Tag Archives: Denver

Denver : Iraq Veterans March Against the Machine

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Vets/Rage Against the Machine march in Denver Wednesday.Rage Against the Machine fans join vets in rousing Denver protestBy Carl Davidson / August 28, 2008 I start the day early loading leaflets and joining Leslie Cagan, Judith LeBlanc and five other … Continue reading →

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Police Trap Peaceful Protesters in Denver

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Denver cops use pepper gas on demonstratorsBy Davin Hutchins / August 25, 2008 A calm political protest quickly turned chaotic as anxious Denver police surrounded protesters peacefully marching toward the Democratic National Convention Center. After trapping the crowd between two … Continue reading →

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Chasing The Clean Coal Dragon : A DNC Lobby Adventure

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘Clean coal’ is in an experimental stage and at best hypotheticalAugust 26, 2008 DENVER — Greetings from from the Mile High City! It’s a beautiful day here in Denver. The DNC is in full swing, and excitement is in the … Continue reading →

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Denver : Police and Protesters Make Preparations

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Two days before the start of the Democratic convention, police patrol Cuernavaca Park in Denver. The city has spent a year gearing up. Photo by Joshua Duplechian / Rocky Mountain News / AP.Looks like they’re preparing for martial lawBy Eli … Continue reading →

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MUSIC : David Crosby Not Shy About Which Side He’s On

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

‘Barack has dignity and moral values, and I believe he loves his country.’By Ricardo Baca / August 22, 2008 It’s hard to believe, but David Crosby, an artist celebrated for his liberal activism as much as for inspired songwriting, will … Continue reading →

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Dem Convention Protesters Call Makeshift Jail ‘Gitmo On Platte’

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Police build massive ‘holding cell’ inside warehouseBy Russell Haythorn / August 16, 2008 DENVER — The discovery of a makeshift jail in Denver’s warehouse district is causing outrage among some protesters. The jail was apparently constructed to house protesters during … Continue reading →

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Maureen Dowd on Hillary and the Dem Convention : Yes She Can

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Hillary Clinton campaigning for Barack Obama August 8 in Henderson, Nevada.‘She’s amazed at how easy it was to snatch Denver away from the Obama saps’By Maureen Dowd / August 12, 2008 While Obama was spending three hours watching “The Dark … Continue reading →

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