The CNN coverage of the Pumpkin Fest 2014 riots in Keene is one of the mainstream media stories targeted by journalists in a new RT news segment, “Press the Media“:
Thanks to RT’s Tabetha Wallace for the coverage and shout out.
The Guardian’s Nicky Woolf came to Keene last week to report on the Pumpkin Fest riots and the police response. His article poignantly asks, “Did police’s militarised response to a small town pumpkin patch riot just make it worse?” According to the people Woolf interviewed, yes, they absolutely did. Here’s the full article, thanks to Woolf and the Guardian for the excellent coverage of this issue. (more…)
Ross Ulbricht faces decades in prison for allegedly running the Silk Road underground online market.
Join Derrick J and dozens of liberty-loving folk for the first-ever HALLOWKEENE Costume Dance Party on November 1st from 9pm through Midnight at the Best Western Sovereign Hotel ballroom! This is a costume dance party and there will be three prizes for the top three costumes! You can indicate you’re coming via this facebook event.
More importantly, this event is a fundraiser for Ross Ulbricht. He’s been accused of running the Silk Road black market website, and he needs your help to avoid life in prison. Whether or not you attend the party, you can give to Ross’ legal campaign here.
If you don’t have your Keenevention badge with you, please have at least $10 (or BTC) to donate to Ross at the door of HALLOWKEENE to get entry to the party. See you on Saturday, 11/1 from 9p-Mid. Boo!
Here are Darryl’s live tweets from the NH supreme court hearing for the Robin Hood case, in reverse chronological order. Video to come later:
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Jon says if no law had been broken then going to city is the wrong action #RH
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Jon mentions Part 1 Article 8 that allows people to hold public officials accountable #RH (more…)