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FREE SPEECH ZONE | The "RNC 8" "criminalizing dissent" conspiracy: A blatant case of ends-justify-the-means anarchy

By Richard Lee Dechert, Free Speech Zone

"Certainly, lawsuits should be filed against law enforcement and other officials to determine if they unlawfully suppressed dissent. But they didn't conspire to "'crash the convention' and foment a 'train wreck.'"[1]MORE »

RNC Lawsuits Reveal Serious Allegations

By Marty Owings
By Marty Owings, Free Speech Zone
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Attorneys Ted Dooley and Peter Nickitas filed lawsuits yesterday against the City of Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County and individual Police Officers including Sheriff Bob Fletcher on behalf of eight Plaintiff’s stemming from events that occurred during the Republican National Convention. MORE »

Where is the Color in the Twin Cities?: Looking for reasons why the Great Battle is so white…with thanks to Betita Martinez

By Lisa Albrecht, Free Speech Zone

“Four protesters of color from different Bay Area organizations talked about the "culture shock" they experienced when they first visited the "Convergence," the protest center set up by the Direct Action Network, a coalition of many organizations. Said one, "When we walked in, the room was filled with young whites calling themselves anarchists. There was a pungent smell, many had not showered.MORE »

The anarchists are coming: Media scare tactics unfounded, anti-RNC groups say

By Andy Birkey, Minnesota Independent
With the Twin Cities set to host massive protests, an influx of media and thousands of Republicans and supporters, local corporate media are looking to fuel fears that things could get out of control. One activist group being targeted — they say, unfairly — is anarchists.MORE »

The RNC and "free speech" hypocrisy

By Richard Lee Dechert, Free Speech Zone
As a member of Veterans for Peace, the Minnesota ACLU and other "peace and justice" organizations, I will not march with the RNC Welcoming Committee, Students for a Democratic Society, or any other entity that intends to "shut down" the RNC.(1,2) Much has been said about the right of marchers to protest the policies and actions of the Republican Party.MORE »
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