A small group of about 100 people gathered at Chicago’s Buckingham Fountain to show their support for accused US Army whistle-blower, Pfc. Bradley Manning. Monday was the opening day of Manning’s court-martial. Manning faces life in prison if convicted.
Category: Political Protests
Chicago Cop Assaults Local Photographer – Officer Francisco Jotautas, Chicago School Closings Protest, May 21, 2013
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Officer Francisco Jotautas, just prior to him making physical contact with me. Some information for you, officer Jotautas: The 1st, 4th, and 14th Amendment protect my right to photograph police in public places. Read More
In Photos: Chicago Teachers Protest Mass School Closings – May 21, 2013
Three days of marches against proposed school closings ended Monday as protesters encircled City Hall. Here are a few shots of the day’s events:
A Few Photos From Today’s School Closings Protest – 3/27/2013
Today several thousand people gathered to protest the closing of some 54 Chicago schools.The protest began with a rally in Daley Plaza before marching around City Hall. Here’s just a few photos from the day’s events:
Idle No More, Chicago
Idle No More The Idle No More protest movement continues to gain steam here in Chicago.