More than 100 arrested at Chicago schools protest
An estimated 5,000 parents, students, teachers, public school employees and community residents rallied in Chicago Wednesday, March 27, 2013, against an announcement by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Public School Board to close 54 public schools in the city next year. The closings will affect more than 30,000 students, primarily in low-income black and Latino areas [...]
Detroit Youth March Against School to Prison Pipeline
A group of about 150 students, parents and supporters of Detroit Youth Takedown marched from Cass Park in downtown Detroit to the Wayne County Jail to protest the school to prison pipeline Saturday, March 23, 2013. During the 1.5 mile trek through downtown marchers chanted, “Stand up for education and say no to incarceration!” They [...]
Live PhotoBlog: Keystone XL Pipeline Protest in Washington D.C.
iPad, iPhone non-flash version click here Tens of thousands of people from all across the United States and Canada are expected to march in Washington D.C. today, demanding President Obama reject the proposed Keystone XL Pipeline. Check back throughout the afternoon for the latest images of this historic Climate Change Rally. To purchase image downloads or [...]
First Nations ‘Idle No More’ gather in Detroit
Supporters of Idle No More held a round dance and prayers at Hart Plaza on the banks of the Detroit river January 20, 2013, “To bring awareness of the need of community and environmental healing”. The group assembled in honor and support of Chief Theresa Spence, Attawapiskat, who is in her 40th day of a [...]
Protest Against Right-to-Work at Michigan State Capitol
Union supporters and labor groups gathered in and around the Michigan state capitol building Dec 6, 2012 to speak out against right-to-work legislation that was being rushed through the lame duck session of the legislature. A large group of supporters gathered outside the senate chamber doors and a few pushed by a security guard toward [...]
War Veterans March Against NATO – Give Back Service Medals.
Veterans from the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq lead a march of thousands against NATO in Chicago - May 20, 2012 The main day of protest had arrived. People from across the country came in busses to Chicago’s Grant Park where the start of the main march and protest against NATO was being staged. There, at [...]
Protest against emergency financial manager legislation in Lansing, Mi.
In a protest led by the Michigan AFL-CIO, over 1,000 union workers, teachers and other supporters rallied outside the Capitol Building in Lansing to speak out against new the budget plan put forth by Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder that would cut state funds to cites and education as well as, proposed legislation that would give [...]
