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS Flotilla / U.S. Embassy in Touch with Israelis / In Contact with Israel on Iran / Gaza / U.S. Support for Appropriate Paths for Getting Aid into Gaza U.S. Focus is on Working with the Two Parties to Meet Quartet’s[Read More…]
After Campaign by Nurses, Allies, Obama Shifts Stance on Financial Transaction Tax
Obama Tells Europe “Go For It” Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–November 4, 2011. On a day 2,000 people marched on the White House and Treasury Department, one of four major actions led by National Nurses United (NNU) following months of actions by nurses and allies, the Obama administration appeared to send signals Thursday[Read More…]
