Category Archives: Protest

Citizen media & activism in Vancouver (w/ Kris Krug)

22 Feb 10 – 6:16 pm

video: Justin Ruckman; watch in HD on YouTube (recommended)
Last week we had a chance to catch up with Vancouver-based photographer, web guru and man-about-town, Kris Krug (@kk). His deep involvement in Vancouver’s tech, media & creative scenes made him a natural tour guide, which isn’t to say he doesn’t get out of the city: a [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Feature, Media, World | Comments (1)

Charlotte Out Parade

12 Oct 09 – 7:35 am

photo: James Willamor; view this photo on Flickr
Dozens paraded on the sidewalks through Uptown on Sunday afternoon to show support for gay rights and equality. The first annual Charlotte Out Parade took place on October 11th – a date that is celebrated across the country as National Coming Out Day.
According to Mitchell Killman, one of [...]

By James Willamor | Also posted in LGBT, Uptown | Comments (5)

The Great Nationwide Kiss-In, next Saturday

8 Aug 09 – 2:04 pm

watch this video at DYM SUM
day: next Saturday, Aug 15time: 1-3pmwhere: Freedom Park
“The Great Nationwide Kiss-In was formed in response to recent events in three different U.S. cities, where gay or lesbian couples have been harassed, detained or arrested for the simple act of kissing in a public place. Badash, Mailloux, and Witte created this [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Events, LGBT | Tagged | Comments (1)

BofA meeting not as exciting as predicted

29 Apr 09 – 7:13 pm

Bank of America’s annual meeting isn’t as exciting as advertised.

By Rhi Bowman | Also posted in Business, Entertainment, Transportation, UNC Charlotte | Comments (2)

More than 40 Cliffside protesters jailed for crossing the line

20 Apr 09 – 8:54 pm

What do they want? To save the Earth.

By Rhi Bowman | Also posted in Business, Environment, Events, Uptown | Comments (6)

Environmental groups protest at Duke Energy HQ

20 Apr 09 – 2:03 pm

Multiple environmental groups protested Duke Energy’s expansion of the Cliffside Steam Station about 60 miles West of Charlotte at Duke’s Uptown headquarters. CLT Blog’s @rhibowman will be posting more in-depth info later but you can catch some of the first photos from the scene after the break.

By Justin Ritchie | Also posted in Environment, Events, Uptown | Comments (3)

Duke Energy protest preview

19 Apr 09 – 11:47 pm

The protesters will gather again, this time for a peaceful rally at Marshall Park, Monday morning at 10 a.m. to take in a few motivational speeches — including one by Gloria Reuben — before marching to Duke Energy headquarters an hour later.

By Rhi Bowman | Also posted in Environment, Events | Comments (3)

Charlotte Tax Day Tea Party

16 Apr 09 – 4:03 pm

video: Justin Ruckman; watch this video on Vimeo
Big turnout yesterday at the Tax Day Tea Party in Charlotte. Estimates are around 2,500 in attendance.

You can learn and see more at the event’s website, including pictures submitted by attendees.
My own photos are below.

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Economy, Government, Politics, Uptown | Comments (12)

Israel-Gaza war protest in uptown Charlotte, redux

12 Jan 09 – 1:05 pm

video credit: MarvReporter
See previously: Israel-Gaza war protest in uptown Charlotte
Pat Campbell from Hope of Israel contacted me, concerned that I hadn’t shown any pictures of pro-Israel supporters. (I actually did, but only one, and arguably not very representative.) My response and hers following are as such (portions omitted):
Me: I don’t think I got there in [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in City, Politics, Uptown, World | Comments (1)

Israel-Gaza war protest in uptown Charlotte

11 Jan 09 – 8:02 pm

video credit: Justin Ruckman, view on Vimeo
Protests have been springing up all over the country amid the recent violence in Gaza, which escalated today with a fierce push by Israeli forces into Gaza City. The attacks started right after Christmas. Read more here:

2008-2009 Iasrael-Gaza conflict (Wikipedia)
Israeli Troops Push Into Gaza City in Day of Fierce [...]

By Justin Ruckman | Also posted in Uptown, World | Comments (0)