Tag Archives: Police Brutality

Capitalist Democracy in Amerikkka Has Reached Its Logical Conclusion

Posted on September 8, 2008 by RagBlog

Riot police face off with demonstrators as the police block a bridge into downtown St. Paul to keep protesters from getting close to the site at the 2008 Republican National Convention in Minnesota September 4, 2008. (REUTERS/Damir Sagolj)Tyranny on Display … Continue reading →

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Or the Right of the People Peaceably to Assemble

Posted on September 4, 2008 by RagBlog

Amy Goodman See Nicole Salazar Video below. Why We Were Falsely ArrestedBy Amy Goodman / September 3, 2008 ST. PAUL, Minn.—Government crackdowns on journalists are a true threat to democracy. As the Republican National Convention meets in St. Paul, Minn., … Continue reading →

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Police Brutality in Denver: the Face of Democracy

Posted on August 27, 2008 by RagBlog

Here are dramatic scenes of the knockdown of Alicia Forrest, a member of Code Pink. The Aspen Times says that a policeman violently shoved her. The Rocky Mountain News reports that she was thrown to the ground “with a smack.” … 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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Police Brutality: Not Just an American Problem

Posted on August 23, 2008 by RagBlog

Mourners at Fredy Villanueva’s funeralNo Justice, No Peace: Behind the riots in Montreal after the shooting-death of Fredy VillanuevaBy Charles Mostoller / August 23, 2008 MONTREAL-NORD, Montreal–“Why four gunshots? Why?”, asked Patricia Villanueva. “I don’t believe they had reason to … Continue reading →

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Houston : Few Cops Disciplined for Taser Abuse

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Thorne Dreyer

Houston cop with Taser drawn. Photo by Dylan / Houston Independent Media.No wrongdoing found in 1,700 incidents where HPD officers intentionally fired a TaserBy Roma Khanna / August 17, 2008 The Houston Police Department has found no wrongdoing in some … Continue reading →

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